Additives are crucial for inks. The various additives, whether they are dispersants, slip/rub materials, foam control, rheology modifiers or others, help make the ink what it is. Dr. Ulrike Canella, head of product development SF/UV at hubergroup, noted that the main additives hubergroup uses for offset inks are dispersing agents, waxes, and inhibitors. “Dispersing agents guarantee good pigment dispersion and highest color strength, waxes ensure good rub resistance of the ink film and inhi...