Abstract: An ink for inkjet recording includes water; a water-soluble solvent; a pigment; and a copolymer including a salt of phosphonic acid group.

Abstract: An aqueous pigment dispersion which contains C.I. Pigment Yellow 74, a styrene-acrylic-based resin with an acid number of 100 to 250, and a basic compound, wherein the styrene-acrylic-based resin includes at least styrene-based monomer units, acrylic acid monomer units, and methacrylic acid monomer units as component monomer units, and the weight average molecular weight of the resin is within a range from 7,000 to 15,000.

Abstract: An oil-based ink composition comprising a colorant, an organic solvent and a polymeric compound, and optionally an alkylamine ethylene oxide derivative as a pH adjusting agent, in which the pH of an aqueous phase is from 5.5 to 10, when ions in the ink composition are transferred to water. This oil-based ink composition prevents corrosion of a nozzle plate and is improved in storage stability, and thus can ensure printer reliability such as ink-jet stability obtainable even after long storage thereof, and can withstand outdoor service environments.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising, (a) a transparent or translucent polymer or polymer blend in an amount which together with components b) to g) gives 100 wt. %, (b) optionally 0 ppm to 2500 ppm of one or more stabilizers, (c) 0.001 ppm to 10,000 ppm of at least one dye comprising structure 1a and/or 1b, (d) 0.001 ppm to 10,000 ppm of at least one dye selected from the group consisting of dyes differing from dyes having structure 1a and/or 1b based on perinone or indanthrone and dyes based on a phthalocyanine or phthalocyanine complex, (e) optionally 0 ppm to 3000 ppm of one or more release agents, (f) optionally 0 ppm to 6000 ppm of one or more UV absorbers, and (g) optionally 0 ppm to 500,000 ppm of one or more further additives.

Abstract: The present invention relates to organic colouring agents with a high colour stability to weathering for thermoplastics. The invention furthermore relates to a polymer composition containing at least one thermoplastic and at least one organic colouring agent, preferably a combination of at least two organic colouring agents, of a specific structure. The invention moreover relates to the use of the colouring agents according to the invention for colouring polymer compositions, in particular for transparent formulations such as are required for the production of panes for use in buildings, motor vehicles and track vehicles or aircraft.

Abstract: A non-aqueous inkjet ink includes a polyvinyl chloride resin synthesized by a suspension polymerization method or an emulsion polymerization method, an organic solvent that is a mixed solvent including diethylene glycol ethyl methyl ether, diethylene glycol diethyl ether, and diethylene glycol monoethyl ether in which the polyvinyl chloride resin is dissolved. This inkjet ink also includes a pigment, and a radical polymerization inhibitor. The radical polymerization inhibitor prevents the polyvinyl chloride resin from gelling in a short period and causing a discharge fault, clogging, etc. An ink set of inkjet inks includes a combination of the non-aqueous inkjet inks above having respective colors and including at least a cyan ink, a magenta ink, a yellow ink, and a black ink.

Abstract: Color converter comprising at least one polymer and at least one organic fluorescent dye comprising at least one structural unit of the formula (I) where the structural unit may be mono- or polysubstituted by identical or different substituents and where one or more CH groups of the six-membered ring of the benzimidazole structure shown may be replaced by nitrogen.

Abstract: Inkjet ink contains a pigment, a hydrosoluble solvent, and water, wherein the pigment is represented by the following chemical formula 1 and has a CuK? X-ray diffraction spectrum having a wavelength of 1.541 ? such that no main peak is observed at a Bragg (2?±0.2°) angle in a range of 2? of from 28.0° to 29.0°, wherein R represents a hydrogen atom, a methyl group, or a chlorine atom.

Abstract: Provided is an inkjet pigment ink which contains a pigment that is selected from the group consisting of C.L. Pigment Yellow 74 having a transmittance of 70% or more, C.I. Pigment Red 269 having a transmittance of 70% or more, C.I. Pigment Red 122 having a transmittance of less than 70% and C.I. Pigment Yellow 150; a water-soluble solvent that is selected from the group consisting of glycol ethers and diols; water; and a pigment dispersing resin that is a copolymer which contains a monomer A, a monomer B and a monomer C as unit components. The monomer A is an alkyl (meth)acrylate ester; the monomer B is styrene, ?-methyl styrene or benzyl (meth)acrylate; and the monomer C is (meth)acrylic acid.

