Advantages of water-based technology in flexible packaging

Water-based technology is an emerging technology, excellent performance in the packaging industry, especially in the flexible packaging has a good advantage. Water-based technology uses water as a medium to achieve bonding, coating, printing and other processes. Compared with traditional solvent-based coatings and inks, water-based technology has many advantages, and this article will detail the advantages of water-based technology in flexible packaging.

First, water-based technology is environmentally friendly. The use of traditional solvent-based coatings and inks produces large amounts of organic solvents and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). These substances have great harm to the environment and health, so some countries and regions have made limits on the emission of these organic solvents and VOC. The use of water-based technology can well avoid these problems, because the use of water as a medium, no harmful substances are produced, so that environmental friendly effects can be achieved.

Secondly, the use of water-based technology in the production process can reduce energy consumption. The production, transportation and use of traditional solvent-based coatings and inks require a lot of energy, and the use of water-based technology can greatly reduce these energy consumption, because it is itself a low-energy technology.

In addition to the advantages of environmental protection and energy saving, water-based technology has many other advantages in flexible packaging. One of the notable advantages is that the printing effect is very good. The use of water-based paint can obtain a clearer and brighter image, and can better present the vividness of the color and the level of detail. In addition, water-based technology can be used over a wider range of temperatures and humidity, allowing for a wider range of packaging conditions. At the same time, because water-based technology has better gloss and light stability, it can make flexible packaging more durable.

Another advantage is that the use of water-based technology can expand the scope of application of production. Because the water-based technology has the characteristics of non-toxic, tasteless and easy to control, in the production of food, medicine and other special packaging, it can avoid product pollution and safety problems that may be caused by volatilization or residue of solvents. The expansion of these application areas has created more opportunities and markets for manufacturers and enterprises.

In summary, water-based technology has many advantages in flexible packaging. It can not only achieve the purpose of environmental protection and energy saving, but also obtain better printing effect, wider application range and better durability. Therefore, under the general trend of increasing attention to environmental protection and sustainable development, water-based technology will be more and more widely used in the flexible packaging industry.