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- This invention relates to inks that exhibit different visible properties dependent on external light conditions.
- TCS INDUSTRIES in North Carolina (not admitted to be prior art to the present invention) advertise black and white and color emblems on T-shirts which are said to exhibit their color only in the presence of the sun's ultraviolet rays.
- the photochromic inks are said to react with the sun's ultraviolet rays and thus will not cause unsightly body heat and perspiration shadings associated with other changeable inks.
- Trundle et al, U.S. Patent 4,927,180 describe a photochromic ink, containing a photochromic fulgide, fulgimide or spiropyran, which reversibly convert to a colored form upon exposure to U.V. light.
- a superficial protective layer is provided to protect the photochromic compound from moisture and oxygen.
- This invention features light-sensitive photochromic inks of the spiroheterocycle and metal dithiozonate families provided within plastisols, polyurethane and polyesterurethane dispersions. These inks are particularly useful for application to clothing since they are color, fade, and wash resistant. The ink can be used to mark most surfaces, and is useful for advertising and promotions.
- Marking consists of application of the ink to a substrate by either overlaying onto or physical incorporation into the substrate. Marking by the process of physical incorporation does not include any chemical processes (e.g. , copolymerization) .
- Substrate as defined in the art means any material that accepts another material.
- Substrates that can be marked with the inks of the invention include all organic substrates (e.g.. paper, plastic, fabric, thread, cloth, natural polymeric substrate, e.g. , collagen) and nonorganic substrates (e.g., metals, metal composites, glass, ceramics, and graphite) . Overlaying the inks of the invention onto the substrate can be carried out by printing (e.g. , silk screening, rotary analog, laserjet) or by standard coating procedures (e.g. , painting, spraying, dipping) . These printing and coating procedures are known to those in the art.
- inks of the invention can be printed onto substrates either by silk screen or by rotary analog printing (flexoprinting or gravure printing) processes.
- inks are formulated to provide a consistency that is suitable for one printing process or the other.
- an ink suitable for silk screening provides a heavy coat
- an ink suitable for use in rotary analog printing is applied in a lighter coat.
- the ink of the invention can be printed using either process.
- Incorporation of the inks of the invention into the substrate is achieved by mixing the substrate and the ink, using non-chemical, physical procedures (e.g., heating, mechanical agitation, solubilization) . These physical procedures are known to those in the art.
- the invention features photochromic inks, and methods for their use.
- photochromic ink is meant a formulation formed as fluid ink which changes color when exposed to light radiation i.e., ultraviolet rays, and provides a sufficiently high color density for use in the printing processes described above. Such a color density provides a clear visual change which can be readily discerned by an unaided average human eye.
- the ink allows UV- sensitive generation of color or black and white images on fabrics or other materials, useful for advertising and the like.
- the photochromic inks of the claimed invention contain dyes that are members of the spiroheterocycle family and the metal dithiozonate family. Such dyes are preferably provided in an amount between 0.05-5.0 wt .
- the spiroheterocycle family of dyes is represented by the general formula:
- R x N, CH;
- R 2 C- L -Cg alkyl, allyl, acrylyl (C 2 -C 6 ) alkyl, methacrylyl (C 2 -C 6 ) alkyl, carboxy, cyano (C 2 -C 6 ) alkyl, C- t -C, acyloxy (C 2 -C 6 ) alkyl, and ⁇ - ⁇ 3 alkoxy (Ci-Cj) alkyl;
- R 3 & R 4 Ci-Cg alkyl, phenyl, mono and disubstituted phenyl, benzyl or R 3 & R 4 may combine to form a carbocyclic ring selected from the group consisting of an alicyclic ring containing from 6 to 8 carbon atoms, norbornyl, and adamantyl;
- R 5 Ci-Cg alkyl, or C x -C 3 alkoxy, or halogen, or halogenated alkyl or alkoxy groups; and each n separately is between 0 and 4 inclusive, preferably.
