| abstract |
(57) [Summary] [Problem] To provide a colored image or coloring material excellent in hue and fastness, and to provide an ink composition for printing such as an ink jet, in particular, a favorable hue by using the phthalocyanine dye derivative. An ink for ink jet recording and an ink jet recording method capable of forming an image having high fastness against active gas in light and environment, particularly ozone gas. An ink composition using a phthalocyanine compound having a specific structure, particularly an ink for ink jet recording and an ink jet recording method. |