WO2019172382A1 - フルオロポリマーの製造方法 - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to a method for producing a fluoropolymer.
- Fluorinated anionic surfactants have been used when producing fluoropolymers by emulsion polymerization. Recently, use of a hydrocarbon-containing surfactant instead of a fluorinated anionic surfactant has been proposed (see, for example, Patent Documents 1 to 3).
- An object of this invention is to provide the manufacturing method of a novel fluoropolymer.
- the present invention includes a polymerization step of obtaining a fluoropolymer by polymerizing a fluoromonomer in an aqueous medium in the presence of a surfactant, and the surfactant is a carboxylic acid type hydrocarbon-containing surfactant. This is a method for producing a fluoropolymer.
- the production method of the present invention preferably further includes a step of drying the fluoropolymer obtained in the polymerization step at 155 ° C. or higher.
- the fluoromonomer is preferably polymerized in an aqueous medium substantially free of nonionic surfactant.
- the amount of the carboxylic acid type hydrocarbon-containing surfactant in the initial stage of polymerization is preferably more than 50 ppm with respect to the aqueous medium.
- a polymerization initiator is preferably added to the aqueous medium.
- the polymerization initiator is preferably a redox initiator.
- the polymerization initiator is also preferably a radical polymerization initiator.
- the carboxylic acid type hydrocarbon-containing surfactant does not contain a carbonyl group (excluding the carbonyl group in the carboxyl group).
- the carboxylic acid-type hydrocarbon-containing surfactant is preferably added to the aqueous medium when the concentration of the fluoropolymer particles formed in the aqueous medium is 0.36% by mass or less. .
- a carboxylic acid type hydrocarbon-containing surfactant is preferably added to the aqueous medium before the polymerization is started.
- the polymerization step is preferably performed at a polymerization temperature of 30 to 100 ° C. and a polymerization pressure of 0.5 to 5.0 MPa.
- the polymerization temperature is 30 to 100 ° C.
- the polymerization pressure is 0.5 to 5.0 MPa
- the polymerization initiator is a redox initiator.
- the polymerization temperature is 30 to 100 ° C.
- the polymerization pressure is 0.5 to 5.0 MPa
- the polymerization initiator is a redox initiator, and is formed before the start of polymerization or in an aqueous medium.
- a carboxylic acid type hydrocarbon-containing surfactant is preferably added to the aqueous medium.
- the polymerization temperature is 30 to 100 ° C.
- the polymerization pressure is 0.5 to 5.0 MPa
- the polymerization initiator is a redox initiator
- the carboxylic acid type hydrocarbon-containing surfactant is carbonyl It is preferable that it does not contain a group (excluding a carbonyl group in a carboxyl group).
- the polymerization temperature is 30 to 100 ° C.
- the polymerization pressure is 0.5 to 5.0 MPa
- the concentration of the fluoropolymer particles formed in the aqueous medium is 0.36 before the polymerization is started. It is preferable that the carboxylic acid-type hydrocarbon-containing surfactant is added to the aqueous medium when the content is less than or equal to mass%.
- the polymerization initiator is a redox initiator
- the polymerization temperature is 30 to 100 ° C.
- the polymerization pressure is 0.5 to 5.0 MPa
- the concentration of fluoropolymer particles formed in the aqueous medium It is preferable that the carboxylic acid-type hydrocarbon-containing surfactant is added to the aqueous medium when the ratio is 0.36% by mass or less.
- the polymerization initiator is a redox initiator
- the polymerization temperature is 30 to 100 ° C.
- the polymerization pressure is 0.5 to 5.0 MPa
- the carboxylic acid type hydrocarbon-containing surface activity is initiated before the polymerization is started.
- the agent is preferably added to the aqueous medium.
- the polymerization temperature is 30 to 100 ° C.
- the polymerization pressure is 0.5 to 5.0 MPa
- the carboxylic acid-type hydrocarbon-containing surfactant is a carbonyl group (however, a carbonyl group in a carboxyl group). It is preferable that it does not contain.
- the polymerization temperature is 30 to 100 ° C.
- the polymerization pressure is 0.5 to 5.0 MPa
- the concentration of the fluoropolymer particles formed in the aqueous medium is 0.36 before the polymerization is started.
- a carboxylic acid type hydrocarbon-containing surfactant is added to the aqueous medium when the content is less than or equal to mass%, and the carboxylic acid type hydrocarbon-containing surfactant has a carbonyl group (excluding the carbonyl group in the carboxyl group). It is preferable that it does not contain.
- the polymerization pressure is preferably 1.5 MPa or more, and the polymerization initiator is preferably a redox initiator.
- the carboxylic acid type hydrocarbon-containing surfactant is represented by the following formula (A): R-COO-M (A) Wherein R is an alkyl group, alkenyl group, alkylene group or alkenylene group containing 2 to 29 carbon atoms, which may contain an ether bond. M is H, a metal atom, NR 11 4 is an imidazolium which may have a substituent, pyridinium which may have a substituent, or phosphonium which may have a substituent, and R 11 is the same or different, Or an organic group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms).
- R is preferably an alkyl group or an alkenyl group, and these may contain an ether group.
