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Gravure printing

Gravure printing (also known as packaging gravure) uses inks that have a low viscosity. This generally means that the inks contain high levels of solvent and are more likely to have an impact on the environment.

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Author: Emma Davies | enquiries@environment-agency.gov.uk
Last updated: 24 January 2012