HP Achieves First UL Sustainability Certification for Water-based Inkjet Inks

HP today announced that HP Latex Inks and HP A50 Inkjet Web Press Inksare the first water-based inkjet inks to achieve theSustainable ProductCertification fromUL Environment, a business unit ofUnderwriters Laboratories (UL). UL is a global independent safety science company. ItsEnvironment businessworks to advance global sustainability, environmental healthand safety by supporting the development of environmentally preferable products,services and organizations. Certification under theUL Environmental Standard for Sustainability for Printing Inks (UL 2801)(1)demonstrates that an ink meets a range of stringent criteria related to human health and environmental considerations.Originally createdfor offset, letterpress, flexographic and gravure printing inks, this standard now includes criteria to certifywater-based inkjet inks, screen printing inks and UV-curable inks. "We applaud HP for pursuing and becoming the industry’s first printer manufacturer to achieve certification underthe UL 2801 standard,”said Sara Greenstein, president, UL Environment. "For every step a company takes toward greening its products and processes, the marketplace advances its overall sustainability practices." Gido van Praag, vice president and general manager, Graphics Solutions Business, HP Asia Pacific said, “As more consumers and companies seek environmentally conscious printing options, print service providers are looking for new ways to demonstrate their commitmentto sustainability. With two HP water-based inks meeting the UL sustainability standard, we arehelping our customers gain a competitive edge with a certification that is recognized and trusted worldwide.” More information about the UL Environment program and the UL 2801 sustainability certification for printing inks is available athttp://www.ul.com/environment. Additional information about the HP Graphics Solutions Business is available at www.hp.com/go/gsb, on the HP Graphic Arts YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/hpgraphicartsor through the HP Graphic Arts Twitter Feed at www.twitter.com/hpgraphicarts. Additional information about HP’s commitment to environmental stewardship is available at www.hp.com/go/graphicarts/environment. About HP HP creates new possibilities for technology to have a meaningful impact on people, businesses, governments and society. The world’s largest technology company, HP brings together a portfolio that spans printing, personal computing, software, services and IT infrastructure to solve customer problems. More information about HP (NYSE: HPQ) is available at http://www.hp.com. (1) Referred to as CCD-040, an EcoLogo standard, in Canada. -KP-

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