Centuries ago, the invention of printing technology revolutionized not only the method of communication, but also the way of maintaining records. In the modern times, the tremendous advances in printing and associated technologies enable people to not only customize the print jobs as per their requirements but also add additional features, which would have seemed impossible only a few years back. However, all the developments in printing technology would prove useless, if the right kind of ink is not used. The inks that are used for printing are generally categorized into two types namely solvent dye inks and aqueous dye inks. 

Not many people are aware of the significance of using the right type of ink for diverse printing jobs. They are rarely educated about the important role played by the choice of ink in determining the quality, clarity and durability of the printed material. Since the formulations of both solvent based inks and aqueous inks are significantly different, they might not be equally appropriate for use in all types of printing jobs. As such it is vital to have some basic understanding of both these types of inks in order to ensure that the printing job meets the specific quality and set standards. 

The basic difference between solvent dye inks and aqueous inks lies in the carrier liquid for the ink. Solvent dye inks generally have the carrier liquid which is derived from oil or alcohol and as such are non-polar in nature. Such inks are generally more effective on plastic-based materials. That is why they largely used for printing on vinyl, leather, waxed paper, etc. On the other hand, aqueous inks have water as their liquid carrier and work well with polar substances such as paper. Hence, the choice of the ink largely depends on the type of material on which the print job is to be carried out.

Even though aqueous inks have an advantage over solvent inks, when it comes to choosing an eco-friendly ink, the latter are largely preferred by people seeking a more durable and long lasting printing job. However, with people becoming more aware about conserving the environment, researchers are trying hard to develop new aqueous inks that can replace solvent inks in terms of durability and long life. Recently, latex inks have been launched in the market, which irrespective of being water-based provide almost the same level of durability as solvent inks. 

Royce is a fully diversified international company which was founded in 1929 to manufacture chemicals for textile industry. Today more than 80 years later, they have a resounding presence across the world and offer solution to diverse needs of chemicals to their customers which also include solvent dye, used insolvent inks. For detailed information, logon to http://www.royceintl.com