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Solvent-uv hybrid inkjet ink for aluminum beverage can decoration

a technology of inkjet ink and aluminum beverage can, which is applied in the direction of typewriters, inks, duplication/marking methods, etc., can solve the problems of still wet, and achieve the effect of enhancing image quality and protecting level

Inactive Publication Date: 2017-10-19
INX INT INK CO
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Benefits of technology

The present invention provides low viscosity inkjet inks that can be used with both UV-curable and solvent-based inkjet systems. These inks have excellent properties, including durability, the ability to form thin films, and resistance to chemicals.

Problems solved by technology

When the printed image is UV-irradiated first, the resulting semi-cured film becomes immobile (pinned), yet is still wet due to the presence of unevaporated solvent.

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[0036]The following examples are presented for purposes of illustration and are not intended to be exhaustive or limiting of any embodiment of the invention.

[0037]1. Adhesion to Aluminum Substrate

[0038]The test specimens were successfully necked cans with inkjet-applied decoration and an overprint varnish top coat. An ASTM standard test method D3359-09 was used to measure and examine the adhesion of inkjet-applied hybrid ink. A hard metal straight edge was used to make straight cuts with a sharp razor blade to form intersecting 7 to 8 crosshatched cuts in selected areas of the body and neck of the cans. The tape applied was a 0.75″ wide transparent Scotch® Brand Tape, Cat 600.

[0039]The crosshatch adhesion tests on both the necked areas of the can specimens and on the bodies of the can specimens for CMYK image hybrid coatings did not show any adhesion failure and had outstanding adhesion ratings of 4B- 5B, before and after pasteurization.

[0040]2. Gloss Level

[0041]An ASTM standard tes...

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Abstract

A hybrid inkjet ink comprising a water miscible organic solvent, a UV radiation-curable material and appropriate photoinitiator, and an epoxide-containing material and printed decorations produced by applying the inkjet ink images to an aluminum substrate.

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FIELD[0001]This invention pertains to solvent-UV hybrid inkjet inks adapted for use in inkjet decoration of aluminum beverage cans, to decorative and clear coatings produced with such inks, and to aluminum beverage cans decorated with images applied with such inks.BACKGROUND[0002]Inkjet printing is widely used for digitally applying images to various substrates, which may be two-dimensional or three-dimensional. Such printing is achieved using inkjet printers having one or more printheads with nozzles for jetting the ink onto the substrate. The printheads are typically mounted on a carriage that moves back and forth as the substrate is advanced to receive the ink. The printheads can also be maintained in a stationary position and the substrate moved past the printheads.[0003]Currently, inkjet inks are formulated either with solvent carriers or with UV curable inks so that they can dry or cure, respectively, by solvent evaporation or UV radiation curing. Typically, solvent-based inkj...

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IPC IPC(8): C09D11/101B41J2/01B41J3/407C09D11/36
CPCC09D11/101B41J2/01B41J3/4073C09D11/36B41M5/0047B41M5/0058B41M5/0088B41M7/0081B41M7/009
Inventor RAMIREZ, ROBERTHERNANDEZ, CARLOS JAVIER
Owner INX INT INK CO
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