Printing ink

CPC v2.1 Code: 35130

About printing ink

cpc code 35130 covers the production of printing ink, a critical component in the printing and publishing industries. Printing ink is essential for a wide range of applications, from commercial printing and packaging to newspaper and magazine production. This industry plays a vital role in the broader economy, enabling the dissemination of information, the creation of marketing materials, and the production of various printed goods.

Production process

The main production techniques used in the printing ink industry involve the blending and formulation of various pigments, resins, and solvents. Manufacturers carefully mix these ingredients to create inks with specific properties, such as color, viscosity, and drying time. The inks are then processed through milling and dispersion equipment to ensure consistent quality and performance.

Production inputs

The key inputs required for the printing ink industry include pigments (such as 32150 Inorganic pigments, 32160 Organic pigments, and 32170 Dyes), resins (such as 20160 Synthetic resins), and solvents (such as 20110 Organic solvents). Manufacturers also rely on specialized machinery and equipment, such as mills, mixers, and dispersers, to produce the final ink products.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the printing ink industry are the various types of inks used in printing and publishing applications. These inks are consumed by 18110 Printing and 18120 Reproduction of recorded media industries, as well as by 17110 Manufacture of pulp, paper and paperboard for the production of printed packaging materials.

Family tree for printing ink

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/3'>3: Other transportable goods, except metal products, machinery and equipment</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/35'>35: Other chemical products; man-made fibres</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/351'>351: Paints and varnishes and related products; artists' colours; ink</a>"]
C --> D["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/3513'>3513: Printing ink</a>"]
D --> E["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/35130'>35130: Printing ink</a>"]

    
    

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