1. Inherent Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Benefits

• Eliminates Solvent Exposure & VOC Emissions: By containing zero volatile organic compounds (VOCs), PIJ inks completely remove worker exposure risks and environmental emissions associated with solvents like MEK. This ensures superior Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) and eliminates concerns about respiratory irritation, headaches, or dizziness for operators.

• Non-Flammable Storage & Handling: Unlike solvent-based inks, solid PIJ ink sticks pose no fire hazard during storage, handling, or operation. This significantly reduces safety risks and can lower insurance costs.

• Virtually Odorless Operation: The absence of potent solvents like MEK means the printing process is virtually odorless, making it suitable for environments with strict air quality controls, such as food and pharmaceutical packaging facilities.

2. Operational & Compliance Advantages

• Simplifies Regulatory Compliance: As MEK and other solvents face increasingly strict global regulations, using an inherently solvent-free technology future-proofs operations and eliminates the complexity of tracking and reporting VOC emissions.

• Aligns with Sustainability Goals: The MEK-free, solvent-free nature of PIJ inks strongly supports corporate social responsibility (CSR) and green manufacturing initiatives, enhancing brand image as environmentally responsible.

• Reduces Hazardous Waste Streams: Empty ink-stick packaging is typically simple plastic, not classified as hazardous waste, simplifying disposal and reducing costs.

3. Supply Chain & Material Compatibility Benefits

• Safe for Sensitive Substrates: The non-aggressive, waxy ink formulation will not craze, crack, or chemically damage delicate plastic substrates (e.g., polystyrene, certain polyethylenes) that can be degraded by strong solvents like MEK.

• Broad Application suitability: This safety profile allows for reliable coding on a vast range of packaging materials without risk of surface damage.