Abstract: The urethane derivatives of acrylated epoxidized soybean oil, which is the reaction product of epoxidized soybean oil with acrylic acid or methacrylic acid, are produced by the reaction of acrylated epoxidized soybean oil with an organic isocyanate. They are useful alone, or in conjunction with a photosensitizer, and/or a pigment as inks and coatings. The compositions can be cured by radiation.

Abstract: A process for the preparation of partial esters and partial salts with divalent metal compounds of reaction products of natural resinic acids and unsaturated dicarboxylic acids which typically comprises the following steps:(a) reacting a natural resinic acid with an olefinically unsaturated dicarboxylic acid;(b) partially neutralizing the product of step (a) with a calcium compound;(c) partially esterifying the product of step (b) with a polyhydric alcohol;(d) reacting the product of step (c) with a resol or a mixture of resols; and(e) continuing the reaction of step (d) to complete partial salt formation and partial esterification.The product is useful for printing inks.

Abstract: A resin for printing inks, prepared by the reaction of (A) a conjugated double bond-containing five-membered cyclic compound such as dicyclopentadiene, (B) a phenolic compound such as phenol, (C) an unsaturated carboxylic acid such as maleic anhydride and (D) a resol-type phenol resin obtained from phenol or an alkyl-substituted phenol and formaldehyde. In one embodiment, this invention relates to a process for the preparation of said resin for printing inks.

Abstract: An ink composition for use in jet printing comprising an aqueous solution of a water-soluble dye and a humectant consisting of at least one water-soluble acetylenic compound.

Abstract: An ink composition for use in jet printing comprising an aqueous solution of a water-soluble dye and a humectant consisting of the internal anhydride of at least one carboxylic acid.

Abstract: Ink compositions suitable for ink jet printing on a variety of substrates including metal, synthetic polymers and glass, are provided. The compositions are characterized by excellent weathering properties, are fade-resistant, abrasion-resistant and, when heated to temperatures of about 300.degree. F., exhibit resistance to aircraft hydraulic fluids. The preferred compositions comprise essentially a colorant or combinations thereof, an epoxy-phenolic binder resin component, a solvent mixture containing alcohol, water, methyl ethyl ketone or methyl cellosolve and, optionally, an electrolyte.

Abstract: The invention relates to an ink capable of producing writing or marking on a non-absorbent or impermeable surface, which can easily be wiped off. The disadvantages inherent in the known inks are overcome by adding ester compounds of a certain composition to the ink.

Abstract: A process for preparing novel modified resins comprising heating and reacting an addition product (A) of a cyclopentadiene resin and an .alpha.,.beta.-unsaturated dicarboxylic acid anhydride with an addition product (B) of a higher aliphatic ester having a conjugated double bond and an .alpha.,.beta.-unsaturated dicarboxylic acid anhydride, in an inert gas atmosphere in the presence or absence of a metal compound; andA novel composition for printing inks comprising, as a vehicle component, a modified resin obtained by the reaction of 95 to 40% by weight of an addition product (A) of a cyclopentadiene resin and an .alpha.,.beta.-unsaturated dicarboxylic acid anhydride with 5 to 60% by weight of an addition product (B) of a higher aliphatic ester having a conjugated double bond and an .alpha.,.beta.-unsaturated dicarboxylic acid, in an inert gas atmosphere.

Abstract: The transfer properties of aqueous printing inks are improved by including in the ink formulation a complex of a polyethylene oxide, a urea, and an alkali metal salt.

Abstract: A printing ink which rapidly dries under the influence of heat, in particular from infra-red radiation, wherein in addition to a hydrophobic phase which is composed of a non-polar solvent, a modified phenol or cresol formaldehyde resin, a crosslinkable unsaturated polyester, a peroxide catalyst for said polyester, and a pigment, the ink moreover comprises an aqueous phase constituting at least 12 wt.% of the total ink.

