The Physico-Chemical Properties of Water-Based Flexo Newsink as Compared to Conventional Flexo and Oil Newsink

The physico-chemical properties of commercial flexo printing inks based on both solvent and water were characterized. The results are compared with water based flexo newsink currently supplied for the new Analox newspaper printing process. Comparative data form conventional oil based newsink is also presented and compared. The overall results indicate that water based flexo newsinks must be unique in properties in order to satisfy the requirements of the newspaper industry.