Eckart has been converting its production to mineral oil-free offset printing inks for some time now. The metallic series Topstar SuperEco 16, Metalstar Eco 14 and SuperEco 14 are new additions to the effect pigment manufacturer's portfolio. The mineral oil-free inks enable companies to reduce their ecological footprint.
Strict limit values met
A new French regulation sets the strictest limits for the mineral oil content of all imported packaging products. Eckart ensures that the requirements of the regulation, which has been in force since January 2025, are implemented. In order to meet the criteria, the manufacturer has subjected the entire offset printing ink production to a professional cleaning process.
New gold and silver inks
Only plant-based oils and fatty acid esters are used in the new generation of gold and silver printing inks. At the same time, the sustainable printing inks have the same high quality and brilliance as conventional mineral oil-based inks. The products in the Metalstar Eco 14 series are versatile and suitable for all conventional offset printing projects. The products in the Metalstar SuperEco 14 series are characterized by their exceptional metallic gloss and have been specially developed for high printing speeds.
VMP pigments with mirror effect
The Topstar SuperEco 16 range contains products based on ultra-thin VMP pigments, which can be used to achieve highly brilliant polychromatic effects and even mirror-like effects. They are suitable as a replacement for film applications.