| abstract |
Solvent-based pigmented ceramic ink compositions for inkjet printing, comprising a solvent blend consisting predominantly of one or more hydrophobic solvent(s) (preferably one or more hydrophobic long-chain hydrocarbon solvent(s)) are capable of achieving superior print quality when applied to unfired glazes as a result of the inclusion of less than 10% by weight of the composition of a water-soluble solvent, especially glycol ethers. These ink compositions are particularly suited to ceramic tile decoration via the double fast firing process, with resulting improvements in absorption, colour strength and print definition. |