Sun Chemical Launches New Sustainable UV Offset Ink Series for Printed Plastic Cups
PARSIPPANY, N.J., U.S.A. – July 9, 2025 – Sun Chemical has launched SunCure EcoPlast, a press-ready dry UV offset ink range designed for sustainable plastic cup decoration.
SunCure EcoPlast is a revolutionary new UV ink technology for plastic cup decoration that delivers high adhesion, fast cure speed, low migration properties and the ability to be washed off printed cups in post-consumer recycling processes, thereby improving recycled plastic quality. The inks are designed to be used with automated MX12 dispensing equipment to support on-site blending of spot colors.
At the end of the packaging life cycle, SunCure EcoPlast inks can be washed off printed cups, allowing the plastic substrate to be re-ground, reprocessed and reused for new containers. These inks comply with the Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) recyclability guidelines and test protocols for various types of plastics when minimum recommended cure conditions are achieved.
“SunCure EcoPlast is a one-of-a-kind plastic decorating ink technology offering high adhesion, fast cure, low migration food packaging compliance and washability that improves plastic recyclability,” said Jim Bishop, Product Manager of Offset Packaging Inks, Sun Chemical. “The unique technical benefits of SunCure EcoPlast inks contribute to an improved circular economy while meeting demand for optimal press performance at the same time.”
SunCure EcoPlast inks are formulated to meet the highest levels of food packaging safety standards, including FDA low-migration protocols for both aqueous and fatty foods.
To learn more about Sun Chemical’s solutions for plastic packaging, visit www.sunchemical.com/packaging_plastic/.
About Sun Chemical
Sun Chemical, a member of the DIC Group, is a leading producer of packaging and graphic solutions, color and display technologies, functional products, electronic materials, and products for the automotive and healthcare industries. Together with DIC, Sun Chemical is continuously working to promote and develop sustainable solutions to exceed customer expectations and better the world around us. With combined annual sales of more than $8.5 billion and 22,000+ employees worldwide, the DIC Group companies support a diverse collection of global customers.
Sun Chemical Corporation is a subsidiary of Sun Chemical Group Coöperatief U.A., the Netherlands, and is headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey, U.S.A. For more information, please visit our website at www.sunchemical.com or connect with us on LinkedIn or Instagram.
Contact(s):
Penny Holland
Sun Chemical
Tel +1 708 203 2339
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Matthew Parry
Mower
Tel: +1 315 413 4318
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PARSIPPANY, N.J., U.S.A. – July 9, 2025 – Sun Chemical has launched SunCure EcoPlast, a press-ready dry UV offset ink range designed for sustainable plastic cup decoration.
SunCure EcoPlast is a revolutionary new UV ink technology for plastic cup decoration that delivers high adhesion, fast cure speed, low migration properties and the ability to be washed off printed cups in post-consumer recycling processes, thereby improving recycled plastic quality. The inks are designed to be used with automated MX12 dispensing equipment to support on-site blending of spot colors.
At the end of the packaging life cycle, SunCure EcoPlast inks can be washed off printed cups, allowing the plastic substrate to be re-ground, reprocessed and reused for new containers. These inks comply with the Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) recyclability guidelines and test protocols for various types of plastics when minimum recommended cure conditions are achieved.
“SunCure EcoPlast is a one-of-a-kind plastic decorating ink technology offering high adhesion, fast cure, low migration food packaging compliance and washability that improves plastic recyclability,” said Jim Bishop, Product Manager of Offset Packaging Inks, Sun Chemical. “The unique technical benefits of SunCure EcoPlast inks contribute to an improved circular economy while meeting demand for optimal press performance at the same time.”
SunCure EcoPlast inks are formulated to meet the highest levels of food packaging safety standards, including FDA low-migration protocols for both aqueous and fatty foods.
To learn more about Sun Chemical’s solutions for plastic packaging, visit www.sunchemical.com/packaging_plastic/.
About Sun Chemical
Sun Chemical, a member of the DIC Group, is a leading producer of packaging and graphic solutions, color and display technologies, functional products, electronic materials, and products for the automotive and healthcare industries. Together with DIC, Sun Chemical is continuously working to promote and develop sustainable solutions to exceed customer expectations and better the world around us. With combined annual sales of more than $8.5 billion and 22,000+ employees worldwide, the DIC Group companies support a diverse collection of global customers.
Sun Chemical Corporation is a subsidiary of Sun Chemical Group Coöperatief U.A., the Netherlands, and is headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey, U.S.A. For more information, please visit our website at www.sunchemical.com or connect with us on LinkedIn or Instagram.
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