JP6039451B2 - Adhesive for sticking transparent conductive film and adhesive sheet - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a pressure-sensitive adhesive (material obtained by crosslinking a pressure-sensitive adhesive composition) and a pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet used for sticking to a transparent conductive film.

  In recent years, in various electronic devices, a touch panel that serves as both a display device and an input unit is often used. The types of touch panels are mainly resistive film type, capacitance type, optical type and ultrasonic type. Resistance film type includes analog resistance film type and matrix resistance film type. There are types and projection types.

  As a touch panel in a mobile electronic device such as a smartphone or a tablet terminal that has been attracting attention recently, a projected capacitive type is often used. As a projected capacitive touch panel in such mobile electronic devices, for example, in order from the bottom, a liquid crystal display (LCD), an adhesive layer, a transparent conductive film (tin-doped indium oxide: ITO), a glass substrate, a transparent conductive film ( ITO) and a laminate of protective layers such as tempered glass have been proposed.

  A liquid crystal cell is generally used as an optical component constituting the liquid crystal display device. In general, the liquid crystal cell is arranged such that the alignment layers of the two transparent electrode substrates on which the alignment layers are formed are placed inside, with a predetermined interval by a spacer, and the periphery thereof is sealed to form the two transparent electrode substrates. A liquid crystal material is sandwiched between them. Usually, a polarizing plate is bonded to the outside of two transparent electrode substrates in a liquid crystal cell via an adhesive.

  As an adhesive used by a touch panel, what is shown by patent documents 1 is known, for example. This pressure-sensitive adhesive contains 0.2 to 20 parts by weight of a carboxyl group-containing monomer as a copolymer component with respect to 100 parts by weight of an alkyl (meth) acrylate having an alkyl group having 4 to 14 carbon atoms as a monomer unit. 0.02 to 2 parts by weight of a peroxide and 0.005 to 5 parts by weight of an epoxy crosslinking agent as a crosslinking agent with respect to 100 parts by weight of the (meth) acrylic polymer and (meth) acrylic polymer. Containing.

JP 2009-242786 A

  As described above, in the touch panel, there is a configuration in which a polarizing plate of a liquid crystal display device is bonded to a transparent conductive film (ITO) through an adhesive layer. In such a configuration, the pressure-sensitive adhesive directly contacts ITO. However, since the pressure-sensitive adhesive described in Patent Document 1 contains a large amount of carboxyl groups (acid component), there is a problem of corroding ITO or changing the resistance value of ITO. Can occur.

  However, conventional (meth) acrylic polymers that do not contain an acid component have low adhesion to ITO, and also have durability such as floating or peeling at the interface with ITO under high temperature or wet heat conditions. There is a problem that it is inferior.

  The present invention has been made in view of such a situation, and is intended for sticking a transparent conductive film, has high adhesion to the transparent conductive film, and has excellent durability and adhesive for sticking a transparent conductive film. The purpose is to provide a sheet.

  In order to achieve the above object, first, the present invention provides a monomer having an alicyclic structure having a weight average molecular weight of 800,000 to 3,000,000 and having 7 or more carbon atoms as a monomer unit constituting the polymer. Provided is a pressure-sensitive adhesive for sticking a transparent conductive film obtained by crosslinking a pressure-sensitive adhesive composition containing a (meth) acrylic acid ester polymer (A) and a crosslinking agent (B) (invention 1).

  In the adhesive for sticking a transparent conductive film according to the invention (Invention 1), the (meth) acrylic acid ester polymer has an alicyclic structure having 7 or more carbon atoms, so that the (meth) acrylic acid ester Even if the polymer does not contain an acid component, the adhesiveness to the transparent conductive film is high and the durability is excellent. Moreover, if the said (meth) acrylic acid ester polymer does not contain an acid component, it can suppress corroding the transparent conductive film which is sticking object, or changing the resistance value of a transparent conductive film.

  In the above invention (Invention 1), the (meth) acrylic acid ester polymer (A) is a monomer having a alicyclic structure having 7 or more carbon atoms as a monomer unit constituting the polymer. It is preferable to contain 5-20 mass% (Invention 2).

  In the above inventions (Inventions 1 and 2), the alicyclic structure having 7 or more carbon atoms is preferably a polycyclic alicyclic structure (Invention 3).

  In the above inventions (Inventions 1 to 3), the alicyclic structure having 7 or more carbon atoms preferably includes a dicyclopentadiene skeleton, an adamantane skeleton, or an isobornyl skeleton (Invention 4).

  In the said invention (invention 1-4), the said (meth) acrylic acid ester polymer (A) contains 0.1-10 mass% of monomers which have a hydroxyl group further as a monomer unit which comprises the said polymer. Is preferred (Invention 5).

  In the said invention (invention 1-5), it is preferable that the said (meth) acrylic acid ester polymer (A) does not contain the monomer which has a carboxyl group substantially as a monomer unit which comprises the said polymer (invention). 6).

  In the said invention (invention 1-6), it is preferable that the weight average molecular weights of the said (meth) acrylic acid ester polymer (A) are 1.25 million-3 million (invention 7).

  In the said invention (invention 1-7), it is preferable to contain 0.2-3 mass parts of said crosslinking agents (B) with respect to 100 mass parts of said (meth) acrylic acid ester polymers (A) ( Invention 8).

  In the said invention (invention 1-8), it is preferable that the said crosslinking agent (B) is an isocyanate type crosslinking agent (invention 9).

  In the said invention (invention 1-9), it is preferable that the said transparent conductive film consists of tin dope indium oxide (invention 10).

  2ndly this invention is a adhesive sheet for transparent conductive film sticking provided with the base material and the adhesive layer, Comprising: The said adhesive layer is from the said adhesive for transparent conductive film sticking (invention 1-10). An adhesive sheet for attaching a transparent conductive film is provided (Invention 11).

  In the said invention (invention 11), it is preferable that the said base material is an optical member (invention 12).

  In the said invention (invention 12), it is preferable that the said optical member is a polarizing plate (invention 13).

