JP2013015584A - Toner binder for electrophotography and toner composition - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a toner binder for electrophotography excellent in all of fixability, grindability and durability.SOLUTION: A toner binder for electrophotography contains a polyester resin composition (P) comprising: a polyester resin (A) having an acid value of 2 (mgKOH/g) or less and having a carboxylic acid component (x) and a polyol component (y) as structural units, in which (x) includes 1,2,4-benzene tricarboxylic acid (x1); and a urethane (urea) modified polyester resin (B). In the toner binder, the above (A), (B) and (P) satisfy following expressions (1):{[G'180] of (P)}/{weighted average of [G'180] of (A) and [G'180] of (B)}≥1.5, (2):{[G'150] of (A)}≤10000, and (3):{[G'150] of (B)}≤10000. In the above expressions, [G'180] represents a storage modulus (dyn/cm) at 180°C, and [G150] represents a storage modulus (dyn/cm) at 150°C.

Description

  The present invention relates to a toner binder and a toner composition for electrophotography.

  The electrostatic image developing toner used in the thermal fixing method is such that the toner does not fuse to the heat roll even at a high fixing temperature (hot offset resistance), and the toner can be fixed even at a low fixing temperature (low temperature fixing property). There is a demand for good grindability of resin during toner production. In general, low-temperature fixability and resin pulverization during toner production tend to have contradictory performance. As a toner having excellent low-temperature fixability and good resin pulverization properties during toner production, a toner comprising a toner resin containing a specific amount of a monovalent aliphatic compound having 10 to 24 carbon atoms as a monomer component is disclosed. (Patent Document 1 etc.). In addition, since a suitable impact strength or the like is required for forming fine particles, it is known to use a polyester resin having an alcoholic compound derived from bisphenols as a structural unit (Patent Document 2, etc.). However, the polyester resin produced by the above method has a problem that the fixing property, pulverizing property and durability are not sufficient.

JP 2003-337443 A Japanese Patent Publication No. 7-82255

  An object of the present invention is to provide an electrophotographic toner binder and a toner excellent in all of fixability, grindability, and durability.

As a result of intensive investigations to solve these problems, the present inventors have reached the present invention.
That is, the present invention is the following two inventions.
(I) It has a carboxylic acid component (x) and a polyol component (y) as structural units, (x) contains 1,2,4-benzenetricarboxylic acid (x1), and has an acid value of 2 (mgKOH / g) A polyester resin composition (P) composed of the following polyester resin (A) and urethane (urea) -modified polyester resin (B) is contained, and (A), (B), and (P) are An electrophotographic toner binder satisfying the following formulas (1) to (3).
{[P ′ [G′180]}} / {(A) [G′180] and (B) [G′180] weighted average} ≧ 1.5 Equation (1)
[G′150] ≦ 10000 in (A) Expression (2)
[G′150] ≦ 10000 in (B) (3)
[In the formula, [G'180] storage elastic modulus at ^{180 ℃ (dyn / cm 2)} , [G'150] means storage modulus at ^{150 ℃ (dyn / cm 2)} . ]
(II) A toner composition containing the electrophotographic toner binder and colorant, and, if necessary, one or more additives selected from a release agent, a charge control agent, and a fluidizing agent.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to provide an electrophotographic toner binder and a toner excellent in all of fixability, grindability, and durability.

The present invention is described in detail below.
The toner binder for electrophotography of the present invention includes a polyester resin (A) having a carboxylic acid component (x) and a polyol component (y) as structural units, and a urethane (urea) -modified polyester resin (B). Contains a polyester resin composition (P).
The “urethane (urea) -modified polyester resin” means a urethane-modified polyester resin that may be urea-modified.
The polyester resin (A) in the present invention contains 1,2,4-benzenetricarboxylic acid (x1) as an essential constituent unit in the carboxylic acid component (x) from the viewpoint of fixability, grindability, and durability. . The amount of (x1) in (x) is preferably from 0.5 to 20 mol%, more preferably from 0.8 to 17 mol%, still more preferably from 1 to 15 mol% from the same viewpoint.
(A) is a compound in which the carboxylic acid component (x) is further selected from aromatic dicarboxylic acids and ester-forming derivatives thereof from the viewpoint of achieving both low-temperature fixability and hot offset resistance (expansion of the fixing temperature range). It is preferable that the above dicarboxylic acid (x2) is contained in a total of 80 to 99.5 mol%, and the polyol component (y) contains an aliphatic diol (y1) having 2 to 10 carbon atoms in an amount of 80 mol% or more.

Examples of the two or more dicarboxylic acids (x2) selected from the aromatic dicarboxylic acid and ester-forming derivatives thereof include aromatic dicarboxylic acids having 8 to 36 carbon atoms (phthalic acid, isophthalic acid, terephthalic acid, and naphthalenedicarboxylic acid) Etc.); and their ester-forming derivatives; and the like.
Examples of the ester-forming derivatives include acid anhydrides, alkyl (C1-C24: methyl, ethyl, butyl, stearyl, etc., preferably C1-C4) esters, and partial alkyl (same as above) esters. Can be mentioned. The same applies to the following ester-forming derivatives.
In the present invention, in two or more kinds of dicarboxylic acids (x2) selected from aromatic dicarboxylic acids and ester-forming derivatives thereof, aromatic dicarboxylic acids and ester-forming derivatives of the same dicarboxylic acids are one kind. Count as.
Of these (x2), from the viewpoint of achieving both low temperature fixability and hot offset resistance, two or more selected from (1) to (3) listed below are preferred.
(1) Terephthalic acid and / or ester-forming derivatives thereof (2) Isophthalic acid and / or ester-forming derivatives thereof (3) Phthalic acid and / or ester-forming derivatives thereof Preferred combinations are (1) and (2) And (1) and (3), more preferably (1) and (2) have a weight ratio of (1) / (2) = 4/6 to 8/2, The weight ratio of 3) is (1) / (3) = 4/6 to 8/2.
The amount of the dicarboxylic acid (x2) in the carboxylic acid component (x) of the polyester resin (A) is preferably 80 to 99.5 mol%, more preferably 83 to 99.2 mol%, and particularly preferably 85. ~ 99 mol%.

As carboxylic acid component (x) used for polyester resin (A) other than 1,2,4-benzenetricarboxylic acid (x1) and dicarboxylic acid (x2), dicarboxylic acid other than (x2), other than (x1) And trivalent or higher polycarboxylic acids, aromatic monocarboxylic acids, and the like.
Among the carboxylic acid components (x), dicarboxylic acids other than (x2) include alkane dicarboxylic acids having 4 to 36 carbon atoms (for example, succinic acid, adipine, and sebacic acid); alicyclic dicarboxylic acids having 6 to 40 carbon atoms. [E.g., dimer acid (dimerized linoleic acid)]; alkene dicarboxylic acids having 4 to 36 carbon atoms (e.g., alkenyl succinic acid such as dodecenyl succinic acid, malee, fumar, citraconic, and mesaconic acid) and ester-forming derivatives thereof; Etc.
Among these, preferred are alkane dicarboxylic acids having 4 to 20 carbon atoms; alkene dicarboxylic acids having 4 to 36 carbon atoms and ester-forming derivatives thereof, and more preferred are succinic acid, adipic acid, maleic acid, Fumaric acid and / or ester-forming derivatives thereof.

Examples of tricarboxylic or higher (preferably 3 to 6) polycarboxylic acids other than (x1) include aromatic carboxylic acids having 9 to 20 carbon atoms (such as pyromellitic acid) and aliphatic (fatty acids having 6 to 36 carbon atoms). Examples thereof include carboxylic acids (including cyclic) (hexanetricarboxylic acid, decanetricarboxylic acid and the like), and ester-forming derivatives thereof.
Of these, pyromellitic acid and its ester-forming derivatives are preferred.

  Examples of aromatic monocarboxylic acids include benzoic acids having 7 to 14 carbon atoms and derivatives thereof (derivatives are structures in which one or more hydrogen atoms on the aromatic ring of benzoic acid are substituted with organic groups having 1 to 7 carbon atoms. For example, benzoic acid, 4-phenylbenzoic acid, para-tert-butylbenzoic acid, toluic acid, ortho-benzoylbenzoic acid, and naphthoic acid.), And aromatics having 8 to 14 carbon atoms Derivatives of acetic acid having a substituent (the derivative means one having a structure in which one or more hydrogen other than hydrogen contained in the carboxyl group of acetic acid is substituted with an aromatic group having 6 to 12 carbon atoms. For example, diphenylacetic acid, phenoxyacetic acid, and α-phenoxypropionic acid.) May be used, and two or more may be used in combination. Of these, benzoic acid having 7 to 14 carbon atoms and derivatives thereof are preferable, and benzoic acid is more preferable. When an aromatic monocarboxylic acid is used, the blocking resistance when used in a toner becomes better.