- the polymerization step is to obtain an aqueous fluoropolymer dispersion, and the aqueous fluoropolymer dispersion does not substantially contain a compound represented by the following general formula (3) and is represented by the following general formula (4). It is preferable that the compound contains more than 20 ppm with respect to the fluoropolymer.
- Formula (3) (H— (CF 2 ) 8 —SO 3 ) q M 2 (In the formula, M 2 may have H, a metal atom, NR 11 4 , imidazolium which may have a substituent, pyridinium which may have a substituent, or a substituent. Phosphonium, q is 1 or 2.
- R 11 is the same or different and is H or an organic group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms.
- the production method of the present invention can produce a novel fluoropolymer.
- the fluororesin is a partially crystalline fluoropolymer and is fluoroplastics.
- the fluororesin has a melting point and thermoplasticity, but may be melt processable or non-melt processable.
- melt processability means that the polymer can be melted and processed using conventional processing equipment such as an extruder and an injection molding machine. Therefore, the melt processable fluororesin usually has a melt flow rate of 0.01 to 500 g / 10 min as measured by the measurement method described later.
- the fluororubber is an amorphous fluoropolymer.
- “Amorphous” means a melting peak ( ⁇ H) that appears in differential scanning calorimetry [DSC] (temperature rise temperature 10 ° C./min) or differential thermal analysis [DTA] (temperature rise rate 10 ° C./min) of a fluoropolymer. ) Is 4.5 J / g or less.
- Fluoro rubber exhibits elastomeric properties by crosslinking. By elastomeric properties is meant a property that allows the polymer to be stretched and retain its original length when the force required to stretch the polymer is no longer applied.
- the partially fluorinated rubber is a fluoropolymer containing fluoromonomer units and having a perfluoromonomer unit content of less than 90 mol% with respect to all polymerized units and having a glass transition temperature of 20 ° C. or less. And a fluoropolymer having a melting peak ( ⁇ H) size of 4.5 J / g or less.
- the perfluoro rubber is a fluoropolymer having a perfluoromonomer unit content of 90 mol% or more with respect to the total polymerization units, having a glass transition temperature of 20 ° C. or less, and 4.5 J / g. It is a fluoropolymer having the following melting peak ( ⁇ H) size, and further a polymer having a fluorine atom concentration of 71% by mass or more contained in the fluoropolymer.
- the concentration of fluorine atoms contained in the fluoropolymer is obtained by calculating the concentration (% by mass) of fluorine atoms contained in the fluoropolymer from the type and content of each monomer constituting the fluoropolymer. .
- the perfluoromonomer is a monomer that does not contain a carbon atom-hydrogen atom bond in the molecule.
- the perfluoromonomer may be a monomer in which some of the fluorine atoms bonded to the carbon atom are substituted with a chlorine atom in addition to the carbon atom and the fluorine atom. , Sulfur atom, phosphorus atom, boron atom or silicon atom.
- the perfluoromonomer is preferably a monomer in which all hydrogen atoms are substituted with fluorine atoms.
- the perfluoromonomer does not include a monomer that provides a crosslinking site.
- the monomer that gives a crosslinking site is a monomer having a crosslinkable group that gives the fluoropolymer a crosslinking site for forming a crosslink with a curing agent (cure site monomer).
- the polytetrafluoroethylene [PTFE] is preferably a fluoropolymer having a tetrafluoroethylene content of 99 mol% or more based on all polymerized units.
- the fluororesin (excluding polytetrafluoroethylene) and the fluororubber are preferably fluoropolymers having a tetrafluoroethylene content of less than 99 mol% based on all polymerized units.
- the content of each monomer constituting the fluoropolymer can be calculated by appropriately combining NMR, FT-IR, elemental analysis, and fluorescent X-ray analysis depending on the type of monomer.
- the “organic group” means a group containing one or more carbon atoms or a group formed by removing one hydrogen atom from an organic compound.
- Examples of such “organic groups” An alkyl group optionally having one or more substituents, An alkenyl group optionally having one or more substituents, An alkynyl group optionally having one or more substituents, A cycloalkyl group optionally having one or more substituents, A cycloalkenyl group optionally having one or more substituents, A cycloalkadienyl group optionally having one or more substituents, An aryl group optionally having one or more substituents, An aralkyl group optionally having one or more substituents, A non-aromatic heterocyclic group optionally having one or more substituents, A heteroaryl group optionally having one or more substituents, A cyano group, Formyl group, R a O-, R a CO-, R a SO 2- , R a
- the “substituent” means a substitutable group.
- substitutable group examples include an aliphatic group, an aromatic group, a heterocyclic group, an acyl group, an acyloxy group, an acylamino group, an aliphatic oxy group, an aromatic oxy group, a heterocyclic oxy group, and an aliphatic oxycarbonyl group.
- the range represented by the endpoints includes all numerical values included in the range (eg, 1 to 10 includes 1.4, 1.9, 2.33, 5. 75, 9.98, etc.).
- At least 1 includes all numerical values greater than or equal to 1 (eg, at least 2, at least 4, at least 6, at least 8, at least 10, at least 25, at least 50, at least 100).
