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Ink composition for writing instrument

US6048914A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 26, 1998
Grant dateApr 11, 2000
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Expiry dateJun 26, 2018

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC09D11/16
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An ink composition for writing instruments comprising an organic solvent having an SP value of 5 to 15 and a vapor pressure of 0.01 to 45 mmHg at 20.degree. C., a colorant comprising a pigment and/or a dye, a resin having a solubility of 7% or less in water or ethanol at 25.degree. C. and a fluorinated surfactant, wherein the above ink composition can be used to write on various writing surfaces such as a resin surface, a glass surface and a metal surface, is excellent in a line sticking property against non-absorbing surfaces, a water resistance and an alcohol resistance and can also be used to write certainly even on writing surfaces having a releasing property in a water-repellent property.

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