The amount of dicarboxylic acid other than (x2) in the carboxylic acid component (x) of the polyester resin (A) is preferably 5 mol% or less, more preferably 3 mol% or less, and particularly preferably 2 mol% or less.
The amount of the trivalent or higher polycarboxylic acid other than (x1) in (x) is preferably 10 mol% or less, more preferably 7 mol% or less, and particularly preferably 5 mol% or less.
Further, the amount of the aromatic monocarboxylic acid in (x) is preferably 10 mol% or less, more preferably 9 mol% or less, and particularly preferably 8 mol% or less.

Examples of the aliphatic diol (y1) having 2 to 10 carbon atoms used for the polyol component (y) of the polyester resin (A) include alkylene glycols having 2 to 10 carbon atoms (ethylene glycol, 1,2-propylene glycol). 1,3-propylene glycol, 1,4-butanediol, neopentyl glycol, 1,6-hexanediol, 1,9-nonanediol, 1,10-decanediol, etc.); alkylene ether having 4 to 10 carbon atoms Glycol (diethylene glycol, triethylene glycol, dipropylene glycol, etc.); and the like, and two or more of them may be used in combination.
Among these, from the viewpoint of reactivity with 1,2,4-benzenetricarboxylic acid (x1), an aliphatic diol having a primary hydroxyl group at the molecular terminal (ethylene glycol, 1,3-propylene glycol, 1,4- Butanediol, neopentyl glycol, 1,6-hexanediol, 1,9-nonanediol, 1,10-decanediol, etc.), ethylene glycol, 1,3-propylene glycol, and neopentyl glycol are more preferable. Glycol, and combined use of ethylene glycol and neopentyl glycol (weight ratio is preferably 100/0 to 50/50, more preferably 99/1 to 60/40) are particularly preferable.

  The amount of the aliphatic diol (y1) in the polyol component (y) [excluding those distilled out of the system during the polycondensation reaction, and so on. ] Is preferably 80 mol% or more, more preferably 83 mol% or more, and particularly preferably 85 mol% or more.

Examples of the polyol component (y) other than the aliphatic diol (y1) include diols other than (y1) and trivalent or higher polyols.
Among the polyol component (y), diols other than (y1) include alkylene glycols having 11 to 36 carbon atoms (1,12-dodecanediol, etc.); alkylene ether glycols having 11 to 36 carbon atoms (polyethylene glycol, polypropylene glycol) And polytetramethylene ether glycol, etc.); C6-C36 alicyclic diol (1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol, hydrogenated bisphenol A, etc.); (poly) oxyalkylene [alkylene] of the above alicyclic diol 2 to 4 carbon atoms of the group (oxyethylene, oxypropylene, etc.). The same applies to the following polyoxyalkylene groups] ether [number of oxyalkylene units (hereinafter abbreviated as AO units) 1 to 30]; Bisphenol F and bisphenol S, etc.)], and the like.
Of these, preferred are polyoxyalkylene ethers of bisphenols (number of AO units: 2 to 30).

Trivalent or higher (preferably 3 to 8) polyols include 3 to 8 or higher aliphatic polyhydric alcohols having 3 to 36 carbon atoms (alkane polyols and intramolecular or intermolecular dehydrates such as glycerin). , Trimethylolethane, trimethylolpropane, pentaerythritol, sorbitol, sorbitan, polyglycerin, and dipentaerythritol; sugars and derivatives thereof such as sucrose and methylglucoside); (poly) oxyalkylene ethers of the above aliphatic polyhydric alcohols (Number of AO units 1 to 30); polyoxyalkylene ether of trisphenols (trisphenol PA and the like) (number of AO units 2 to 30); novolak resin (phenol novolak and cresol novolak and the like, average polymerization degree 3 to 60 ) Poly Carboxymethyl and the like (the number 2 to 30 of AO units) alkylene ether.
Of these, preferred are aliphatic polyhydric alcohols having 3 to 8 valences or higher, and polyoxyalkylene ethers of novolac resins (number of AO units: 2 to 30), and more preferred are polyoxyalkylenes of novolac resins. An alkylene ether (number of AO units 2 to 30).

The polyester resin (A) in the present invention can be produced in the same manner as in an ordinary polyester production method. For example, the reaction temperature of the carboxylic acid component (x) and the polyol component (y) is preferably 150 to 280 ° C., more preferably 170 to 260 ° C., particularly preferably in an inert gas (nitrogen gas or the like) atmosphere. It can carry out by making it react at 190-240 degreeC. The reaction time is preferably 30 minutes or longer, particularly 2 to 40 hours from the viewpoint of reliably performing the polycondensation reaction. It is also effective to reduce the pressure in order to improve the reaction rate at the end of the reaction.
The reaction ratio between the polyol component (y) and the carboxylic acid component (x) is preferably 2/1 to 1.01 / 1, more preferably 1 as the equivalent ratio [OH] / [COOH] of the hydroxyl group to the carboxyl group. 0.5 / 1 to 1.02 / 1, particularly preferably 1.3 / 1 to 1.03 / 1.
At this time, an esterification catalyst can be used as needed. Examples of the esterification catalyst include a tin-containing catalyst (for example, dibutyltin oxide), antimony trioxide, and a titanium-containing catalyst [for example, titanium alkoxide, potassium oxalate titanate, titanium terephthalate, a catalyst described in JP 2006-243715 A [Titanium dihydroxybis (triethanolaminate), titanium monohydroxytris (triethanolaminate), and intramolecular polycondensates thereof], and catalysts described in JP-A No. 2007-11307 (titanium tributoxyterephthalate) , Titanium triisopropoxy terephthalate, titanium diisopropoxy diterephthalate, etc.)], zirconium-containing catalysts (for example, zirconyl acetate), zinc acetate, and the like. Among these, a titanium-containing catalyst is preferable.

The acid value [AV] of the polyester resin (A) is 2 (mg KOH / g, the same shall apply hereinafter) or less, preferably 1 or less. When the acid value exceeds 2, the storage stability at the time of toner formation is deteriorated.
The hydroxyl value [OHV] (mgKOH / g, the same shall apply hereinafter) of (A) is preferably 0 to 100, more preferably 0 to 80, and particularly preferably 0 to 70. When the hydroxyl value is 100 or less, the hot offset resistance at the time of toner formation becomes better.

In the present invention, the acid value and hydroxyl value of the polyester resin are measured by the method defined in JIS K0070 (1992 edition).
In addition, when there exists a solvent insoluble part accompanying bridge | crosslinking in a sample, the thing after melt-kneading is used as a sample by the following method.
Kneading device: Laboplast mill MODEL4M150 manufactured by Toyo Seiki Co., Ltd.
Kneading conditions: 130 ° C., 70 rpm, 30 minutes

  The peak top molecular weight of the polyester resin (A) soluble in tetrahydrofuran (THF) (hereinafter referred to as Mp) is preferably 2000 to 20000, more preferably 3000 from the viewpoint of achieving both heat-resistant storage stability and low-temperature fixability of the toner. -15000, particularly preferably 4000-10000.

In the present invention, the molecular weight [Mp and number average molecular weight (hereinafter referred to as Mn)] of the polyester resin is measured using gel permeation chromatography (GPC) under the following conditions.
Device (example): HLC-8120 manufactured by Tosoh Corporation
Column (example): TSK GEL GMH6 2 [Tosoh Corp.]
Measurement temperature: 40 ° C
Sample solution: 0.25 wt% THF (tetrahydrofuran) solution Solution injection amount: 100 μl
Detection apparatus: Refractive index detector Reference material: Tosoh standard polystyrene (TSK standard POLYSYRENE) 12 points (molecular weight 500 1050 2800 5970 9100 18100 37900 96400 190000 355000 1090000 2890000)
The molecular weight showing the maximum peak height on the obtained chromatogram is referred to as peak top molecular weight (Mp). The molecular weight is measured by dissolving a polyester resin in THF and filtering out the insoluble matter with a glass filter.

The glass transition temperature (Tg) of the polyester resin (A) used in the present invention is preferably from 30 to 75 ° C., more preferably from 40 to 72 ° C., particularly preferably from the viewpoint of fixability, storage stability and durability. ~ 70 ° C.
In addition, in the above and below, Tg is measured by the method (DSC method) prescribed | regulated to ASTM D3418-82 using Seiko Denshi Kogyo Co., Ltd. DSC20, SSC / 580.

The softening point [T1 / 2] measured with a flow tester of the polyester resin (A) is preferably 90 to 170 ° C, more preferably 95 to 160 ° C, and particularly preferably 100 to 150 ° C.
Within this range, the compatibility between hot offset resistance and low-temperature fixability is good. In the present invention, T1 / 2 is measured by the following method.
<Softening point [T1 / 2]>
Using a Koka-type flow tester {for example, CFT-500D, manufactured by Shimadzu Corporation), a load of 1.96 MPa was applied by a plunger while heating a 1 g measurement sample at a heating rate of 6 ° C./min. Extrude from a nozzle with a diameter of 1 mm and a length of 1 mm, draw a graph of “plunger descent (flow value)” and “temperature”, and set the temperature corresponding to 1/2 of the maximum plunger descent It reads from a graph and makes this value (temperature when half of a measurement sample flows out) be a softening point [T1 / 2].

