Digital BW, The Print

----- Original Message -----
From: "Editor P.O.V. Image Service" <editor@...>
To: <DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com>; <tom@...>
Sent: Thursday, December 19, 2002 7:39 PM
Subject: Re: [Digital BW] Epson Site Updated - Dyes in Ultrachrome Inksets?


> Tom,
>
> Are you saying that the MSDF lists dyes as a component of the matte black?
>
> Are there any dyes listed in the Photo Black MSDF?
>
> I want to be clear whether or not you meant actual "dyes" when you wrote
> it, not just  meant "dyes/pigments" as a catchall phrase written phrase
> (I realize you didn't say "dyes/pigments"  - but want to be sure that is
> not what you are implying)...

The MSDS sheet lists the following general categories with percentages for
each:

- Carbon Black
- Proprietary dyes and pigments
- Proprietary organic materials
- Glycerols
- Water

So, it doesn't explicitly say there are dyes in there, but it doesn't
necessarily rule it out either!

--Tom