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Photochromic hot melt ink compositions

US5593486A · kind A · utility

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19Claims
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Filing dateDec 5, 1995
Grant dateJan 14, 1997
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Expiry dateDec 5, 2015

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC09D11/50
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Disclosed is a hot melt ink composition comprising (a) an ink vehicle, said ink vehicle being a solid at about 25.degree. C. and having a viscosity of from about 1 to about 20 centipoise at a temperature suitable for hot melt ink jet printing, said temperature being greater than about 45.degree. C., (b) a photochromic material, (c) an optional colorant, and (d) an optional propellant.

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