Patent ID: 7964032
Filing Date: 2011-06-21
Classification: C08G,C09D

Abstract:
1. A fluorine-free printing ink composition comprising: a) at least one silicone composition selected from the group consisting of: i) a trisiloxane compound of the general formula: wherein, M M D where R R ii) a trisiloxane compound of the general formula: wherein M M D where R 10 , R 11 , R 12 R 13 , R 14 , R 15 and R 16 are each independently selected from the group consisting of 1 to 4 carbon monovalent hydrocarbon radicals, aryl, and an alkyl hydrocarbon group of 4 to 9 carbons containing an aryl substituents of 6 to 20 carbon atoms; Z′ is an alkylene oxide group of the general formula: R wherein where R R b) at least one printing ink resin, wherein the composition exhibits enhanced resistance to hydrolysis and enhanced wetting, flow and leveling compared to the composition absent said silicone; and, c) a pigment.