Abstract: The invention relates to a composition containing a polymer obtained by polymerising (1) a mono-vinyl monomer with one or more carboxylic acid groups to form a polymer with at least 2 to 200, or 5 to 150, or 10 to 100, or 15 to 50 repeat units, and (2) reacting the polymer of (1) with a primary hydrocarbyl amine and polyoxyalkylene primary amine (typically polyetheramine). The invention further relates to a composition containing a particulate solid, a liquid medium, and the polymer. The invention further relates to the use of the polymer as a dispersant.

Abstract: A photochromic composition for making optical materials comprising a polyurethane prepolymer formed by combining an isocyanate and a compound having an active hydrogen containing group, a polysilsequioxane and a photochromic compound. The photochromic composition may also include a monomer that has both an active hydrogen containing group and an unsaturated group. The polysilsesquioxane is incorporated as a copolymer and/or as a polysilsequioxane-chemically modified polyurethane.

Abstract: The present invention relates to dispersants containing at least two lipophilic groups (e.g., alkenyl-substituted acylating agent, such as, dodecyl succinic anhydride), and the dispersants contain a hydrophilic component (e.g., alkylene glycol, polyalkylene glycol) present in an amount sufficient to at least partially disperse the amphiphilic compound in aqueous media (e.g., 30 wt % to 80 wt %). The invention further provides for dispersants as phosphate, sulphonate, and phosphite derivatives thereof. The invention further provides for the use of the dispersants in tinter compositions (e.g., universal tinter) and reduced shade paints.

Abstract: Disclosed is an emulsion binder containing an A-B block copolymer. The A-B block copolymer has a number average molecular weight of 5,000 to 100,000, and a polydispersity index (weight average molecular weight/number average molecular weight) of not greater than 1.7. The polymer block A has an acid value of 0 to 30 mgKOH/g and a glass transition point of not higher than 60° C. The polymer block B has an acid value of 75 to 250 mgKOH/g. The A-B block copolymer has been neutralized with an alkaline material, and has been allowed to self-emulsify in an aqueous medium to form emulsion particles having an average particle size of 30 to 300 nm.

Abstract: Disclosed is an ink composition for ink jet recording that can realize excellent printing quality on various recording media, has a high level of color developing properties particularly on plain papers, and can realize excellent gloss for glossy paper and, at the same time, is excellent in ink reliability such as ejection stability, storage stability, and recovery from clogging. The ink composition is characterized by comprising at least a magenta solid solution pigment, a polymer, which can render the pigment dispersible in the ink composition, and water, the polymer having been produced by copolymerizing a monomer composition comprising at least a styrene macromer (A) and a salt forming group-containing monomer (B).

Abstract: An inkjet ink set includes a black ink, a yellow ink, a cyan ink, and a magenta ink. The magenta ink includes an ink vehicle including a polyurethane binder, and a dispersed magenta pigment in the ink vehicle. The magenta pigment is chosen from Pigment Red 282.

Abstract: A process for preparing colorants of the general formula (Ia), (Ib) or (Ic) or mixtures thereof, comprises reacting (a) tetracarboxylic acids or their functional derivatives with (b) at least one compound selected from i. aliphatic amines, ii. aromatic amines, iii. aliphatic diamines, iv. aromatic diamines, (c) optionally in the presence of further additives, (d) optionally in the presence of wetting agents in a mixing apparatus. These colorants are useful for coloration of macromolecular organic and inorganic materials of natural and synthetic origin.

Abstract: The invention relates to reaction products of amines with polymers containing dicarboxylic acids anhydride groups, method for the production thereof and use thereof as a dispersing additive for pigments. The invention also relates to solid pigment preparations containing said reaction products.

