| abstract |
Vehicles for ultraviolet radiation-curable ceramic enamels comprise (a) acrylate- or methacrylate-modified oligomers; (b) acrylate or methacrylate monomers, the functionality of (a) and (b) being selected to provide desired film and firing characteristics; (c) a combination of photoinitiators to provide a balance of surface and through cure; and an inhibitor to enhance shelf life. Printing media comprising pigmented frits and the vehicles are described, as are methods for their application to heat-resistant substrates, especially glass. |