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UV-curable inkjet and overprint varnish combination

US11117391B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 19, 2014
Grant dateSep 14, 2021
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Expiry dateJan 26, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC09D11/322
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A process for preparing printed matter is disclosed which comprises applying first a UV-curable ink containing photoinitiators followed by an overprint varnish and then UV curing such as the amount of photoinitiators is less than 6% by weight of the total weight of the ink. The present invention relates to a printing process by applying first a UV-curable ink followed by an overprint varnish (OPV) and curing.

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