- the spiroheterocycle family includes :
- Spiro (indolino) benzopyrans Spiro ( indolino) naphthopyrans , Spiro (benz indolino) pyridobenzoxazines, Spiro (benzindolino) naphthoxazines, Spiro (benzindolino) naphthopyrans and Spiro (di) -hydroindolizines.
- the metal dithiozonate family is represented by the following general formula:
- R x Hg, Pb, Cd.
- a member of the metal dithiozonate family of dyes is (diphenylthiocarbazono) phenyl mercury (DPM) .
- the inks of the claimed invention preferably contain one or more of the following dyes: 1, 3-dihydro-l, 3, 3- trimethylspiro ( 2H- indole-2 , 3 ' - [3H] -naphth [2 , 1 - b] [l,4]oxazine) (DINO) ; 5-chloro-l, 3-dihydro-l, 3 , 3- trimethyl spiro (2H-indole-2 , 3 ' - [3H] -naphth [2,1- b] [l,4]oxazine) (CDINO) ; and 1' , 3' -Dihydro-1' ,3' , 3' - trimethyl-6-nitrospiro [2H-l-benzopyran-2, 2' - (2H) -indole] .
- these dyes are provided as a formulation, e.g. , within a polyvinyl chloride (PVC) , polyurethane or polyesterurethane dispersion, with or without plasticizers, dispersants, surfactants, flow aids, and thickeners .
- PVC polyvinyl chloride
- polyurethane or polyesterurethane dispersion with or without plasticizers, dispersants, surfactants, flow aids, and thickeners .
- Poylvinyl chloride is preferably provided in an amount between 40-80 wt%.
- polyurethane dispersion is well known in the art, and includes all dispersions of polyurethane which have a viscosity equal to or greater than 0.7. Examples include: Bayhydrol 402A (Miles), Bayhydrol LS 2033 (Miles) , and Bayhydrol 140 AQ (Miles) . Such polyurethane dispersion is preferably provided in an amount between 90-95 wt%.
- polyesterurethane dispersion is well known in the art, and includes all dispersions of polyesterurethane which have a viscosity equal to or greater than 0.7.
- An example is Impranil DLN (Miles) .
- Such polyesterurethane dispersion is preferably provided in an amount between 90-95 wt%.
- plasticizer is well known in the art and is understood to mean a substance or material which is incorporated in the polymer to aid in processing (i.e. , forming the dye as a fluid ink suitable for application to fabrics or other materials useful in this invention) and to impart flexibility or fluidity to the polymer.
- plasticizer examples are well known in the art, and include: dioctyl phthalate, tritolyl phosphate, epoxidized soybean oil, palatinol, dibutyl sebactate, Bis (2-ethyl-hexyl) phthalate, or dibutyl phthalate.
- plasticizer is preferably provided in an amount between 20-60 wt%.
- the plasticizer, tritolyl phosphate is useful since it also introduces flame retardant properties into the ink formulation.
- dispersant is well known in the art, and is understood to mean a polar compound which forms a strong attachment to the resin particles (i.e. , the PVC etc. , described above) and aids in the wetting and dispersing of these particles. Examples include: diisobutyl ketone and butyl acetate. Such dispersant is preferably provided in an amount between 0-20 wt%.
- surfactant is well known in the art, and is understood to mean a surface active agent which lowers viscosity and improves viscosity stability and air release
- Such surfactant is preferably provided in an amount between 0.1-2 wt%.
- flow aid is well understood in the art, and is understood to mean a neutral, water soluble solvent which is used to provide consistency and flow characteristics. Examples include: glycols (e.g. , diethylene glycol) , gum esters, and ester alcohols such as pentane diol esters (Texanol from Eastman Kodak) . Such flow aid is preferably provided in an amount between 5-20 wt%.
- thickening agent is well known in the art, and is understood to mean a viscosity modifier which is water compatible, non-ionic and inert to the acid/base chemistry of the dyes.
- examples include the non-ionic Acrysol RM- series from Rohm and Haas (e.g.. Acrysol RM-825) .
- Such thickening agent is preferably provided in an amount between 0.1-1 wt%.