Abstract: A composition for use as a binder in a non-aqueous printing ink which comprises a modified hydrocarbon resin containing carboxylic acid units, the carboxylic groups of which are partially esterified with a polyhydric alcohol in such an amount that the modified hydrocarbon resin product contains from 0.01 to 0.7 ester groups of polyhydric alcohol based on each acid group originally present and a process for its preparation.

Abstract: Ink compositions suitable for ink jet printing on a variety of substrates including metal, synthetic polymers and glass, are provided. The compositions are characterized by excellent weathering properties, are fade-resistant, abrasion-resistant and, when heated to temperatures of about 300.degree. F., exhibit resistance to aircraft hydraulic fluids. The preferred compositions comprise essentially a colorant or combinations thereof, an epoxy-phenolic binder resin component, a solvent mixture containing alcohol, water, methyl ethyl ketone or methyl cellosolve and, optionally, an electrolyte.

Abstract: Compositions of urethane derivatives of acrylated epoxidized soybean oil, which are the reaction products of an organic isocyanate with the reaction product of epoxidized soybean oil with acrylic acid or methacrylic acid, and an acrylyl compound are useful as coatings and inks; photosensitizers and/or pigments can optionally be present. The compositions can be cured by radiation.

Abstract: An improved animal carcass tattooing paste having substantially enhanced permanency when used to place identifying marks on carcasses, comprising from about 0.05% by weight to about 10.0% by weight of a sorbitan mono-fatty acid ester, from about 0.05% by weight to about 10.0% by weight of a water soluble polyoxyethylene derivative of a fatty acid partial ester of sorbitol, from about 0.05% to about 10.0% by weight of oleic acid, from about 0.05% to about 10.0% by weight of an aromatic hydrocarbon solvent, from about 0.5% to about 15% by weight of a thickening agent, from about 5.0% by weight to about 45.0% by weight of inorganic viscosity modifier, from about 0.05% by weight to about 10.0% by weight of an organic dye material which is compatible with the other ingredients of said paste, and from about 50.0% to about 85.0% by weight water.

Abstract: The invention provides a novel ink for dry planographic printing. The new ink is based on a vehicle containing the reaction product of an oil-modified alkyd resin, a rosin-modified phenolic resin, and a diisocyanate and also a high viscosity silicone oil. The new ink can be used with planographic plates having an oleophobic surface and does not adhere to the non-image areas.

Abstract: Pressure-sensitive master sheets are produced by printing ink-releasing images onto a master sheet by silk screen techniques using a semi-solid printable ink composition comprising a wax and/or resin binder material, an incompatible oleaginous material, colorant and a volatile vehicle. The solidifed printed images comprise a porous, spongy network of the binder material containing within the pores thereof the oleaginous material and colorant as a pressure-exudable ink. The printed master is suitable for the production of several copies in a dry pressure-copying process.

Abstract: Plastic webs, including webs of rigid and plasticized PVC, can be printed at high speed on conventional rotogravure presses with an ink whose vehicle consists of polyalkyl acrylate and polyalkyl methacrylate binder dispersed in a homogeneous, aqueous solvent in a weight ratio of 100:3 and 100:25. The imprints adhere well and resist abrasion.

Abstract: Liquid additive, which is substantially insoluble in water, for a pigmentary printing paste for use in printing on textile fibers and fabrics, wherein the additive comprises a surface-active, non-ionic liquid product having a molecular weight of between 1,000 and 20,000 and formed by condensing one or more alkylene oxides, and preferably propylene oxide, with a compound having one or more atoms of active hydrogen. The pigmentary printing paste is in the form of an emulsion or semi-emulsion of the oil-in-water type and contains a synthetic thickening agent which is soluble in water with a rate of at least 20% of dry material and which is swollen by alkaline agents. The thickening agent is formed by the copolymerization of at least 20% of one or more unsaturated carboxylic acids having 3 to 4 carbon atoms and, if need be, with one or more other unsaturated monomers.