Abstract: A resin composition, containing: (A) polyolefin; (B) a saponified ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer having an ethylene content of from 20 to 65 mol % and a degree of saponification of vinyl acetate units of 96% or more; (C) a saponified ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer having an ethylene content of from 68 to 98 mol % and a degree of saponification of vinyl acetate units of 20% or more; and a pigment (E), wherein a mass ratio (A/B) is from 3 to 99.5, a mass ratio (B/C) is from 1 to 100, a mass ratio (E/C) is from 0.04 to 50, and a content of (C) is from 0.01 to 2.4 parts by mass based on 100 parts by mass of (A) and (B). A molded product, in particular a multilayered structure, obtained by melt molding the resin composition has good dispersibility of the pigment, and improved uneven coloration.

Abstract: A polyalkyl benzimide polymeric dispersant produced from the reaction product of polyisobutylene amine with 1,2,4-benzenetricarboxylic anhydride, and method of preparing same and colorant dispersions containing dispersant.

Abstract: A coating material is used for coating a substrate by means of laser ablation. The coating material contains graphitic carbon nitride and a dopant in order to alter the properties of the coating produced as compared to a coating of pure carbon nitride.

Abstract: The invention provides a radiation-curable ink composition for inkjet recording, the ink composition containing at least: a specific azo compound, a tautomer of the azo compound, a salt of the azo compound, a salt of the tautomer, a hydrate of the azo compound, a hydrate of the tautomer, or any combination thereof; a polymer dispersant; a cationic polymerizable compound; and a cationic polymerization initiator. The invention further provides an inkjet recording method including ejecting and curing the ink composition. The invention further provides a printed matter formed by the inkjet recording method.

Abstract: A composition for a polyimide resin, comprising a polyamic acid and a perylene black pigment having an isoindole skeleton, wherein a content of the perylene black pigment is 1 to 10% by mass based on 100% by mass of a weight of a solid content of the polyamic acid.

Abstract: The invention provides a radiation-curable ink composition for inkjet recording, the ink composition containing at least: a specific azo compound, a tautomer of the azo compound, a salt of the azo compound, a salt of the tautomer, a hydrate of the azo compound, a hydrate of the tautomer, or any combination thereof; a polymer dispersant; a radical polymerizable compound; and a radical polymerization initiator. The invention further provides an inkjet recording method including ejecting and curing the ink composition. The invention further provides a printed matter formed by the inkjet recording method.

Abstract: A blue ink for postage printing, which contains a blue pigment, a black dye, and an aqueous carrier, wherein the weight ratio of blue pigment to black dye is in the range of 50:1 to 2:1. The blue pigment is a copper phthalocyanine pigment or an anthraquinone pigment, and the black dye is an azo dye.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a refinish coating system comprising two or more coating compositions wherein each coating composition uses the same tint composition. The coating system can provide a coating that more closely matches a color standard than does a system utilizing two differently tinted coating compositions.

Abstract: An ink composition having excellent ink stability over time and image adhesion to a recording medium is provided. The ink composition of the present invention includes: cross-linked particles containing a quinacridone solid solution pigment including at least two types of quinacridone-based compound; a water-soluble polymerizable compound; a polymerization initiator; and water.

Abstract: Disclosed is an ink composition with excellent adhesiveness of an image on a recording medium and recoverability after being left for a period. The ink composition of the present invention contains coloring particles that include a quinacridone solid solution pigment including two or more types of quinacridone-based compounds, a synergist including a basic group, and a high-molecular weight vinyl polymer, a water-soluble polymerizable compound, a polymerization initiator and water.

Abstract: The invention relates to a colored ?-nucleated polypropylene composition having a high content of ?-modification, wherein the polypropylene composition comprises at least one ?-nucleating agent and an inorganic blue pigment and an inorganic yellow pigment.

Abstract: A resin composition, containing: (A) polyolefin; (B) a saponified ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer having an ethylene content of from 20 to 65 mol % and a degree of saponification of vinyl acetate units of 96% or more; (C) a saponified ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer having an ethylene content of from 68 to 98 mol % and a degree of saponification of vinyl acetate units of 20% or more; and a pigment (E), wherein a mass ratio (A/B) is from 3 to 99.5, a mass ratio (B/C) is from 1 to 100, a mass ratio (E/C) is from 0.04 to 50, and a content of (C) is from 0.01 to 2.4 parts by mass based on 100 parts by mass of (A) and (B). A molded product, in particular a multilayered structure, obtained by melt molding the resin composition has good dispersibility of the pigment, and improved uneven coloration.

