Inks and Environmental Issues — Compliance vs. Quality

As a natural ingredient with lower VOCs, soy is quickly gaining fame and fortune in the ink industry. Promoting this little bean is the job of organizations like the National Soy Ink Information Center (NSIIC) and American Soybean Association (ASA), to name a few.

Promotional campaigns include the NSIIC's SoySeal trademark program, which certifies that an ink or chemical formulation has the minimum amount of soy oil to meet ASA specifications. In their quest for a greener and cleaner America, printers are anxious to earn this earthy stamp of approval.