Printed labels with an overcoat
US11067912B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 19, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jul 20, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 19, 2037 |
Classification
- 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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