WHAT IS SOY INK?
Soy ink is very similar to “regular” printing ink, except that it contains varying amounts of soybean oil instead of petroleum oil. Soybean oil is non-toxic and used in cooking oils, margarine and salad dressings. Soy ink can be used on virtually any lithographic press with no modifications or special cleaning agents. It can be used on most printed pieces, and is available in all Pantone and process colors. IS SOY INK AVAILABLE ONLY FOR PRINTING? Soy ink is available in several formulations, including news, sheet-fed, heat-set, cold-set, business forms and some flexographic. It is not available for ballpoint pens or laser printer and photocopier ink cartridges. There is limited use in the gravure and screen-printing markets. WHY SHOULD I SWITCH TO SOY INK? Soy ink is high-quality. The soybean oil in soy ink allows pigments to reach their full capacity. Soybean oil is derived from U.S.-grown soybeans, an abundant and sustainable resource. Ink containing soybean oil is low in volatile or
