Ink-jet inks and method for printing the same
US6102998A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 30, 1998 |
| Grant date | Aug 15, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 30, 2018 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC09D11/30
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Ink-jet inks and method of printing using the same are provided, the inks comprising at least one colorant and an aqueous vehicle, the vehicle comprising at least one anionic or nonionic surfactant, at least one alkoxylated polyhydroxy organic solvent, at least one water-miscible organic solvent; and optionally, at least one hydantoin compound, and optionally, at least one branched C.sub.2 -C.sub.7 alcohol. The inks enable production of near photographic images having little or no coalescence, excellent waterfastness, and reduced dry time, on a range of print media, in particular, photobase glossy paper.
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