3M Innovative Properties Company

Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company

Ronald R Adkins

Ronald K Thery

Neal T Strand

Charles J Fabbrini

Robert M Vorwerk

Robert W Vorwerk

An organic solvent-based piezo ink is disclosed having (a) a particulate material; (b) a binder; (c) a plasticizer; (d) an organic solvent; (e) a fluorochemical surfactant; and (f) an antifoaming agent including an oil. Preferably, the particulate material is provided by an antifoaming silicone oil. Optionally, light and heat stabilizers are also included. Methods of making and using this ink are also disclosed.

Piezo inkjet inks and methods for making and using same

An organic solvent-based piezo ink is disclosed having (a) pigment particles; (b) binder; (c) plasticizer; (d) organic solvent; (e) a fluorochemical surfactant; and (f) an antifoaming agent comprising silica and silicone oil. Optionally light and heat stabilizers are also included. Method of making and using this ink are also disclosed.

A method of screen printing water-based chemical compositions is provided, where the water-based chemical compositions are virtually solventless, that is, having less than 12% volatile organic solvents when press ready, and the method produces screen printed substrates that are weather-resistant and have excellent color retention.

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Woodbury, MN, United States of America

Ronald R Adkins