A new standard in the global ink market has been created. It affects the identification and safety statements for inks thus affecting those manufacturers whose inks contain harmful substances.
The Global Harmonised System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals (GHS) of the United Nations is now in effect and will result in changes in the way manufacturers are required to label their inks as well as their Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).
"We were very happy to cope with this challenge, as our core values focus on the provision of truly “green” products" says Karl Ebner, marketing & sales director, Sepiax.
“We were prepared for the implementation of GHS and we were able to give the sales release date for the new upgraded Aquares by autumn of last year. This upgrade is completely compatible to the previous formula and can be filled without more ado into already working units.”
“It is a significant point to note, that this now means that MSDS sheets for our inks are not really necessary, as all ingredients are truly free of requirements for safety marking.”
Aquares ink started life as one of the most environmental-friendly ink in the market and we are proud to lead the way in escaping the, sadly, all-too-common practice of "greenwashing"**in the ink segment."
Sepiax Inks
www.sepiax.com
Anitech
www.anitech.com.au
