Disclosed is a phase change ink comprising a colorant, an initiator, and a
phase change ink carrier, said carrier comprising (A) a compound which is
the reaction product of a mixture comprising (1) an isocyanate; and (2) a
component comprising (a) an alcohol having at least one ethylenic
unsaturation; (b) an amine having at least one ethylenic unsaturation;
(c) an acid having at least one ethylenic unsaturation; or (d) mixtures
thereof, (B) a phase change inducing component, said phase change
inducing component containing at least one hydroxyl group, said phase
change inducing component having a melting point of about 40.degree. C.
or higher, and (C) an optional curable viscosity modifying ester, said
ink being curable upon exposure to ultraviolet radiation.