- the production method of the present invention includes a polymerization step of obtaining a fluoropolymer by polymerizing a fluoromonomer in an aqueous medium in the presence of a surfactant, and the surfactant is a carboxylic acid type hydrocarbon-containing interface. It is characterized by the use of an activator.
- sulfonic acid type hydrocarbon-containing surfactants have been used, but fluoromonomers have not been polymerized using carboxylic acid type hydrocarbon-containing surfactants. There wasn't.
- the carboxylic acid-type hydrocarbon-containing surfactant is usually an anionic surfactant having a hydrophilic part of a carboxylate and a hydrophobic part that is a long-chain hydrocarbon part such as alkyl.
- Examples of the carboxylic acid-type hydrocarbon-containing surfactant include the following formula: R 10 -COOM (In the formula, R 10 is a monovalent organic group containing one or more carbon atoms. M is H, a metal atom, NR 11 4 , an optionally substituted imidazolium, or a substituted group. Or a phosphonium optionally having a substituent, and R 11 is H or an organic group, which may be the same or different. R 11 is preferably an organic group of H or C 1-10 , more preferably an organic group of H or C 1-4 . From the viewpoint of surface activity, R 10 preferably has 2 or more carbon atoms, and more preferably 3 or more carbon atoms.
- the number of carbon atoms of R 10 is preferably 29 or less, and more preferably 23 or less.
- the metal atom of M include alkali metal (Group 1), alkaline earth metal (Group 2), and the like, and Na, K, or Li is preferable.
- M is preferably H, a metal atom or NR 11 4, more preferably H, an alkali metal (Group 1), an alkaline earth metal (Group 2) or NR 11 4 , and H, Na, K, Li or NH 4 Are more preferred, Na, K or NH 4 is even more preferred, Na or NH 4 is particularly preferred and NH 4 is most preferred.
- Examples of the carboxylic acid-type hydrocarbon-containing surfactant include R 12 —COOM (wherein R 12 is a linear or branched alkyl group having 1 or more carbon atoms which may have a substituent, alkenyl. Group, an alkylene group or an alkenylene group, or a cyclic alkyl group having 3 or more carbon atoms, an alkenyl group, an alkylene group or an alkenylene group which may have a substituent, and these may contain an ether bond. In the case where is 3 or more, a monovalent or divalent heterocyclic ring may be contained, or a ring may be wound.
- M is the same as described above. Specific examples include those represented by CH 3 — (CH 2 ) n —COOM (wherein n is an integer of 2 to 28, M is the same as above).
- the hydrocarbon-containing surfactant preferably does not contain a carbonyl group (excluding the carbonyl group in the carboxyl group). Further, the surfactant used in the polymerization is preferably only a hydrocarbon-containing surfactant not containing a carbonyl group. Examples of the hydrocarbon-containing surfactant containing no carbonyl group include the following formula (A): R-COO-M (A) Wherein R is an alkyl group, alkenyl group, alkylene group or alkenylene group containing 6 to 17 carbon atoms, which may contain an ether bond.
- R is preferably an alkyl group or an alkenyl group (which may contain an ether group).
- the alkyl group or alkenyl group in R may be linear or branched.
- the number of carbon atoms of R is not limited, but is, for example, 2 to 29.
- R When the alkyl group is linear, R preferably has 3 to 29 carbon atoms, and more preferably 5 to 23 carbon atoms. When the alkyl group is branched, the carbon number of R is preferably 5 to 35, and more preferably 11 to 23. When the alkenyl group is linear, the carbon number of R is preferably 2 to 29, and more preferably 9 to 23. When the alkenyl group is branched, the carbon number of R is preferably 2 to 29, and more preferably 9 to 23.
- alkyl group and alkenyl group examples include a methyl group, an ethyl group, an isobutyl group, a t-butyl group, and a vinyl group.
- hydrocarbon-containing surfactant examples include butyric acid, valeric acid, caproic acid, enanthic acid, caprylic acid, pelargonic acid, capric acid, lauric acid, myristic acid, pentadecylic acid, palmitic acid, palmitoleic acid, margaric acid.
- At least one selected from the group consisting of lauric acid, capric acid, myristic acid, pentadecylic acid, palmitic acid, and salts thereof is preferable.
- the salt include a metal atom of the above-described formula M, NR 11 4 , an imidazolium which may have a substituent, pyridinium which may have a substituent, or a substituent.
- Examples of the carboxylic acid-type hydrocarbon-containing surfactant in the present invention include the following formula (a): (In the formula, R 1a is a linear or branched alkyl group having 1 or more carbon atoms or a cyclic alkyl group having 3 or more carbon atoms, and a hydrogen atom bonded to a carbon atom has a hydroxy group or an ester bond. It may be substituted with a monovalent organic group, and when it has 2 or more carbon atoms, it may contain a carbonyl group. When it has 3 or more carbon atoms, it may contain a monovalent or divalent heterocyclic ring.
- R 2a and R 3a also be rolled is independently a single bond or a divalent linking group .
- R 1a, R 2a and R 3a is the .A a is 5 or more carbon atoms in total , —COOX a
- X a is H, metal atom, NR 4a 4 , imidazolium which may have a substituent, pyridinium which may have a substituent, or may have a substituent a phosphonium
- R 4a is H or an organic group, May be different even one.
