Disclosed is an ink carrier comprising (A) an antioxidant mixture
comprising (a) a hindered phenol antioxidant, and (b) a hindered amine
antioxidant, (B) a polyalkylene wax, (C) a functional wax, and (D) an
ester-terminated amide. The low polarity ink carrier is substantially
resistant to phase separation, has excellent thermal stability, resists
autocatalytic degradation of the ink composition and a substantial color
shift upon standing, and provides enhanced humidity resistance. This ink
carrier can be combined with a colorant to produce an ink composition.