Abstract: There is provided a fixing solution capable of improving fixing property while suppressing odor. The fixing solution includes: an aliphatic dicarboxylic acid ester; a polyethylene glycol alkyl ether; and water. The water is dispersed in the aliphatic dicarboxylic acid ester. The polyethylene glycol alkyl ether has not less than 4 pieces and not more than 12 pieces of an oxyethylene unit.

Abstract: An ink set includes a treatment agent containing fumed silica and a bright pigment ink containing a bright pigment and water. The treatment agent or the bright pigment ink contains urethane resin.

Abstract: A water-based ink for ink-jet recording includes a self-dispersible pigment which is modified with phosphate group, at least one of dextran and a derivative thereof, and water.

Abstract: A water-based ink for ink-jet recording includes a self-dispersible pigment modified with carboxylic acid group; water; di-2-ethylhexyl sulfosuccinic acid or salt thereof; and a compound represented by the following general formula (1):

Abstract: A water-based ink for ink-jet recording includes a self-dispersible pigment which is modified with phosphate group, pullulan or a derivative thereof, and water.

Abstract: An ink set includes a treatment agent containing fumed silica and a bright pigment ink containing a bright pigment and water. The treatment agent or the bright pigment ink contains urethane resin.

Abstract: A water-based ink for ink-jet recording includes a self-dispersible pigment which is modified with phosphate group, at least one of dextran and a derivative thereof, and water.

Abstract: A water-based ink for ink-jet recording includes a self-dispersible pigment which is modified with phosphate group, pullulan or a derivative thereof, and water.

Abstract: There is provided a water-based ink for ink-jet recording, including: a self-dispersible pigment; water; at least one compound A selected from the group consisting of a compound represented by a general formula (A1), a compound represented by a chemical formula (A2), and a compound represented by a general formula (A3); and at least one compound B selected from the group consisting of a compound represented by a general formula (B1), a compound represented by a chemical formula (B2), and a compound represented by a general formula (B3).

Abstract: A water-based ink for ink-jet recording includes a self-dispersible pigment modified with carboxylic acid group; water; di-2-ethylhexyl sulfosuccinic acid or salt thereof; and a compound represented by the following general formula (1):

Abstract: A water-based ink for ink-jet recording includes a self-dispersible pigment modified by phosphate group; water; a water-soluble organic solvent; a N-hydroxy cyclic imide compound; and at least one selected from the group consisting of boric acids, a chelate agent, a reducing sugar and a sugar alcohol.

Abstract: A treatment solution for ink-jet recording includes a solvent which contains at least one of water and a water-soluble organic solvent; and an N-hydroxy cyclic imide compound which is soluble in the solvent.

Abstract: A hose for gasohol fuel including an inner layer containing at least one selected from (A) to (D) below and an alcohol-cut off layer including a rubber composition containing a butyl rubber, a hydrated hydrotalcite compound, and a 1,8-diazabicyclo(5,4,0)undecene-7 salt (DBU salt): (A) a tetrafluoroethylene-hexafluoropropylene-vinylidene fluoride terpolymer or a tetrafluoroethylene-hexafluoropropylene-vinylidene fluoride-perfluoroalkyl vinyl ether tetrapolymer; (B) a polyamide resin; (C) a fluororubber; and (D) NBR or NBR-PVC.

Abstract: There is provided an image forming apparatus for forming an image on a recording medium, the image forming apparatus including: a first discharge head which discharges, toward the recording medium, an ink containing a coloring agent; a second discharge head which discharges, toward the recording medium, a liquid which improves image quality and which contains a component for coagulating or depositing the coloring agent; an energy emitting device which emits active energy; and a transport mechanism which transports the recording medium to a position opposed to the first discharge head and the second discharge head, wherein: at least one of the ink and the liquid contains a curable substance which is curable by being irradiated with the active energy.

Abstract: A water-based ink for inkjet recording includes a self-dispersible pigment modified by phosphate group; water; a water-soluble organic solvent; a N-hydroxy cyclic imide compound; and at least one selected from the group consisting of boric acids, a chelate agent, a reducing sugar and a sugar alcohol.

Abstract: A heat-resistant air hose for a diesel engine comprising a tubular inner layer and an outer layer formed on an outer peripheral surface of the inner layer, wherein a material for forming the inner layer contains at least one of the following components (A) and (B) and excludes an acid receiver, and a material for forming the outer layer contains a non-peroxide-crosslinkable ethylene acrylic rubber and a non-halogen flame retardant wherein the non-halogen flame retardant is present at not less than 60 and less than 80 parts by weight based on 100 parts by weight of the non-peroxide-crosslinkable ethylene acrylic rubber: (A) an alloy material formed by mixing ethylene acrylic rubber and fluororubber wherein the ethylene acrylic rubber is present at not less than 20% by weight based on the total alloy material; and (B) at least one of acrylic rubber and ethylene acrylic rubber.

Abstract: A water-based coloring material which colors a medium and which is to be used together with water, the water-based coloring material includes a colorant and polyetheramine represented by chemical formula (1): wherein R1 is a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group which has 1 to 4 carbon atoms and has a straight chain or a branched chain; R2, R3, and R4 are substituted or unsubstituted alkylene groups each of which has 1 to 4 carbon atoms and has a straight chain or a branched chain, and R2, R3, and R4 are identical with each other or different from each other; and each of m, n, and o is an integer of 1 to 5.

Abstract: A treatment solution for ink-jet recording includes a solvent which contains at least one of water and a water-soluble organic solvent; and an N-hydroxy cyclic imide compound which is soluble in the solvent.

Abstract: A surface treatment solution for a recording paper on which ink-jet recording is performed with a water-based ink, the surface treatment solution includes calcium alginate which is contained by 0.008 wt % to 0.074 wt % in the surface treatment solution, sodium alginate which is contained by 0.013 wt % to 0.084 wt % in the surface treatment solution, a water-soluble organic solvent, and water.

Abstract: A water-based coloring material which colors a medium and which is to be used together with water, the water-based coloring material includes a colorant and polyetheramine represented by chemical formula (1): wherein R1 is a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group which has 1 to 4 carbon atoms and has a straight chain or a branched chain; R2, R3, and R4 are substituted or unsubstituted alkylene groups each of which has 1 to 4 carbon atoms and has a straight chain or a branched chain, and R2, R3, and R4 are identical with each other or different from each other; and each of m, n, and o is an integer of 1 to 5.