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Biomass Type
UV Curable Inks
Sustainable eco-friendly UV inks based on SDG's philosophy
T&K TOKA is a pioneer in UV inks
We can provide additional value
Sustainable eco-friendly UV inks based on SDG's philosophy
T&K TOKA is a pioneer in UV inks We can provide additional value
Sustainable Development Goals
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Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all
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Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns
Limited fossil energy
The current energy such as oil, coal, and natural gas is the main source of energy today and followed by nuclear power and renewable energy. The fossil energy is a finite resource, and if we continue to use it at this pace, it is predicted that we will be almost out of it in 100 years.
The other problem is that carbon dioxide is produced when fossil energy is produced. If the consumption of fossil energy continues to increase, global warming and climate change will become more serious.
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What is renewable energy?
The renewable energy sources including solar, hydro, wind, biomass, and geothermal energy are the resources that can be regenerated, and therefore there is no need to consider about running out of resources which is the case with fossil fuels including oil. It is also environmentally friendly energy resource that does not emit CO2.
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Efforts of the Japan Printing Ink Makers Association
The organic solvent which is contained in ink evaporates to form a dry coating film after the printing. The vaporized organic solvents are generally combusted and decomposed into water and CO2, which are then released into the atmosphere. Therefore, each company member is making daily efforts to reduce the organic solvents in the inks which are the source of CO2. The countermeasure formulation for CO2 is to change from solvent base components to water-based and biomass which will also lead to countermeasures against depletion of natural resources such as oil.
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T&K TOKA's approaches
The conventional UV inks are relying heavily on petrochemicals, and we have been developing products which are based on the SDG's philosophy. We have received many requests for biomass in the label and cup market in particular, and have launched a lineup of environmentally friendly inks by replacing some of the UV ink raw materials with biomass materials.
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Product lineup
Product Name | Application | Base Material |
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UV FI BM | Offset/Letterpress | Paper - Easy Adhesive Material |
UV SE BM | Offset/Letterpress | Easy Adhesive Material |
UV BM PB | Letterpress | Cup Material (PS/PET/PP...etc) |
UV FLEXO BM | Flexo | Easy Adhesive Material |
The other biomass products are also available upon request
Inquiries contact:
Overseas Department
TEL +81-49-259-6518 Mail