WO2020175034A1

WO2020175034A1 - Cleaning solution and inkjet printer cleaning method

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Publication number: WO2020175034A1
Application number: PCT/JP2020/004131
Authority: WO
Inventors: 博俊高橋; 波崔; 竜石井
Original assignee: 日本化薬株式会社
Priority date: 2019-02-26
Filing date: 2020-02-04
Publication date: 2020-09-03
Also published as: JPWO2020175034A1

Abstract

The present invention provides: a cleaning solution containing a compound represented by formula (1), a compound represented by formula (2), and water, wherein the content percentage of the compound represented by formula (2) is 0.2 mass% to 2 mass%; and an inkjet printer cleaning method using the same. In the formulas, R¹ represents a linear or branched C1-C30 alkyl group. EO represents an ethyleneoxy group, and PO represents a propyleneoxy group. m and n each independently represent an integer of 1-5. m:n, which is the ratio between m and n, is at least 1:2 and smaller than 3:2. m1, n1, and L1 each independently represent an integer of at least 1, and satisfy the condition of {(m1+L1)/(m1+n1+L1)}×100>27. Formula (1): R¹-O(EO)_m(PO)_nH. Formula (2): HO-(EO)_m1-(PO)_n1-(EO)_L1-H.

Description

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Specification

Title of invention: Cleaning solution and method for cleaning inkjet printer

The present invention relates to a cleaning liquid, particularly a cleaning liquid used for cleaning an ink jet printer, and a method for cleaning an ink jet printer using the cleaning liquid.

Background technology

[0002] A printing method using an inkjet printer (inkjet printing method) is a method in which small droplets of ink are generated and attached to a recording medium such as paper to perform printing.

[0003] In recent years, the ink jet printing method has been applied for industrial purposes.

The colorants contained in the inkjet ink are roughly classified into water-soluble colorants and water-insoluble colorants. Of these, water-insoluble colorants such as pigments are generally superior in various fastnesses as compared with water-soluble colorants. Therefore, industrial ink jet inks often contain water-insoluble colorants.

[0004] Recording media used for industrial applications are diversified into various types of paper, fibers, films, etc., and recording media with non-ink absorbability such as resin film or recording media with poor ink absorbability such as coated paper. There are many media. Non-aqueous solvent inks, curable inks and the like are known as inks used for printing such non-ink-absorbing or ink-absorptive recording media. However, from the viewpoint of safety for the natural environment and the living body, there is a strong demand for water-based inks that replace these inks. Such water-based ink contains a water-insoluble colorant and a dispersant, and further generally contains a polymer, a wax and the like for the purpose of improving scratch resistance, solvent resistance and the like. Therefore, such an aqueous ink has a large solid content and is extremely easy to dry. Ink drying causes solids to form in the nozzle head of the ink jet head or in the ink flow path during long-term storage, storage in high temperature or low humidity environments, etc., and clogging is likely to occur. .. If clogging occurs in the ink jet head in this way, ink can be ejected stably. 〇 2020/175034 2 卩 (：171? 2020 /004131

However, problems such as deterioration of print quality and reduction of image density occur. For this reason, industrial inkjet heads are generally equipped with a cap member at the nozzle to prevent ink from drying. However, if the environment in which the ink jet printer operates is harsh, it is difficult to completely prevent the ink from drying.

[0005] Under the circumstances described above, even if the ink head is clogged due to the drying of the ink to produce solid matter, it can be dissolved and removed (also called cleaning fluid, maintenance fluid, etc.). Is strongly requested. Patent Documents 1 to 6 disclose cleaning liquids used for cleaning ink jet printers.

Prior art documents

Patent literature

[0006] Patent Document 1: Patent No. 5 0 2 7 4 4 4

Patent Document 2: Patent No. 4 6 4 9 8 2 3 Publication

Patent Document 3: Patent No. 4 3 9 7 2 2 0 Publication

Patent Document 4: Patent No. 5 6 1 8 2 5 0 Publication

Patent Document 5: Patent No. 5 8 1 9 206

Patent Document 6: Patent No. 5 8 1 9 2 0 5 gazette Summary of the invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0007] An object of the present invention is to provide a cleaning liquid capable of dissolving and removing the solid matter even when the colored ink is dried to form a solid matter, and a method for cleaning an inkjet printer using the same.

