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Ink compositions

US5221332A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 29, 1991
Grant dateJun 22, 1993
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Expiry dateApr 29, 2011

Classification

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

Abstract

An ink composition which comprises an aqueous liquid vehicle, a colorant, and silica particles in an amount of from about 0.1 to about 5 percent by weight. The inks are particularly suited for ink jet printing processes, including thermal ink jet printing processes, and exhibit increased drop volume and increased drop velocity when employed in ink jet printing processes.

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