Patent ID: 8846154
Filing Date: 2014-09-30
Classification: B41M,C09B,C09D,D06P,D06Q

Abstract:
1. A method of affixing a colorant to a surface, comprising: a) applying a colorant composition comprising particles that include a homogenous mixture of a polymer and a colorant to a surface; and b) applying a sealant composition to the particles to affix the homogeneous mixture to the surface and promote durability of the affixed colorant composition, the sealant composition comprising an evaporative polymer solubilizing material, a pH buffering system comprising a first corrosion inhibitor and a second corrosion inhibitor, a hydrophobically-modified polyacrylic acid, a nonevaporative polymer solubilizing material comprising polyethylene glycol di-2-ethylhexoate, 0 to about 10% by weight of a binder, and a liquid carrier; and c) allowing the sealant composition to dry on the surface to permanently affix the colorant to the surface; and applying a top coat composition onto the permanently affixed colorant.