Means for solving the problem

[0008] Specific means for solving the above problems include the following embodiments. \¥02020/175034 3 ((17 2020/004131

A compound represented by the following formula (1), a compound represented by the following formula (2), and water are contained, and the content rate of the compound represented by the formula (2) is 0.2 mass% to A cleaning liquid that is 2% by mass.

[Chemical 1]

[In formula (1),

030 represents an alkyl group. ∘ represents an ethyleneoxy group, and ∘ represents a propyleneoxy group. The order in which _ and _ are combined is arbitrary. 01 and n each independently represent an integer of 1 to 5. The ratio of 111 to 11 is 111:

: 2 or more and less than 3: 2:

]

[Chemical 2]

(2)

[In the formula (2), ∘ represents an ethyleneoxy group, and ∘ represents a propyleneoxy group. The order in which _ and _ are combined is arbitrary. 1, n 1, and !_ 1 each independently represent an integer of 1 or more. However,

n 1 and !_ 1 satisfy the condition of {( 1 +1 _ 1) / (m 1 +n 1 +L 1)} X 100> 27.

]

2)

The cleaning liquid according to 1) above, wherein the content of the compound represented by the above formula (2) is 0.4% by mass to 2% by mass.

3)

Furthermore, the cleaning liquid as described in 1) or 2) above, which contains an organic solvent.

Four)

The cleaning liquid according to the above 3), wherein the organic solvent is glycol ether. 〇 2020/175034 4 卩 (：171? 2020 /004131

Use of the cleaning liquid according to any one of 1) to 4) above for cleaning an ink jet printer.

6)

A method for cleaning an ink jet printer, which comprises dissolving and removing the solid matter by bringing the cleaning liquid according to any one of 1) to 4) into contact with the solid matter of the ink jet adhered to the ink jet printer.

7)

The cleaning method according to the above 6), wherein the ink head is filled with the cleaning liquid, and the cleaning liquid is passed through the ink flow path to dissolve and remove the solid matter adhering to the ink flow path.

8)

The cleaning method according to 6) above, wherein the solid matter adhering to the nozzle is dissolved and removed by immersing the nozzle of the inkjet head in the cleaning liquid. Effect of the invention

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a cleaning liquid capable of dissolving and removing a solid matter even when the colored ink is dried to form a solid matter, and a method for cleaning an inkjet printer using the same.

MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION

[0010] In the present specification, both "%" and "parts" are described on a mass basis unless otherwise specified.

[001 1] <Cleaning liquid>

The cleaning liquid according to the present embodiment contains the compound represented by the formula (1), the compound represented by the formula (2), and water, and contains the compound represented by the formula (2). The percentage is 0.2% by mass to 2% by mass. By using the compounds represented by the above formulas (1) and (2) in combination and appropriately adjusting the content ratio of the compound represented by the above formula (2), a uniform cleaning solution can be obtained. Obtainable. Further, by making the cleaning solution a uniform solution, it becomes possible to stably exhibit a high cleaning ability. 〇 2020/175034 5 (:171? 2020/004131

[0012] Hereinafter, the components contained in the cleaning liquid according to the present embodiment will be described in detail.

Each of the components described below may be used alone or in combination of two or more.

[0013] [Compound represented by Formula (1)]

In the above formula (1),

It represents an alkyl group, preferably a 01 0-01 8 alkyl group, and more preferably a 01 2-01 5 alkyl group. Of these, a linear alkyl group is preferable.

In the above formula (1), ∘ represents an ethyleneoxy group, and ∘ represents a propyleneoxy group. The order in which ∘ and ∘ are combined is arbitrary and is not limited to the order shown in the above formula (1), but the order shown in the above formula (1) is preferable.

In the above formula (1), and n each independently represent an integer of 1 to 5.

The ratio of n is in the range of 1:2 or more and less than 3:2. 〇 The combination with 1 (111:1^) is 1:2, 2:3, 3:4, 4:5, 5:5, 4:4, 3:3, 2:2, 1:1: , 5:4, and 4:3 are preferable, and 4:4 is more preferable.

[0016] Note that

Both and are average values. Therefore, in this specification

And and ○ have numerical values after the decimal point, the first digit after the decimal point is rounded off to an integer, and the numerical values are taken as and n.

The compound represented by the above formula (1) can be synthesized by a known method. It is also available as a commercial product. Specific examples of the commercially available products include, for example, ◦Mimi 80! !M 2424 and M 2544 manufactured by Clariant.

[0018] The total content of the compound represented by the above formula (1) in the total mass of the cleaning liquid is usually from 0.1% to 2%, preferably from 0.5% to 1%.