The THF-insoluble matter in the polyester resin (A) is preferably 5% by weight or less from the viewpoint of low-temperature fixability at the time of toner formation. More preferably, it is 4 weight% or less, Most preferably, it is 3 weight% or less.
The THF-insoluble matter in the present invention is determined by the following method.
Add 50 ml of THF to 0.5 g of the sample and stir to reflux for 3 hours. After cooling, the insoluble content is filtered off with a glass filter, and the resin content on the glass filter is dried under reduced pressure at 80 ° C. for 3 hours. The insoluble matter is calculated from the weight of the dried resin content on the glass filter and the weight ratio of the sample.

  The urethane (urea) -modified polyester resin (B) constituting the polyester resin composition (P) used in the present invention is a polyisocyanate in addition to the carboxylic acid component (x) and the polyol component (y) as structural units. (I) and a urethane (urea) modified polyester resin (B) containing a urethane group and optionally a urea group, optionally having a polyamine (j) and / or water.

  As said polyisocyanate (i), C6-C20 aromatic polyisocyanate, C2-C18 aliphatic polyisocyanate, C4-C15 fat (except the carbon in a NCO group). Cyclic polyisocyanates, aromatic aliphatic polyisocyanates having 8 to 15 carbon atoms, and modified products of these polyisocyanates (urethane groups, carbodiimide groups, allophanate groups, urea groups, burette groups, uretdione groups, uretoimine groups, isocyanurate groups) And oxazolidone group-containing modified products) and mixtures of two or more thereof.

  Specific examples of the aromatic polyisocyanate include 1,3- and / or 1,4-phenylene diisocyanate, 2,4- and / or 2,6-tolylene diisocyanate (TDI), crude TDI, and 2,4 ′. -And / or 4,4'-diphenylmethane diisocyanate (MDI), crude MDI, 1,5-naphthylene diisocyanate, 4,4 ', 4 "-triphenylmethane triisocyanate and the like.

  Specific examples of the aliphatic polyisocyanate include ethylene diisocyanate, tetramethylene diisocyanate, hexamethylene diisocyanate (HDI), dodecamethylene diisocyanate, 1,6,11-undecane triisocyanate, lysine diisocyanate, and 2,6-diisocyanatomethylcapro. And bis (2-isocyanatoethyl) fumarate.

  Specific examples of the alicyclic polyisocyanate include isophorone diisocyanate (IPDI), dicyclohexylmethane-4,4′-diisocyanate (hydrogenated MDI), cyclohexylene diisocyanate, methylcyclohexylene diisocyanate (hydrogenated TDI), bis (2- And isocyanatoethyl) -4-cyclohexene-1,2-dicarboxylate, 2,5- and / or 2,6-norbornane diisocyanate.

  Specific examples of the araliphatic polyisocyanate include m- and / or p-xylylene diisocyanate (XDI), α, α, α ′, α′-tetramethylxylylene diisocyanate (TMXDI), and the like.

  Among these, preferred are aromatic polyisocyanates having 6 to 15 carbon atoms, aliphatic polyisocyanates having 4 to 12 carbon atoms, and alicyclic polyisocyanates having 4 to 15 carbon atoms, and particularly preferred are TDI. , MDI, HDI, hydrogenated MDI, and IPDI.

As an example of polyamine (j), as aliphatic diamines (C2 to C18),
[1] Aliphatic diamine {C2-C6 alkylenediamine (ethylenediamine, propylenediamine, trimethylenediamine, tetramethylenediamine, hexamethylenediamine, etc.), polyalkylene (C2-C6) diamine [diethylenetriamine, iminobispropylamine, bis ( Hexamethylene) triamine, triethylenetetramine, tetraethylenepentamine, pentaethylenehexamine, etc.]};
[2] These alkyl (C1-C4) or hydroxyalkyl (C2-C4) substitutes [dialkyl (C1-C3) aminopropylamine, trimethylhexamethylenediamine, aminoethylethanolamine, 2,5-dimethyl-2, 5-hexamethylenediamine, methyliminobispropylamine, etc.];
[3] Alicyclic or heterocyclic-containing aliphatic diamine {alicyclic diamine (C4 to C15) [1,3-diaminocyclohexane, isophorone diamine, mensen diamine, 4,4'-methylene dicyclohexane diamine (hydrogenated methylene Dianiline), etc.], heterocyclic diamines (C4-C15) [piperazine, N-aminoethylpiperazine, 1,4-diaminoethylpiperazine, 3,9-bis (3-aminopropyl) -2,4,8, 10-tetraoxaspiro [5,5] undecane etc.];
[4] Aromatic ring-containing aliphatic amines (C8 to C15) (xylylenediamine, tetrachloro-p-xylylenediamine, etc.);

As aromatic diamines (C6-C20),
[1] Unsubstituted aromatic diamine [1,2-, 1,3- and 1,4-phenylenediamine, 2,4′- and 4,4′-diphenylmethanediamine, crude diphenylmethanediamine (polyphenylpolymethylenepolyamine) , Diaminodiphenylsulfone, benzidine, thiodianiline, 2,6-diaminopyridine, m-aminobenzylamine, triphenylmethane-4,4 ′, 4 ″ -triamine, naphthylenediamine and the like;
[2] Aromatic diamines having a nucleus-substituted alkyl group [C1-C4 alkyl group such as methyl, ethyl, n- and i-propyl, butyl], such as 2,4- and 2,6-tolylenediamine, crude tri Rangeamine, diethyltolylenediamine, 4,4'-diamino-3,3'-dimethyldiphenylmethane, 4,4'-bis (o-toluidine), dianisidine, diaminoditolylsulfone, 1,3-dimethyl-2, 4-diaminobenzene, 2,3-dimethyl-1,4-diaminonaphthalene, 4,4′-diamino-3,3′-dimethyldiphenylmethane, etc.), and mixtures of these isomers in various proportions;
[3] Aromatic diamine [methylene bis-o-chloroaniline, 4-chloro-o] having a nucleus-substituted electron withdrawing group (halogen such as Cl, Br, I, F; alkoxy group such as methoxy and ethoxy; nitro group, etc.) -Phenylenediamine, 2-chloro-1,4-phenylenediamine, 3-amino-4-chloroaniline, 4-bromo-1,3-phenylenediamine, 2,5-dichloro-1,4-phenylenediamine, 5- Nitro-1,3-phenylenediamine, 3-dimethoxy-4-aminoaniline, etc.];
[4] Aromatic diamine having a secondary amino group [partial or partial -NH ₂ of the aromatic diamine of the above [1] to [3] is —NH—R ′ (R ′ is an alkyl group such as methyl, ethyl Etc.] [4,4′-di (methylamino) diphenylmethane, 1-methyl-2-methylamino-4-aminobenzene, etc.].

  In addition to these, the polyamine component is obtained by condensation of polyamide polyamine [dicarboxylic acid (dimer acid etc.) and excess (more than 2 mol per mol of acid) polyamines (such as alkylene diamine, polyalkylene polyamine etc.). Low molecular weight polyamide polyamine, etc.], polyether polyamine [hydride of cyanoethylated polyether polyol (polyalkylene glycol, etc.), etc.].

  The concentration of the urethane group / urea group contained in the urethane (urea) -modified polyester resin (B) is that of (B) with respect to the total weight of (B) from the viewpoint of grindability and durability when used as a toner. The total amount of water that reacts with polyisocyanate (i), polyamine (j), and (i) used as a raw material [ie (i), (j), and (i The total content of water that reacts with): calculated value] is preferably 0.1 to 30% by weight, more preferably 0.5 to 25% by weight, and particularly preferably 1.0 to 20% by weight. .

From the viewpoint of [G′180], the molar ratio of the introduced urethane group / urea group is preferably urethane group / urea group = 100/0 to 20/80, more preferably 100/0 to 50/50. .
The molar ratio is based on the weight of water that reacts with polyisocyanate (i) and polyamines (j) and (i) used in producing urethane (urea) -modified polyester resin (B). The ratio of the number of moles of urethane groups (—NHCOO—) and the number of moles of urea groups (—NHCONH—) contained in is calculated.

Although it does not specifically limit as a method of manufacturing a urethane (urea) modified polyester resin (B), The method containing either of the following three types of manufacturing methods is preferable.
Production method [1]: An organic solvent (S) solution of a polyester resin (a) having a hydroxyl group, obtained by polycondensation of a carboxylic acid component (x) and a polyol component (y), is obtained with polyisocyanate (i) A method of producing a urethane-modified polyester resin (B2) by reacting to produce a urethane-modified polyester resin (B1), or further reacting the reaction product having the unreacted isocyanate group with a polyamine (j). .
Production method [2]: A polyester resin (a) having a hydroxyl group obtained by polycondensation of a carboxylic acid component (x) and a polyol component (y) is reacted with polyisocyanate (i) in a liquid state. A method of producing a urethane-modified polyester resin (B2) by producing a urethane-modified polyester resin (B1) or by reacting the reaction product having the unreacted isocyanate group with a polyamine (j).
Production method [3]: Polyisocyanate (i) and polyamine (j) are converted into an equivalent ratio of [isocyanate group in (i)] / [amino group in (j)] = 1.5 / 1 to 3/1. And then a polyol component (y) containing a modified polyol (y *) obtained by reacting a reaction product having an unreacted isocyanate group with a polyol component (y), a carboxylic acid component (x), Is a method of producing a urethane urea-modified polyester resin (B2) by polycondensation.

