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Fountain solution composition

US5695550A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 12, 1996
Grant dateDec 9, 1997
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Expiry dateAug 12, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41N3/08
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The present invention is directed to a fountain solution for use in offset printing processes. The fountain solution is formed by diluting a fountain solution concentrate with water in a water to fountain solution concentrate ratio of between about 4:1 to about 8:1. The fountain solution concentrate comprises glycerin in an amount between about 2% to about 9% by volume, 2-butoxy-ethanol in an amount between about 4% to about 10% by volume, isopropyl alcohol in an amount between about 8% to about 35% by volume, water in an amount between about 54% to about 65% by volume and at least one compound selected from the group consisting of ethylene glycol and propylene glycol.

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