[0019] [Compound represented by Formula (2)]

In the above formula (2), ∘ represents an ethyleneoxy group and ∘ represents a propyleneoxy group. The order in which ∘ and ∘ are combined is arbitrary, and is expressed by the above equation (2). 〇 2020/175034 6 卩(：171? 2020/004131

However, the order shown in the above formula (2) is preferable.

[0020] In the above formula (2),

n 1, and !_ 1 each independently represent an integer of 1 or more. The range of 1, n 1, and !_ 1 is not particularly limited. Normal,

1 or more and 40 or less, n 1 is 25 or more and 58 or less,! _ 1 is 1 1 or more and 40 or less, preferably,

1 or more and 39 or less, 1 is 27 or more and 58 or less,! _ 1 is 1 1 or more and 39 or less, and more preferably,

Below, n 1 is 29 or more and 56 or less,! _ 1 is between 1 3 and 37 inclusive.

)} X 100> 27 is satisfied. The lower limit of the value of {( 1 +1 — 1 )/(m 1 +n 1 +L 1 ))X 100 is preferably 28 or more. Also, {

The upper limit of the value of 1 +1 — 1)/(m 1 +n 1 +L 1 )} XI 00 is usually 76 or less, preferably 71 or less, and more preferably 62 or less.

L 1 )/(m 1 +n 1 +L 1 )} The value range of XI 00 is usually larger than 27 and 76 or less, preferably 28 or more and 7 1 or less, more preferably 35 or more and 62 or less, further preferably Is 40 or more and 60 or less, particularly preferably 45 or more and 60 or less, and very preferably 47 or more and 57 or less.

[0022] Note that

Both n 1 and !_ 1 are average values. For this reason, when 1, n 1, and !_ 1 have numerical values below the decimal point in this specification, the first digit below the decimal point shall be rounded to the nearest integer, 1, n 1, and !_ 1 Value of.

[0023] In the present specification,

/ (m 1 +n 1 +L 1 )} XI

If the calculation result of 00 has a value after the decimal point, the value after rounding off the first decimal place shall be the calculation result.

The compound represented by the above formula (2) can be synthesized by a known method. It is also available as a commercial product. Specific examples of commercially available products include, for example, Clariant's ◦Minbao!

11-1 05 etc. 〇 2020/175034 7 卩(：171? 2020/004131

[0025] The total content of the compound represented by the formula (2) in the total mass of the cleaning liquid is 0.2% to 2%, preferably 0.4% to 2%.

[0026] [Water]

The cleaning liquid according to this embodiment contains water as a solvent. As the water, it is preferable to use ion-exchanged water, distilled water or the like for the purpose of reducing ionic impurities as much as possible.

[0027] The content of water in the total mass of the cleaning liquid is usually 60% to 80%, preferably 65% to 80%.

[0028] [Organic solvent]

The cleaning liquid according to this embodiment may further contain an organic solvent. Organic solvents include, for example, methanol, ethanol, propanol, isopropanol, butanol, isobutanol, nibutanol, tert-butanol, etc. 〇 1-〇 6 alkanols having one hydroxy group; 1\1, 1\ Amides such as 1-dimethylformamide, 1\1, 1\1-dimethylacetamide; 2-pyrrolidone, 1\1-methyl-2-pyrrolidone, 1\1-methylpyrrolidin-2-one, etc. Lactams; Cyclic ureas such as 1,3-dimethylimidazolidin-2-one and 1,3-dimethylhexahydropyrimido-2-one; acetone, 2-methyl-2-hydroxypentan-4-one, ethylene carbonate Such as ketones or keto alcohols; cyclic ethers such as tetrahydrofuran and dioxane; ethylene glycol, diethylene glycol, 1,2-propylene glycol,

1,3—Propylene glycol, 1,4-butylene glycol, 1,6-hexylene glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, 1,2-pentanediol, 4-methyl-1,2-pentanediol, 3,3— Dimethyl-1,2-butanediol, 1,2-octanediol, 5-methyl-1,2-hexandiol, 4-methyl-1,2-hexanediol, 4,4-dimethyl-1,2-pentanediol, diethylene glycol, Triethylene glycol, tetraethylene glycol, dipropylene glycol, polyethylene glycol or polypropylene glycol with a molecular weight of 400 or more, thiodiglycol 〇 2020/175034 8 卩 (：171? 2020 /004131

Mono-, oligo-, or polyalkylene glycols or thioglycols having 0 2 _ 0 8 alkylene units such as kohl and dithiodiglycol; glycerin, diglycerin, hexane-1,2,6-triol, trimethylol propane, and other polyols (Triol); arbutyrolactone, dimethyl sulfoxide; glycol ether; and the like. Of these, glycol ether is preferred.

