Thermal ink jet ink composition
US9296911B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 23, 2014 |
| Grant date | Mar 29, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 23, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC09D11/36
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A thermal ink jet ink composition include a volatile organic solvent, a binder resin, a dye, a humectant in an amount from 1% to 40% by weight of the ink composition, and an additive for extending the decap time. The additive is present in an amount greater than 0.01% by weight of the thermal ink jet ink composition. The additive is selected from fluorinated surfactants, ionic surfactants, and nonionic surfactants.
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