Abstract: An ink jet ink composition includes an organic solvent, a binder, and a colorant. The colorant is selected from at least a first pigment and a second pigment. If the ink composition comprises carbon black, the carbon black is present in an amount less than 30% by weight of the total pigment content.

Abstract: The invention relates to single phase solid solutions containing 65 to 98 wt.-% unsubstituted quinacridone, 1 to 34 wt.-% 2,9-dimethylquinacridone and 1 to 10 wt.-% 2,9-dichloroquinacridone, relative to the total weight of the single phase solid solution.

Abstract: A defoaming agent which can effectively eliminate foams generated in the occasions of preparation, coating, drying and baking of water-based paint, by addition thereof by itself, without combined use of other kind(s) of defoaming agent(s), and furthermore without impairing appearance of baked coated film of the paint or recoatability of the paint is provided. Such a defoaming agent for water-based paint has the composition comprising (1) polyoxyethylene hydrogenated castor oil triisostearates and (2) polyalkyl vinyl ether, polybutadiene, polybutene or polyisoprene, which are dissolved in (3) liquid normal paraffin, liquid isoparaffin or liquid cycloparaffin, at such a ratio that the blended amount of (1) occupies 2-90% by weight of the total composition.

Abstract: A yellow water-based pigment dispersion liquid is provided that includes pigment particles dispersed with a significantly small particle size, that has excellent dispersion stability, that causes less precipitation even at low viscosity, and that provides high gloss when the dispersion liquid is used as a main component of inkjet recording ink. In order to produce the water-based pigment dispersion liquid, it is important to add, as a kneading aid, an acetylene glycol surfactant having a specific structure and an HLB value of 8 to 12 to a mixture containing a bis-acetoacetallylide pigment, a styrene-acrylic acid copolymer having an acid value of 145 to 175, a basic compound, and a humectant and then to knead the resultant mixture to obtain a pigment dispersion. By dispersing the pigment dispersion in a water-based medium, a water-based pigment dispersion liquid for inkjet recording having the characteristics above can be produced.

Abstract: A dispersing agent characterized in that said dispersing agent is prepared by reacting primary and/or secondary amino groups of an amine compound comprising a polyamine (C) with isocyanate groups of a urethane prepolymer (E) having two isocyanate groups in one terminal region, wherein said urethane prepolymer (E) has been prepared by reacting hydroxyl groups in a vinyl polymer (A) having two hydroxyl groups in one terminal region with isocyanate groups in diisocyanates (B), and in that an amine number of said dispersing agent is 1 to 100 mgKOH/g is disclosed. The dispersing agent of the present invention has excellent dispersibility, flowability, and storage stability when used in small quantities. A pigment-dispersed product can be prepared therefrom, independently of the kinds of binder resin or solvent used. Further, the present invention is suitable for offset ink, gravure ink, resist ink for a color filter, inkjet ink, coating composition, and colored resin composition.

Abstract: Disclosed is an ink composition which has superior storage stability, is resistant to bleeding, has good fixability to paper, and enables printing of a clear image. The ink composition includes a pigment dispersion containing a surface-treated pigment and a resin emulsion, wherein the surface-treated pigment is obtained by binding a functional group, having a larger calcium index than a calcium index of 1,2,3-benzenetricarboxylic acid, to the surface of a pigment; and the resin emulsion is adapted so that an aqueous solution containing 1 mass % of a solid content of the resin emulsion has a conductance of 300 ?S/cm or less.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a color conversion film comprising at least one active layer, said layer comprising an organic fluorescent dye containing a fluorescent core, wherein said dye is substituted with at least one polymer segment. It also concerns its method of preparation.

