Abstract: A method for increasing the tensile, breaking and flexural strength of coloured leads. The method is characterized in that 1 to 50 percent by weight alkyl and/or hydroxyalkyl cellulose which are soluble in organic solvents and whose alkyl radicals can be straight-chained or branched are added to the lead substance. The invention also relates to coloured pencils containing said coloured leads.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
April 15, 2003
Date of Patent:
December 14, 2004
Assignee:
Schwan-Stabilo Cosmetics GmbH & Co. KG
Inventors:
Werner Bruchert, Christian Sprogar, Willy Weiss