Printing Ink Vehicle Definitions to Be Compiled in ASTM Terminology Standard
W. CONSHOHOCKEN, PA — A proposed new ASTM standard will be the first compilation of definitions for terms commonly used in the printing ink vehicle industry. ASTM WK 35704, Terminology for Printing Ink Vehicles and Related Materials, is being developed by Subcommittee D01.37 on Ink Vehicles, part of ASTM International Committee D01 on Paint and Related Coatings, Materials and Applications.
“ASTM WK 35704 will contain terms used to describe raw materials, processing/manufacturing and testing of printing ink vehicles,” said John Daugherty, Manager of New Business Development, Superior Printing Ink, and a D01 member.