Phase change ink components and methods of making the same
US8308859B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 27, 2011 |
| Grant date | Nov 13, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 3, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC09D11/38
- 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, and methods for making the same. In embodiments, the crystalline and amorphous components are synthesized from an esterification reaction of tartaric acid with an alcohol.
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