[0029] As the glycol ether, a monoalkyl ether of di- or tri-O2-O4 alkylene glycol is preferable. ○ 2 ― ○ 4 Alkylene glycol part includes ethylene glycol, propylene glycol, and petite-long glycol. Among these, ethylene glycol and propylene glycol are preferable, and ethylene glycol is more preferable. The range of carbon number of the alkyl of the monoalkyl ether moiety is usually 0 1 _ 0 6, preferably 0 1-0 5, more preferably 0 2-0 4, more preferably 0 3-0 4, particularly preferably 0. Is 4.

[0030] Specific examples of glycol ethers include, for example, ethylene glycol monomethyl ether, ethylene glycol monoethyl ether, diethylene glycol monoethyl ether, diethylene glycol monopropyl ether, diethylene glycol monoeptyl ether (putyldiglycol), triethylene glycol. Examples thereof include monomethyl ether, triethylene glycol monoethyl ether, ethylene glycol monoallyl ether, ethylene glycol monoisopropyl ether, diethylene glycol monomethyl ether, propylene glycol monopropyl ether and triethylene glycol monobutyl ether. Of these, butyl diglycol is preferred

[0031] The total content of the organic solvent in the total mass of the cleaning liquid is usually 〇 to 60%, preferably ◯ to 0.1 to 50%, more preferably 0.2 to 40%, and further preferably 0. .5 to 30%. When the organic solvent contains at least glycol ether, the total content of glycol ether is usually 〇 to 15%, 〇 2020/175034 9 卩 (：171? 2020 /004131

It is preferably 0.1 to 15%, more preferably 0.2 to 13%, and still more preferably 0.5 to 10%.

When a glycol ether and other organic solvent are used in combination, the sum of the content ratios of the glycol ether and the total content of the organic solvent in the total mass of the cleaning liquid becomes the total content ratio of the organic solvent. At this time as well, the total content of glycol ether is as described above.

[0033] [Preparation agent]

The cleaning liquid according to the present embodiment may further contain various preparations, if necessary, in addition to the components described above. Such preparations include, for example, surfactants (excluding compounds represented by the above formula (1) and compounds represented by the above formula (2)), preservatives, antifungal agents,! ^~ 1 adjusting agents, chelating agents, anti-soaking agents, water-soluble UV absorbers, antioxidants and the like.

[0034] The total content of the preparation agent in the total mass of the cleaning liquid is usually 0% to 30%, preferably 0% to 20%, more preferably about 0% to 10%.

The cleaning liquid according to the present embodiment contains substantially no colorant. The term “substantially” as used herein means that no colorant is intentionally added to the cleaning liquid.

[0036] Examples of the surfactant include anionic, cationic, nonionic, amphoteric, silicone-based, and fluorine-based surfactants. Among these, nonionic surfactants are preferable.

[0037] Examples of the anionic surfactant include alkylsulfocarboxylate, <<-olefin sulfonate, polyoxyethylene alkyl ether acetate, polyoxyethylene alkyl ether sulfate, 1\1-acyl amino acid or a salt thereof. , 1\1-acylmethyl taurine salt, alkyl sulfate polyoxyalkyl ether sulfate, alkyl sulfate polyoxyethylene alkyl ether phosphate, rosin acid soap, castor oil sulfate ester salt, lauryl alcohol sulfate ester salt, alkylphenol Type phosphoric acid ester, alkyl type phosphoric acid ester, alkyl aryl sulfonate, diethyl sulfosuccinate, diethyl hexyl sulfo succinate, dioctyl sulfo succinate and the like. 〇 2020/175034 10 boxes (：171? 2020 /004131

[0038] Examples of cationic surfactants include 2-vinylpyridine derivatives and poly

4-vinyl pyridine derivatives and the like can be mentioned.