In the production method [1] of the urethane (urea) -modified polyester resin (B), the reaction ratio of the polyol component (y) and the carboxylic acid component (x) when obtaining the polyester resin (a) having a hydroxyl group is The equivalent ratio [OH] / [COOH] of the hydroxyl group to the carboxyl group is preferably 2/1 to 1/1, more preferably 1.5 / 1 to 1.01 / 1, particularly preferably 1.3 / 1. 1.02 / 1. From the viewpoint of the introduction rate of urethane groups and urea groups, the hydroxyl value [OHV] is preferably from 0.1 to 150, more preferably from 0.2 to 100.
As the polyol component (y) and the carboxylic acid component (x), the above components can be used without any particular limitation. If necessary, the above esterification catalyst may be used.

  The organic solvent (S) is not particularly limited as long as the polyester resin (a) can be dissolved, but ethyl acetate, butyl acetate, acetone, tetrahydrofuran, methyl ethyl ketone, toluene, and xylene are preferable because of easy removal of the solvent.

  Polyisocyanate (i) is added and reacted in a solution in which a polyester resin (a) having a hydroxyl group is dissolved in an organic solvent (S). The reaction temperature is preferably 50 to 120 ° C. from the viewpoint of reaction rate and allophanation suppression, and the reaction time is preferably 48 hours or less from the viewpoint of productivity. The reaction ratio between the polyester resin (a) and the polyisocyanate (i) is preferably 10 / when the urethane-modified polyester resin (B1) is produced as the equivalent ratio [OH] / [NCO] of the hydroxyl group to the isocyanate group. 1 to 1.1 / 1, more preferably 5/1 to 1.2 / 1, and particularly preferably 3/1 to 1.3 / 1. When the urethane urea-modified polyester resin (B2) is produced, The ratio is preferably 1 / 1.5 to 1/10, more preferably 1 / 1.6 to 1/3, and particularly preferably 1 / 1.8 to 1 / 2.6.

In the case of the urethane urea-modified polyester resin (B2), the reaction product of the polyester resin (a) and the polyisocyanate (i) is then reacted with the polyamine (j) to produce (B2). The reaction temperature is preferably from 10 to 100 ° C. from the viewpoint of reaction rate and burette suppression, and the reaction time is preferably 48 hours or less from the viewpoint of productivity. The equivalent ratio [NCO] / [NH ₂ ] of the unreacted isocyanate group of the reaction product of (a) and (i) and the amino group of polyamine (j) is preferably 0.5 / 1 to 1.8 / 1, more preferably 0.7 / 1 to 1.3 / 1, particularly preferably 0.75 / 1 to 1.2 / 1.

  After the reaction, if necessary, a step of removing the organic solvent (S) may be included. As a method for removing the organic solvent (S), a generally known method is used, but vacuum solvent removal is preferable from the viewpoint of productivity.

In the production method [2], examples of the polyester resin (a) having a hydroxyl group include those similar to the production method [1]. (A) is heated and melted as necessary, and is reacted with polyisocyanate (i) in a liquid state. When producing urethane urea-modified polyester resin (B2), it is further reacted with polyamine (j).
Equivalent ratio of hydroxyl group of polyester resin (a) and isocyanate group of polyisocyanate (i), and equivalent ratio of unreacted isocyanate group and amino group of polyamine (j) in the reaction product of (a) and (i) May be the same as in the production method [1]. The reaction temperature is preferably 150 to 250 ° C., more preferably 170 to 230 ° C., and most preferably 180 to 220 ° C. from the viewpoint of cleavage of allophanatization and buret formation.
When producing (B2), it is preferable to react the unreacted isocyanate group of the reaction product with the amino group of the polyamine (j) after the reaction between the polyester resin (a) and the polyisocyanate (i) is completed. The reaction time of (a) and (i) is preferably 1 hour or less, more preferably 30 minutes or less, and most preferably 20 minutes or less. The reaction time between the reaction product of (a) and (i) and (j) is preferably 30 minutes or less, more preferably 20 minutes or less, and most preferably 15 minutes or less.

  The production method [2] may be carried out continuously using a biaxial kneader or a biaxial kneader / extruder. As the biaxial kneader, Labo Plast Mill (manufactured by Toyo Seiki Co., Ltd.) and the like are preferable, and as the biaxial kneader / extruder, KC kneader (manufactured by Kurimoto Steel Works), Ikegai PCM-30 (manufactured by Ikegai Iron Works Co., Ltd.) and the like. Can be mentioned.

In the production method [3], first, polyisocyanate (i) and polyamine (j) are reacted.
In the reaction, the equivalent ratio [NCO] / [NH ₂ ] of the isocyanate group in the polyisocyanate (i) and the amino group in the polyamine (j) from the viewpoint of the introduction rate of urethane groups and urea groups and the storage elastic modulus. Is preferably 1.5 / 1 to 3/1, more preferably 1.7 / 1 to 2.8 / 1, and still more preferably 1.8 / 1 to 2.5 / 1.

  In the case of the said reaction, you may carry out in an organic solvent (S) and / or a polyol component (y) from a viewpoint of the uniformity of reaction, and reaction temperature management. The reaction temperature is preferably 10 to 100 ° C. from the viewpoint of reaction rate and burette suppression, and the reaction time is preferably 48 hours or less from the viewpoint of productivity.

Next, the unreacted isocyanate group in the reaction product of (i) and (j) is reacted with the hydroxyl group of the polyol component (y) to produce a modified polyol (y *). The equivalent ratio [OH] / [NCO] of the hydroxyl group and the isocyanate group is preferably 1/1 to 1000/1 from the viewpoint of the reaction rate. The reaction temperature is preferably 50 to 120 ° C. from the viewpoint of reaction rate and allophanation suppression, and the reaction time is preferably 48 hours or less from the viewpoint of productivity.
In addition, when (y) is used excessively, the polyol component (y) containing polyols other than modified polyol (y *) and (y *) is obtained.

Furthermore, the polyol component (y) containing the modified polyol (y *) and the carboxylic acid component (x) are polycondensed to produce a urethane urea-modified polyester resin (B2). The conditions for the polycondensation are preferably carried out by the method described above.
The content of the modified polyol (y *) in the polyol component (y) is preferably 0.5 mol% or more, more preferably 1 to 80 mol%.

  The hydroxyl value [OHV] of the urethane (urea) modified polyester resin (B) is preferably 0 to 50, more preferably 1 to 50, and particularly preferably 2 to 40. When the hydroxyl value is 50 or less, the hot offset resistance at the time of toner formation becomes better.

  The Mp of the tetrahydrofuran (THF) soluble part of the urethane (urea) modified polyester resin (B) is preferably 2000 to 20000, more preferably 3000 to 15000, from the viewpoint of achieving both heat resistant storage stability and low-temperature fixability of the toner. Especially preferably, it is 4000-10000.

  The glass transition temperature (Tg) of the urethane (urea) modified polyester resin (B) is preferably from 30 to 75 ° C, more preferably from 40 to 72 ° C, particularly preferably from the viewpoints of fixability, storage stability and durability. 50-70 ° C.

The softening point [T1 / 2] measured by a flow tester of the urethane (urea) modified polyester resin (B) is preferably 90 to 180 ° C, more preferably 95 to 170 ° C, and particularly preferably 100 to 160 ° C.
Within this range, the compatibility between hot offset resistance and low-temperature fixability is good.

Further, the difference [[T1 / 2]-[Tf]] between the softening point [T1 / 2] of the urethane (urea) -modified polyester resin (B) and the melting start temperature [Tf] is 44 to 65 ° C. It is preferable from the viewpoint of securing good fixability.
[[T1 / 2]-[Tf]] is more preferably 46 to 63 ° C, particularly preferably 47 to 60 ° C.
Increasing the value of [[T1 / 2]-[Tf]] can be achieved by increasing the number of crosslinking points, widening the molecular weight distribution, or increasing the urethane group concentration or urea group concentration.

In the present invention, Tf is measured by the following method.
<Outflow start temperature [Tf]>
Using a Koka-type flow tester {for example, CFT-500D, manufactured by Shimadzu Corporation), a load of 1.96 MPa was applied by a plunger while heating a 1 g measurement sample at a heating rate of 6 ° C./min. Extrude from a nozzle with a diameter of 1 mm and a length of 1 mm, and draw a graph of “plunger descent amount (flow value)” and “temperature”. The temperature at which the plunger descent begins and resin outflow begins [Tf].

  The THF insoluble content in the urethane (urea) -modified polyester resin (B) is preferably 5% by weight or less from the viewpoint of low-temperature fixability at the time of toner formation. More preferably, it is 4 weight% or less, Most preferably, it is 3 weight% or less.