  Thirdly, the present invention is a pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet for attaching a transparent conductive film, comprising two release sheets and an adhesive layer sandwiched between the release sheets so as to be in contact with the release surfaces of the two release sheets. The pressure-sensitive adhesive layer is made of the pressure-sensitive adhesive for sticking a transparent conductive film (Invention 1 to 10), and provides a pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet for sticking a transparent conductive film (Invention 14).

  The pressure-sensitive adhesive for sticking a transparent conductive film and the pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet for sticking a transparent conductive film according to the present invention comprise a (meth) acrylic acid ester polymer having an alicyclic structure having 7 or more carbon atoms. Even if the acrylate polymer does not contain an acid component, the adhesiveness to the transparent conductive film is high and the durability is excellent.

It is sectional drawing of the adhesive sheet which concerns on the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is sectional drawing of the adhesive sheet which concerns on the 2nd Embodiment of this invention.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described.
[Adhesive for pasting transparent conductive film]
The pressure-sensitive adhesive for sticking a transparent conductive film according to the present embodiment (hereinafter sometimes simply referred to as “pressure-sensitive adhesive”) has a transparent conductive film as a target for sticking, and a pressure-sensitive adhesive composition described below (hereinafter “sticky composition”). Product P ”)). Details of the transparent conductive film will be described later.

  The pressure-sensitive adhesive composition P has a weight average molecular weight of 800,000 to 3,000,000 and contains a monomer having a cycloaliphatic structure having 7 or more carbon atoms as a monomer unit constituting the polymer. An ester polymer (A) and a crosslinking agent (B) are contained. In this specification, (meth) acrylic acid ester means both acrylic acid ester and methacrylic acid ester. The same applies to other similar terms. Further, the “polymer” includes the concept of “copolymer”.

(1) (Meth) acrylic acid ester polymer (A)
The (meth) acrylic acid ester polymer (A) contains a monomer having an alicyclic structure having 7 or more carbon atoms (alicyclic structure-containing monomer) as a monomer unit constituting the polymer. In the adhesive composition P, the (meth) acrylic acid ester polymer (A) contains the alicyclic structure-containing monomer, so that the (meth) acrylic acid ester polymer (A) contains an acid component. Even if not contained, the obtained pressure-sensitive adhesive has high adhesion to the transparent conductive film and has excellent durability. This is probably because the affinity and interaction between the transparent conductive film and the alicyclic structure having 7 or more carbon atoms are relatively strong.

  The alicyclic carbocycle having 7 or more carbon atoms may have a saturated structure or may have an unsaturated bond. The alicyclic structure having 7 or more carbon atoms may be a monocyclic alicyclic structure or a polycyclic alicyclic structure such as a bicyclic ring or a tricyclic ring. From the viewpoint of durability when applied to a conductive film, a polycyclic alicyclic structure is preferable. The number of carbon atoms in the alicyclic structure is required to be 7 or more, preferably 7 to 15, and particularly preferably 9 to 12.

  Examples of the alicyclic structure having 7 or more carbon atoms include dicyclopentadiene skeleton, adamantane skeleton, isobornyl skeleton, cycloalkane skeleton (cycloheptane skeleton, cyclooctane skeleton, cyclononane skeleton, cyclodecane skeleton, cycloundecane skeleton, cyclododecane skeleton, Skeleton), cycloalkene skeleton (cycloheptene skeleton, cyclooctene skeleton, etc.), norbornene skeleton, norbornadiene skeleton, polycyclic skeleton (cuban skeleton, basketn skeleton, Hausan skeleton, etc.), spiro skeleton, etc. Those containing a dicyclopentadiene skeleton, an adamantane skeleton, or an isobornyl skeleton that exhibit a better adhesion and durability improvement effect are preferred.

  The alicyclic structure-containing monomer is preferably a (meth) acrylic acid ester monomer containing the above skeleton, specifically, (meth) acrylic acid dicyclopentanyl, (meth) acrylic acid adamantyl, (meth) Examples include isobornyl acrylate, dicyclopentenyl (meth) acrylate, and dicyclopentenyloxyethyl (meth) acrylate. Among them, (meth) acrylic diester that exhibits better adhesion and durability improvement effects. Cyclopentanyl, adamantyl (meth) acrylate or isobornyl (meth) acrylate is preferred. These may be used individually by 1 type and may be used in combination of 2 or more type.

  The (meth) acrylic acid ester polymer (A) preferably contains 0.5 to 20% by mass of the alicyclic structure-containing monomer as a monomer unit constituting the polymer, particularly 0.8 to The content is preferably 15% by mass, and more preferably 2 to 10% by mass. When the content of the alicyclic structure-containing monomer is less than 0.5% by mass, it is difficult to obtain the durability improvement effect by the alicyclic structure-containing monomer, and the content of the alicyclic structure-containing monomer is 20 When it exceeds mass%, the stress relaxation property of the obtained adhesive may fall and durability may deteriorate.

  The (meth) acrylic acid ester polymer (A) is an alkyl (meth) acrylate having 1 to 20 carbon atoms in addition to the alicyclic structure-containing monomer as a monomer unit constituting the polymer. It is preferable to contain an ester, and it is particularly preferable to contain an ester as a main component.

  The (meth) acrylic acid ester polymer (A) contains a (meth) acrylic acid alkyl ester having 1 to 20 carbon atoms in the alkyl group as a monomer unit constituting the polymer. Can be expressed. Examples of the (meth) acrylic acid alkyl ester having 1 to 20 carbon atoms in the alkyl group include, for example, methyl (meth) acrylate, ethyl (meth) acrylate, propyl (meth) acrylate, and (meth) acrylic acid n-. Butyl, n-pentyl (meth) acrylate, n-hexyl (meth) acrylate, 2-ethylhexyl (meth) acrylate, isooctyl (meth) acrylate, n-decyl (meth) acrylate, (meth) acrylic acid Examples include n-dodecyl, myristyl (meth) acrylate, palmityl (meth) acrylate, stearyl (meth) acrylate, and the like. Among these, from the viewpoint of further improving the adhesiveness, (meth) acrylic acid esters having 1 to 4 carbon atoms in the alkyl group are preferable, and methyl (meth) acrylate and n-butyl (meth) acrylate are particularly preferable. In addition, these may be used independently and may be used in combination of 2 or more type.

