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Printing ink composition

US5372635A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 23, 1993
Grant dateDec 13, 1994
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Expiry dateNov 23, 2013

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

Abstract

A printing ink composition comprising: PA1 (a) a dispersion of about 10-25 wt. %, based on the weight of the composition, of a pigment in about 40-90 wt. %, based on the weight of the composition, of a C.sub.7 -C.sub.40 oil; and PA1 (b) about 0.1 to 5.0 wt. %, based on the weight of the composition, of a soap of a tall oil fatty acid. The printing ink composition has the unique capability of being utilized in lithographic printing processes utilizing tap water rather than aqueous fountain solution in the dampening system of the press.

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