[0039] Examples of nonionic surfactants include polyoxyethylene nonylphenyl ether, polyoxyethylene octylphenyl ether, polyoxyethylene dodecylphenyl ether, polyoxyethylene oleyl ether, polyoxyethylene lauryl ether, polyoxyethylene. Ether ethers such as alkyl ethers and polyoxyethylene distyrenated phenyl ethers; polyoxyethylene oleate, polyoxyethylene distearate, sorbitan laurate, sorbitan monostearate, sorbitan monooleate, sorbitan sesquioleate, Ester-based compounds such as polyoxyethylene monooleate and polyoxyethylene stearate; 2, 4, 7

, 9-tetramethyl over 5 decyne 4, 7-diol, 3, 6-dimethyl-4-Okuchin 3, 6-diol, 3, 5-dimethyl-1 - Hekishin 3 year old ^_ le like acetylene glycolate ^_ le (alcohol) based ; And the like.

[0040] Examples of the amphoteric surfactant include lauryldimethylaminoacetic acid betaine, 2-alkyl-1\1-carboxymethyl-1\1-hydroxyethylimidazolinium betaine, coconut oil fatty acid amidpropyldimethylaminoacetic acid betaine. Examples include tines, polyoctylpolyaminoethylglycine, imidazoline derivatives and the like.

[0041] Examples of the silicone-based surfactants include polyether-modified siloxane and polyether-modified polydimethylsiloxane.

[0042] Examples of fluorine-based surfactants include perfluoroalkyl sulfonic acid compounds, perfluoroalkyl carboxylic acid compounds, perfluoroalkyl phosphate ester compounds, perfluoroalkyl ethylene oxide adducts, and perfluoroalkyl Examples thereof include polyoxyalkylene ether polymer compounds having an ether group in the side chain.

[0043] Examples of preservatives include organic sulfur-based, organic nitrogen-sulfur-based, organic halogen-based, haloarylsulfone-based, iodopropargyl-based, haloalkylthio-based, and 〇 2020/175034 1 1 卩(：171? 2020/004131

Tolyl-based, pyridine-based, 8-oxyquinoline-based, benzothiazole-based, isothiazoline-based, dithiol-based, pyridine oxide-based, nitropropane-based, organic tin-based, phenol-based, quaternary ammonium salt-based, triazine-based, thiazine-based , Anilide-based, adamantane-based, dithiocarbamate-based, brominated indanone-based, benzylbromacetate-based, inorganic salt-based compounds and the like.

[0044] Examples of the fungicide include sodium dehydroacetate, sodium benzoate, sodium pyridinethione-1-oxide, -hydroxybenzoic acid ethylester, 1,2-benzisothiazolin-3-one and salts thereof. To be

The [0045] 1 ^to 1 modifier, without adversely affecting the cleaning agent prepared, as long as it can adjust its ^1-1 to 5-1 1, it is possible to use any material. Specific examples thereof include, for example, alkanolamines such as jetanolamine, triethanolamine, and 1\1-methylgetanolamine; alkali metal hydroxides such as lithium hydroxide, sodium hydroxide, and potassium hydroxide. Ammonium hydroxide (ammonia water); Lithium carbonate, sodium carbonate, sodium hydrogen carbonate, potassium carbonate and other alkali metal carbonates; Sodium silicate, potassium acetate and other organic acid alkali metal salts; Disodium phosphate Inorganic bases such as; and the like.

[0046] Examples of chelating reagents include disodium ethylenediaminetetraacetate, sodium nitrilotriacetate, sodium hydroxyethylethylenediaminetriacetate, sodium diethylenetriaminepentaacetate, sodium uracil diacetate, and the like.

[0047] Examples of the anti-mildew agents include acidic sulfite, sodium thiosulfate, ammonium thioglycolate, diisopropylammonium nitrite, pentaerythritol tetranitrate, dicyclohexylammonium nitrite and the like.

[0048] Examples of the water-soluble ultraviolet absorber include, for example, sulfonated benzophenone compounds, benzotriazole compounds, salicylic acid compounds, and cinnamic acid compounds. 〇 2020/175034 12 boxes (：171? 2020/004131

And triazine compounds.

As the antioxidant, for example, various organic and metal complex-based fading inhibitors can be used. Examples of organic anti-fading agents include hydroquinones, alkoxyphenols, dialkoxyphenols, phenols, anilines, amines, indans, chromanes, alkoxyanilines, heterocycles, etc. Is mentioned.

[0050] [Method for preparing cleaning solution, etc.]

The cleaning liquid according to the present embodiment contains a compound represented by the above formula (1), a compound represented by the above formula (2), water, and, if necessary, an organic solvent and/or a preparation agent, and thoroughly mixed. Can be obtained. The obtained washing liquid may be subjected to microfiltration to remove contaminants. In particular, when the cleaning liquid is filled in the ink jet head, it is preferable that the cleaning liquid is microfiltered. A membrane filter, glass filter paper, or the like can be used for the microfiltration. The pore size of a filter or the like when performing precision filtration is usually 0.5 to 20 and preferably 0.5 111 to 10.