  The (meth) acrylic acid ester polymer (A) contains 20 to 99.4% by mass of (meth) acrylic acid alkyl ester having 1 to 20 carbon atoms as the monomer unit constituting the polymer. In particular, it is preferably contained in an amount of 50 to 98.6% by mass, more preferably 80 to 97% by mass.

  Moreover, it is preferable that a (meth) acrylic acid ester polymer (A) contains the monomer (hydroxyl group containing monomer) which has a hydroxyl group as a monomer unit which comprises the said polymer. The hydroxyl group is highly reactive with the functional group of the crosslinking agent (B), particularly the isocyanate group of the isocyanate-based crosslinking agent, and the (meth) acrylic acid ester polymer (A) is more effective by the crosslinking agent (B) due to their reaction. Cross-linked. Due to this crosslinked structure, the resulting pressure-sensitive adhesive is improved in cohesive force and excellent in durability.

  Examples of the hydroxyl group-containing monomer include 2-hydroxyethyl (meth) acrylate, 2-hydroxypropyl (meth) acrylate, 3-hydroxypropyl (meth) acrylate, 2-hydroxybutyl (meth) acrylate, (meth ) (Meth) acrylic acid hydroxyalkyl esters such as 3-hydroxybutyl acrylate and 4-hydroxybutyl (meth) acrylate. Among them, (meth) acrylic from the viewpoint of hydroxyl reactivity and copolymerization. The acid 2-hydroxyethyl is preferred. These may be used alone or in combination of two or more.

  The (meth) acrylic acid ester polymer (A) preferably contains 0.1 to 10% by mass, particularly 0.6 to 8% by mass, of a hydroxyl group-containing monomer as a monomer unit constituting the polymer. It is preferable to contain 1-5 mass% further. When the content of the hydroxyl group-containing monomer is in the above range, the formed crosslinked structure becomes favorable, and the resulting pressure-sensitive adhesive has more excellent durability. When the content of the hydroxyl group-containing monomer is less than 0.1% by mass, there are too few crosslinking points, and it is difficult to obtain an effect of improving durability. On the other hand, when the content of the hydroxyl group-containing monomer exceeds 10% by mass, there are too many crosslinking points, the resulting pressure-sensitive adhesive is not flexible, and the stress relaxation property may be lowered.

  It is preferable that the (meth) acrylic acid ester polymer (A) does not substantially contain a monomer having a carboxyl group (carboxyl group-containing monomer) as a monomer unit constituting the polymer. By substantially not containing a monomer having a carboxyl group that is an acid component, it is possible to suppress corrosion of the transparent conductive film that is the object to be pasted or change the resistance value of the transparent conductive film.

  The (meth) acrylic acid ester polymer (A) may contain other monomers, if desired, in addition to the above monomers. As another monomer, the monomer (reactive functional group containing monomer) which has reactive functional groups other than a hydroxyl group may be sufficient, and a non-reactive monomer may be sufficient.

  Examples of the reactive functional group-containing monomer include a monomer having an amino group (amino group-containing monomer). Examples of the amino group-containing monomer include aminoethyl (meth) acrylate, n-butylaminoethyl (meth) acrylate, and the like. These may be used alone or in combination of two or more.

  Non-reactive monomers include, for example, methoxymethyl (meth) acrylate, methoxyethyl (meth) acrylate, ethoxymethyl (meth) acrylate, ethoxyethyl (meth) acrylate, etc. (meth) (Meth) acrylic acid ester having an aliphatic ring such as acrylic acid ester, cyclohexyl (meth) acrylic acid, (meth) acrylic acid ester having an aromatic ring such as phenyl (meth) acrylate, acrylamide, methacrylamide, etc. (Meth) acrylic acid ester having a non-crosslinking tertiary amino group such as non-crosslinking acrylamide, N, N-dimethylaminoethyl (meth) acrylate, N, N-dimethylaminopropyl (meth) acrylate, Examples thereof include vinyl acetate and styrene. These may be used alone or in combination of two or more.

  The polymerization mode of the (meth) acrylic acid ester polymer (A) may be a random copolymer or a block copolymer.

  The (meth) acrylic acid ester polymer (A) has a weight average molecular weight of 800,000 to 3,000,000, preferably 1.25 to 2,500,000, particularly preferably 1,400,000 to 2,000,000. In addition, the weight average molecular weight in this specification is the value of polystyrene conversion measured by the gel permeation chromatography (GPC) method.

  When the weight average molecular weight of the (meth) acrylic acid ester polymer (A) is less than 800,000, the resulting pressure-sensitive adhesive is inferior in durability. Moreover, when the weight average molecular weight of (meth) acrylic acid ester polymer (A) exceeds 3 million, the adhesive force of the obtained adhesive will fall.

  In the adhesive composition P, the (meth) acrylic acid ester polymer (A) may be used singly or in combination of two or more. Moreover, the adhesive composition P may further contain a (meth) acrylic acid ester polymer that does not contain the alicyclic structure-containing monomer as a constituent monomer unit.

(2) Crosslinking agent (B)
Any crosslinking agent (B) may be used as long as it has reactivity with the reactive functional group (hydroxyl group, amino group, etc.) of the (meth) acrylic acid ester polymer (A). Agents, epoxy crosslinking agents, amine crosslinking agents, melamine crosslinking agents, aziridine crosslinking agents, hydrazine crosslinking agents, aldehyde crosslinking agents, oxazoline crosslinking agents, metal alkoxide crosslinking agents, ammonium salt crosslinking agents, etc. Can be mentioned. In particular, when the (meth) acrylic acid ester polymer (A) has a hydroxyl group, it is preferable to use an isocyanate-based crosslinking agent excellent in reactivity with the hydroxyl group. A crosslinking agent (B) can be used individually by 1 type or in combination of 2 or more types. In addition, since a metal chelate type crosslinking agent may act with a transparent conductive film and may deteriorate the rework property with respect to a transparent conductive film, it is not preferable as a crosslinking agent (B).

