Water-based thermal inkjet inks are an increasingly popular option due to their environmental friendliness and their application versatility. The TIJ water-based inks are specially designed for the highest-quality marks, with strong adhesion, capable of printing onto surfaces of absorbent materials like wood, cardboard and outer boxes.
Water-based TIJ inks are becoming an increasingly popular choice across multiple industries thanks to their environmental benefits, printing precision, and versatile application potential. These inks are specially designed for use on absorbent materials such as cardboard, corrugated board, and wood—delivering clear, high-adhesion marks that meet modern production and sustainability standards.
Water-based inks use water as the primary solvent to carry pigment onto the substrate. Unlike solvent-based formulations, these inks are 100% solvent-free and pose significantly lower environmental and health risks.
Despite using water as the carrier fluid, these inks are fast-drying, allowing them to keep up with high-speed production lines without sacrificing quality.
Because of their low chemical risk and excellent recyclability, water-based inks are ideal for primary and secondary packaging, especially in food and beverage applications.
Here’s why manufacturers are increasingly adopting water-based TIJ solutions:
No VOCs or harsh solvents
Safer for operators and consumers
Suitable for food packaging and recyclable substrates
Water and co-solvent-based formulation keeps operating costs low
Fewer handling and disposal requirements
No harsh chemicals = less wear on machinery
Extended decap times reduce downtime and ink waste
High colour intensity and sharp contrast for visibility and branding
Suitable for logos, batch codes, expiry dates, and more
Formulated to withstand high and low temperatures
Excellent resistance to alcohols and other cleaning agents
Excellent substrate bonding ensures the printed marks remain legible and durable, even in tough conditions
Performs exceptionally well on porous materials like:
Cardboard
Corrugated board
Outer packaging
Paperboard trays
Can also be used on some non-porous surfaces like plastic film, depending on specific formulations
Water-based thermal inkjet inks are widely used across industries for a range of packaging and coding applications, including:
Perfect for printing batch numbers, expiry dates, barcodes, or branding on outer cartons and trays. These inks eliminate the risk of harmful chemical migration, especially critical for food packaging.
Compatible with eco-conscious packaging strategies and widely recyclable, making them ideal for primary packaging of consumables.
Water-based inks are often used for logistics and retail applications, where clean, legible codes help maintain supply chain integrity.
At Cyklop Needham, we develop and manufacture a wide range of OEM-compatible thermal inkjet inks, including high-performance water-based formulations. With over 60 years of ink innovation, we provide tailored solutions that help reduce your costs, support sustainability, and deliver exceptional print quality.
Whether you need off-the-shelf inks or custom formulations for a specific substrate, our in-house chemists are ready to develop a solution that meets your operational and regulatory requirements.
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