[0051] In the cleaning liquid according to the present embodiment, 1 ^to 1 at 25°○ is usually 1 ^to 15 ^to 11 because it does not corrode the members of the ink jet printer, and preferably 1 ^to 17 to 10 .5.

The surface tension of the cleaning liquid according to the present embodiment at 25° is usually 10 1\1/

Is. The viscosity of the cleaning liquid according to the present embodiment at 25° is

It is less than or equal to 3, preferably less than 2000 13 33, and the lower limit is about 0.1 01 33.

[0052] [Use of cleaning liquid]

The cleaning liquid according to the present embodiment can be used when dissolving and removing the solid matter in which the water-based ink containing various colorants is solidified. Examples of the water-based ink include water-based inks containing water-soluble dyes such as acid dyes, direct dyes and reactive dyes; water-based inks containing water-insoluble colorants such as disperse dyes and pigments. 〇 2020/175034 13 卩(：171? 2020/004131

Since the cleaning liquid according to the present embodiment has a high cleaning power, it is preferably used when dissolving and removing the solid matter in which the water-based ink containing the water-insoluble colorant, particularly the pigment, is solidified. In addition, the cleaning liquid according to the present embodiment exerts an extremely high ability as a cleaning liquid when dissolving and removing solids solidified by the water-based ink containing the pigment and various resins due to its high cleaning power.

[0053] <Inkjet printer cleaning method>

The ink jet printer cleaning method according to the present embodiment is to dissolve and remove the solid matter by bringing the above-described cleaning liquid according to the present embodiment into contact with the solid matter of the ink jet ink adhering to the ink jet printer. ..

Examples of inkjet inks include water-based inks containing water-soluble dyes such as acid dyes, direct dyes and reactive dyes; water-based inks containing water-insoluble colorants such as disperse dyes and pigments. In particular, since the cleaning liquid according to the present embodiment has a high cleaning power, it is possible to dissolve and remove a solidified product of a water-based ink containing a water-insoluble colorant, especially a pigment.

The method of bringing the cleaning liquid according to this embodiment into contact with the solid matter of the inkjet ink is not particularly limited. For example, the cleaning liquid may be absorbed by a sponge, cloth, or the like to wipe off the stain on the portion of the colored ink to which the solid matter is attached. Also, if the colored ink dries on the ink head and the ink head becomes heavily soiled, fill the ink head with cleaning liquid instead of the colored ink and pass the cleaning liquid through the ink flow path. You may liquid. By passing the cleaning liquid in this way, it is possible to dissolve and remove the solid matter of the colored ink adhering to the inside of the ink jet head, the inside of the ink flow path, the nozzle and the like. Alternatively, if the nozzle of the ink jet head is blocked by the solid material of the colored ink, the nozzle may be immersed in the cleaning liquid. By thus immersing in the cleaning liquid, the solid matter of the colored ink attached to the nozzle can be dissolved and removed.

[0056] With respect to all the above-mentioned matters, a preferable combination of the two is more preferable, and a more preferable combination is further preferable. Preferred one 〇 2020/175034 14 卩 (：171? 2020 /004131

The same applies to the combination of the more preferable one with the more preferable one, and the more preferable one with the more preferable one.

Example

Hereinafter, the present invention will be specifically described by way of examples, but the present invention is not limited to the following examples. The cleaning liquid and the colored ink were prepared under stirring unless otherwise specified. The "water" used in the examples is ion-exchanged water.

[0058] [Examples 1 to 3: Preparation of cleaning liquid]

The components shown in Table 1 below were mixed to obtain a total of 100 parts of the cleaning liquid. The resulting solutions were filtered with a membrane filter having a pore size of 3 to obtain the cleaning solutions of Examples 1 to 3.

[0059] [Comparative Examples 1 to 11: Preparation of cleaning liquid for comparison]

Comparative cleaning liquids of Comparative Examples 1 to 11 were obtained in the same manner as in Examples 1 to 3 except that the components shown in Table 1 below were used.

The abbreviations and the like in Table 1 below have the following meanings. In addition, the values in Table 1 are

It is.