- A is .R 1a, R 2a and R 3a are bonded to any two Tsugaotagai, may form a ring.
- R 2b and R 4b when the three or more carbon atoms are independently H or a substituent .
- R 3b is An alkylene group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms which may have a substituent, n is an integer of 1 or more, p and q are each independently an integer of 0 or more, and A b is —COOX.
- Xb is H, a metal atom, NR 5b 4 , imidazolium which may have a substituent, pyridinium which may have a substituent or phosphonium which may have a substituent.
- R 5b is H or an organic group, it is may be the same or different.
- R 1b, 2b, R 3b and R 4b are bonded to one or two Tsugaotagai, they may form a ring .
- L is a single bond, -CO 2 -B - *, - OCO-B - *, - CONR 6b -B- *, -NR 6b CO-B- *, or -CO- (however, -CO 2 -B-, -OCO-B-, -CONR 6b -B-, -NR 6b CO-B- B is an alkylene group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms which may have a single bond or a substituent, and R 6b may have H or a substituent.
- the surfactant (a) will be described.
- R 1a is a linear or branched alkyl group having 1 or more carbon atoms or a cyclic alkyl group having 3 or more carbon atoms.
- the alkyl group may include a carbonyl group (—C ( ⁇ O) —) between two carbon atoms.
- the said alkyl group can also contain the said carbonyl group at the terminal of the said alkyl group, when carbon number is 2 or more. That is, an acyl group such as an acetyl group represented by CH 3 —C ( ⁇ O) — is also included in the alkyl group.
- the alkyl group may include a monovalent or divalent heterocyclic ring, or may be wound with a ring.
- the heterocyclic ring is preferably an unsaturated heterocyclic ring, more preferably an oxygen-containing unsaturated heterocyclic ring, and examples thereof include a furan ring.
- a divalent heterocyclic ring may be inserted between two carbon atoms, or the divalent heterocyclic ring may be bonded to —C ( ⁇ O) — located at the terminal, A monovalent heterocyclic ring may be located at the terminal of the alkyl group.
- the “carbon number” of the alkyl group includes the number of carbon atoms constituting the carbonyl group and the number of carbon atoms constituting the heterocyclic ring.
- a group represented by CH 3 —C ( ⁇ O) —CH 2 — has 3 carbon atoms
- the group represented by — has 7 carbon atoms
- the group represented by CH 3 —C ( ⁇ O) — has 2 carbon atoms.
- a hydrogen atom bonded to a carbon atom may be substituted with a functional group, for example, a hydroxy group (—OH) or a monovalent organic group containing an ester bond may be substituted. It is preferably not substituted by any functional group.
- the monovalent organic group containing an ester bond include a group represented by the formula: —O—C ( ⁇ O) —R 101a (wherein R 101a is an alkyl group).
- R 101a is an alkyl group.
- 75% or less of hydrogen atoms bonded to carbon atoms may be substituted with halogen atoms, 50% or less may be substituted with halogen atoms, and 25% or less are substituted with halogen atoms.
- R 2a and R 3a are each independently a single bond or a divalent linking group.
- R 2a and R 3a are preferably independently a single bond, a linear or branched alkylene group having 1 or more carbon atoms, or a cyclic alkylene group having 3 or more carbon atoms.
- the alkylene group constituting R 2a and R 3a preferably does not contain a carbonyl group.
- a hydrogen atom bonded to a carbon atom may be substituted with a functional group, for example, a hydroxy group (—OH) or a monovalent organic group containing an ester bond may be substituted. It is preferably not substituted by any functional group.
- the monovalent organic group containing an ester bond include a group represented by the formula: —O—C ( ⁇ O) —R 102a (wherein R 102a is an alkyl group).
- R 102a is an alkyl group.
- 75% or less of hydrogen atoms bonded to carbon atoms may be substituted with halogen atoms, 50% or less may be substituted with halogen atoms, and 25% or less are substituted with halogen atoms.
- R 1a , R 2a and R 3a have a total of 5 or more carbon atoms.
- the total number of carbon atoms is preferably 7 or more, more preferably 9 or more, preferably 20 or less, more preferably 18 or less, and even more preferably 15 or less. Any two of R 1a , R 2a and R 3a may be bonded to each other to form a ring.
- a a is —COOX a
- X a is H, metal atom, NR 4a 4 , imidazolium which may have a substituent, or a substituent.
- a good pyridinium or an optionally substituted phosphonium, and R 4a is H or an organic group, which may be the same or different.
- R 4a is preferably H or an organic group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms, more preferably H or an organic group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms.
- the metal atom include alkali metals (Group 1), alkaline earth metals (Group 2), and Na, K, or Li is preferable.
- X a is preferably H, alkali metal (Group 1), alkaline earth metal (Group 2) or NR 4a 4 and more preferably H, Na, K, Li or NH 4 because it is easily dissolved in water. Further since the easily soluble in water, Na, K or NH 4 are more preferred, particularly preferably Na or NH 4 is, since removal is easy, NH 4 being the most preferred.
- X a is a NH 4
- solubility in aqueous media of the surfactant is excellent, the metal component is less likely to remain in the fluoropolymer or the final product.