The content of (A) in the polyester resin composition (P) composed of the polyester resin (A) and the urethane (urea) -modified polyester resin (B) is 30 to 70 based on the weight of (P). % By weight is preferred, more preferably 35-65% by weight.
If it is within this range, the compatibility between the fixing property, the pulverizing property and the durability will be good.

The polyester resin composition (P) composed of the polyester resin (A) and the urethane (urea) -modified polyester resin (B) used in the present invention has a storage elastic modulus at 180 ° C. [this specification] Also written in the book as G'180. (Dyn / cm ² ) needs to satisfy the following formula (1), preferably satisfies the formula (1 ′), more preferably satisfies the formula (1 ″). From (A) and (B), the storage elastic modulus at 150 ° C. (also expressed as G′150 in this specification) (dyn / cm ² ) satisfies the following formulas (2) and (3): Is preferred.
{[P ′ [G′180]}} / {(A) [G′180] and (B) [G′180] weighted average} ≧ 1.5 Equation (1)
{[P ′ [G′180]}} / {(A) [G′180] and (B) [G′180] weighted average} ≧ 1.7 Equation (1 ′)
{[P ′ [G′180]}} / {(A) [G′180] and (B) [G′180] weighted average} ≧ 2.0 Equation (1 ″)
[G′150] ≦ 10000 in (A) Expression (2)
[G′150] ≦ 10000 in (B) (3)
When the resin physical properties of (A) and (B) are all within the above preferred range, it is easy to achieve the relationship of formula (1). When the formula (1) is satisfied, it is considered that the viscosity does not become too low in a practical range even in a high temperature region, and the hot offset resistance when used as a toner becomes good.
In order to increase the storage elastic modulus (G ′) of the polyester resin (A), increase the T1 / 2 of (A), increase the ratio of trivalent or higher components, increase the number of crosslinking points, and increase the molecular weight. And / or increasing the Tg.
To increase the storage elastic modulus (G ′) of the urethane (urea) modified polyester resin (B), increase the T1 / 2 of (B), increase the urethane group (and urea group) content, and increase the molecular weight. And / or increasing the Tg.

In the present invention, the storage elastic modulus (G ′) of the polyester resin is measured under the following conditions using the following viscoelasticity measuring apparatus.
Apparatus: ARES-24A (Rheometric)
Jig: 25 mm parallel plate Frequency: 1 Hz
Distortion rate: 5%
Temperature increase rate: 5 ° C / min

The toner binder for electrophotography of the present invention comprises, if necessary, a linear polyester resin (C) in addition to the polyester resin composition (P) composed of the polyester resin (A) and the urethane (urea) -modified polyester resin (B). You may contain. (C) is a polyester resin other than (A), and a dicarboxylic acid (for example, the dicarboxylic acid exemplified in the carboxylic acid component (x)) and a diol (eg, the diol exemplified in the polyol component (y)) Can be obtained by polycondensation, but the molecular end may be modified with an acid anhydride in the carboxylic acid component (x) (including an anhydride of a trivalent or higher polycarboxylic acid). . Among these, those having molecular ends modified with 1,2,4-benzenetricarboxylic acid (trimellitic acid), phthalic acid, maleic acid, or succinic anhydride are preferable.
As for the reaction ratio of the polyol component (y) and the carboxylic acid component (x), the equivalent ratio [OH] / [COOH] of the hydroxyl group to the carboxyl group is preferably 3/1 to 1/3, more preferably 2.5. /1-1/2.5, particularly preferably 2 / 1-1 / 2.

  The polyol component (y) constituting the linear polyester resin (C) preferably contains a polyoxyalkylene ether of bisphenol A (2 to 30 AO units) and / or an alkylene glycol having 2 to 36 carbon atoms. More preferred are polyoxyalkylene ethers of bisphenol A (2 and / or 3 carbon atoms of the alkylene group, 2 to 8 carbon atoms), and alkylene glycols having 2 to 12 carbon atoms (especially ethylene glycol, 1,2 -Propylene glycol and neopentyl glycol).

  The acid value of the linear polyester resin (C) is preferably 2 to 100, more preferably 5 to 80, and particularly preferably 15 to 60. When the acid value is 2 or more, the low-temperature fixability at the time of toner formation is good, and when it is 100 or less, the charging characteristics at the time of toner formation do not deteriorate.

  The hydroxyl value of the linear polyester resin (C) is preferably 0 to 100, more preferably 0.1 to 80. When the hydroxyl value is 100 or less, the storage stability and hot offset resistance at the time of toner formation become better.

  Mp of linear polyester resin (C) becomes like this. Preferably it is 1000-10000, More preferably, it is 1500-9500. When Mp is 1000 or more, the resin strength necessary for fixing is expressed, and when it is 10,000 or less, the low-temperature fixability at the time of toner formation is good.

  The glass transition temperature [Tg] of the linear polyester resin (C) is preferably 45 ° C to 75 ° C, more preferably 50 ° C to 70 ° C. When Tg is 75 ° C. or lower, the low-temperature fixability at the time of toner formation is improved. Further, when Tg is 45 ° C. or higher, the blocking resistance at the time of toner formation is good.

  The softening point [T1 / 2] measured with a flow tester of the linear polyester resin (C) is preferably 70 to 150 ° C, more preferably 75 to 130 ° C, and particularly preferably 80 to 120 ° C. In this range, both hot offset resistance and low-temperature fixability are good.

  The THF insoluble content in the linear polyester resin (C) is preferably 5% by weight or less from the viewpoint of low-temperature fixability at the time of toner formation. More preferably, it is 4 weight% or less, Most preferably, it is 3 weight% or less.

  In the toner binder for electrophotography of the present invention, the amount of the linear polyester resin (C) used if necessary together with the polyester resin composition (P) is from the viewpoint of the balance between hot offset resistance and low-temperature fixability at the time of toner formation. Preferably it is 70 weight% or less with respect to the total weight of (P) and (C), More preferably, it is 5-65 weight%, Most preferably, it is 10-60 weight%.

  In addition to the polyester resin composition (P) and the linear polyester resin (C), the toner binder for electrophotography of the present invention is a resin other than the polyester resin other than the polyester resin, as long as the properties are not impaired. It may contain. Examples of the other resin include a styrene resin having Mn of 1,000 to 1,000,000, a resin having a structure in which a vinyl resin is grafted on a polyolefin resin, an epoxy resin, and a polyurethane resin. Other resins may be blended with (P) or partially reacted. The content of other resins is preferably 10% by weight or less, more preferably 5% by weight or less.

The preferable ranges of Mp and Tg of the toner binder for electrophotography of the present invention containing the polyester resin composition (P) are the same as those for the polyester resin (A).
The softening point [T1 / 2] measured by the flow tester of the toner binder for electrophotography of the present invention is preferably 120 to 170 ° C., more preferably 125, from the viewpoint of achieving both hot offset resistance and low-temperature fixability. ~ 160 ° C.

In the present invention, the mixing method of the polyester resin (A), the urethane (urea) -modified polyester resin (B), and the linear polyester resin (C) used as necessary is not particularly limited, and may be a known method that is usually performed. Either body mixing or melt mixing may be used. Further, it may be mixed at the time of toner formation.
Examples of the mixing device in the case of melt mixing include a batch type mixing device such as a reaction tank and a continuous mixing device. In order to uniformly mix at an appropriate temperature in a short time, a continuous mixing device is preferable. Examples of the continuous mixing device include an extruder, a continuous kneader, and a three roll.
Examples of the mixing device for powder mixing include a Henschel mixer, a Nauter mixer, and a Banbury mixer. A Henschel mixer is preferable.

  The toner composition of the present invention contains the electrophotographic toner binder of the present invention, a colorant, and, if necessary, one or more additives selected from a mold release agent, a charge control agent, a fluidizing agent and the like.

As the colorant, all of dyes and pigments used as toner colorants can be used. Specifically, carbon black, iron black, Sudan Black SM, First Yellow G, Benzidine Yellow, Pigment Yellow, Indian First Orange, Irgasin Red, Paranitroaniline Red, Toluidine Red, Carmine FB, Pigment Orange R, Lake Red 2G, Rhodamine FB, Rhodamine B Lake, Methyl Violet B Lake, Phthalocyanine Blue, Pigment Blue, Brilliant Green, Phthalocyanine Green, Oil Yellow GG, Kayaset YG, Orazol Brown B and Oil Pink OP, etc. Or 2 or more types can be mixed and used. Further, if necessary, magnetic powder (a powder of a ferromagnetic metal such as iron, cobalt, nickel, or a compound such as magnetite, hematite, ferrite) can also be included as a colorant.
The content of the colorant is preferably 1 to 40 parts, more preferably 3 to 10 parts, relative to 100 parts of the electrophotographic toner binder of the present invention. In addition, when using magnetic powder, Preferably it is 20-150 parts, More preferably, it is 40-120 parts. Above and below, parts mean parts by weight.