- Inks of this invention are generally described above. There follows examples of such inks. Those in the art will recognize that these only exemplify such inks and are not limiting in this invention.
- Series I ink formulations contain PVC.
- Series I Formulations Formulation A B C PVC 1 16.25 g. 16 . . 25 g - 16.25 g
- Plasticizer 2 8.25 g. 8 , . 25 g - 8.25 g
- Dispersant 3 2.50 g. 1 . . 30 g - 0
- the amount of dyes used varied from 0.05 g. to 0.2 -g.
- Ink formulations are prepared in the following manner.
- Plasticizer and dispersant are added to the PVC resin and stirred until a homogeneous mixture is obtained. The photochromic dye is then added and stirring continued for an additional hour. These formulations need to be heat- cured to crosslink the polymer. If the formulations are used in flexoprinting or gravure printing they are heat- cured during the printing process. If the formulation is silk-screened it can be contacted with a hot surface, such as a hot iron, for 15 seconds to heat-cure the system.
- a hot surface such as a hot iron
- Plasticizer is added to PVC resin and stirred until a homogenous mixture is obtained.
- the photochromic dye is then added and stirring is continued for an additional hour.
- This formulation is then silk-screened and can be held under a hot iron for 15 seconds to heat-cure the system.
- Polyurethane 1 or Polyesterurethane 2 Dispersions 12.0 g. Surfactant 3 : 0.60 g. Flow Aid 4 : 0.90 g. Thickener 5 : 0.15 g. Dye 6 : 0.05 g.
- Bayhydrol 140 AQ (Aqueous Polyurethane Dispersion)
- Silwet L-7601 Polyalkylene oxide modified polydimethylsiloxane (Union Carbide)
- a typical ink formulation is prepared in the following manner. Acrysol RM 825, Silwet L-7601 and Texanol are added to Bayhydrol 140AQ (or Impranil DLN) and stirred until a homogenous mixture is obtained. The photochromic dye is then added and stirring continued for an additional hour. If the formulations are used in flexoprinting or gravure printing they are heat-cured during the printing process. If the formulation is silk- screened it can contacted with a hot surface, such as a hot iron, for 15 seconds to heat-cure the system.
- a hot surface such as a hot iron
Abstract
Photochromic ink comprising a spiroheterocycle or metal dithiozonate photochromic dye.
Description
DESCRIPTION
Reversible Inks
Background of the Invention
This invention relates to inks that exhibit different visible properties dependent on external light conditions.
TCS INDUSTRIES in North Carolina (not admitted to be prior art to the present invention) advertise black and white and color emblems on T-shirts which are said to exhibit their color only in the presence of the sun's ultraviolet rays. The photochromic inks are said to react with the sun's ultraviolet rays and thus will not cause unsightly body heat and perspiration shadings associated with other changeable inks.
Trundle et al, U.S. Patent 4,927,180 describe a photochromic ink, containing a photochromic fulgide, fulgimide or spiropyran, which reversibly convert to a colored form upon exposure to U.V. light. A superficial protective layer is provided to protect the photochromic compound from moisture and oxygen.
Hawkins et al., U.S. Patent 4,992,347 describe photochromic compounds, specifically fulgides, that can be permanently converted into non-photochromic compounds by overexposure to U.V. light.
Brettle et al. , U.S. Patent 4,812,171 describe a photochromic marking, containing 1,2-dihydroguinoline, which is irreversibly converted to a colored state by exposure to U.V. light.
Summary of the Invention
This invention features light-sensitive photochromic inks of the spiroheterocycle and metal dithiozonate families provided within plastisols, polyurethane and polyesterurethane dispersions. These inks are particularly useful for application to clothing since they are color, fade, and wash resistant. The ink can be used
to mark most surfaces, and is useful for advertising and promotions.
