Abstract: Solvent-based pigmented ceramic inkjet ink compositions including a solvent blend consisting predominantly of one or more hydrophobic solvent(s) (preferably one or more hydrophobic long chain hydrocarbon solvent(s)) are capable of achieving superior print quality when applied over unfired glazes by the inclusion of less than 10% by weight of the composition of a water-soluble solvent, especially glycol ethers. These ink compositions are particularly suited to ceramic tile decoration via the double fast firing process, with resulting improvements in absorption, color strength and print definition.

Abstract: The invention relates to photoactive oligomeric aminoketones for compositions and inks curable with ultraviolet (UV) light. The oligomeric ketones are particularly useful for printing or coating materials wherein a low migration of photoinitiators, and reduced transfer of ink from the printed to another surface are desired, such as, for example, food packaging.

Abstract: Described herein are water-based inks that comprise water, a water miscible solvent having a boiling point of about 56° C. to about 98° C., and a latex. In one aspect, the water miscible solvent comprises about 10 wt % to about 30 wt % of the ink (based on the total weight of the ink). In another aspect, the latex is an alcohol-tolerant latex that exhibits limited or no particle size increase in the presence of alcohol. Further described herein are articles printed with the inks, and methods of printing with the inks.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetic composition including an organic effect pigment. The organic effect pigment includes cellulose nanocrystal flakes which have an average size in the range of from 10 to 6500 micrometers.

Abstract: The present application is drawn to infrared reflective ink formulations, infrared reflective dried coatings prepared from such inks, and IR-reflective substrates and adhesive tapes prepared from such inks and coatings. The inks are suitable for printing by gravure or flexo methods onto polymeric substrates such as PET, paper, or other substrate materials. The coatings are reflective in the near-infrared range. The coatings and tapes are well suited for use in manufacturing methods. The coatings and/or the tapes are ultrathin, on the order of a few micrometers, making them attractive for use in different industrial applications.

Abstract: The described herein is a method for identifying a best match to a metal deco target color and distributing the best match to interested parties for ongoing validation. The method creates a digital proofing database that matches, for example, PantoneLIVE™ target colors and sets a defined digital inkjet standard to within desired tolerances. Also described is a system that implements the method.

Abstract: The present invention provides a heat-sealable water-based coating composition suitable for coating substrates used for packaging of products that contain grease, oil, water, etc. The coating compositions comprise acrylic polymer or copolymer emulsions and melting waxes. The substrates may be formed into containers, such as cups, for example. The coatings provide a barrier that is resistant to the permeation of, for example, grease, oil, water, and other liquids. Furthermore, the coating compositions are compostable.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for printing high opacity images or coatings using solvent based inks comprising hollow polymeric microspheres, wherein the inks do not contain titanium dioxide. The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has classified titanium dioxide as “possibly carcinogenic to humans,” The method of the present invention allows one to avoid the use of inks that rely on titanium oxide for high opacity, which has become of importance for articles that come into contact with one's mouth, for example, cigarette tipping papers.

Abstract: The present invention provides self-disabling tamper evident gift cards, and methods for making and using the gift cards. The gift cards comprise a hidden lower level activation code, and an upper level activation code that is visible. The gift cards incorporate one or more features that render either the lower level or upper level, or both, activation codes unreadable once the lower level activation code is revealed. This prevents card activation at a later time after a first instance when the activation code is accessed.

Abstract: The present invention provides water-based ink and coating compositions comprising greater than 70 wt % natural materials. The ink and coating compositions of the present invention are suitable for printing on feminine care products, baby care products, and other personal care products.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for printing energy-curable ink and coating compositions that have good adhesion to substrates, good print quality, solvent and scratch resistance, and low potential for migration of uncured monomers. The method comprises the steps of printing the ink or coating onto a substrate; partially curing the printed ink or coating by irradiating with UV energy; optionally printing and partially UV curing additional ink layers printed on the first layer; and completing curing via exposure to electron beam radiation, wherein the EB cure dose is greater than or equal to 20 kGy, and the accelerating voltage is greater than or equal to 70 keV.

Abstract: The present invention provides compositions, such as varnishes, ink vehicles, and finished inks, having high bio-renewable carbon (BRC) content. The compositions comprise protein and colophony.

Abstract: Aqueous inkjet compositions comprising a composite resin vehicle wherein at least one component of the composite resin vehicle is a polyurethane dispersion (PUD) preferably with a glass transition temperature (Tg) of less than 80° C., and the other component is an acrylic resin dispersion preferably with a Tg of greater than 40° C. or a metal oxide nanoparticle dispersion such as colloidal silica with a particle size of less than 100 nm.

Abstract: Layers of energy curable inks and coatings containing little to no photoinitiator, are printed over or are covered with ink or coating layers that are not energy curable but do comprise a photoinitiator. All energy curable inks are then simultaneously cured when exposed to actinic radiation that passes through the ink or coating layers that are not energy curable but comprise photoinitiators.

Abstract: The present invention provides a screen printable UV-LED curable, dielectric ink composition for printed electronics applications.

Abstract: Described herein are printing ink compositions suitable for printing of microwavable flexible packaging. The printed black ink exhibits low microwave energy absorption, thus minimizing the risk of charring, arcing, ignition, distortion or burning during microwave heating processes. Nitrocellulose resin, a solvent, a polyurethane resin, and a carbon black pigment having at least one of an imaginary permittivity of ?3, preferably ?2, and a surface oxygen content of 1 wt % to 3 wt %, preferably 1.5 wt % to 2.5 wt % are among the components of the printing ink compositions. Also described is packaging suitable for exposure to microwave energy upon which the inks have been printed.

Abstract: Described herein are polymer-encapsulated materials and a method for encapsulating materials with polymer via emulsion polymerization. The encapsulated materials include colorants (e.g., pigments and dyes, and in particular fluorescent dyes), optical brighteners, downconverters and upconverters. The encapsulated materials are produced by the emulsion polymerization of ethylenically unsaturated monomers. The polymer-encapsulation method described herein does not require the preparation of a miniemulsion homogenized with special equipment, such as an ultrasonification device, and the resulting polymer-encapsulated materials exhibit optical properties superior to polymer-encapsulated materials prepared by processes that include the preparation of a miniemulsion prepared with such special equipment, such as an ultrasonification device.

Abstract: Solvent-based pigmented ceramic inkjet ink compositions comprising a solvent blend consisting predominantly of one or more hydrophobic solvent(s) (preferably one or more hydrophobic long chain hydrocarbon solvent(s)) are capable of achieving superior print quality when applied over unfired glazes by the inclusion of less than 10% by weight of the composition of a water-soluble solvent, especially glycol ethers. These ink compositions are particularly suited to ceramic tile decoration via the double fast firing process, with resulting improvements in absorption, colour strength and print definition.

Abstract: Described herein are printing inks that are safe for direct contact with food. The inks contain colorants and other substances which comply with regulations governing the amounts of substances determined to be safe in the event one or more of the ink-containing substances were to migrate into foods or beverages, The inks exhibit resistance to removal. Also described are sets of inks. The inks provide wide color gamut.

Abstract: The present invention provides water-based energy curable compositions that exhibit improved printability, adhesion, opacity, and wash-up properties. The compositions comprise one or more inert water-based polyurethane resins and one or more water-based phosphate esters. Addition of the inert polyurethane resins and phosphate esters improves adhesion of the energy curable compositions to a variety of substrates.