- R 1a includes a linear or branched alkyl group having 1 to 8 carbon atoms not containing a carbonyl group, a cyclic alkyl group having 3 to 8 carbon atoms not containing a carbonyl group, and a 1 to 10 carbonyl group.
- An alkyl group containing a ring is preferred.
- R 1a the following formula: (Wherein n 11a is an integer of 0 to 10, R 11a is a linear or branched alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms or a cyclic alkyl group having 3 to 5 carbon atoms, and R 12a Is an alkylene group having 0 to 3 carbon atoms, and when n 11a is an integer of 2 to 10, R 12a may be the same or different.
- n 11a is preferably an integer of 0 to 5, more preferably an integer of 0 to 3, and still more preferably an integer of 1 to 3.
- the alkyl group as R 11a preferably does not contain a carbonyl group.
- the alkyl group as R 11a may have a hydrogen atom bonded to a carbon atom substituted with a functional group, for example, a hydroxy group (—OH) or a monovalent organic group containing an ester bond. However, it is preferably not substituted by any functional group.
- a functional group for example, a hydroxy group (—OH) or a monovalent organic group containing an ester bond.
- the monovalent organic group containing an ester bond include a group represented by the formula: —O—C ( ⁇ O) —R 103a (wherein R 103a is an alkyl group).
- alkyl group as R 11a 75% or less of the hydrogen atoms bonded to the carbon atom may be substituted by halogen atoms, 50% or less may be substituted by halogen atoms, and 25% or less are halogen atoms. Although it may be substituted by an atom, it is preferably a non-halogenated alkyl group that does not contain a halogen atom such as a fluorine atom or a chlorine atom.
- R 12a is an alkylene group having 0 to 3 carbon atoms.
- the carbon number is preferably 1 to 3.
- the alkylene group as R 12a may be linear or branched.
- the alkylene group as R 12a preferably does not contain a carbonyl group.
- R 12a is more preferably an ethylene group (—C 2 H 4 —) or a propylene group (—C 3 H 6 —).
- the alkylene group as R 12a may have a hydrogen atom bonded to a carbon atom substituted with a functional group, for example, a hydroxy group (—OH) or a monovalent organic group containing an ester bond. However, it is preferably not substituted by any functional group.
- Examples of the monovalent organic group containing an ester bond include a group represented by the formula: —O—C ( ⁇ O) —R 104a (wherein R 104a is an alkyl group).
- R 104a is an alkyl group.
- the alkylene group as R 12a 75% or less of the hydrogen atoms bonded to the carbon atom may be substituted with a halogen atom, 50% or less may be substituted with a halogen atom, and 25% or less is a halogen atom.
- it may be substituted by an atom, it is preferably a non-halogenated alkylene group which does not contain a halogen atom such as a fluorine atom or a chlorine atom.
- R 2a and R 3a are independently preferably an alkylene group having 1 or more carbon atoms not containing a carbonyl group, more preferably an alkylene group having 1 to 3 carbon atoms not containing a carbonyl group, and an ethylene group (—C 2 H 4 -) or propylene group (-C 3 H 6 -) is more preferred.
- R 1b is a linear or branched alkyl group having 1 or more carbon atoms which may have a substituent or a cyclic alkyl having 3 or more carbon atoms which may have a substituent. It is a group.
- the alkyl group can include a monovalent or divalent heterocyclic ring, or can be wound around a ring.
- the heterocyclic ring is preferably an unsaturated heterocyclic ring, more preferably an oxygen-containing unsaturated heterocyclic ring, and examples thereof include a furan ring.
- a divalent heterocyclic ring may be inserted between two carbon atoms, or the divalent heterocyclic ring may be bonded to —C ( ⁇ O) — located at the terminal, A monovalent heterocyclic ring may be located at the terminal of the alkyl group.
- the “carbon number” of the alkyl group includes the number of carbon atoms constituting the heterocyclic ring.
- alkyl group as R 1b may have include a halogen atom, a linear or branched alkyl group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms, or a cyclic alkyl group having 3 to 10 carbon atoms, A hydroxy group is preferred, and a methyl group and an ethyl group are particularly preferred.
- the alkyl group as R 1b preferably does not contain a carbonyl group.
- 75% or less of hydrogen atoms bonded to carbon atoms may be substituted with halogen atoms, 50% or less may be substituted with halogen atoms, and 25% or less are substituted with halogen atoms.
- it is preferably a non-halogenated alkyl group that does not contain a halogen atom such as a fluorine atom or a chlorine atom.
- the alkyl group preferably does not have any substituents.
- R 1b is preferably a linear or branched alkyl group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms which may have a substituent, or a cyclic alkyl group having 3 to 10 carbon atoms which may have a substituent. More preferably a linear or branched alkyl group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms not containing a carbonyl group or a cyclic alkyl group having 3 to 10 carbon atoms not containing a carbonyl group, and having no substituent.
- a linear or branched alkyl group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms is more preferable, a linear or branched alkyl group having 1 to 3 carbon atoms having no substituent is still more preferable, and a methyl group (—CH 3 ) or an ethyl group (—C 2 H 5 ) is particularly preferred, and a methyl group (—CH 3 ) is most preferred.
