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Phase change inks and methods of making the same

US8372189B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 27, 2011
Grant dateFeb 12, 2013
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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 and crystalline components are both synthesized from an esterification reaction.

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