Inks and printing process
US9127178B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 15, 2011 |
| Grant date | Sep 8, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 15, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC01P2004/64
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A process for printing a substrate comprising applying thereto an ink by means of an ink jet printer, wherein the ink comprises a latex binder, a liquid medium comprising water and organic solvent, and polymer-encapsulated pigment particles comprising a carboxy-functional dispersant crosslinked around a pigment core by a crosslinking agent, wherein the ink has a minimum film-forming temperature below 70° C. Inks are also claimed. The process and inks are useful for printing temperature-sensitive substrates, e.g. foil balloons and wrapping materials for special occasions.
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