DIC Globally Launches EcoVart

DIC Corporation announced the global rollout of gravure ink ECOVART. 

This low-solvent offering helps decrease the volume of naphtha-derived solvents used by packaging materials printing companies, while at the same time alleviating related procurement risks. 

In addition to boosting productivity in printing by minimizing the need for solvent dilution and viscosity adjustment during printing, ECOVART will contribute to lower emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs).

In recent years, reducing environmental impact by cutting VOC emissions and ensuring stable supplies of raw materials has become a critical management challenge for packaging materials printing companies. 

In 2026, the supply of naphtha-derived solvents has also emerged as a key concern, owing to the current crisis in the Middle East, which has also bolstered awareness among packaging manufacturers of the vital significance of stable raw materials procurement and stronger supply chain resilience.

In response to such challenges, DIC developed ECOVART with the objective of minimizing the use of solvents in printing. 

Since its launch in India in 2022, ECOVART has continued to achieve steady growth in sales volume. The global launch began in Japan, with a particular emphasis on the PRC, which has stringent restrictions on solvent use, and Southeast Asia, which is expected to enjoy ongoing, robust market growth.