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Water-based ink, printed recording medium, inkjet recording method, inkjet recording device, and ink storage container

US12134703B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 29, 2022
Grant dateNov 5, 2024
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Expiry dateMar 23, 2043

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC09D11/38
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A water-based ink includes a colorant, water, a penetrating agent, and a wetting agent. The penetrating agent includes diethylene glycol monohexyl ether (DEHE). The wetting agent includes a compound having an SP value of 12 to 14. A ratio (A/B) of an amount (A) of the compound having an SP value of 12 to 14 to the amount (B) of DEHE is 2.5 or more. The wetting agent preferably includes at least one of triethylene glycol and tripropylene glycol. The ratio (A/B) of the amount (A) of the compound having an SP value of 12 to 14 to the amount (B) of DEHE is preferably 2.5 or more and less than 10.

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