◦ ISO: Glycerin

2 9 V :2—pyrrolidone

6 0 0: Putyl diglycol

Nonant surfactant manufactured by Rianto Co., Ltd. 〇巳8 〇!_ º

Nonant surfactant manufactured by Rianto Co., Ltd. 〇跳 8 〇!_ º 9 2 5 4 4

Minami 2 5 6 4: Clariant Nonionic Surfactant, _ _ _ _ 8 _ 1__ _ 2 5 6 4

Mimi 2 5 8 4 :Clariant nonionic surfactant, 〇Mimi 8 〇 1_ º 2 5 8 4

20: Clariant nonionic surfactant, 〇巳8〇1_PF2 〇 2020/175034 15 卩(: 171-1?2020/004131

0

P F 40: Clariant's nonionic surfactant, 〇巳8 〇 1_P F 4 0

II 1 05 :Daiichi Kogyo Seiyaku Co., Ltd. nonionic surfactant, Evan 1) _ 1 0 5

Dinghachi: Triethanolamine

0X1- (3): Proxel 0X1- (3) manufactured by Lonza.

[0061] Note that, in the formula (1) above,

An alkyl group is a compound in which is 2, is 4, and 01 is 1:2.

Mami 2544 is defined by the above formula (1),

It is a compound in which an alkyl group, is 4, is 4, and 01 is 1:1.

Mimi 2564 is the same as in the above formula (1),

Alkyl group, is 6, n is 4,

It is a compound in which n is 3:2 and is not included in the above formula (1).

Mami 2584 is expressed by the above formula (1),

Alkyl group, is 8, n is 4,

It is a compound in which n is 2:1 and is not included in the above formula (1).

20 is in the above formula (2),

1 +1 — 1) / (m 1 +n 1 +L 1)} X I 00 = 25, which is not included in the above formula (2).

40 is in the above formula (2),

n 1 is 29,! _ 1 is 1 3, {

It is a compound of (〇 11 +1_1) / (m 1 +n 1 +L 1)} X I 〇〇 = 47.

II 105 is expressed in the above formula (2) as

n 1 is 56,! _ 1 is 37, {

(〇 11 +1_1) / (m 1 +n 1 +L 1)} X I 00 = 57.

[0062] [table 1]

[Preparation Example 1: Preparation of Resin A]

Diyoncryl 678 (mass average molecular weight = 8500) (25 parts) and triethanolamine (14.3 parts) were dissolved in ion-exchanged water (60.7 parts) and stirred for 1 hour to obtain a solution. The obtained solution is called "resin A".

[Preparation Example 2: Preparation of colored dispersion liquid]

The block copolymer described in Synthesis Example 3 of WO 201 3/1 1 5071 was prepared, and the obtained polymer dispersant (5 parts) was dissolved in 2-butanone (20 parts), A uniform solution was obtained. To this solution was added a solution of sodium hydroxide (0.4 parts) in water (50.6 parts), and then resin A (4 parts).

The mixture was stirred for 1 hour to obtain an emulsion. To this emulsion, c. I. Pig me nt Ye II ow 74 (20 咅 1 Clariant HANSA YE L LOW 5 GX 01 — JP) was added and sand grinder was applied for 15 hours at 1500 rpm. Dispersion treatment was carried out to obtain a liquid. After water (100 parts) was added dropwise to the obtained liquid, this liquid was filtered to obtain a filtrate. From the obtained filtrate, 2-butanone and a part of water were distilled off under reduced pressure by evaporation to obtain a colored dispersion liquid having a pigment content of 12.4%. 〇 2020/175034 17 卩(：171? 2020/004131

The pigment content in the colored dispersion liquid was obtained as a conversion value of only the pigment from the total solid content in the liquid by a dry weight method using 1\/13_70 manufactured by A&D Co., Ltd.

[0065] [Preparation Example 3: Preparation of resin]

By repeating Preparation Example 4 of International Publication No. 201 5/1 47 1 92, a resin resin having an acid value of 6<○! ^~ 1 9/9, a glass transition temperature of 0°, and a solid content of 25% is obtained. A mulsion was prepared. This resin emulsion is referred to as "resin".

[0066] [Preparation Example 4: Preparation of colored ink]

After mixing the components shown in Table 2 below to obtain a total amount of 100 parts of liquid, the resulting liquid was filtered through a membrane filter with a pore size of 3 to obtain a colored ink used for evaluation of the cleaning liquid. ..

[0067] The abbreviations and the like in Table 2 below have the following meanings. The values in Table 2 below are “parts”. In addition, the number of parts in Table 2 of Resin Min and O 5 15 is a solid content conversion value.

