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Aqueous magnetic ink character recognition ink-jet ink composition containing a combination of special surfactants

US6746527B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMar 26, 2003
Grant dateJun 8, 2004
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Expiry dateMar 26, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC09D11/322
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An aqueous ink-jet ink composition for MICR applications is provided comprising a metal oxide pre-dispersion combined with an aqueous ink-jet ink composition, wherein the metal oxide pre-dispersion contains metal oxide pigment or particles of a very small particle size, at least one surfactant to aid in the aid in the dispersion of the metal oxide particles. Particularly, the surfactant component is a combination of an anionic surfactant and an anionic-nonionic surfactant, or may be a combination of other types of surfactants.

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