Patent ID: 6063176
Filing Date: 2000-05-16
Classification: C09D

Abstract:
A two-part metallic ink composition for intaglio printing, the parts of which are stored separately from each other and mixed together either immediately or within a predetermined time period prior to use, said composition comprising:(a) in the first part, a mixture of varnish in the amount of about 60-85% by weight, wax in the amount of about 6-15% by weight, solvent in the amount of about 6-25% by weight and drier in the amount of 0.4-2.0% by weight, said wax having been melted, by heating, into said mixture; and,(b) in the second part, metallic pigment; whereby about 1 part by weight of said first part and about 0.5-2.0 parts by weight of said second part are mixed together to form said composition.