Water-based technology is an emerging technology that performs exceptionally well in the packaging industry, especially in the field of flexible packaging. Water-based technology refers to the use of water as the medium to achieve processes such as bonding, coating, and printing. Compared with traditional solvent-based coatings and inks, water-based technology has many advantages. This article will detail the advantages of water-based technology in flexible packaging.

Firstly, water-based technology is environmentally friendly. The use of traditional solvent-based coatings and inks will produce a large amount of organic solvents and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). These substances have great harm to the environment and health. Therefore, some countries and regions have imposed restrictions on the emission of these organic solvents and VOCs. However, using water-based technology can effectively avoid these problems because when water is used as the medium, no harmful substances are produced, thus achieving an environmentally friendly effect.

Secondly, in the production process, using water-based technology can reduce energy consumption. In the production, transportation, and use of traditional solvent-based coatings and inks, a large amount of energy is required. However, using water-based technology can significantly reduce these energy consumption because it is a low-energy technology itself.

In addition to the advantages in terms of environmental protection and energy conservation, water-based technology also has many other advantages in flexible packaging. One significant advantage is its excellent printing effect. Using water-based coatings can obtain clearer and brighter images, and can better present the vividness of colors and the layering of details. Moreover, water-based technology can be used in a wider temperature and humidity range, thus being able to adapt to more packaging conditions. At the same time, because water-based technology has better glossiness and light stability, it can make flexible packaging more durable.

Another advantage is that using water-based technology can expand the application range of production. Because water-based technology has the characteristics of being non-toxic, odorless, and easy to operate, it can avoid possible product contamination and safety problems caused by solvent evaporation or residue when producing special packaging such as food and medicine. The expansion of these application fields creates more opportunities and markets for manufacturers and enterprises.

In conclusion, water-based technology has numerous advantages in flexible packaging. It can not only achieve environmental protection and energy conservation goals, but also obtain better printing effects, a wider applicable range, and better durability. Therefore, in the current trend of increasingly emphasizing environmental protection and sustainability, water-based technology will be increasingly widely applied in the flexible packaging industry.Water-based technology is an emerging technology that performs exceptionally well in the packaging industry, especially in the field of flexible packaging. 

Source:DSSK News