  The isocyanate-based crosslinking agent contains at least a polyisocyanate compound. Examples of the polyisocyanate compound include aromatic polyisocyanates such as tolylene diisocyanate, diphenylmethane diisocyanate and xylylene diisocyanate, aliphatic polyisocyanates such as hexamethylene diisocyanate, alicyclic polyisocyanates such as isophorone diisocyanate and hydrogenated diphenylmethane diisocyanate, and the like. , And their biuret bodies, isocyanurate bodies, and adduct bodies that are a reaction product with low molecular active hydrogen-containing compounds such as ethylene glycol, propylene glycol, neopentyl glycol, trimethylolpropane, and castor oil.

  The content of the crosslinking agent (B) in the pressure-sensitive adhesive composition P is preferably 0.05 to 3 parts by mass, particularly 0 with respect to 100 parts by mass of the (meth) acrylic acid ester polymer (A). It is preferably 2 to 1.5 parts by mass, more preferably 0.4 to 1 part by mass. The durability improvement effect by the said crosslinking agent (B) is acquired as content of a crosslinking agent (B) is 0.05 mass part or more. When content of a crosslinking agent (B) exceeds 3 mass parts, there exists a possibility that the degree of bridge | crosslinking may become excessive and the adhesive force of the adhesive obtained may fall.

(3) Various additives For the adhesive composition P, if desired, various additives usually used for acrylic pressure-sensitive adhesives such as antistatic agents, silane coupling agents, tackifiers, antioxidants, Ultraviolet absorbers, light stabilizers, softeners, fillers, refractive index adjusters, and the like can be added.

  Examples of the antistatic agent include ionic liquids, ionic solids, anionic surfactants, alkali metal salts, cationic surfactants, nonionic surfactants, and the like. It is preferable to use at least one selected from solid and alkali metal salts.

  As the ionic liquid and ionic solid, nitrogen-containing onium salts, sulfur-containing onium salts, phosphorus-containing onium salts and the like are preferable. Moreover, as an alkali metal salt, lithium salt, potassium salt, etc. are preferable. These may be used alone or in combination of two or more.

  The content of the antistatic agent in the adhesive composition P is preferably 0.5 to 8% by mass, and particularly preferably 1 to 5% by mass. When the content of the antistatic agent is within the above range, the balance between the antistatic performance and the durability of the pressure-sensitive adhesive becomes good.

  Adhesive composition P produces (meth) acrylic acid ester polymer (A), mixes the obtained (meth) acrylic acid ester polymer (A) and crosslinking agent (B), and, if desired, It can be produced by adding an additive.

  The (meth) acrylic acid ester polymer (A) can be produced by a normal radical polymerization method. The polymerization of the (meth) acrylic acid ester polymer (A) can be performed by a solution polymerization method or the like using a polymerization initiator as desired. Examples of the polymerization solvent include ethyl acetate, n-butyl acetate, isobutyl acetate, toluene, acetone, hexane, methyl ethyl ketone, and the like. Two or more kinds may be used in combination.

  Examples of the polymerization initiator include azo compounds and organic peroxides, and two or more kinds may be used in combination. Examples of the azo compound include 2,2′-azobisisobutyronitrile, 2,2′-azobis (2-methylbutyronitrile), 1,1′-azobis (cyclohexane 1-carbonitrile), 2 2,2′-azobis (2,4-dimethylvaleronitrile), 2,2′-azobis (2,4-dimethyl-4-methoxyvaleronitrile), dimethyl 2,2′-azobis (2-methylpropionate) 4,4′-azobis (4-cyanovaleric acid), 2,2′-azobis (2-hydroxymethylpropionitrile), 2,2′-azobis [2- (2-imidazolin-2-yl) Propane] and the like.

  Examples of the organic peroxide include benzoyl peroxide, t-butyl perbenzoate, cumene hydroperoxide, diisopropyl peroxydicarbonate, di-n-propyl peroxydicarbonate, and di (2-ethoxyethyl) peroxy. Examples include dicarbonate, t-butyl peroxyneodecanoate, t-butyl peroxybivalate, (3,5,5-trimethylhexanoyl) peroxide, dipropionyl peroxide, diacetyl peroxide and the like.

  In addition, in the said superposition | polymerization process, the weight average molecular weight of the polymer obtained can be adjusted by mix | blending chain transfer agents, such as 2-mercaptoethanol.

  Once the (meth) acrylic acid ester polymer (A) is obtained, add the cross-linking agent (B), the diluting solvent, and optionally additives to the solution of the (meth) acrylic acid ester polymer (A), and To obtain an adhesive composition P (coating solution) diluted with a solvent.

  Examples of the dilution solvent for diluting the adhesive composition P to form a coating solution include aliphatic hydrocarbons such as hexane, heptane, and cyclohexane, aromatic hydrocarbons such as toluene and xylene, methylene chloride, ethylene chloride, and the like. Halogenated hydrocarbons, methanol, ethanol, propanol, butanol, alcohols such as 1-methoxy-2-propanol, acetone, methyl ethyl ketone, ketones such as 2-pentanone, isophorone, cyclohexanone, esters such as ethyl acetate and butyl acetate, ethyl A cellosolv solvent such as cellosolve is used.

  The concentration / viscosity of the coating solution thus prepared is not particularly limited as long as it can be coated, and can be appropriately selected depending on the situation. For example, it dilutes so that the density | concentration of the adhesive composition P may be 10-40 mass%. In addition, when obtaining a coating solution, addition of a dilution solvent etc. is not a necessary condition, and if a viscosity etc. which can be coated with the adhesive composition P are not necessary, a dilution solvent does not need to be added. In this case, the adhesive composition P becomes the coating solution as it is.

  The pressure-sensitive adhesive composition P can be crosslinked by heat treatment. In addition, this heat processing can also serve as the drying process at the time of volatilizing the dilution solvent of the adhesive composition P, etc.

  When performing heat processing, it is preferable that heating temperature is 50-150 degreeC, and it is especially preferable that it is 70-120 degreeC. The heating time is preferably 30 seconds to 10 minutes, particularly preferably 50 seconds to 2 minutes. Furthermore, it is particularly preferable to provide a curing period of about 1 to 2 weeks at room temperature (for example, 23 ° C., 50% RH) after the heat treatment.

