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Photochromic microemulsion ink compositions

US5551973A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 5, 1995
Grant dateSep 3, 1996
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Expiry dateDec 5, 2015

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC09D11/34
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Disclosed is an ink composition which comprises an aqueous phase, an oil phase, a photochromic material, and a surfactant, said ink exhibiting a liquid crystalline gel phase at a first temperature and a liquid microemulsion phase at a second temperature higher than the first temperature.

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