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Solid ink compositions comprising amorphous esters of citric acid

US8287632B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateApr 27, 2011
Grant dateOct 16, 2012
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Expiry dateApr 27, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC09D11/34
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A solid ink composition comprising an amorphous component, a crystalline material, and optionally, a colorant, which are suitable for ink jet printing, including printing on coated paper substrates. In embodiments, the amorphous component is synthesized from an esterification reaction of citric acid.

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