Marking consists of application of the ink to a substrate by either overlaying onto or physical incorporation into the substrate. Marking by the process of physical incorporation does not include any chemical processes (e.g. , copolymerization) . Substrate as defined in the art means any material that accepts another material. Substrates that can be marked with the inks of the invention include all organic substrates (e.g.. paper, plastic, fabric, thread, cloth, natural polymeric substrate, e.g. , collagen) and nonorganic substrates (e.g., metals, metal composites, glass, ceramics, and graphite) . Overlaying the inks of the invention onto the substrate can be carried out by printing (e.g. , silk screening, rotary analog, laserjet) or by standard coating procedures (e.g. , painting, spraying, dipping) . These printing and coating procedures are known to those in the art.
Applicant has surprisingly discovered that inks of the invention can be printed onto substrates either by silk screen or by rotary analog printing (flexoprinting or gravure printing) processes. Typically inks are formulated to provide a consistency that is suitable for one printing process or the other. For example, an ink suitable for silk screening provides a heavy coat, while an ink suitable for use in rotary analog printing is applied in a lighter coat. In distinction, the ink of the invention can be printed using either process.
Incorporation of the inks of the invention into the substrate is achieved by mixing the substrate and the ink, using non-chemical, physical procedures (e.g., heating, mechanical agitation, solubilization) . These physical procedures are known to those in the art.
Thus, in various aspects, the invention features photochromic inks, and methods for their use.
By "photochromic ink" is meant a formulation formed as fluid ink which changes color when exposed to light radiation i.e., ultraviolet rays, and provides a sufficiently high color density for use in the printing processes described above. Such a color density provides a clear visual change which can be readily discerned by an unaided average human eye. Thus, the ink allows UV- sensitive generation of color or black and white images on fabrics or other materials, useful for advertising and the like.
The photochromic inks of the claimed invention contain dyes that are members of the spiroheterocycle family and the metal dithiozonate family. Such dyes are preferably provided in an amount between 0.05-5.0 wt .
The spiroheterocycle family of dyes is represented by the general formula:
where Rx = N, CH;
R2 = C-L-Cg alkyl, allyl, acrylyl (C2-C6) alkyl, methacrylyl (C2-C6) alkyl, carboxy, cyano (C2-C6) alkyl, C-t-C, acyloxy (C2-C6) alkyl, and ^-^3 alkoxy (Ci-Cj) alkyl;
R3 & R4 = Ci-Cg alkyl, phenyl, mono and disubstituted phenyl, benzyl or R3 & R4 may combine to form a carbocyclic ring selected from the group consisting of an alicyclic ring containing from 6 to 8 carbon atoms, norbornyl, and adamantyl;
R5 = Ci-Cg alkyl, or Cx-C3 alkoxy, or halogen, or halogenated alkyl or alkoxy groups; and each n separately is between 0 and 4 inclusive, preferably.
The spiroheterocycle family includes :
Spiro (indolino)napthoxazines, Spiro (indolino) pyridobenzoxazines, Spiro (indolino) benzoxazines,
Spiro (indolino) benzopyrans, Spiro ( indolino) naphthopyrans , Spiro (benz indolino) pyridobenzoxazines, Spiro (benzindolino) naphthoxazines, Spiro (benzindolino) naphthopyrans and Spiro (di) -hydroindolizines.
The metal dithiozonate family is represented by the following general formula:
A member of the metal dithiozonate family of dyes is (diphenylthiocarbazono) phenyl mercury (DPM) .
The inks of the claimed invention preferably contain one or more of the following dyes: 1, 3-dihydro-l, 3, 3- trimethylspiro ( 2H- indole-2 , 3 ' - [3H] -naphth [2 , 1 - b] [l,4]oxazine) (DINO) ; 5-chloro-l, 3-dihydro-l, 3 , 3- trimethyl spiro (2H-indole-2 , 3 ' - [3H] -naphth [2,1- b] [l,4]oxazine) (CDINO) ; and 1' , 3' -Dihydro-1' ,3' , 3' - trimethyl-6-nitrospiro [2H-l-benzopyran-2, 2' - (2H) -indole] . Specifically, these dyes are provided as a formulation, e.g. , within a polyvinyl chloride (PVC) , polyurethane or polyesterurethane dispersion, with or without plasticizers, dispersants, surfactants, flow aids, and thickeners . The term "polyvinyl chloride" is well known in the art, and includes any polyvinyl chloride molecule, as well as comixtures with any adhesion enhancing polymer (e.g. ,
PVAC, phenolics) , which have a viscosity equal to or greater than 0.7. Examples include: GEON 120 x 400, inherent viscosity = 1 (BF Goodrich) or GEON 125A, inherent viscosity = 0.7 (BF Goodrich)) . Poylvinyl chloride is preferably provided in an amount between 40-80 wt%.