- R 2b and R 4b are independently H or a substituent.
- a plurality of R 2b and R 4b may be the same or different.
- R 2b and R 4b is preferably a halogen atom, a linear or branched alkyl group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms, a cyclic alkyl group having 3 to 10 carbon atoms, or a hydroxy group.
- a group and an ethyl group are particularly preferred.
- the alkyl group as R 2b and R 4b preferably does not contain a carbonyl group.
- 75% or less of hydrogen atoms bonded to carbon atoms may be substituted with halogen atoms, 50% or less may be substituted with halogen atoms, and 25% or less are substituted with halogen atoms.
- it is preferably a non-halogenated alkyl group that does not contain a halogen atom such as a fluorine atom or a chlorine atom.
- the alkyl group preferably does not have any substituents.
- Examples of the alkyl group as R 2b and R 4b include a linear or branched alkyl group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms not containing a carbonyl group, or a cyclic alkyl group having 3 to 10 carbon atoms not containing a carbonyl group. More preferably a straight-chain or branched alkyl group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms which does not contain a carbonyl group, and a straight-chain or branched alkyl group having 1 to 3 carbon atoms which does not have a substituent. Is more preferable, and a methyl group (—CH 3 ) or an ethyl group (—C 2 H 5 ) is particularly preferable.
- R 2b and R 4b are independently preferably H or a linear or branched alkyl group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms which does not contain a carbonyl group, and H or 1 to 3 carbon atoms having no substituent.
- the linear or branched alkyl group is more preferable, H, a methyl group (—CH 3 ) or an ethyl group (—C 2 H 5 ) is still more preferable, and H is particularly preferable.
- R 3b is an alkylene group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms which may have a substituent. When a plurality of R 3b are present, they may be the same or different.
- the alkylene group preferably does not contain a carbonyl group.
- 75% or less of hydrogen atoms bonded to carbon atoms may be substituted with halogen atoms, 50% or less may be substituted with halogen atoms, and 25% or less are substituted with halogen atoms.
- it is preferably a non-halogenated alkyl group that does not contain a halogen atom such as a fluorine atom or a chlorine atom.
- the alkylene group preferably does not have any substituents.
- alkylene group examples include a linear or branched alkylene group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms which may have a substituent, or a cyclic alkylene group having 3 to 10 carbon atoms which may have a substituent.
- a linear or branched alkylene group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms not containing a carbonyl group or a cyclic alkylene group having 3 to 10 carbon atoms not containing a carbonyl group is preferable, and the number of carbons having no substituent.
- a linear or branched alkylene group of 1 to 10 is more preferable, and a methylene group (—CH 2 —), an ethylene group (—C 2 H 4 —), an isopropylene group (—CH (CH 3 ) CH 2 -) Or a propylene group (-C 3 H 6- ) is more preferable.
- R 1b , R 2b , R 3b and R 4b may be bonded to each other to form a ring.
- n is an integer of 1 or more. n is preferably an integer of 1 to 40, more preferably an integer of 1 to 30, and still more preferably an integer of 5 to 25.
- p and q are each independently an integer of 0 or more.
- p is preferably an integer of 0 to 10, more preferably 0 or 1.
- q is preferably an integer of 0 to 10, more preferably an integer of 0 to 5.
- n, p and q are preferably an integer of 6 or more in total.
- the total of n, p and q is more preferably an integer of 8 or more.
- the total of n, p and q is also preferably an integer of 60 or less, more preferably an integer of 50 or less, and still more preferably an integer of 40 or less.
- a b represents —COOX b
- X b represents H, a metal atom, NR 5b 4 , imidazolium which may have a substituent, pyridinium which may have a substituent, or Phosphonium which may have a substituent
- R 5b is H or an organic group, which may be the same or different.
- R 5b is preferably H or an organic group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms, more preferably H or an organic group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms.
- the metal atom include alkali metals (Group 1), alkaline earth metals (Group 2), and Na, K, or Li is preferable.
- X b may be a metal atom or NR 5b 4 (R 5b is as described above).
- Xb is preferably H, alkali metal (Group 1), alkaline earth metal (Group 2) or NR 5b 4 and more preferably H, Na, K, Li or NH 4 because it is easily dissolved in water. Further since the easily soluble in water, Na, K or NH 4 are more preferred, particularly preferably Na or NH 4 is, since removal is easy, NH 4 being the most preferred.
- Xb is NH 4 , the solubility of the surfactant in an aqueous medium is excellent, and the metal component hardly remains in the fluoropolymer or the final product.
- L represents a single bond, —CO 2 —B— *, —OCO—B— *, —CONR 6b —B— *, —NR 6b CO—B— *, or —CO— ( However, except for a carbonyl group contained in —CO 2 —B—, —OCO—B—, —CONR 6b —B—, —NR 6b CO—B—), and B has a single bond or a substituent.
- An alkylene group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms, and R 6b is H or an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms which may have a substituent.
- the alkylene group preferably has 1 to 5 carbon atoms.
- the R 6b is more preferably H or a methyl group. * Indicates the side bonded to Ab in the formula.
- L is preferably a single bond.
