EMERALD Series

Our conventional oil base sheetfed inks must meet each of the following requirements to qualify for EMERALD labeling:

  • Contain no more than 5% VOCs based on EPA Test Method 24 and as calculated from accumulated data on the ingredients contained in the product
  • Contain a minimum of 45% of renewable resource content as calculated from accumulated data on the ingredients contained in the product
  • Contain no more than 5% by weight of petroleum distillates
  • Meet CONEG regulation for packaging, including ink of a combined total of less than 100 ppm of mercury, lead, cadmium and hexavalent chromium
  • Most Eco-Friendly based on best available technology without compromise to performance