Chemistry of PrintingLaajuus (3 ECTS)

Objective

After completing the course, the student understands the role of chemical phenomena and processes in printing technology. S/he knows the chemical reactions taking place in the production processes, and their control mechanisms, and can analyse the reasons behind production problems. The student also understands how the emissions from the printing processes affect the environment.
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After completing the course, the student is able to choose the most suitable materials and control the production processes. S/he is also able to choose the correct handling processes to different waste fractions.

Content

Chemical phenomena and processes in the printing technology
- photochemical processes in imaging and platemaking
- surface chemistry in the printing process
- applications of polymer chemistry in printing inks, varnishes, adhesives and printing plates
- environmental impacts of the printing processes
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- properties, manufacturing and the control of properties of printing inks
- recycling of printed products and its problems
- handling of different waste fractions from the production processes

Qualifications

2E0065 Chemistry and the environment, 2E0002 Introduction to Media Technology, 2E0014 Graphic Technology

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

• Is able to identify some environmental impacts of printing processes and some factors contributing to their carbon footprint
• Knows the existence and purpose of MSDS (material safety data sheet)
• Is able to identify some chemicals used in the printing industry, their properties and risks
• Knows superficially some chemical phenomena and processes of printing technology and their applications
• Knows superficially some principles and regulations of chemicals storage, use, labelling and waste processing

Assessment criteria, good (3)

• Is able to identify many environmental impacts of printing processes and several factors contributing to their carbon footprint
• Knows the purpose of MSDS (material safety data sheet) and is able to apply it in practice
• Is able to identify the most common chemicals used in the printing industry, their properties and risks
• Knows the basics of the most important chemical phenomena and processes of printing technology and their applications
• Knows the important principles and regulations of chemicals storage, use, labelling and waste processing

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

• Is able to identify the environmental impacts of printing processes and the main factors contributing to their carbon footprint
• Knows the purpose of MSDS (material safety data sheet) and is able to apply it in various situations (use, risk assessment, purchasing)
• Is able to identify the most important chemicals used in the printing industry, and evaluate their properties, risks and other aspects (costs, productivity, quality etc.)
• Knows the most important chemical phenomena and processes of printing technology and their applications
• Knows the principles and regulations of chemicals storage, use, labelling and waste processing

Further information

Lectures
Laboratory work
Assignment