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Phase change inks comprising crystalline-amorphous mixtures

US8551236B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJan 14, 2013
Grant dateOct 8, 2013
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Expiry dateJan 14, 2033

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

Abstract

A phase change ink composition suitable for ink jet printing, including printing on coated paper substrates. In embodiments, the phase change ink composition comprises an amorphous compound and a crystalline compound which is derived from bio-renewable materials. The composition provides for a robust, rapid crystallization ink composition.

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