The term "polyurethane dispersion" is well known in the art, and includes all dispersions of polyurethane which have a viscosity equal to or greater than 0.7. Examples include: Bayhydrol 402A (Miles), Bayhydrol LS 2033 (Miles) , and Bayhydrol 140 AQ (Miles) . Such polyurethane dispersion is preferably provided in an amount between 90-95 wt%.
The term "polyesterurethane dispersion " is well known in the art, and includes all dispersions of polyesterurethane which have a viscosity equal to or greater than 0.7. An example is Impranil DLN (Miles) . Such polyesterurethane dispersion is preferably provided in an amount between 90-95 wt%. The term "plasticizer" is well known in the art and is understood to mean a substance or material which is incorporated in the polymer to aid in processing (i.e. , forming the dye as a fluid ink suitable for application to fabrics or other materials useful in this invention) and to impart flexibility or fluidity to the polymer. Examples are well known in the art, and include: dioctyl phthalate, tritolyl phosphate, epoxidized soybean oil, palatinol, dibutyl sebactate, Bis (2-ethyl-hexyl) phthalate, or dibutyl phthalate. Such plasticizer is preferably provided in an amount between 20-60 wt%. In a preferred embodiment, the plasticizer, tritolyl phosphate, is useful since it also introduces flame retardant properties into the ink formulation.
The term "dispersant" is well known in the art, and is understood to mean a polar compound which forms a strong attachment to the resin particles (i.e. , the PVC etc. , described above) and aids in the wetting and
dispersing of these particles. Examples include: diisobutyl ketone and butyl acetate. Such dispersant is preferably provided in an amount between 0-20 wt%.
The term "surfactant" is well known in the art, and is understood to mean a surface active agent which lowers viscosity and improves viscosity stability and air release
(e.g. , Silwet L-7601 (Union Carbide) ) . Such surfactant is preferably provided in an amount between 0.1-2 wt%.
The term "flow aid" is well understood in the art, and is understood to mean a neutral, water soluble solvent which is used to provide consistency and flow characteristics. Examples include: glycols (e.g. , diethylene glycol) , gum esters, and ester alcohols such as pentane diol esters (Texanol from Eastman Kodak) . Such flow aid is preferably provided in an amount between 5-20 wt%.
The term "thickener" is well known in the art, and is understood to mean a viscosity modifier which is water compatible, non-ionic and inert to the acid/base chemistry of the dyes. Examples include the non-ionic Acrysol RM- series from Rohm and Haas (e.g.. Acrysol RM-825) . Such thickening agent is preferably provided in an amount between 0.1-1 wt%.
Other features and advantages of the invention will be apparent from the following description of the preferred embodiments thereof, and from the claims.
Description of the Preferred Embodiments
Inks of this invention are generally described above. There follows examples of such inks. Those in the art will recognize that these only exemplify such inks and are not limiting in this invention.
Example 1
Series I ink formulations contain PVC.
Series I Formulations Formulation A B C PVC1 16.25 g. 16 . . 25 g - 16.25 g
Plasticizer2 8.25 g. 8 , . 25 g - 8.25 g Dispersant3 2.50 g. 1 . . 30 g - 0
Dye4'5 0.05 g. 0 . . 05 g - 0.05 g
1 PVC: Geon 120 X 400, inherent viscosity = 1 (BF Goodrich) , Geon 125A, inherent viscosity = 0.7 (BF Goodrich) 2 Plasticizers: Dioctyl phthalate, Tritolyl phosphate, Epoxidized Soybean Oil, Palatinol
3 Dispersants: Diisobutyl ketone, Butyl acetate
4 Dyes: 1,3-Dihydro-l,3,3-trimethylspiro (2 H-indole-2,3'- [3H] -naphth [2,1-b]
[l,4]oxazine) (DINO) , 5-Chloro-l,3- Dihydro-1,3,3-trimethylspiro (2H- indole-2,3' - [3H] -naphth [2,1-b] [1,4] oxazine) (CDINO) , 1' ,3'-Dihydro-1' ,3' ,3'- trimethyl-6-nitrospiro[2H-l-benzopyran-2,2' -
(2H) -indole] .