- the surfactant preferably has an integrated value of 10% or more of all peak intensities observed in the chemical shift range of 2.0 to 5.0 ppm in the 1 H-NMR spectrum.
- the surfactant preferably has an integral value of all peak intensities observed in the chemical shift region of 2.0 to 5.0 ppm within the above range.
- the surfactant preferably has a ketone structure in the molecule.
- the integrated value is more preferably 15 or more, preferably 95 or less, more preferably 80 or less, and still more preferably 70 or less.
- the integrated value is measured at room temperature with a heavy water solvent.
- the heavy water is 4.79 ppm.
- Surfactant (a) is a novel compound and can be produced, for example, by the production method exemplified below.
- Surfactant (a) has the formula: (Wherein R 3a is as described above, E a is a leaving group), lithium, and the formula: R 201a 3 Si—Cl (wherein R 201a is Independently, an alkyl group or an aryl group) is reacted with a chlorosilane compound represented by the formula: (Wherein R 3a , R 201a and E a are as described above) (11a) for obtaining a compound (11a) represented by: Compound (11a) and the formula: (Wherein R 1a is a single bond or a divalent linking group as described above, and R 21a is reacted with an olefin represented by the formula: (Wherein R 1a , R 21a , R 3a and E a are as described above) (12a) to obtain the compound (12a) By removing the leaving group of compound (12a), the formula: (Wherein R 1a , R 21a and R 3a are as described above) (13a) for obtaining a
- R 1a contains a furan ring
- the furan ring may be opened with an acid to be converted into a dicarbonyl derivative.
- the acid include acetic acid, hydrochloric acid, p-toluenesulfone and the like. The same applies to other manufacturing methods described later.
- E a represents a leaving group.
- the leaving group include tert-butyldimethylsilyl (TBS) group, triethylsilyl (TES) group, triisopropylsilyl (TIPS) group, tert-butyldiphenylsilyl (TBDPS) group, benzyl (Bn) group and the like. It is done. The same applies to other manufacturing methods described later.
- R 21a is preferably a single bond or a linear or branched alkylene group having 1 or more carbon atoms.
- chlorosilane compound examples include: Is mentioned.
- Any reaction in the step (11a) can be carried out in a solvent.
- a solvent an organic solvent can be used and an aprotic polar solvent is mentioned, Specifically, ether can be illustrated.
- the reaction ratio between the compound (11a) and the olefin is 1 to 2 with respect to 1 mol of the compound (11a) in consideration of improvement in yield and reduction of waste. Molar amounts can be employed.
- the reaction in the step (12a) can be carried out in a solvent in the presence of a thiazolium salt and a base.
- Examples of the thiazolium salt include 3-ethyl-5- (2-hydroxyethyl) -4-methylthiazolium bromide, 3-benzyl-5- (2-hydroxyethyl) -4-methylthiazolium chloride, and the like. It is done.
- Examples of the base include 1,8-diazabicyclo [5.4.0] -7-undecene, triethylamine and the like.
- an organic solvent can be used and an aprotic polar solvent is mentioned, Specifically, ether can be illustrated.
- the leaving reaction of the leaving group in the step (13a) can be carried out by using fluoride ion or acid.
- the method for eliminating the leaving group include a method using hydrofluoric acid, a method using an amine complex of hydrogen fluoride such as pyridine / nHF or triethylamine / nHF, cesium fluoride, potassium fluoride, lithium borofluoride.
- examples thereof include a method using an inorganic salt such as (LiBF 4 ) and ammonium fluoride and a method using an organic salt such as tetrabutylammonium fluoride (TBAF).
- the leaving group elimination reaction in the step (13a) can be carried out in a polar solvent.
- a polar solvent an organic solvent can be used and an aprotic polar solvent is mentioned, Specifically, ether can be illustrated.
- the oxidation in step (14a) can be carried out in a solvent in the presence of sodium chlorite.
- alcohol such as methanol, ethanol, 1-propanol, isopropanol, 1-butanol, tert-butyl alcohol, and water can be used.
- a disodium hydrogen phosphate solution may be used as a buffer.
- Compound (14a) may be contacted with an alkali to convert —COOH into a salt form.
- alkali include sodium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide, lithium hydroxide, and ammonia.
- an aqueous ammonia solution can be used.
- the purity of the obtained compound may be increased by distilling off the solvent, performing distillation, purification or the like.
- Surfactant (a) also has the formula: (Wherein R 3a is a monovalent organic group and E a is a leaving group, as described above, R 22a is a leaving group), and a formula: (Wherein R 1a is a monovalent organic group as described above, R 23a is a monovalent organic group), (Wherein R 1a , R 3a and E a are as described above, R 24a is a single bond or a divalent linking group) (21a) to obtain a compound (21a) By removing the leaving group of compound (21a), the formula: (Wherein R 1a , R 24a and R 3a are as described above) (22a) to obtain a compound (22a) represented by: Compound (22a) is oxidized to give the formula: (Wherein R 1a , R 24a and R 3a are as described above) (23a) for obtaining a compound (23a) represented by: It can manufacture with the manufacturing method containing.
- R 22a is preferably a linear or branched alkyl group having 1 or more carbon atoms, and more preferably a methyl group.