  By the heat treatment (and curing), the (meth) acrylate polymer (A) is crosslinked by the crosslinking agent (B) to form a three-dimensional network structure, and the pressure-sensitive adhesive according to this embodiment is obtained.

  The gel fraction of the pressure-sensitive adhesive according to this embodiment is preferably 30 to 90%, and particularly preferably 70 to 85%. When the gel fraction is less than 30%, the cohesive force of the pressure-sensitive adhesive is insufficient, and durability and reworkability may be deteriorated. On the other hand, if the gel fraction exceeds 90%, the adhesive strength may be too low and the durability may be lowered.

  In addition, the gel fraction of an adhesive is a value at the time of sticking (after curing period progress). Specifically, it refers to the gel fraction after the adhesive composition is applied to a release sheet, heat-treated, and then stored (cured) for 7 days in an environment of 23 ° C. and 50% RH. This is because the gel fraction of the adhesive fluctuates before the curing period. From this point of view, if it is unclear whether the curing period has elapsed, after storing again for 7 days in an environment of 23 ° C. and 50% RH, the gel fraction should be within the above range. .

  Here, the transparent conductive film which is the subject of the pressure-sensitive adhesive according to the present embodiment will be described. Examples of the transparent conductive film include metals such as platinum, gold, silver and copper, oxides such as tin oxide, indium oxide, cadmium oxide, zinc oxide and zinc dioxide, tin-doped indium oxide (ITO), and zinc oxide-doped indium oxide. And composite oxides such as fluorine-doped indium oxide, antimony-doped tin oxide, fluorine-doped tin oxide, and aluminum-doped zinc oxide, and non-oxidized compounds such as chalcogenide, lanthanum hexaboride, titanium nitride, and titanium carbide. . In the present embodiment, among the above, a transparent conductive film made of tin-doped indium oxide (ITO), zinc oxide, zinc oxide-doped indium oxide (IZO; registered trademark) or fluorine-containing tin oxide (FTO) is one of the objects to be pasted. In particular, a transparent conductive film made of tin-doped indium oxide (ITO) is preferably one of the objects to be pasted.

[Adhesive sheet]
As shown in FIG. 1, a transparent conductive film sticking pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet (hereinafter sometimes simply referred to as “pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet”) 1 </ b> A according to the first embodiment includes a release sheet 12 and a release sheet 12 in order from the bottom. It is comprised from the adhesive layer 11 laminated | stacked on this peeling surface, and the base material 13 laminated | stacked on the adhesive layer 11. FIG.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 2, the adhesive sheet 1B according to the second embodiment includes the two release sheets 12a and 12b and the two release sheets 12a and 12b so as to be in contact with the release surfaces of the two release sheets 12a and 12b. And the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer 11 sandwiched between the release sheets 12a and 12b. In addition, the release surface of the release sheet in this specification refers to a surface having peelability in the release sheet, and includes both a surface that has been subjected to a release treatment and a surface that exhibits peelability without being subjected to a release treatment. .

  The pressure-sensitive adhesive sheets 1A and 1B according to this embodiment are intended to be applied with a transparent conductive film. In any of the pressure-sensitive adhesive sheets 1A and 1B, the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer 11 is made of a pressure-sensitive adhesive formed by crosslinking the above-described pressure-sensitive adhesive composition P.

  The thickness of the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer 11 is appropriately determined according to the purpose of use of the pressure-sensitive adhesive sheets 1A and 1B, but is usually in the range of 5 to 100 μm, preferably 10 to 60 μm, for example, for optical members, particularly for polarizing plates. When used as an adhesive layer, it is preferably 10 to 50 μm, particularly preferably 15 to 30 μm.

  There is no restriction | limiting in particular as the base material 13, What was used as a base material sheet of a normal adhesive sheet can be used. For example, in addition to the desired optical member, woven or non-woven fabric using fibers such as rayon, acrylic, polyester, etc .; synthetic paper; paper such as fine paper, glassine paper, impregnated paper, coated paper; metal such as aluminum and copper Foil; Foam such as urethane foam and polyethylene foam; Polyester film such as polyethylene terephthalate, polybutylene terephthalate, polyethylene naphthalate, polyurethane film, polyethylene film, polypropylene film, cellulose film such as triacetyl cellulose, polyvinyl chloride film , Polyvinylidene chloride film, polyvinyl alcohol film, ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer film, polystyrene film, polycarbonate film, acrylic resin film, norbornene resin film, cycloolefin Plastic film such as emission resin film; and the like of two or more kinds of those laminates. The plastic film may be uniaxially stretched or biaxially stretched.

  Examples of the optical member include a polarizing plate (polarizing film), a polarizer, a retardation plate (retarding film), a viewing angle compensation film, a brightness enhancement film, a contrast enhancement film, a liquid crystal polymer film, a diffusion film, and a transflective film. Etc. Among them, the polarizing plate is preferable as a base material for forming the pressure-sensitive adhesive (the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer 11) according to the present embodiment from the viewpoint of durability because it easily contracts and has a large dimensional change. In particular, a polarizing plate in which one of the protective films is a polycycloolefin-based film (hereinafter sometimes referred to as “COP polarizing plate”) is easily shrunk, has a large dimensional change, has a large contact angle, and has a close contact. From the viewpoint of durability, it is more preferable as a base material for forming the pressure-sensitive adhesive according to the present embodiment (the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer 11).

  Although the thickness of the base material 13 changes with kinds, for example in the case of an optical member, it is 10-500 micrometers normally, Preferably it is 50-300 micrometers, Most preferably, it is 80-150 micrometers.

  As the release sheets 12, 12a, 12b, for example, polyethylene film, polypropylene film, polybutene film, polybutadiene film, polymethylpentene film, polyvinyl chloride film, vinyl chloride copolymer film, polyethylene terephthalate film, polyethylene naphthalate film, Polybutylene terephthalate film, polyurethane film, ethylene vinyl acetate film, ionomer resin film, ethylene / (meth) acrylic acid copolymer film, ethylene / (meth) acrylic acid ester copolymer film, polystyrene film, polycarbonate film, polyimide film A fluororesin film or the like is used. These crosslinked films are also used. Furthermore, these laminated films may be sufficient.