Abstract: A recording ink containing a pigment dispersion, a surfactant, a water-dispersible resin, a humectant and water. The pigment dispersion contains a pigment dispersant, which is an anionic surfactant or a nonionic surfactant having an HLB value of 10 to 20. The pigment dispersion also contains a polymer dispersion stabilizer, which is an alpha-olefin/maleic anhydride copolymer expressed by the formula (1) below, where R is an alkyl group having 6 to 25 carbon atoms, and where the mass average molecular weight of the copolymer is 5000 to 20000. An ink cartridge, an inkjet recording method, an inkjet recording apparatus, and an ink recorded matter, each employing the recording ink, are also provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to a pigment preparation characterized by a content of a) a dioxazine compound of Formula (I) as the basic pigment; and b) a dioxazine compound of the general Formula (II) as a pigment dispersing agent Q-[Y—X]m (II), wherein Q represents an m-valent group of the basic pigment of Formula (I), Y represents —(CR1R2)x—, in which X is 1 to 6, and R and R2 independently of one another represent hydrogen or C1 to C4 alkyl, X represents an imidazole group which is linked via a carbon atom to the Y bridging element, m has a numerical value between 1 and 4; and c) a resin component from the group of abietic acid, dehydroabietic acid, dihydroabietic acid tetrahydroabietic acid, levopimaric acid, dextropimaric acid, isodextropimaric acid, colophony resin, partially hydrogenated colophony resin, resin soaps of the aforementioned acids, and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: The photostabilizing electronic excited state energy—particularly singlet state energy from retinoid compounds—has been found to be readily transferred to (accepted by) ?-cyanodiphenylacrylate compounds having an alkoxy radical in the four (para) position (hereinafter “alkoxycrylenes”) on one of the phenyl rings having the formula (I): wherein one of R1 and R2 is a straight or branched chain C1-C30 alkoxy radical, preferably C1-C8, more preferably methoxy, and the non-alkoxy radical R1 or R2 is hydrogen; and R3 is a straight or branched chain C1-C30 alkyl radical, preferably C2-C20. The alkoxycrylene compounds of formula (I) significantly increase the photostability of retinoid compounds in a composition by at least 3-fold.

Abstract: The present invention provides: a pigment dispersion composition including (A) an organic pigment, (B) a pigment derivative represented by Formula (I) below and (C) a polymer compound having a pigment-adsorptive functional group; a curable color composition including the pigment dispersion composition, a polymerizable compound and a polymerization initiator; and a color filter having a color region formed using the curable color composition and a method for producing the same. Q represents an organic colorant residue; A represents an ethylene group or the like; and R represents a hydroxyl group or a group represented by —NH-A-Z; Z represents —SO3H, —COOH or a salt thereof; and n represents an integer of from 1 to 4. When R represents —NH-A-Z, the structures represented by the two —NH-A-Zs bonded to the triazine ring contained in each of the n partial structures bonded to Q may be the same as each other or different from each other.

Abstract: A process for preparing a crossed-linked colorant dispersion is provided in which a partially neutralized dispersant polymer having a cross-linkable moiety is used as a dispersant for a colorant by reacting the cross-linkable moiety on the dispersant with a cross-linking agent.

Abstract: Non-aqueous pigment dispersions exhibit improved dispersion quality and/or stability for a specific selection of naphthol AS pigments and azo pigments by using specific quinacridone dispersion synergists. The non-aqueous pigment dispersions can be advantageously used in inkjet inks inkjet printing methods.

Abstract: The photostabilizing electronic excited state energy—particularly singlet state energy from a UV-absorbing molecule has been found to be readily transferred to (accepted by) ?-cyanodiphenylacrylate compounds of formulas (I) and (V) having an alkoxy radical preferably in the four (para) position (hereinafter methoxycrylenes) on one or both of the phenyl rings: wherein at least one of R1 and R2 is a straight or branched chain C1-C12 alkoxy radical, preferably C1-C8, more preferably C1-C4, and most preferably methoxy, and any non-alkoxy radical R1 or R2 is hydrogen; and R3 is a straight or branched chain C1-C24 alkyl radical, preferably C12-C24, more preferably C20; wherein A and B are the same or different and are selected from the group consisting of oxygen, amino and sulfur; R1 and R3 are the same or different and are selected from the group consisting of C1-C30 alkyl, C2-C30 alkylene, C2-C30 alkyne, C3-C8 cycloalkyl, C1-C30 substituted alkylene, C2-C30 substituted alkyne, aryl, substituted aryl, het

