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Printed labels with an overcoat

US11067912B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 19, 2017
Grant dateJul 20, 2021
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Expiry dateApr 19, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03G2215/00801
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Herein is described a method of providing a printed label. The method comprises: providing a printed label substrate having disposed thereon an electrostatically printed ink; applying a UV curable overcoat composition to the printed ink, wherein the UV curable overcoat composition comprises (i) a component selected from UV curable monomers and UV curable oligomers, and (ii) a slip agent; curing the overcoat composition under UV irradiation with an output power of 2500 W or less. Printed labels and an ink and overcoat composition set are also described herein.

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