  The release surface of the release sheet (particularly the surface in contact with the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer 11) is preferably subjected to a release treatment. Examples of the release agent used for the release treatment include alkyd, silicone, fluorine, unsaturated polyester, polyolefin, and wax release agents.

  Although there is no restriction | limiting in particular about the thickness of the peeling sheets 12, 12a, 12b, Usually, it is about 20-150 micrometers.

  In order to manufacture the pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet 1A, a solution (coating solution) containing the pressure-sensitive adhesive composition is applied to the release surface of the release sheet 12, and heat treatment is performed to form the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer 11. A base material 13 is laminated on the agent layer 11. Then, it is preferable to provide a curing period. In addition, about the conditions of heat processing and curing, it is as having mentioned above.

  Moreover, in order to manufacture the said adhesive sheet 1B, the coating solution containing the said adhesive composition is apply | coated to the peeling surface of one peeling sheet 12a (or 12b), heat processing is performed, and the adhesive layer 11 is formed. After that, the release surface of the other release sheet 12b (or 12a) is overlaid on the adhesive layer 11.

  As a method for applying the coating solution, for example, a bar coating method, a knife coating method, a roll coating method, a blade coating method, a die coating method, a gravure coating method, or the like can be used.

  The pressure-sensitive adhesive layer 11 in the pressure-sensitive adhesive sheets 1A and 1B preferably has a haze value (value measured according to JIS K7136: 2000) of 1.0% or less, particularly preferably 0.8% or less. Further, it is preferably 0.7% or less. When the haze value is 1.0% or less, the transparency is very high, which is suitable for optical applications.

  Here, for example, a touch panel including a liquid crystal cell in which a transparent conductive film is formed on one surface, a polarizing plate stacked on the transparent conductive film, and a polarizing plate stacked on the other surface of the liquid crystal cell. The manufacturing method will be described. As a first method, two pressure-sensitive adhesive sheets 1A using a polarizing plate as a base material 13 are prepared, the release sheet 12 of the first pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet 1A is peeled off, and the exposed pressure-sensitive adhesive layer 11 and a liquid crystal cell The transparent conductive film formed on one surface of the first adhesive sheet is bonded, the release sheet 12 of the second pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet 1A is peeled off, and the exposed pressure-sensitive adhesive layer 11 and the other surface of the liquid crystal cell are bonded. Match.

  As a second method, two pressure-sensitive adhesive sheets 1B are prepared, and one release sheet 12a (or 12b) of the first pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet 1B is peeled off to expose the exposed pressure-sensitive adhesive layer 11 and one of the liquid crystal cells. The transparent conductive film formed on the surface is bonded. Moreover, one peeling sheet 12a (or 12b) of the 2nd adhesive sheet 1B is peeled, and the exposed adhesive layer 11 and the other surface of a liquid crystal cell are bonded. Next, the other release sheet 12b (or 12a) of the first pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet 1B is peeled, and the exposed pressure-sensitive adhesive layer 11 and the polarizing plate are bonded together. Similarly, the other release sheet 12b (or 12a) of the second pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet 1B is peeled, and the exposed pressure-sensitive adhesive layer 11 and the polarizing plate are bonded together.

  The pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet 1A using a polarizing plate as the substrate 13 (hereinafter sometimes referred to as “polarizing plate with pressure-sensitive adhesive layer”) has a pressure-sensitive adhesive force (pressure-sensitive adhesive force after 1 day of sticking) to a transparent conductive film made of ITO. It is preferably 0.2 to 15.0 N / 25 mm, particularly preferably 0.5 to 2.0 N / 25 mm, and further preferably 0.8 to 10.0 N / 25 mm. In addition, although the adhesive force here means the adhesive force measured by the 180 degree peeling method according to JIS Z0237: 2009, the measurement sample has a width of 25 mm and a length of 100 mm, and the measurement sample is attached. After pressing and pasting the body (transparent conductive film made of ITO) at 0.5 MPa and 50 ° C. for 20 minutes, it was left under conditions of 23 ° C. and 50% RH for 24 hours, and then the peeling rate was 300 mm / min. Shall be measured. When the adhesive strength is within the above range, the adhesiveness to the transparent conductive film made of ITO is excellent, and floating and peeling can be prevented. According to the polarizing plate with the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer comprising the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer according to the present embodiment, the above-described high pressure-sensitive adhesive force can be achieved without containing an acid component.

  Moreover, it is preferable that the said polarizing plate with an adhesive layer is 0.5-30 N / 25mm after sticking to the said transparent conductive film, and the adhesive force after leaving it for 14 days (adhesive strength after 14 days of sticking). In particular, it is preferably 1.0 to 25 N / 25 mm, more preferably 2.0 to 20 N / 25 mm. Thus, by suppressing the increase in adhesive strength over time, the polarizing plate with the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer can be evaluated as having excellent reworkability. The adhesive strength here also means the adhesive strength measured by a 180 ° peeling method in accordance with JIS Z0237: 2009. The measurement sample is 25 mm wide and 100 mm long, and the measurement sample is attached to the adherend. Affixed to a transparent conductive film made of ITO at a pressure of 0.5 MPa at 50 ° C. for 20 minutes, left for 14 days under conditions of 23 ° C. and 50% RH, and then peeled off at 300 mm / min. Shall be measured.

  The above pressure-sensitive adhesive sheets 1A and 1B (including the above polarizing plate with a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer) are monomer units in which the (meth) acrylate polymer (A) contained in the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer 11 constitutes the polymer. By including a monomer having an alicyclic structure having 7 or more carbon atoms, the adhesiveness to the transparent conductive film is high even if the (meth) acrylic acid ester polymer (A) does not contain an acid component. In addition, the durability is excellent. For example, even when kept at a high temperature of 80 ° C. or a high temperature and high humidity of 60 ° C./90% RH for 500 hours, the occurrence of floating, peeling, bubbles, etc. is prevented / suppressed.