As the release agent, those having a softening point [T1 / 2] measured by a flow tester of 50 to 170 ° C. are preferable, polyolefin wax, natural wax, aliphatic alcohol having 30 to 50 carbon atoms, and having 30 to 50 carbon atoms. Examples include fatty acids and mixtures thereof.
Polyolefin waxes include (co) polymers [obtained by (co) polymerization] of olefins (for example, ethylene, propylene, 1-butene, isobutylene, 1-hexene, 1-dodecene, 1-octadecene, and mixtures thereof). And olefin (co) polymer oxides with oxygen and / or ozone, maleic acid modifications of olefin (co) polymers [eg maleic acid and its derivatives (maleic anhydride, Modified products such as monomethyl maleate, monobutyl maleate and dimethyl maleate), olefins and unsaturated carboxylic acids [such as (meth) acrylic acid, itaconic acid and maleic anhydride] and / or unsaturated carboxylic acid alkyl esters [(meta ) Alkyl acrylate (alkyl 1 to 1 carbon atoms) 8) esters and maleic acid alkyl (C1-18 alkyl) copolymers of an ester, etc.] or the like, and Sasol wax.

  Examples of natural waxes include carnauba wax, montan wax, paraffin wax, and rice wax. Examples of the aliphatic alcohol having 30 to 50 carbon atoms include triacontanol. Examples of the fatty acid having 30 to 50 carbon atoms include triacontane carboxylic acid.

  As charge control agents, nigrosine dyes, triphenylmethane dyes containing tertiary amines as side chains, quaternary ammonium salts, polyamine resins, imidazole derivatives, quaternary ammonium base-containing polymers, metal-containing azo dyes, copper phthalocyanine dyes , Salicylic acid metal salts, boron complexes of benzylic acid, sulfonic acid group-containing polymers, fluorine-containing polymers, halogen-substituted aromatic ring-containing polymers, and the like.

  Examples of the fluidizing agent include colloidal silica, alumina powder, titanium oxide powder, and calcium carbonate powder.

  The composition ratio of the toner composition of the present invention is based on the toner weight (% in this term is% by weight), and the electrophotographic toner binder of the present invention is preferably 30 to 97%, more preferably 40 to 40%. 95%, particularly preferably 45 to 92%; the colorant is preferably 0.05 to 60%, more preferably 0.1 to 55%, particularly preferably 0.5 to 50%; The mold is preferably 0-30%, more preferably 0.5-20%, particularly preferably 1-10%; the charge control agent is preferably 0-20%, more preferably 0.1-10%. The content of the fluidizing agent is preferably 0 to 10%, more preferably 0 to 5%, and particularly preferably 0.1 to 4%. The total content of additives is preferably 3 to 70%, more preferably 4 to 58%, and particularly preferably 5 to 50%. When the composition ratio of the toner is in the above range, a toner having good chargeability can be easily obtained.

The toner composition of the present invention may be obtained by any conventionally known method such as a kneading and pulverizing method, an emulsion phase inversion method, or a polymerization method. For example, when a toner is obtained by a kneading and pulverizing method, the components constituting the toner excluding the fluidizing agent are dry blended, then melt-kneaded, then coarsely pulverized, and finally atomized using a jet mill pulverizer or the like. Further, by further classifying, the volume average particle diameter (D50) is preferably 5 to 20 μm and then mixed with a fluidizing agent. The particle size (D50) is measured using a Coulter counter [for example, trade name: Multisizer III (manufactured by Coulter)].
When the toner is obtained by the emulsion phase inversion method, the components constituting the toner excluding the fluidizing agent are dissolved or dispersed in an organic solvent, and then emulsified by adding water, etc., and then separated and classified. it can. The volume average particle diameter of the toner is preferably 3 to 15 μm.

  The toner composition of the present invention is mixed with carrier particles such as iron powder, glass beads, nickel powder, ferrite, magnetite, and ferrite whose surface is coated with a resin (acrylic resin, silicone resin, etc.) as necessary. Used as a developer for a latent image. The weight ratio of toner to carrier particles is usually 1/99 to 100/0. In addition, instead of carrier particles, it can be rubbed with a member such as a charging blade to form an electrical latent image.

  The toner composition of the present invention is fixed on a support (paper, polyester film, etc.) by a copying machine, a printer, or the like to form a recording material. As a method for fixing to a support, a known heat roll fixing method, flash fixing method, or the like can be applied.

  Hereinafter, the present invention will be further described with reference to Examples and Comparative Examples, but the present invention is not limited thereto. Hereinafter, “%” represents “% by weight” and “mol” represents a mole part.

Production Example 1
[Synthesis of Polyester Resin (A-1)]
In the reaction vessel, 561 parts of terephthalic acid (3.4 moles), 214 parts of phthalic anhydride (1.4 moles), 550 parts of ethylene glycol (8.9 moles), 81 parts of neopentyl glycol (0.8 moles) Then, 3 parts of tetrabutoxy titanate was added as a polymerization catalyst and reacted for 5 hours while distilling off the water generated at 210 ° C. under a nitrogen stream, and then 1,2,4-benzenetricarboxylic anhydride (hereinafter referred to as trimellitic anhydride). And 16 parts (0.1 mol) was added, reacted under reduced pressure of 5 to 20 mmHg, and taken out at a predetermined viscosity. The recovered ethylene glycol was 275 parts (4.4 mol). The obtained resin was cooled to room temperature and then pulverized into particles. This is designated as polyester resin (A-1).
Polyester resin (A-1) had a Tg of 58 ° C., T1 / 2 of 125 ° C., Mp of 7800, OHV of 30, AV of 1, and THF insoluble content of 2%.

Production Example 2
[Synthesis of polyester resin (A-2)]
In the reaction vessel, 549 parts (3.3 moles) of terephthalic acid, 210 parts (1.4 moles) of phthalic anhydride, 537 parts (8.7 moles) of ethylene glycol, 82 parts (0.8 moles) of neopentyl glycol Then, 3 parts of tetrabutoxy titanate was added as a polymerization catalyst, and the reaction was carried out for 5 hours while distilling off the water produced at 210 ° C. under a nitrogen stream, and then 32 parts (0.2 mol) of trimellitic anhydride was added. The reaction was performed under a reduced pressure of ˜20 mmHg, and the mixture was taken out at a predetermined viscosity. The recovered ethylene glycol was 261 parts (4.2 mol). The obtained resin was cooled to room temperature and then pulverized into particles. This is designated as polyester resin (A-2).
Polyester resin (A-2) had Tg of 60 ° C., T1 / 2 of 131 ° C., Mp of 6200, OHV of 35, AV of 1, and THF insoluble content of 4%.

Production Example 3
[Synthesis of Polyester Resin (A-3)]
In the reaction vessel, 477 parts (2.9 moles) of terephthalic acid, 318 parts (1.9 moles) of isophthalic acid, 544 parts (8.8 moles) of ethylene glycol, 83 parts (0.8 moles) of neopentyl glycol, After putting 3 parts of tetrabutoxy titanate as a polymerization catalyst and reacting for 5 hours while distilling off the water generated at 210 ° C. under a nitrogen stream, 16 parts (0.1 mol) of trimellitic anhydride was added, The reaction was performed under a reduced pressure of 20 mmHg, and the mixture was taken out at a predetermined viscosity. The recovered ethylene glycol was 264 parts (4.3 mol). The obtained resin was cooled to room temperature and then pulverized into particles. This is designated as polyester resin (A-3).
Polyester resin (A-3) had Tg of 58 ° C., T1 / 2 of 121 ° C., Mp of 5100, OHV of 41, AV of 1, and THF insoluble content of 1%.

Production Example 4
[Synthesis of polyester resin (A-4)]
In a reaction vessel, 411 parts (2.5 moles) of terephthalic acid, 411 parts (2.5 moles) of isophthalic acid, 613 parts (9.9 moles) of ethylene glycol, and 3 parts of tetrabutoxy titanate as a polymerization catalyst were added. After reacting for 5 hours while distilling off the water generated in a nitrogen stream at ℃, 22 parts (0.1 mol) of trimellitic anhydride is added, reacted under reduced pressure of 5 to 20 mmHg, and taken out at a predetermined viscosity. It was. The recovered ethylene glycol was 277 parts (4.5 mol). The obtained resin was cooled to room temperature and then pulverized into particles. This is designated as polyester resin (A-4).
Polyester resin (A-4) had Tg of 60 ° C., T1 / 2 of 119 ° C., Mp of 6100, OHV of 36, AV of 1, and THF insoluble content of 2%.

Production Example 5
[Synthesis of Polyester Resin (a-1)]
In the reaction vessel, 558 parts (3.4 moles) of terephthalic acid, 217 parts (1.5 moles) of phthalic anhydride, 558 parts (9.0 moles) of ethylene glycol, 82 parts (0.8 moles) of neopentyl glycol After adding 3 parts of tetrabutoxytitanate as a condensation catalyst and reacting for 5 hours while distilling off the water and ethylene glycol produced at 210 ° C. under a nitrogen stream, the reaction is carried out for 2 hours under a reduced pressure of 5 to 20 mmHg. It was taken out. The recovered ethylene glycol was 279 parts (4.5 mol). The taken out resin was cooled to room temperature and then pulverized into particles. This is designated as polyester resin (a-1).
Polyester resin (a-1) had a Tg of 53 ° C., Mn of 2500, OHV of 45, and AV of 1.