5 The amount of dyes used varied from 0.05 g. to 0.2 -g.
Ink formulations are prepared in the following manner.
Formulations A and B
Plasticizer and dispersant are added to the PVC resin and stirred until a homogeneous mixture is obtained. The photochromic dye is then added and stirring continued for an additional hour. These formulations need to be heat- cured to crosslink the polymer. If the formulations are used in flexoprinting or gravure printing they are heat- cured during the printing process. If the formulation is silk-screened it can be contacted with a hot surface, such as a hot iron, for 15 seconds to heat-cure the system.
Formulation C
Plasticizer is added to PVC resin and stirred until a homogenous mixture is obtained. The photochromic dye is then added and stirring is continued for an additional hour. This formulation is then silk-screened and can be held under a hot iron for 15 seconds to heat-cure the system.
Example 2
Series II formulations use polyurethane or polyesterurethane dispersions. A typical formulation in this series is provided.
Series II Formulation
Polyurethane1 or Polyesterurethane2 Dispersions: 12.0 g. Surfactant3: 0.60 g. Flow Aid4: 0.90 g. Thickener5: 0.15 g. Dye6: 0.05 g.
1 Polyurethane Dispersions: Bayhydrol 402A (Aqueous
Polyurethane Dispersion) (Miles) ;
Bayhydrol LS 2033 (Aqueous
Polyurethane Dispersion)
(Miles) ;
Bayhydrol 140 AQ (Aqueous Polyurethane Dispersion)
(Miles)
2 Polyesterurethane Dispersion: Impranil DLN (Aqueous
Polyester- Polyurethane Dispersion) (Miles)
3 Surfactant: Silwet L-7601 (Polyalkylene oxide modified polydimethylsiloxane) (Union Carbide)
4 Flow Aid: Texanol (2,2,4 trimethyl-1,3-pentanediol monoisobutyrate) (Eastman Kodak)
5 Thickener: Acrysol RM-825 (Polyurethene resin (24-
26%) , Diethylene glycol monobutyl ether (16-18%), H20 (57-59%)) (Rohm & Haas)
6 Dyes: DINO, CDINO, 1' ,3' -Dihydro-1' ,3' ,3' -trimethyl- 6-nitrospiro[2H-l-benzopyran-2,2' - (2H) -indole]
A typical ink formulation is prepared in the following manner. Acrysol RM 825, Silwet L-7601 and Texanol are added to Bayhydrol 140AQ (or Impranil DLN) and stirred until a homogenous mixture is obtained. The photochromic dye is then added and stirring continued for an additional hour. If the formulations are used in flexoprinting or gravure printing they are heat-cured during the printing process. If the formulation is silk- screened it can contacted with a hot surface, such as a hot iron, for 15 seconds to heat-cure the system.
Other embodiments are within the following claims.
Claims
1. Photochromic ink comprising a spiroheterocycle or metal dithiozonate photochromic dye.
2. The ink of claim 1, wherein said dye is selected from the group consisting of DINO (1,3-dihydro-l,3,3- trimethylspiro (2H-indole-2 , 3 ' - [3H] -naphth [2,1,- b] [l,4]oxazine) , CDINO (5-Chloro-l,3-dihydro-l,3,3- trimethylspiro (2H-indole-2 ,3' - [3H] -naphth [2 , 1- b] [l,4]oxazine) , and 1' ,3' -Dihydro-1' ,3' ,3' -trimethyl- 6-nitrospiro[2H-l-benzopyran-2,2' - (2H) -indole] .
