MIMAKI USA has announced next-generation ELH and ELS UV inks to its line-up added by its parent company MIMAKI Engineering Co., Ltd. These products are designed to meet the increasingly stringent environmental regulations in European and global markets and are formulated to be free of all SVHC1 and CMR2 substances. In recent years, chemical substance management based on the REACH regulation in Europe has been further strengthened, and products containing SVHC (Substances of Very High Concern) are required to take a wide range of measures, including information disclosure, reporting requirements, and import/export regulations.
In addition, there is a growing possibility that the use of inks and printed materials containing these substances will be restricted within the next few years, making “SVHC-free” a priority for the industry as a whole. UV inks used in industrial inkjet printers do not require a drying process and are highly versatile as they can be used for a variety of materials and are used in a wide range of applications, including large format sign graphics, industrial products, and custom-made goods. Mimaki has been working to constantly improve the image quality and functionality of UV ink for about 20 years. New ELH and ELS inks do not contain any SVHC and are the first in the industry to be CMR-free, making them the next generation of UV inks that are safer for human health and the environment. Through SVHC- and CMR-free UV inks, MIMAKI will continue to support its customers in their efforts to create more safe and more environmentally friendly products.
