Inkjet inks and methods of printing with the same
US7465759B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 24, 2006 |
| Grant date | Dec 16, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 2, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC09D11/36
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Described herein are inkjet inks that are substantially free of volatile organic compounds, or have a relatively small amount of volatile organic compounds, that are considered to significantly contribute to the formation of ground level ozone. The inkjet inks include at least one resin selected from the group consisting of a vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymer resin and a copolyester resin; at least one colorant; and a solvent mixture that includes acetone and at least one additional solvent selected from the group consisting of tertiary butyl acetate and parachlorobenzotrifluoride. Also described are methods of printing indicia with inkjet inks.
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