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Waterfast dye and aqueous ink

US5198022A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 17, 1992
Grant dateMar 30, 1993
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Expiry dateJan 17, 2012

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC09B31/18
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A alkali-soluble dye for a waterfast ink having structural formula as follows: ##STR1## and an ink containing the dye dissolved in water. Printing from the ink is insoluble below pH 6.0; is an intense black at low concentration; and remains black on acid papers. The aqueous inks are stable and exhibit good printhead nozzle maintenance.

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