This standard specifies the limits of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) content in inks, and provides relevant ink terms and definitions, classification requirements, test methods, packaging marks and a list of prohibited solvents. This standard applies to various inks in the factory state. This standard does not apply to additives, thinners, etc. used to adjust the performance of inks during printing, nor to products such as car wash water used in printing.
GB 38507-2020 Referenced Document
GB/T 34675 Determination of volatile organic compound(VOC) content in radiation curable coatings
GB/T 36421 Restricted substances concerning printing inks for packaging materials
GB/T 38608 Method for determination of the volatile organic compounds (VOCs) content in the ink*, 2020-03-31 Update
GB 38507-2020 history
2020GB 38507-2020 Limits of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in printing ink