Abstract: A process for etching a metal or alloy surface which comprises applying an etch-resist ink by ink jet printing to selected areas of the metal or alloy, solidifying the etch-resist ink without the use of actinic light and/or particle beam radiation and then removing the exposed metal or alloy by a chemical etching process wherein the etch-resist ink comprises the components: A) 60 to 100 parts carrier vehicle comprising one or more components which contain at least one metal chelating group; D) 0 to 40 parts colorant; and E) 0 to 5 parts surfactant; wherein the ink has a viscosity of not greater than 30 cPs (mPa·s) at the firing temperature, all parts are by weight and the total number of parts A)+B)+C)=100.

Abstract: A process for etching a metal or alloy surface which comprises applying an etch-resist ink by ink jet printing to selected areas of the metal or alloy, solidifying the etch-resist ink without the use of actinic light and/or particle beam radiation and then removing the exposed metal or alloy by a chemical etching process wherein the etch-resist ink comprises the components: A) 60 to 100 parts carrier vehicle comprising one or more components which contain at least one metal chelating group; D) 0 to 40 parts colorant; and E) 0 to 5 parts surfactant; wherein the ink has a viscosity of not greater than 30 cPs (mPa·s) at the firing temperature, all parts are by weight and the total number of parts A)+B)+C)=100.

Abstract: A process for making an electronic device comprising a dielectric substrate laminated with an electrically conductive metal or alloy which comprises applying a non-aqueous etch-resistant ink by ink jet printing to selected areas of the metal or alloy, exposing the etch-resistant ink to actinic radiation and/or particle beam radiation to effect polymerisation, removing exposed metal or alloy by a chemical etching process and then removing the polymerised etch-resistant ink by alkali wherein the etch-resistant ink is substantially solvent free and comprises the components: A) 30 to 90 parts acrylate functional monomers free from acid groups comprising mono or higher functionality wherein 5-95% by weight is one or more mono-functional monomers; B) 1 to 30 parts acrylate functional monomer containing one or more acid groups; C) 0 to 20 parts polymer or prepolymer; D) 0 to 20 parts radical initiator; E) 0 to 5 parts colorant; F) 0 to 5 parts surfactant; and wherein the ink has a viscosity of not greater than 3

Abstract: A process for making an electronic device which comprises applying a non-aqueous plate-resistant ink by ink jet printing to selected areas of a dielectric substrate, optionally laminated with an electrically conductive metal(s), exposing the plate resistant ink to actinic and/or particle beam radiation to effect polymerisation, adding one or more metal layers by electrolytic or electroless deposition, the upper layer of which is an etch-resistant metal(s), removing the polymerised plate-resistant ink with alkali and finally removing the electrically conductive metal(s) which are optionally directly laminated to the dielectric substrate and not protected by an upper layer of etch-resistant metal(s) by chemical etching wherein the plate-resistant ink is substantially solvent-free and comprises: A) 30 to 90 parts acrylate functional monomers free from acid groups comprising mono- or higher functionality wherein 5 to 95% by weight are mono-functional monomers; B) 1 to 30 parts acrylate functional monomer conta

Abstract: A compound comprising a disazo chromaphore and an optionally substituted acyl group linked together through a —SO2—NH— group, inks comprising these compounds, ink jet printer cartridges containing these inks and their use in ink jet printing.

Abstract: A coloured, water-dissipatable polyurethane having a weight average molecular weight ≦30,000 Daltons obtained from the reaction of components comprising i) a polyisocyanate, ii) a compound providing ionic water-dispersing groups, iii) a colorant having two or more functional groups and iv) optionally a colorant having one functional group wherein the coloured, water-dissipatable polyurethane comprises at least 18% by weight of colorant.

Abstract: A compound comprising a disazo chromophore and an optionally substituted heterocyclic group linked together through a —SO2—NH— group, inks comprising these compounds, ink jet printer cartridges containing these inks and their use in ink jet printing.

Abstract: A water-dissipatable polymer having colorant attached thereto through a covalent —O-link and an ink comprising the water-dissipatable polymer and a liquid medium.

Abstract: The invention relates to polyurethanes, inks comprising polyurethanes and their use in ink jet printing where the polyurethane comprises a colored water-dissipatable polyurethane obtainable from the reaction of a polyisocyanate, a compound providing water-dispersing groups and a colorant having at least two functional groups.

Abstract: A process for making a 2-alkylbenzisothiazolinone which comprises reacting a bisamide of formula in water or an organic liquid containing water with a bisulphite or bisulphite release agent to form a Bunte salt and converting the Bunte salt under alkaline conditions to 2-alkyl-BIT. R is alkyl. Preferred substituents R are butyl, hexyl, 2-ethylbutyl and 2-ethylhexyl.

Abstract: The invention relates to polyurethanes, inks comprising polyurethanes and their use in ink jet printing where the polyurethane comprises a colored water-dissipatable polyurethane obtainable by chain-terminating a polyurethane prepolymer with a colorant.

Abstract: A process for making a 2-alkylbenzisothiazolinone which comprises reacting a bisamide of formula 1

Abstract: The use of a polybasic acid and a volatile base, or a salt formed by the said acid and base, in an aqueous ink to increase the water-fastness of a water-soluble dye contained in the ink. Also claimed are novel aqueous inks containing an organic polybasic acid and a volatile base, a method of ink jet printing using the inks, a substrate printed with the inks and an ink jet printer cartridge containing the inks.

Abstract: A process for making a 2-alkylbenzisothiazolinone which comprises reacting a bisamide of formula ##STR1## in water or an organic liquid containing water with a bisulphite or bisulphite release agent to form a Bunte salt and converting the Bunte salt under alkaline conditions to 2-alkyl-BIT. R is alkyl. Preferred substituents R are butyl, hexyl, 2-ethylbutyl and 2-ethylhexyl.

Abstract: A dye of Formula (1): ##STR1## wherein: D is a group of Formula (2): ##STR2## or a group of Formula (3): ##STR3## or a group of Formula (4): ##STR4## The variables are defined in the disclosures. The dyes and dye mixtures produce blue to green shades on synthetic textile materials such as polyester which have good build up and good light- and wet-fastness.

Abstract: A process for colouring a synthetic textile material or fiber blend thereof which comprises applying to the synthetic textile material a compound of Formula (1):A--N.dbd.N--D--N.dbd.N--E Formula (1)wherein:A, D and E each independently is an optionally substituted heterocyclic or carbocyclic group and at least one of A, D or E carries directly at least one --SO.sub.2 F group or carries a substituent to which at least one --SO.sub.2 F group is attached.A process for the mass coloration of plastics which comprises incorporating into a plastics material a compound or mixture thereof which is free from water solubilising groups, of Formula (1).

Abstract: A dye of Formula (1): ##STR1## wherein: D is a group of Formula (2): ##STR2## or a group of Formula (3): ##STR3## or a group of Formula (4): ##STR4## The variables are defined in the specification. The dyes and dye mixtures produce blue to green shades on synthetic textile materials such as polyester which have good build up and good light- and wet-fastness.