Technology Description: The invention uses natural compounds from oilseeds in the manufacture of heat-set andsheet-fed inks, replacing vehicles in inks that are derived from petroleum products. The inks arebiodegradable, cost competitive, rapid drying and rub-off resistant. The inks can be formulatedwithout volatile organic compounds in a wide-range of viscosities and tack suitable forlithography, flexography, gravure, letterpress, electronic and screen printing. Reference: Please refer to USPN 5,713,990 (Docket #0178.94), which issued on February 3, 1998. Inventors: Sevim Z. Erhan USDA, ARS, NCAUR Oil Chemical Research 1815 N. University St., Peoria, IL 61604 (309) 681-6415 / Fax: (309) 681-6415