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Preparation method for shear-thinning water-based ball-point pen inks compositions and ball-point pens employing the same

US5785746A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 3, 1997
Grant dateJul 28, 1998
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Expiry dateFeb 3, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC09D11/18
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A shear-thinning water-based ball-point pen ink composition comprising from 1% by weight to 35% by weight of a colorant, from 2% by weight to 35% by weight of a water-soluble polar solvent, from 1% by weight to 30% by weight of a nonionic surface active agent having an HLB value within the range of from 8 to 12, and the balance being water and adjusting additives, and having a viscosity within the range of from 25 mPa.s to 160 mPa.s (a value at the number of revolution of 100 rpm in an EM type rotational viscometer, 25.degree. C.) and a shear thinning index within the range of from 0.1 to 0.6; the nonionic surface active agent having a mixed phase comprising a phase standing dispersed in the form of fine particles and a phase standing dissolved in a molecular state.

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