3m Innovative Properties Company

Peter T Elliott

Caroline M Ylitalo

Naiyong Jing

Kevin Michael Lewandowski

Larry R Krepski

John Charles Clark

Kevin D Landgrebe

Ranjani V Parthasarathy

Paul D Graham

Dong Wu

Steven S Kirckof

Gary A Korba

Anthony E Bennett

Kevin G Gallagher

Water-based formulations comprising an indicating composition dispersed in water are described. The water-based indicating compositions include an organic Bi(III) compound, a sulfur source, and a carbonate salt. Formulations further including a resin and/or an acidic additive are also described.

Water-based organic bismuth, elemental sulfur and lithium carbonate sterilization indicator composition

Ink jet printable compositions comprise an aqueous vehicle, particles of a self-crosslinking polymer, and optional colorant. In one embodiment, an ink jet printable ink may comprise an aqueous vehicle, a colorant, and a silyl-terminated sulfopoly(ester-urethane) polymer. In another embodiment, an ink jet printable ink comprises an aqueous vehicle, colorant, and at least 20 weight percent dispersed shear deformable polymer particles wherein the polymer is self-crosslinking. In another aspect, the invention concerns methods of printing a composition, and printed articles produced thereby.

Aqueous ink jet printable compositions

A method for removing tattoos is disclosed. Generally, the method includes administering an IRM compound to the tattooed region. In some cases, the method also includes treating a tattooed area with a cell disrupter such as a laser beam.

Method of tattoo removal

At least two fixable fluid materials are digitally applied adjacent to each other on a surface of a substrate and fixed to provide fixed coatings having different surface energies The first fixed coating has a first average receding contact angle with water, and the second fixed coating has a second average receding contact angle with water, wherein the magnitude of the difference between the first and second average receding contact angle is at least 30 degree. The coated substrates are useful for controlling the flow of fluid.

Method for modifying the surface of a substrate

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Woodbury, MN, United States of America

Peter T Elliott