  The embodiment described above is described for facilitating understanding of the present invention, and is not described for limiting the present invention. Therefore, each element disclosed in the above embodiment is intended to include all design changes and equivalents belonging to the technical scope of the present invention.

  For example, the release sheet 12 of the adhesive sheet 1A may be omitted, or one of the release sheets 12a and 12b in the adhesive sheet 1B may be omitted.

  EXAMPLES Hereinafter, although an Example etc. demonstrate this invention further more concretely, the scope of the present invention is not limited to these Examples etc.

[Example 1]
1. Preparation of (meth) acrylic acid ester polymer In a reaction vessel equipped with a stirrer, thermometer, reflux condenser, dropping device and nitrogen introduction tube, 74 parts by mass of n-butyl acrylate, 5 parts by mass of methyl acrylate, acrylic acid 20 parts by mass of isobornyl, 1 part by mass of 2-hydroxyethyl acrylate, 200 parts by mass of ethyl acetate, and 0.08 part by mass of 2,2′-azobisisobutyronitrile are charged, and the air in the reaction vessel is nitrogen gas Replaced with. While stirring in this nitrogen atmosphere, the reaction solution was heated to 60 ° C., reacted for 16 hours, and then cooled to room temperature. Here, the molecular weight of a part of the obtained solution was measured by a method described later, and production of a (meth) acrylic acid ester polymer (A) having a weight average molecular weight (Mw) of 18.5 million was confirmed.

2. Preparation of Adhesive Composition 100 parts by mass of the (meth) acrylic acid ester polymer (A) obtained in the above step (1) (in terms of solid content; the same shall apply hereinafter) and trimethylolpropane as a crosslinking agent (B) A mixed solution of adhesive composition was prepared by mixing 0.4 parts by mass of modified xylylene diisocyanate (trade name “TD-75”, manufactured by Soken Chemical Co., Ltd.), thoroughly stirring, and diluting with ethyl acetate. Obtained.

Here, Table 1 shows the composition of the adhesive composition. Details of the abbreviations and the like described in Table 1 are as follows.
[(Meth) acrylic acid ester polymer]
BA: n-butyl acrylate MA: methyl acrylate HEA: 2-hydroxyethyl acrylate IBXA: isobornyl acrylate ADMMA: adamantyl methacrylate DCPA: dicyclopentanyl acrylate PhEA: 2-phenoxyethyl acrylate CHA: acrylic acid Cyclohexyl

3. Production of polarizing plate with pressure-sensitive adhesive layer A release sheet (SP-PET3811, manufactured by Lintec Corporation, thickness: 38 μm) obtained by subjecting one surface of a polyethylene terephthalate film to a release treatment with a silicone-based release agent. Then, after applying with a knife coater such that the thickness after drying was 25 μm, a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer was formed by heat treatment at 90 ° C. for 1 minute.

  Next, a COP polarizing plate having a thickness of 100 μm formed by protecting one surface of a polarizer made of a polyvinyl alcohol film with a triacetyl cellulose film and the other surface with a cycloolefin polymer film is exposed to the adhesive layer. The polarizing plate with the adhesive layer was obtained by pasting with the said adhesive layer so that the surface and the surface of the said cycloolefin polymer film may contact, and curing for 7 days at 23 degreeC and 50% RH.

[Examples 2 to 9, Comparative Examples 1 to 3]
Table 1 shows the types and ratios of the monomers constituting the (meth) acrylic acid ester polymer (A), the weight average molecular weight of the (meth) acrylic acid ester polymer (A), and the blending amount of the crosslinking agent (B). A polarizing plate with a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer was produced in the same manner as in Example 1, except for changing as shown. In Example 7, a pressure-sensitive adhesive composition further blended with a pyridinium salt (product name “IL-P18” manufactured by Guangei Chemical Co., Ltd.) as an antistatic agent was used.

Here, the above-mentioned weight average molecular weight (Mw) is a polystyrene-reduced weight average molecular weight measured under the following conditions (GPC measurement) using gel permeation chromatography (GPC).
<Measurement conditions>
GPC measurement device: manufactured by Tosoh Corporation, HLC-8020
GPC column (passed in the following order): TSK guard column HXL-H manufactured by Tosoh Corporation
TSK gel GMHXL (× 2)
TSK gel G2000HXL
・ Measurement solvent: Tetrahydrofuran ・ Measurement temperature: 40 ° C.

[Test Example 1] (Measurement of gel fraction)
Instead of the polarizing plate used for the production of the polarizing plate with the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer in the examples or comparative examples, a release sheet obtained by peeling one side of the polyethylene terephthalate film with a silicone release agent (manufactured by Lintec Corporation, SP-PET 3801, thickness) S: 38 μm) was used to prepare an adhesive sheet. Specifically, the release sheet is subjected to a release treatment on the exposed adhesive layer of the release sheet / adhesive layer (thickness: 25 μm) obtained in the production process of the example or the comparative example. The layers were laminated so that the surface side was in contact. Thereby, the adhesive sheet which consists of a structure of a peeling sheet / adhesive layer / release sheet was produced.

  The obtained pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet was cured for 7 days under the conditions of 23 ° C. and 50% RH. Thereafter, the pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet was sampled to a size of 80 mm × 80 mm, the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer was wrapped in a polyester mesh (mesh size 200), and the mass of the pressure-sensitive adhesive alone was weighed with a precision balance. The mass at this time is M1.

  Next, the pressure-sensitive adhesive wrapped in the polyester mesh was immersed in ethyl acetate at room temperature (23 ° C.) for 24 hours. Thereafter, the pressure-sensitive adhesive was taken out, air-dried for 24 hours in an environment of a temperature of 23 ° C. and a relative humidity of 50%, and further dried in an oven at 80 ° C. for 12 hours. The mass of only the pressure-sensitive adhesive after drying was weighed with a precision balance. The mass at this time is M2. The gel fraction (%) is represented by (M2 / M1) × 100. The results are shown in Table 1.

