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Hot melt inks

US9410051B2 · kind B2 · utility

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34References

25Claims

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Assignee

Markem-Imaje Corporation · US

Inventors

Ann Benjamin · Keene, US
Michael P. Secord · West Chesterfield, US
Richard C. Woudenberg · Keene, US

Key dates

Filing date	Sep 25, 2014
Grant date	Aug 9, 2016
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Oct 24, 2034

Classification

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

Abstract

This disclosure includes a hot melt ink composition that includes at least one wax having a freezing point of from about 20° C. to about 45° C. and a melting point of at least about 35° C., and at least one colorant. The composition includes at least about 50 wt % of the at least one wax. This disclosure also relates to a printing process using such a composition and a product containing such a composition.

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