Sulfur-containing penetrants for ink jet inks
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1. An aqueous ink jet ink composition comprising:
- (a) an aqueous carrier medium,(b) a colorant; and
(c) a sulfoxide or sulfone penetrant having a solubility in water of at least 4.5% at 25°
C., and which is represented by the formula;
space="preserve" listing-type="equation">H(CH.sub.2).sub.a S(O).sub.n (CH.sub.2).sub.b H wherein a+b=5-8, and n=1-2.
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Abstract
Aqueous ink jet ink compositions comprising an aqueous carrier medium, a colorant and a sulfoxide or sulfone penetrant having a solubility in water of at least 4.5% at 25° C. and represented by the formula:
H(CH.sub.2).sub.a S(O).sub.n (CH.sub.2).sub.b H
wherein
a+b=5-8, and
n=1-2;
exhibit rapid drying, excellent image definition, are storage stable and have excellent decap properties.
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1. An aqueous ink jet ink composition comprising:
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(a) an aqueous carrier medium, (b) a colorant; and (c) a sulfoxide or sulfone penetrant having a solubility in water of at least 4.5% at 25°
C., and which is represented by the formula;
space="preserve" listing-type="equation">H(CH.sub.2).sub.a S(O).sub.n (CH.sub.2).sub.b Hwherein a+b=5-8, and n=1-2. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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