Limits of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in printing ink
1 Scope
This standard specifies the limits of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in printing ink as well as relevant terms and definitions, classification, requirements, test methods, packaging mark and list of prohibited solvents for printing ink.
This standard is applicable to various printing inks in the end-of-manufacturing state.
This standard is neither applicable to additives and diluents used to adjust the printing performance of ink, nor to cleaning agents for printing ink or other products used for printing.
2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
GB/T 34675-2017 Determination of volatile organic compound (VOC) content in radiation curable coatings
GB/T 36421-2018 Restricted substances concerning printing inks for packaging materials
GB/T 38608-2020 Method for determination of the volatile organic compounds (VOCs) content in the ink
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
3.1
printing ink
dispersion system composed of colorants, binders, adjuvants, etc., used for coloring the printed material during printing
[GB/T 15962-2018, Definition 2.1]
3.2
volatile organic compounds; VOCs
organic compounds of which the initial boiling point is lower than or equal to 250℃ under the standard pressure of 101.3kPa
