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Non-solvent very low VOC formulation for removal of ink from printing presses and the like, and methods of using the same

US6569260B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 19, 2002
Grant dateMay 27, 2003
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Expiry dateJun 19, 2022

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC11D3/33
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A water-based formulation for the removal of ink comprising a detergent builder including sodium carbonate, neutralized polyacrylic acid, and an acrylic acid/maleic anhydride copolymer; a chelating agent including tetrasodium ethylenediaminetetraacetate and ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid; and a detergent/emulsifier including C9-11 Pareth 8, C6-12 Pareth 6, and PEG Cocomonium Chloride.

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