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Ink for ink jet recording

US6830612B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateSep 12, 2000
Grant dateDec 14, 2004
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Expiry dateSep 12, 2020

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08G2650/58
  • WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An ink is provided which can realize good images on various recording media, especially plain papers.The ink comprises at least a water-soluble colorant, a water-soluble organic solvent, water, and a mixture of two or more compounds represented by formula (I):R—[(EO)n-(PO)m]k-T whereinEO represents an ethyleneoxy group;PO represents a propyleneoxy group;T represents an OH group or SO3M wherein M represents a hydrogen atom, an alkali metal, an inorganic base, or an organic amine;m and n are each an integer;k is a natural number of not less than 1; andR represents an alkyl or cyclic group.

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