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■For Man's and Earth's Future
The protection of the Earth's resources and preservation of the environment are important themes assigned to industry. With environmental pollution confronting us as a serious problem these days, the reduction of VOCs can be said to vital today as a means of resolving this problem.
Non-VOC ink - Naturalith100 - was developed jointly by DIC Corporation and Sony Corporation to completely eliminate VOCs by replacing them entirely with vegetable oil-based solvents. From here on, too, we shall care for the Earth's environment and offer environmental solutions and products to our customers as a good partner in their environmental strategy.
■What Are VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds)?
VOCs is a generic name for organic compounds that are volatile or easily evaporate in atmosphere under normal room conditions. VOCs include various substances such as trichloroethylene and formaldehyde.
■Adverse Effect of VOCs
| Health Effects | Air Pollution | Soil/Water Pollution |
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| VOCs cause a variety of sick house symptoms including dizziness, nausea, headaches, and eye, nose or throat pain. |
VOCs cause ozone layer depletion, photochemical smog, global warming, and acid rain. |
Organic compounds that seep into the soil both contaminate the soil itself and also ground water underneath. |
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■Achieving Zero VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds)
Petroleum-based solvents including auxiliary agents are now completely eliminated and replaced 100% with soy oil or other vegetable oils.
▼Prevention of air pollution
▼Protection of petroleum, a limited source
▼Effective use of vegetable oil, a recyclable resource
| ※The above values differ according to ink conditions such as color and hardness. |
■Setting Capability and Rub Resistance
| Setting Capability | Outstanding Rub Resistance |
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| Setting capability exceeds that of general inks on 3- and 4-color areas due to advances made in the "CLS (Cross Linking Structure) Method." |
A highly rub-resistant strong ink film is formed because of the high vegetable oil content. |
■Showing to Consumers That You Care About the Environment
If you use Naturalith100 non-VOC ink, you are entitled to use the original environmental mark shown on the right. This way, you can positively demonstrate to corporations, government bodies and consumers that you care about the environment.
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Original environmental mark |
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