Phase change inks and methods for making same
US7665835B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 30, 2005 |
| Grant date | Feb 23, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 11, 2027 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC09D11/34
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Disclosed is a phase change ink composition and a method for forming the ink composition. The phase change ink composition comprises (1) an ink carrier comprising (A) a first component which comprises a monoester wax or blend of monoesters having at least one alkyl group comprising at least 10 carbon atoms, and (B) a second component which comprises a polyalkylene wax, and (2) a urea gellant and (3) a colorant.
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