Production Example 6
[Synthesis of Urethane Modified Polyester Resin (B-1)]
In a reaction vessel, 484 parts (0.17 mol) of a polyester resin (a-1) was added and heated to 120 ° C. for melting. Under a nitrogen stream, 16 parts (0.06 mol) of 4,4′-diphenylmethane diisocyanate (hereinafter referred to as MDI) was added, and the mixture was reacted for 3 hours and taken out. The obtained resin was cooled to room temperature and then pulverized into particles. This is designated as polyester resin (B-1).
The urethane-modified polyester resin (B-1) had a Tg of 60 ° C., T1 / 2 of 135 ° C., Mp of 8500, Tf of 85 ° C., AV of 1, OHV of 25, and THF insoluble content of 5%.

Production Example 7
[Synthesis of Polyester Resin (a-2)]
In the reaction vessel, 570 parts (3.4 moles) of terephthalic acid, 244 parts (1.5 moles) of isophthalic acid, 560 parts (9.0 moles) of ethylene glycol, 82 parts (0.8 moles) of neopentyl glycol and Put 3 parts of tetrabutoxy titanate as a condensation catalyst, react for 5 hours while distilling off the water and ethylene glycol produced at 210 ° C under a nitrogen stream, and then react for 2 hours under reduced pressure of 5-20 mmHg. did. The recovered ethylene glycol was 282 parts (4.6 mol). The taken out resin was cooled to room temperature and then pulverized into particles. This is designated as polyester resin (a-2).
Polyester resin (a-2) had a Tg of 55 ° C., a Mn of 2800, an OHV of 40, and an AV of 1.

Production Example 8
[Synthesis of Urethane Modified Polyester Resin (B-2)]
In a reaction vessel, 480 parts (0.17 mol) of polyester resin (a-2) and 800 parts of tetrahydrofuran were added and heated to 80 ° C. to dissolve (a-2). Under a nitrogen stream, 20 parts (0.08 mol) of MDI was added and reacted for 12 hours. Then, while heating to 200 ° C., tetrahydrofuran was distilled off under reduced pressure of 5 to 20 mmHg over 10 hours and taken out. The obtained resin was cooled to room temperature and then pulverized into particles. This is designated as polyester resin (B-2).
The urethane-modified polyester resin (B-2) had a Tg of 61 ° C., T1 / 2 of 137 ° C., Mp of 8100, Tf of 84 ° C., AV of 1, OHV of 21, and THF insoluble content of 4%.

Production Example 9
[Synthesis of Polyester Resin (a-3)]
In a reaction vessel, 592 parts (3.6 mol) of terephthalic acid, 254 parts (1.5 mol) of isophthalic acid, 632 parts (10.2 mol) of ethylene glycol and 3 parts of tetrabutoxy titanate as a polymerization catalyst were added. The reaction was carried out for 5 hours while distilling off the water produced under a nitrogen stream at 0 ° C., and then the reaction was carried out under a reduced pressure of 5 to 20 mmHg to take out at a predetermined viscosity. The recovered ethylene glycol was 297 parts (4.8 mol). The obtained resin was cooled to room temperature and then pulverized into particles. This is designated as polyester resin (a-3).
Polyester resin (a-3) had a Tg of 56 ° C., Mn of 3200, OHV of 35, and AV of 1.

Production Example 10
[Synthesis of Urethane Urea Modified Polyester Resin (B-3)]
In a reaction vessel, 486 parts (0.15 mol) of a polyester resin (a-3) was placed and heated to 120 ° C. for melting. Under a nitrogen stream, 14 parts (0.06 mol) of MDI was added and reacted for 3 hours. Then, 11 parts (0.06 mol) of IPDA was further added, stirred for 3 hours, and then taken out. The obtained resin was cooled to room temperature and then pulverized into particles. This is designated as polyester resin (B-3).
Urethane urea modified polyester resin (B-3) had a Tg of 60 ° C., T1 / 2 of 135 ° C., Mp of 8500, Tf of 85 ° C., AV of 1, OHV of 25, and THF insoluble content of 5%. .

Production Example 11
[Synthesis of Linear Polyester Resin (C-1)]
In the reaction vessel, 525 parts (3.2 mol) of terephthalic acid, 201 parts (1.4 mol) of phthalic anhydride, 515 parts (8.3 mol) of ethylene glycol, 76 parts (0.7 mol) of neopentyl glycol , And 3 parts of tetrabutoxy titanate as a condensation catalyst were allowed to react at 210 ° C. for 5 hours while distilling off the water and ethylene glycol generated under a nitrogen stream, and then reacted for 1 hour under a reduced pressure of 5 to 20 mmHg. . 43 parts (0.3 mol) of benzoic acid was added and further reacted under reduced pressure of 5 to 20 mmHg. When the AV became 2 or less, after cooling to 180 ° C., 43 parts (0.2 mol) of trimellitic anhydride was charged, and kept at 180 ° C. for 1 hour. The recovered ethylene glycol was 260 parts (4.2 mol). The taken out resin was cooled to room temperature and then pulverized into particles. This is designated as linear polyester resin (C-1).
The linear polyester resin (C-1) had a Tg of 61 ° C., an Mp of 6500, an OHV of 5, and an AV of 25.

Production Example 12
[Synthesis of Linear Polyester Resin (C-2)]
In the reaction vessel, 548 parts (3.3 mol) of terephthalic acid, 235 parts (1.4 mol) of isophthalic acid, 538 parts (8.7 mol) of ethylene glycol, 78 parts (0.8 mol) of neopentyl glycol, Then, 3 parts of tetrabutoxy titanate was added as a condensation catalyst and reacted at 210 ° C. for 5 hours while distilling off the water and ethylene glycol produced under a nitrogen stream, and then reacted for 2 hours under a reduced pressure of 5 to 20 mmHg. When the AV became 2 or less, after cooling to 180 ° C., 43 parts (0.2 mol) of trimellitic anhydride was charged, and kept at 180 ° C. for 1 hour. The recovered ethylene glycol was 274 parts (4.4 mol). The taken out resin was cooled to room temperature and then pulverized into particles. This is designated as linear polyester resin (C-2).
The linear polyester resin (C-2) had a Tg of 62 ° C., an Mp of 7100, an OHV of 22, and an AV of 24.

Production Example 13
[Synthesis of Linear Polyester Resin (C-3)]
In a reaction vessel, 510 parts (3.1 moles) of terephthalic acid, 245 parts (1.7 moles) of phthalic anhydride, 586 parts (9.5 moles) of ethylene glycol, and 3 parts of tetrabutoxy titanate as a condensation catalyst are placed. The reaction was carried out for 5 hours while distilling off the water and ethylene glycol produced under a nitrogen stream at 210 ° C., and then for 1 hour under reduced pressure of 5 to 20 mmHg. 45 parts (0.4 mol) of benzoic acid was added and further reacted under reduced pressure of 5 to 20 mmHg. When AV became 2 or less, after cooling to 180 ° C., 34 parts (0.2 mol) of trimellitic anhydride was charged, held at 180 ° C. for 1 hour, and then taken out. The recovered ethylene glycol was 275 parts (4.4 mol). The taken out resin was cooled to room temperature and then pulverized into particles. This is designated as linear polyester resin (C-3).
The linear polyester resin (C-3) had a Tg of 60 ° C., an Mp of 6900, an OHV of 2, and an AV of 20.

Production Example 14
[Synthesis of Linear Polyester Resin (C-4)]
In a reaction vessel, 245 parts (1.5 moles) of terephthalic acid, 720 parts (2.1 moles) of a bisphenol A / propylene oxide 2 mole adduct, and 3 parts of tetrabutoxy titanate as a condensation catalyst were placed at 230 ° C. with nitrogen. The reaction was carried out for 5 hours while distilling off the water produced under an air stream. Next, the reaction was carried out under a reduced pressure of 5 to 20 mmHg, and when AV became 2 or less, after cooling to 180 ° C., 85 parts (0.4 mol) of trimellitic anhydride was charged, held at 180 ° C. for 1 hour, and then taken out. did. The taken out resin was cooled to room temperature and then pulverized into particles. This is designated as linear polyester resin (C-4).
The linear polyester resin (C-4) had a Tg of 61 ° C., an Mp of 3500, an AV of 50, and an OHV of 48.

Comparative production example 1
[Synthesis of Comparative Polyester Resin (RA-1) [(C-5)]
In the reaction vessel, 540 parts (3.3 moles) of terephthalic acid, 206 parts (1.4 moles) of phthalic anhydride, 529 parts (8.5 moles) of ethylene glycol, 79 parts (0.8 moles) of neopentyl glycol Then, 3 parts of tetrabutoxy titanate was added as a polymerization catalyst, and the reaction was carried out at 210 ° C. for 5 hours while distilling off the water and ethylene glycol produced under a nitrogen stream. Next, 52 parts (0.1 mol) of trimellitic anhydride was added and reacted for 1 hour under normal pressure, then reacted under reduced pressure of 20 to 40 mmHg and taken out with a predetermined viscosity. The recovered ethylene glycol was 264 parts (4.3 mol). The obtained resin was cooled to room temperature and then pulverized into particles. This is designated as polyester resin (RA-1) [(C-5)].
Polyester resin (RA-1) had a Tg of 62 ° C., T1 / 2 of 148 ° C., Mp of 10,500, AV of 20, OHV of 21, and THF-insoluble content of 5%.

