Glossing Over Differences

Dave Lenarduzzi, Canadian Sales Manager at KROMA Inc. (member of the SICPA Group), cites the superior resistance properties of UV coatings, the complete lack of VOCs, and their improved adhesion on various non-porous substrates as major selling points.

Meanwhile, aqueous coatings demonstrate similar characteristics, only to a slightly lesser degree. They are usually available in three levels of gloss; they provide a sound level of protection for inks; and they contain no alcohol and few VOCs.