Abstract: Disclosure is made of radiation curable, solventless compositions useful in coatings, films and in preparing printing inks. The compositions comprise the reaction product of an equivalent excess of an acrylic type acid with a particular class of polyester polyol. The polyester polyol is the condensation product of an excess of an aliphatic polyol having at least two hydroxyl groups and a molecular weight of from 60 to 250 with a specific class of aliphatic polycarboxylic acids derived from fatty and resin acids.

Abstract: The invention relates to an ink capable of producing writing or marking on a non-absorbent or impermeable surface, which can easily be wiped off. The disadvantages inherent in the known inks are overcome by adding ester compounds of a certain composition to the ink.

Abstract: Clear concentrate compositions suitable for dilution to form a cut clear without need for neutralization following dilution are prepared by (1) admixing a bonding agent, a wetting agent, an organic solvent and a thickening agent, the thickening agent comprising a cross-linked olefin-maleic anhydride interpolymer and (2) neutralizing the undiluted admixture with an acyclic or heterocyclic monoamine.

Abstract: Disclosure is made of radiation curable, solventless compositions useful in coatings, films and in preparing printing inks. The compositions comprise the reaction product of an equivalent excess of an acrylic type acid with a particular class of polyester polyol. The polyester polyol is the condensation product of an excess of an aliphatic polyol having at least two hydroxyl groups and a molecular weight of from 60 to 250 with a specific class of aliphatic polycarboxylic acids derived from fatty and resin acids.

Abstract: Printing inks and particularly fluorescent colored inks which provide outstanding color strength and dot resolution with planographic and letterpress printing processes are described. The inks comprise an intimate dispersion of colored resin particles in a vehicle containing specified amounts of certain alkyd resins, esters of modified rosin, carboxylated hydrocarbon resins and ink oil.

Abstract: Disclosure is made of radiation curable, solvent-less compositions useful in coatings, films and in preparing printing inks. The compositions comprise the reaction product of an equivalent excess of an acrylic type acid with a particular class of polyester polyol. The polyester polyol is the condensation product of an excess of an aliphatic polyol having at least two hydroxyl groups and a molecular weight of from 60 to 250 with a specific class of aliphatic polycarboxylic acids derived from fatty and resin acids.

Abstract: Sodium cellulose sulfate can be used alone, or in combination with other natural or synthetic gums, as thickening agents for fabric printing paste compositions containing acid dyes. The printing paste is applied in the usual manner, and then the printed goods are heated. The sodium cellulose sulfate content of the paste, upon heating, fixes the acid dye on the printed goods, thereby eliminating the necessity of using acid or acid salts in printing pastes.

Abstract: An ink composition for jet printing onto non-porous-non-absorbent surfaces based upon a ketone solvent having a soluble ionizable salt and a dyestuff and which may contain in addition water in an amount up to 10% by weight, a lower alcohol in an amount up to 8% by weight, a pyrrolidone in an amount up to 4% by weight, a carbitol in an amount up to 4% by weight and a vinyl acetate copolymer resinous binder in an amount up to 6% by weight, the jet printing ink composition having a viscosity within the range of 1.5 to 10 cps, a resistance less than 2000 ohm-cm, a surface tension less than 28 dyne/cm, a velocity of sound within the range of 1200-1700 m/sec, and an upper limit of 5 microns and preferably 2 microns insolubles.

Abstract: A water-soluble dye containing composition which comprises of a dye which is soluble in a water-miscible solvent and is insoluble in water alone, a water-miscible solvent and a water-soluble resin. These compositions may be prepared by first dissolving a dye in a water-miscible solvent and thereafter adding the dye solution to an aqueous solution of a resin. The resulting compositions are useful to color aqueous resin emulsions.