Abstract: The photostabilizing electronic excited state energy—particularly singlet state energy from resveratrol compounds—has been found to be readily transferred to (accepted by) ?-cyanodiphenylacrylate compounds having an alkoxy radical in the four (para) position (hereinafter “alkoxycrylenes”) on one of the phenyl rings having the formula (I): wherein one of R1 and R2 is a straight or branched chain C1-C30 alkoxy radical, preferably C1-C8, more preferably methoxy, and the non-alkoxy radical R1 or R2 is hydrogen; and R3 is a straight or branched chain C1-C30 alkyl radical, preferably C2-C20. The alkoxycrylene compounds of formula (I) significantly increase the photostability of resveratrol compounds in a composition by at least 3-fold and as much as 10-fold or greater. The ability of the alkoxycrylene compounds to stabilize the resveratrol compound is concentration dependent, with the amount of resveratrol photostabilization increasing with the concentration of the alkoxycrylene compound.

Abstract: A highly efficient method is provided for producing a water-based ink for ink jet recording with which the number of coarse particles in a water-based pigment dispersion liquid is significantly reduced, dispersed particles are made finer, the dispersion stability is improved, the storage stability is improved, and high discharge stability is achieved when a water-based ink for ink jet recording is produced. Particularly, provided is a method for producing a water-based pigment dispersion liquid, the method including kneading a mixture containing a quinacridone type pigment (a), a styrene-acrylic acid type copolymer (c), a basic compound (d), and a polyoxyalkylene glycol or its derivative (e) to prepare a pigment dispersion that is solid at room temperature and mixing a aqueous medium and the pigment dispersion to decrease the viscosity and liquefy the pigment dispersion.

Abstract: Non-aqueous pigment dispersions exhibiting improved dispersion quality and/or stability were prepared for a specific selection of naphthol AS pigments, diketopyrrolo-pyrrole pigments and quinacridone pigments, by using specific yellow monoazo dispersion synergists. The non-aqueous pigment dispersions can be advantageously used in inkjet inks inkjet printing methods.

Abstract: Non-aqueous pigment dispersions exhibiting improved dispersion quality and/or stability were prepared for a specific selection of quinacridone pigments, diketopyrrolo-pyrrole pigments and azo pigments by using specific naphthol AS dispersion synergists. The non-aqueous pigment dispersions can be advantageously used in inkjet inks inkjet printing methods.

Abstract: A method of preparing a pigment includes the steps of: a) providing a mixture including: a pigment selected from the group of pigments including at least 50 wt % of C.I. Pigment Violet 23, C.I. Pigment Red 146, C.I. Pigment Red 176, C.I. Pigment Red 177, C.I. Pigment Violet 19 and C.I. Pigment Orange 13 based on the total weight of the pigment; alkyl nitrile; and at least one acid selected from the group consisting of sulfuric acid and chlorosulfuric acid, with the acid present in the mixture in amount of more than 2 wt % based on the total weight of the pigment; b) heating the mixture for more than 2 hours to a temperature of at least 70° C.; and c) filtering the mixture and washing the filtrand with a washing liquid containing water until the filtrate has a pH between 4 and 7. Pigments obtainable by the method and non aqueous pigment dispersions are also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention provides a water-based ink composition for inkjet recording which contains vinyl polymer particles containing a styrene-acrylic acid copolymer in which the total content of the constitutional units derived from styrene monomer, acrylic acid, and methacrylic acid is 45% by mass or more; and at least one of an azo pigment represented by Formula (1), a tautomer thereof, a salt or hydrate thereof; and a water-based liquid medium, and which is excellent in discharge stability after a long-term storage or after aging at high temperatures: wherein, Q represents a heterocyclic group; W represents an alkoxy group, an amino group etc.; X1 and X2 each independently represent a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group etc.; R1 represents a hydrogen atom or a substituent; R2 represents a heterocyclic group; and n represents an integer of 1 to 4.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polymer composition including a transparent thermoplastic plastic, an inorganic infrared absorber, also referred to as IR absorber hereinbelow, optionally an inorganic nano-scale pigment, and the combination of at least one organic colouring agent of a specific structure, and to the preparation and use of the polymer compositions according to the invention and to products produced therefrom.