3. The ink of claim 1, wherein said dye is (diphenylthiocarbazono) phenyl mercury (DPM) .
4. The ink of claim 1, 2 or 3, wherein said photochromic ink comprises a polymer selected from the group consisting of polyvinyl chloride, polyurethane, and polyesterurethane.
5. The ink of claim 1, 2 or 3, wherein said photochromic ink comprises a plasticizer.
6. The ink of claim 1, 2 or 3, wherein said photochromic ink comprises a dispersant.
7. The ink of claim 1, 2 or 3, wherein said photochromic ink comprises a surfactant.
8. The ink of claim 1, 2 or 3, wherein said photochromic ink comprises a flow aid.
9. The ink of claim 1, 2 or 3, wherein said photochromic ink comprises a thickener.
10. The photochromic ink of claim 1 comprising polyvinyl chloride, a plasticizer, a dispersant, and a spiroheterocycle dye.
11. The ink of claim 10 wherein said dye is selected from the group consisting of DINO (1, 3-dihydro-l, 3 , 3- trimethylspiro (2H-indole-2 , 3 ' - [3H] -naphth [2,1, - b] [l,4]oxazine) , CDINO (5-Chloro-l, 3-dihydro-l, 3, 3- trimethylspiro (2H-indole-2 , 3 ' - [3H] -naphth [2,1- b] [l,4]oxazine) , and 1' , 3' -Dihydro-1' , 3' , 3' -trimethyl-6- nitrospiro [2H-l-benzopyran-2, 2' - (2H) -indole] .
12. The photochromic ink of claim 1 comprising polyvinyl chloride, a plasticizer, a dispersant, and a metal dithiozonate dye.
13. The ink of claim 12, wherein said dye is (diphenylthiocarbazono) phenyl mercury (DPM) .
14. The ink of claim 10, 11, 12, or 13 wherein said plasticizer is selected from the group consisting of dioctyl phthalate, tritolyl phosphate, epoxidized soybean oil, and palatinol.
15. The ink of claim 10, 11, 12 or 13 wherein said dispersant is selected from the group consisting of diisobutyl ketone, and butyl acetate.
16. The photochromic ink of claim' 1 comprising polyurethane or polyesterurethane, a surfactant, a flow aid, a thickener, and a spiroheterocycle dye.
17. The ink of claim 16, wherein said dye is selected from the group consisting of DINO (1,3-dihydro-
1,3,3-trimethylspiro (2H-indole-2, 3' - [3H] -naphth [2,1, - b] [1,4] oxazine) , CDINO (5-Chloro-l, 3-dihydro-l, 3, 3- trimethylspiro (2H-indole-2 , 3 ' - [3H] -naphth [2,1- b] [l,4]oxazine) , and 1' ,3' -Dihydro-1' ,3' ,3' -trimethyl-6- nitrospiro[2H-l-benzopyran-2,2' - (2H) -indole] .
18. The photochromic ink of claim l comprising polyurethane or polyesterurethane, a surfactant, a flow aid, a thickener, and a metal dithiozonate dye.
19. The ink of claim 18, wherein said dye is (diphenylthiocarbazono) phenyl mercury (DPM) .
20. Method for marking a substrate, comprising overlaying onto said substrate an ink comprising a spiroheterocycle or metal dithiozonate dye.
21. The method of claim 20, wherein said ink is overlayed by printing.
22. The method of claim 20, wherein said ink is overlayed by coating.
23. Method for marking a substrate, comprising incorporating into said substrate an ink comprising a spiroheterocycle or metal dithiozonate dye.
24. The method of claims 20, 21, 22, or 23, wherein said substrate is organic.
25. The method of claims 20, 21, 22, or 23, wherein said substrate is non-organic.
26. The method of claim 24, wherein said substrate is selected from the group consisting of paper, plastic, fabric, cloth, thread, and collagen.
27. The method of claim 25, wherein said substrate is selected from the group consisting of metal, metal composites, glass, ceramics and graphite.
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