Printing Inks

Ignite your printing ink innovation

In a world driven by speed, precision, and sustainability, printing inks must do more than just color surfaces—they must perform. Evonik empowers formulators and manufacturers with high-performance additives and specialty chemicals that elevate ink functionality across packaging, graphics, and industrial applications. Whether you're formulating UV-curable systems, waterborne inks, or solvent-based coatings, our solutions help you achieve superior print quality, durability, and environmental compliance.

Why Choose Evonik for Printing Ink Formulations?

  • Proven Chemistry: Trusted brands like VISIOMER®, TEGO®, AEROSIL®, and ACEMATT® deliver consistent performance across diverse ink systems.

  • Sustainable Innovation: Many of our products support low-VOC, bio-based, and energy-efficient formulations.

  • Tailored Functionality: From rheology control to adhesion promotion, our portfolio adapts to your specific printing challenges.

FormSolutions by Ink Type

UV-Curable Inks

  • VISIOMER® – Specialty methacrylates like IBOA and HEMATMDI enable fast curing, scratch resistance, and high gloss with reduced shrinkage. VISIOMER® IBOA offers 77% bio-content, supporting sustainable formulation goals.

  • TEGO® Rad – Organo-modified siloxanes for improved flow, leveling, and surface slip in radiation-curable inks.

  • AEROSIL® / SIPERNAT® – Silica-based rheology modifiers for viscosity control and pigment suspension.

  • ACEMATT® – Matting agents for achieving consistent matte finishes in UV systems.

Waterborne Inks

  • SURFYNOL® / DYNOL™ – High-performance wetting agents and superwetters for enhanced substrate adhesion and reduced surface defects.

  • REWOPOL® – Environmentally friendly surfactants for improved emulsification and ink stability.

  • TEGO® Dispers / TEGO® Foamex – Dispersing agents and defoamers for pigment stabilization and smooth application.

Solvent-Based & Industrial Inks

  • VESTASOL® – Solvents and intermediates that provide excellent gloss in coatings and inks.

  • VESTANAT® – Aliphatic isocyanates for brilliant, long-lasting prints that resist yellowing and UV damage.

  • TEGO® Addbond / TEGO® VariPlus – Adhesion promoters and hard resins for improved durability and print fidelity.

Functional Additives & Performance Enhancers

  • ZETASPERSE® – Dispersants for high pigment loading and stability.

  • NANOCRYL® – Nanotechnology-based resins for enhanced mechanical properties and gloss.

  • ADDID® – Additives for ink stabilization and long-term performance.

  • SUNMIDE® – Specialty components for curing and film formation.

FormThe Evonik Advantage

  • Performance Meets Sustainability: Many of our solutions support low-VOC, bio-based, and energy-efficient ink systems.

  • Global Expertise: Our technical teams collaborate with you to optimize formulations and meet regulatory standards.

  • Reliable Supply & Innovation: Backed by decades of chemical expertise and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Ready to Transform Your Ink Formulations?

Discover how Evonik’s advanced additives and specialty monomers can help you create printing inks that perform better, last longer, and meet tomorrow’s sustainability goals.

Explore our solutions or contact us today to start your journey toward smarter ink performance.

 

TEGO® Foamex

TEGO® Dispers

TEGO® Variplus

VESTANAT®

VESTASOL®

VISIOMER®

Suitable Products

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