An ink-jet recording process, recording unit, ink cartridge, and ink-jet recording apparatus employing ink that comprises a triol consisting of carbon atoms, hydrogen atoms and hydroxyl groups, and wherein the triol is selected from the group consisting of the following (a) to (c):...http://www.google.de/patents/US5248991?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US5248991 - Ink, ink-jet recording process recording unit, ink cartridge, and ink-jet recording apparatus employing ink