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Ethanol-based ink composition

US8110031B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 12, 2009
Grant dateFeb 7, 2012
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Expiry dateJan 8, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC09D11/328
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An ink jet ink composition includes ethanol, a binder, a conductive agent, and a colorant. The ethanol is present in an amount at least 70% by weight of the ink composition. The binder is not a polyamide resin, a hydroxyaromatic resin, or a phenolic resin. The binder is present in an amount between 2% and 15% by weight of the ink composition. Water, if present, is in an amount less than 5% by weight of the ink composition.

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