Water-Based Ink Composition for Ballpoint Pens
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Solution Overview
Problem
Ink compositions for writing instruments that excel in drying properties tend to bleed easily on paper, making lines unclear.
Innovation Solution
A water-based ink composition for ballpoint pens comprising polyoxyethylene alkyl ether with an HLB value of 14 to 15 and an alkyl group of 8 to 10 carbon atoms, along with a phosphate ester, a water-soluble organic solvent, and colorants, which balances drying properties and bleed prevention.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of time
If ink composition is designed for excellent drying property, then drying speed is improved, but bleed resistance deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies parameter changes by carefully controlling the HLB value of polyoxyethylene alkyl ether within the specific range of 14 to 15, and limiting the alkyl group to 8-10 carbon atoms. This precise parameter optimization enables the surfactant to achieve the right balance between promoting rapid water evaporation (improving drying speed) and maintaining ink film integrity on paper (preventing bleed), thereby resolving the contradiction between drying property and bleed resistance
Solution Approach 2:
The patent employs a composite ink composition system that integrates polyoxyethylene alkyl ether with specific HLB value (14-15) alongside other ink components including colorants, water-soluble organic solvents, and additives. This composite formulation creates synergistic effects where the specially selected surfactant works in conjunction with other components to achieve both fast drying and good bleed resistance, transforming the trade-off into a coordinated performance
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The ink composition forms lines with excellent drying properties and minimal bleed, ensuring clear and intended line thickness.
Implementation Method 1
a water-based ink composition for a ballpoint pen comprising a polyoxyethylene alkyl ether... wherein the HLB value of the polyoxyethylene alkyl ether is from 14 to 15
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AI summary
The object of the present invention is to provide a water-based ink composition capable of forming depicted lines excellent in drying property and with little bleed and a water-based ballpoint pen using the same. The present invention provides a water-based ink composition including a polyoxyethylene alkyl ether, a water-soluble organic solvent, a colorant and water, wherein the HLB value of the polyoxyethylene alkyl ether is from 12 to 15, and wherein the polyoxyethylene alkyl ether has an alkyl group containing 8 to 12 carbon atoms.