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Solid ink compositions comprising crystalline esters of tartaric acid

US8465579B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 27, 2011
Grant dateJun 18, 2013
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Expiry dateMay 26, 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 component, and optionally, a colorant, which are suitable for ink jet printing, including printing on coated paper substrates. In embodiments, the crystalline component is synthesized from an esterification reaction of tartaric acid.

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