Ebeam Inkjet Technology for Low Migration Digital Printing Applications

摘要

Electron beam (EB) curing enables a wide window for formulating inks for food packaging and other low migration applications. Since these inks do not require photoinitiators, two major concerns associated with them namely, odor and migration, are eliminated. Inkjet printing offers unique features such as variable data printing & late-stage customization. In this study, we have characterized the EB curing of inkjet inks in a mono-color, single-pass configuration on food packaging substrates. Discussion of process variables and recommendations are included.