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Ultraviolet curing printing inks having improved shelf life

US4129486A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMay 9, 1978
Grant dateDec 12, 1978
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Expiry dateMay 9, 1998

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S430/121
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

This invention provides for improved printing inks which cure upon exposure to ultraviolet radiation and furthermore demonstrate greatly extended shelf lives and stability as compared to prior art inks. The photosensitive component of the ink comprises a mixture of Michler's ketone and an o-halogen substituted hexa-aryl biimidizolyl compound.

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