[Test Example 2] (Measurement of haze value)
As a measurement sample, an adhesive sheet (cured for 7 days) similar to the adhesive sheet used for measuring the gel fraction was prepared. About the adhesive layer (thickness: 25 micrometers) of the said adhesive sheet, haze value (%) was measured according to JISK7136: 2000 using the haze meter (Nippon Denshoku Industries Co., Ltd. make, NDH2000). The results are shown in Table 1.

[Test Example 3] (Measurement of adhesive strength)
Glass with a transparent conductive film in which a transparent conductive film made of ITO having a thickness of 155 nm is formed on one side of a non-alkali glass substrate having a length of 100 mm, a width of 100 mm, and a thickness of 0.7 mm (product name “FLAT ITO film, manufactured by Geomat Corp.”) The attached glass ") was prepared as an adherend.

  The pressure-sensitive adhesive layer-attached polarizing plate obtained in Examples or Comparative Examples was cut to prepare samples having a width of 25 mm and a length of 100 mm. After peeling off the release sheet from this sample and pasting the sample on the transparent conductive film of the adherend through the exposed adhesive layer, the autoclave manufactured by Kurihara Seisakusho Co., Ltd., 0.5 MPa, 50 ° C., 20 minutes Pressurized. Then, after leaving for 24 hours (1 day) or 14 days under the conditions of 23 ° C. and 50% RH, using a tensile tester (Orientec, Tensilon), peeling speed of 300 mm / min, peeling angle of 180 °. The adhesive strength (adhesive strength after 1 day of pasting and 14 days after pasting; N / 25 mm) was measured. The results are shown in Table 1, respectively.

[Test Example 4] (Durability evaluation)
The polarizing plate with an adhesive layer obtained in the example or the comparative example was cut to prepare a sample having a size of 100 mm × 100 mm. As a sample, a sample after storage for 7 days in an environment of 23 ° C. and 50% RH was prepared from preparation of a polarizing plate with an adhesive layer (adhesive layer formation). After peeling off the release sheet from this sample and pasting it on the transparent conductive film of the same adherend as that of Test Example 3 through the exposed adhesive layer, the autoclave manufactured by Kurihara Seisakusho was 0.5 MPa at 50 ° C. for 20 minutes. Pressurized.

Then, it put into the environment of the following durable conditions, and the presence or absence of the float and peeling was confirmed using the 10 time loupe after 500 hours. The evaluation criteria are as follows. The results are shown in Table 1.
A: No lifting or peeling was confirmed.
○: Lifting or peeling of a size of 0.5 mm or less was confirmed.
X: Floating or peeling of a size of 0.6 mm or more was confirmed.
<Durability conditions>
・ 80 ℃ dry
・ 60 ℃, relative humidity 90% RH

  As can be seen from Table 1, the polarizing plate with the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer (pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet) obtained in the examples was excellent in adhesion and durability to the transparent conductive film.

  The pressure-sensitive adhesive and pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet of the present invention are suitable for adhesion between a transparent conductive film, particularly a transparent conductive film made of tin-doped indium oxide (ITO), and an optical member, particularly a polarizing plate.

1A, 1B ... Adhesive sheet 11 ... Adhesive layer 12, 12a, 12b ... Release sheet 13 ... Base material

Claims (14)

The weight average molecular weight is 1,400,000 to 3,000,000, the monomer unit constituting the polymer contains a monomer having an alicyclic structure having 7 or more carbon atoms , and further contains 1 to 10% by mass of a monomer having a hydroxyl group and (meth) acrylic acid ester polymer (a),
A pressure-sensitive adhesive for sticking a transparent conductive film obtained by crosslinking a pressure-sensitive adhesive composition containing a crosslinking agent (B).   The (meth) acrylic acid ester polymer (A) contains 0.5 to 20% by mass of a monomer having an alicyclic structure having 7 or more carbon atoms as a monomer unit constituting the polymer. The adhesive for transparent conductive film sticking of Claim 1 characterized by these.   The pressure-sensitive adhesive for sticking a transparent conductive film according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the alicyclic structure having 7 or more carbon atoms is a polycyclic alicyclic structure.   The pressure-sensitive adhesive for transparent conductive film application according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the alicyclic structure having 7 or more carbon atoms includes a dicyclopentadiene skeleton, an adamantane skeleton, or an isobornyl skeleton. . A gel fraction is 70 to 90%, The adhesive for transparent conductive film sticking as described in any one of Claims 1-4 characterized by the above-mentioned.   The said (meth) acrylic acid ester polymer (A) does not contain the monomer which has a carboxyl group substantially as a monomer unit which comprises the said polymer, The any one of Claims 1-5 characterized by the above-mentioned. The adhesive for transparent conductive film sticking of description.   The weight-average molecular weight of the (meth) acrylic acid ester polymer (A) is from 1.25 million to 3 million, The adhesive for transparent conductive film application according to any one of claims 1 to 6, .   The cross-linking agent (B) is contained in an amount of 0.2 to 3 parts by mass with respect to 100 parts by mass of the (meth) acrylic acid ester polymer (A). Adhesive for attaching transparent conductive films.   The pressure-sensitive adhesive for transparent conductive film application according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the crosslinking agent (B) is an isocyanate-based crosslinking agent.   The said transparent conductive film consists of tin dope indium oxide, The adhesive for transparent conductive film sticking as described in any one of Claims 1-9 characterized by the above-mentioned. A pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet for attaching a transparent conductive film comprising a substrate and a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer,
The said adhesive layer consists of the adhesive for transparent conductive film sticking as described in any one of Claims 1-10, The adhesive sheet for transparent conductive film sticking characterized by the above-mentioned.   The pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet for attaching a transparent conductive film according to claim 11, wherein the substrate is an optical member.   The pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet for attaching a transparent conductive film according to claim 12, wherein the optical member is a polarizing plate. Two release sheets,
A pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet for attaching a transparent conductive film, comprising a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer sandwiched between the release sheets so as to be in contact with the release surfaces of the two release sheets,
The said adhesive layer consists of the adhesive for transparent conductive film sticking as described in any one of Claims 1-10, The adhesive sheet for transparent conductive film sticking characterized by the above-mentioned.

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