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Liquid ink for selective printing

US5017228A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 9, 1988
Grant dateMay 21, 1991
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Expiry dateDec 9, 2008

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC09D11/06
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A liquid ink composition for selective printing comprising a coloring agent and a vehicle comprising a non-drying oil as a main component and a dispersing agent, wherein an iodine-containing antifungal agent having the general formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R is a lower alkyl group or a halogen atom is contained. The ink composition has an excellent fungus resistance and retains a desired ink flowability on storage. Accordingly, an ink ribbon or ink roller impregnated with the ink composition can be stored without impairing printing properties such as printing durability while being kept from getting moldy.

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