Comparative production example 2
[Synthesis of Comparative Polyester Resin (RA-2) [(C-6)]
In the reaction vessel, 574 parts (3.5 moles) of terephthalic acid, 219 parts (1.5 moles) of phthalic anhydride, 564 parts (9.1 moles) of ethylene glycol, 81 parts (0.8 moles) of neopentyl glycol Then, 3 parts of tetrabutoxy titanate was added as a polymerization catalyst and reacted for 5 hours while distilling off the water generated in a nitrogen stream at 210 ° C., and then reacted under reduced pressure of 5 to 20 mmHg and taken out with a predetermined viscosity. The recovered ethylene glycol was 290 parts (4.7 mol). The obtained resin was cooled to room temperature and then pulverized into particles. This is designated as polyester resin (RA-2) [(C-6)].
Polyester resin (RA-2) had Tg of 56 ° C., T1 / 2 of 110 ° C., Mp of 8100, OHV of 30, AV of 1, and THF insoluble content of 1%.

Comparative production example 3
[Synthesis of Comparative Polyester Resin (RB-1)]
In a reaction vessel, 469 parts (0.17 mol) of a polyester resin (a-1) was added and heated to 120 ° C. for melting. Under a nitrogen stream, 31 parts (0.13 mol) of MDI was added and reacted for 3 hours. The obtained resin was cooled to room temperature and then pulverized into particles. This is designated as polyester resin (RB-1).
The urethane-modified polyester resin (RB-1) had a Tg of 63 ° C., T1 / 2 of 155 ° C., Mp of 12500, Tf of 98 ° C., AV of 1, OHV of 18, and THF-insoluble content of 6%.

<Examples 1-9>, <Comparative Examples 1-3>
In the polyester resins (A-1) to (A-4), (B-1) to (B-3), (C-1) to (C-4) obtained in the above production examples, and comparative production examples The obtained comparative polyester resins (RA-1), (RA-2), and (RB-1) were blended according to the blending ratio (parts) in Table 1, and the toner binder for electrophotography of the present invention and the comparative electron A photographic toner binder was obtained and converted into a toner by the following method. (Carbon black MA-100 [manufactured by Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation], carnauba wax, charge control agent T-77 [Hodogaya Chemical Co., Ltd.])
First, after preliminarily mixing using a Henschel mixer [FM10B manufactured by Mitsui Miike Chemical Co., Ltd.], the mixture was kneaded at 140 ° C. using a biaxial kneader [PCM-30 manufactured by Ikegai Co., Ltd.]. Then, after finely pulverizing using a supersonic jet pulverizer Labo Jet [manufactured by Nippon Pneumatic Industry Co., Ltd.], it is classified by an airflow classifier [MDS-I made by Nippon Pneumatic Industry Co., Ltd.] 8 μm toner particles were obtained. Next, 100 parts of toner particles were mixed with 0.5 part of colloidal silica (Aerosil R972: manufactured by Nippon Aerosil Co., Ltd.) using a sample mill, and the toner compositions (T-1) to (T-9) of the present invention and comparison were made. Toner compositions (RT-1) to (RT-3) were obtained.
Physical property values of polyester resin (A), urethane (urea) modified polyester resin (B), polyester resin composition (P), linear polyester resin (C), and toner binder measured by the above method, and the following evaluation methods Table 2 shows the evaluation results of the toner compositions evaluated in (1).

[Evaluation method]
[1] Minimum fixing temperature (MFT)
An unfixed image developed using a commercial copying machine (AR5030; manufactured by Sharp) using the toner composition was evaluated using a fixing machine of a commercial copying machine (AR5030; manufactured by Sharp). The lower limit temperature at which the residual ratio of the image density after rubbing the fixed image with a pad becomes 70% or more was defined as the minimum fixing temperature.
[2] Hot offset generation temperature (HOT)
The fixing was evaluated in the same manner as the MFT, and the presence or absence of hot offset on the fixed image was visually evaluated. The upper limit temperature at which hot offset does not occur after passing through the fixing roll was defined as hot offset generation temperature.
[3] Crushability The toner coarsely pulverized product kneaded and cooled by a biaxial kneader (8.6 mesh pass to 30 mesh on) is supersonic jet pulverizer Lab Jet [manufactured by Nippon Pneumatic Industry Co., Ltd.] Was pulverized under the following conditions.
Crushing pressure: 0.5 MPa
Adjuster ring: 15mm
Louver size: Medium Grinding time: 10 minutes Without classification, the volume average particle size was measured with Coulter Counter-TAII (manufactured by Coulter Electronics, USA), and used as a grindability test. The evaluation criteria were as follows. (Unit: μm)
◎: Less than 10 ○: 10 or more and less than 11 △: 11 or more and less than 12 ×: 12 or more [4] Durability The toner composition is filled in a cartridge for a commercially available printer LP-1400 (manufactured by Epson), and the same machine is used. The solid image was continuously printed on 3000 sheets, and the image after 3000 sheets was visually determined.
Criteria ○: No streak or unevenness.
Δ: There are slight streaks and unevenness.
×: There are stripes and unevenness.
[5] Toner blocking resistance test The toner composition was tested at 40 ° C. and 95% R.V. H. Was conditioned for 48 hours in a high temperature and high humidity environment. Under the same environment, the blocking state of the developer was visually determined, and the image quality when copying with a commercially available copying machine (AR5030: manufactured by Sharp) was observed.
Judgment criteria A: There is no toner blocking, and the image quality after copying 3000 sheets is also good.
○: There is no toner blocking, but a slight disturbance is observed in the image quality after copying 3000 sheets.
X: Toner blocking is visible and no image is produced by 3000 sheets

  The toner composition and the toner binder for electrophotography of the present invention are excellent in fixability (enlargement of the fixing temperature range), pulverization property, durability, and blocking resistance, and are used for electrophotography, electrostatic recording, electrostatic printing and the like. It is useful as a toner for charge image development and a toner binder.

Claims (11)

It has a carboxylic acid component (x) and a polyol component (y) as structural units, (x) contains 1,2,4-benzenetricarboxylic acid (x1), and an acid value of 2 (mgKOH / g) or less A polyester resin composition (P) composed of a polyester resin (A) and a urethane (urea) -modified polyester resin (B), wherein (A), (B), and (P) are represented by the following formulae: An electrophotographic toner binder satisfying (1) to (3).
{[P ′ [G′180]}} / {(A) [G′180] and (B) [G′180] weighted average} ≧ 1.5 Equation (1)
[G′150] ≦ 10000 in (A) Expression (2)
[G′150] ≦ 10000 in (B) (3)
[In the formula, [G'180] storage elastic modulus at ^{180 ℃ (dyn / cm 2)} , [G'150] means storage modulus at ^{150 ℃ (dyn / cm 2)} . ]   The carboxylic acid component (x) of the polyester resin (A) further contains at least 80 to 99.5 mol% of two or more dicarboxylic acids (x2) selected from aromatic dicarboxylic acids and ester-forming derivatives thereof, The toner binder for electrophotography according to claim 1, wherein the polyol component (y) contains 80 mol% or more of an aliphatic diol (y1) having 2 to 10 carbon atoms. The toner binder for electrophotography according to claim 2, wherein the dicarboxylic acid (x2) constituting the polyester resin (A) is at least two selected from the following (1) to (3):
(1) terephthalic acid and / or its ester-forming derivative (2) isophthalic acid and / or its ester-forming derivative (3) phthalic acid and / or its ester-forming derivative.   The total content of polyisocyanate (i), polyamine (j), and water as structural units in the urethane (urea) modified polyester resin (B) is 0.1 to 30 wt. The toner binder for electrophotography according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the toner binder is%.   The toner binder for electrophotography according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the content of the polyester resin (A) in the polyester resin composition (P) is 30 to 70% by weight based on the weight of (P).   The toner binder for electrophotography according to any one of claims 1 to 5, further comprising a linear polyester resin (C) other than the polyester resin (A).   The toner binder for electrophotography according to claim 6, wherein the peak top molecular weight of gel-permeation chromatography of the tetrahydrofuran-soluble portion of the linear polyester resin (C) is 1000 to 10,000.   The toner binder for electrophotography according to claim 6 or 7, wherein the content of the linear polyester resin (C) is 70% by weight or less based on the total weight of the polyester resin composition (P) and the linear polyester resin (C).   The toner binder for electrophotography according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the peak-top molecular weight of gel permeation chromatography of tetrahydrofuran-soluble content is 2000 to 20000.   The toner binder for electrophotography according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein a glass transition temperature is 30 to 75 ° C, and a softening point by a flow tester is 120 to 170 ° C.   A toner composition comprising the electrophotographic toner binder and colorant according to any one of claims 1 to 10, and, if necessary, one or more additives selected from a release agent, a charge control agent, and a fluidizing agent.