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Prevention of optical density loss in inkjet printing

US9187660B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 12, 2005
Grant dateNov 17, 2015
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Expiry dateSep 11, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC09D11/54
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to an inkjet ink comprising: a) colorant; b) a polymeric binder having an acid number below 200 selected from the group consisting of a styrene-acrylic polymeric binder, an acrylic polymeric binder, an anionic polyurethane binder and combinations thereof; c) water dispersible surfactant; and d) a solvent which does not dissolve an acidified form of the binder, the solvent having a vapor pressure less than 0.1 mm at 25° C. The invention further relates to methods of making using the ink, printing systems and ink sets which use this ink.

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