Amphoteric dispersants and their use in inkjet inks
US8820907B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 12, 2008 |
| Grant date | Sep 2, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 20, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC09D11/324
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present disclosure provides a ink-jet ink, having a pH greater than 7, comprising a first aqueous vehicle, a colorant, more typically a carbon black pigment, and an amphoteric polymeric dispersant, wherein the amphoteric polymeric dispersant is a block copolymer comprising an A block and a B block, wherein the A block is a segment consisting essentially of an amine monomer; and the B block is a segment comprising an acidic monomer and at least one hydrophobic monomer; wherein the dispersant is neutralized, and the B block is free of an amine monomer. The disclosure further pertains to an ink set comprising this ink jet ink and at least a second ink which contains a reactive species with appropriate cationic agent, salt, or pH modifying agent capable of destabilizing the colorant containing dispersion of the first ink. Still further, the disclosure pertains to a method of printing wherein the first ink and second ink of the ink set are printed in an adjacent relationship, thereby minimizing penetration, feathering and/or bleed of the colorant and improving print quality.
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