Abstract: An ink composition suitable for use in ink jet printing systems and for printing onto glazed ceramic surfaces in which the ink composition is formulated of a soluble, linear, low molecular weight novolac resin, a water and alcohol soluble dyestuff, an organo silicon compound having an organic group attached to the silicon atom containing a highly functional (amino) group, and a diluent of alcohol or alcohol and water in which the components are soluble.

Abstract: Object of the present invention are novel printing inks with organic solvents for sublimation transfer printing which contain a high concentration of very finely dispersed, transferable cationic dyes, and specifically;A. at least one cationic dye or a mixture of cationic dyes,B. at least one soluble resin as stabilizer, film former and thickener,C. a low-viscosity, low molecular organic solvent or solvent mixture in which the cationic dye or dyes are only slightly soluble at room temperature and the resin or resins are at least 5% soluble,D. an inorganic or organic acid acceptor or mixtures thereof, andE. at least one indicator dye which is inert to inorganic or organic acid acceptors.

Abstract: Sulfonylarylhydrazides are used as latent catalysts for condensation reactions, particularly in the curing of solventless heat-setting printing ink compositions.

Abstract: Disclosure is made of radiation curable, solventless compositions useful in coatings, films and in preparing printing inks. The compositions comprise the reaction product of an equivalent excess of an acrylic type acid with a particular class of polyester polyol. The polyester polyol is the condensation product of an excess of an aliphatic polyol having at least two hydroxyl groups and a molecular weight of from 60 to 250 with a specific class of aliphatic polycarboxylic acids derived from fatty and resin acids.

Abstract: The invention relates to a printing ink formulation for producing a transferable layer comprising a pigmentary material or a material possessing predetermined electrical properties, a hot melt adhesive, a solid phase plasticizer and a solvent.

Abstract: A composition and method for improving the ink transfer properties of aqueous printing inks are disclosed. The composition is an aqueous ink containing from 0.1 to 1.5 percent by weight of a polyethylene oxide resin having a molecular weight in the range of from 100,000 to 350,000.

Abstract: A printer, such as an ink jet printer, incorporates various hardware such as the ink supply tank, tubing, and ink drop gutter, as representative items, having components molded in the hardware which disinfect groups of micro-organisms which present problems, particularly in areas where ink has depleted. The techniques described lead to inactivation of vegetative bacteria and fungi and prevention of maturation of spores in those areas not in frequent control with the biocide component of the ink. Also mutant forms are prevented from developing in those areas where the biocide component concentration is below the effective lethal level.

Abstract: Ethyl cellulose-compatible phenol-modified hydrocarbon resins are produced by polymerizing a reaction mixture containing indene, vinyl toluene, and dicyclopentadiene as the essential polymerizable constituents in the presence of a phenol compound and a Friedel-Crafts type catalyst such as boron trifluoride phenol complex. The phenol-modified hydrocarbon resin has a ring and ball softening point of above about 120.degree. C, a solution viscosity (Gardner-Holdt, sec.) of between about 0.7 and about 15, a hydroxyl number of above about 10, and is ethyl hydroxyethyl cellulose compatible as well as ethyl cellulose compatible. Thus, these resins are particularly useful as replacements for rosin and rosin derivatives in rotogravure printing ink.

Abstract: A pigment compositon in powder or paste form, which comprises, as a preparation agent, a mixture consisting of (a) an alkyd resin having a high oil content, (b) a hydrocarbon resin, (c) a mineral oil boiling between 240.degree. and 320.degree.C, the ratio of component (a) to component (b) being from 1 : 1 to 1 : 1.5 and that of components (a)+(b) to component (c) varying from 4 : 1 to 0.7 : 1. This pigment composition is used in printing inks.

Abstract: An ink composition which comprises an aliphatic hydrocarbon solvent having dissolved therein a resinous binder and a modified dye, said modified dye being a reaction product obtained by reacting a dye having at least one group of --CO.sub.2 M and --SO.sub.3 M in the molecule wherein M is an alkali metal with an organic ammonium compound.