Mouth 1: Colored dispersion obtained in Preparation Example 2

Tingmi 〇: Triethylene glycol

3 465: Nonionic surfactant manufactured by Nissin Chemical Co., Ltd., Surf Inol 4 65

80 5 15: Polyethylene wax manufactured by BYK Chemie, 811 800 [[5 1 5 (solid content 35.0%)]

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[Table 2]

[0069] [Stability test]

The washing solutions obtained in Examples 1 to 3 and Comparative Examples 1 to 11 were allowed to stand at room temperature for 12 hours, and then the state of the washing solutions was visually observed to evaluate their stability. The evaluation criteria are the following two levels. The evaluation results are shown in Table 3 below.

Evaluation criteria

Eight: There was no change in the state of the cleaning liquid.

◯: It was observed that the liquid component separated from the cleaning liquid floated on the surface of the cleaning liquid.

[0070] In the stability test, the cleaning property test described below was performed using only the cleaning liquid evaluated as "".

[0071] [Cleanability test]

The colored ink obtained in Preparation Example 4 was dropped on a glass petri dish, dropped, and allowed to stand in a constant temperature bath of 60°C for 1 hour to dry, thereby obtaining a solidified solid of the colored ink. The cleaning liquids of Examples 1 to 3 and Comparative Examples 2 to 4, 7, 8, 11 were dropped on the obtained solid matter by 10 !_, and it was visually evaluated whether or not the solid matter could be dissolved. The evaluation criteria are the following four levels. The evaluation results are shown in Table 3 below. In Table 3, "1" means that no detergency test was conducted.

Evaluation criteria

Eight: No solid matter was observed, and a uniform liquid was obtained. 〇 2020/175034 19 卩(：171? 2020/004131

Mami: The liquid became almost uniform, but a slight amount of solid matter remained.

◯: Clearly, solid matter remained, and it was not recognized as a uniform liquid.

0: The shape of the solid matter did not change at all, or hardly changed.

[0072] The fact that a small amount of solid matter remains means that it may not be possible to eliminate clogging of the ink jet head. For this reason, cleaning liquids with cleaning properties other than "" are not practical.

[0073] [Table 3]

[0074] As is clear from the above results, it was confirmed that the cleaning liquids of Examples 1 to 3 were excellent in stability and cleaning property.

Claims

\¥02020/175034 20 units (: 17 2020/004131 Claims

[Claim 1] A compound represented by the following formula (1), a compound represented by the following formula (2), and water, wherein the content rate of the compound represented by the formula (2) is 0 .2 cleaning liquid of 2% by mass to 2% by mass.

[Chemical 1]-○ ㈣ ○ ⑴

[In formula (1),

030 represents an alkyl group. ∘ represents an ethyleneoxy group, and ∘ represents a propyleneoxy group. The order in which _ and _ are combined is arbitrary. And n each independently represent an integer of 1 to 5. 〇 is the ratio of 1 to n

n is greater than 1:2 and less than 3:2. ]

[Chemical 2]

(2)

[In the formula (2), ∘ represents an ethyleneoxy group, and ∘ represents a propyleneoxy group. The order in which _ and _ are combined is arbitrary.

1, n 1, and i each independently represent an integer of 1 or more. However, 1, 1 and 1 and 1_1 satisfy the condition of {(〇11+1_1)/(m1+n1+L1)}X100>27. ]

[Claim 2] The cleaning liquid according to claim 1, wherein the content of the compound represented by the formula (2) is 0.4% by mass to 2% by mass.

[Claim 3] The cleaning liquid according to claim 1 or 2, further comprising an organic solvent.

[Claim 4] The cleaning liquid according to claim 3, wherein the organic solvent is glycol ether.

[Claim 5] Use of the cleaning liquid according to any one of claims 1 to 4 in cleaning an ink jet printer. 〇 2020/175034 21 卩 (：171? 2020 /004131

[Claim 6] Cleaning of an ink jet printer which dissolves and removes the solid matter by bringing the cleaning liquid according to any one of claims 1 to 4 into contact with the solid matter of the ink jet ink adhered to the ink jet printer Method.

7. The ink head is filled with the cleaning liquid, and the cleaning liquid is passed through the ink flow path to dissolve and remove the solid matter adhering to the ink flow path. Cleaning method.

[Claim 8] By immersing the nozzle of the ink jet head in the cleaning liquid

7. The cleaning method according to claim 6, wherein the solid matter attached to the nozzle is dissolved and removed.