摘要 |
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide phase change inks that are based on material derived at least partly from a bio-based or renewable resource, exhibit sharp and rapid phase transitions from the molten liquid state to the solid state, exhibit good adhesion to paper substrates, exhibit good scratch-resistance, and exhibit good image robustness.SOLUTION: Provided is a phase change ink comprising an ink carrier which comprises (a) a crystalline component and (b) an amorphous rosin ester. The crystalline component is a trans-cinnamic acid diester. The crystalline component is a diester of tartaric acid, or a diurethane. |