- R 23a is preferably a linear or branched alkyl group having 1 or more carbon atoms, and more preferably a methyl group.
- R 24a is preferably a linear or branched alkylene group having 1 or more carbon atoms, more preferably a methylene group (—CH 2 —).
- step (21a) can be carried out in a solvent in the presence of a base.
- Examples of the base include sodium amide, sodium hydride, sodium methoxide, sodium ethoxide and the like.
- an organic solvent can be used and an aprotic polar solvent is mentioned, Specifically, ether can be illustrated.
- the leaving group elimination reaction in the step (22a) can be carried out by using fluoride ions or acids.
- the method for eliminating the leaving group include a method using hydrofluoric acid, a method using an amine complex of hydrogen fluoride such as pyridine / nHF or triethylamine / nHF, cesium fluoride, potassium fluoride, lithium borofluoride.
- examples thereof include a method using an inorganic salt such as (LiBF 4 ) and ammonium fluoride and a method using an organic salt such as tetrabutylammonium fluoride (TBAF).
- the leaving group elimination reaction in the step (22a) can be carried out in a solvent.
- a solvent an organic solvent can be used and an aprotic polar solvent is mentioned, Specifically, ether can be illustrated.
- the oxidation in step (23a) can be carried out in a solvent in the presence of sodium chlorite.
- Alcohol and water can be used as the solvent.
- a disodium hydrogen phosphate solution may be used as a buffer.
- Compound (23a) may be contacted with an alkali to convert —COOH into a salt form.
- alkali include sodium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide, lithium hydroxide, and ammonia.
- an aqueous ammonia solution can be used.
- the purity of the obtained compound may be increased by distilling off the solvent, performing distillation, purification or the like.
- Surfactant (a) can also be represented by the formula: Y a —R 3a —CH 2 —OE a (Wherein R 3a is as described above, Y a is a halogen atom, and E a is a leaving group), and a formula: (Wherein R 1a is as described above) is reacted with lithium acetylide represented by the formula: (Wherein R 1a , R 3a and E a are as described above) (31a) for obtaining a compound (31a) represented by: Compound (31a) is oxidized to give the formula: (Wherein R 1a , R 3a and E a are as described above) (32a) for obtaining a compound (32a) represented by: The leaving group of compound (32a) is eliminated to give the formula: (Wherein R 1a and R 3a are as described above) (33a) for obtaining a compound (33a) represented by: Compound (33a) is oxidized to give the formula: (Wherein
- the reaction ratio between the alkyl halide and the lithium acetylide is 1 for the lithium acetylide with respect to 1 mol of the alkyl halide in consideration of improvement in yield and reduction of waste.
- An amount of up to 2 moles can be employed.
- the reaction in the step (31a) can be carried out in a solvent.
- a solvent is hexane.
- the oxidation in the step (32a) is carried out by [(Cn * ) Ru III (CF 3 CO 2 ) 3 ] .H 2 O (where Cn * is 1,4,7-trimethyl-1,4,7-triaza Bicyclononane) can be carried out in a nitrile solvent using a complex formed by treatment with (NH 4 ) 2 Ce (NO 3 ) 6 and trifluoroacetic acid followed by the addition of sodium perchlorate .
- the compound (32a) may be extracted by neutralizing with an alkali and using an organic solvent such as ether.
- the leaving reaction of the leaving group in the step (33a) can be carried out by using fluoride ion or acid.
- the method for eliminating the leaving group include a method using hydrofluoric acid, a method using an amine complex of hydrogen fluoride such as pyridine / nHF or triethylamine / nHF, cesium fluoride, potassium fluoride, lithium borofluoride.
- examples thereof include a method using an inorganic salt such as (LiBF 4 ) and ammonium fluoride and a method using an organic salt such as tetrabutylammonium fluoride (TBAF).
- the leaving group elimination reaction in the step (33a) can be carried out in a solvent.
- a solvent an organic solvent can be used and an aprotic polar solvent is mentioned, Specifically, ether can be illustrated. .
- the oxidation in step (34a) can be carried out in a solvent in the presence of sodium chlorite.
- Alcohol and water can be used as the solvent.
- a disodium hydrogen phosphate solution may be used as a buffer.
- Compound (34a) may be contacted with an alkali to convert —COOH into a salt form.
- alkali include sodium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide, lithium hydroxide, ammonia, and the like.
- an aqueous ammonia solution can be used.
- the purity of the obtained compound may be increased by distilling off the solvent, performing distillation, purification or the like.
- Surfactant (a) also has the formula: And divinyl ketone represented by the formula: Is reacted with 2-methylfuran represented by the formula: A step (51a) for obtaining a compound (51a) represented by: Compound (51a) and formula: By reacting with the furan represented by the formula: A step (52a) for obtaining a compound (52a) represented by: By heating compound (52a) in the presence of an acid, the formula: A step (53a) of obtaining a compound (53a) represented by: Compound (53a) is oxidized to give the formula: A step (54a) for obtaining a compound (54a) represented by: It can manufacture with the manufacturing method containing.
- the reaction ratio between divinyl ketone and 2-methylfuran is 0.5% of 2-methylfuran per 1 mol of divinyl ketone in consideration of improvement in yield and reduction of waste.
- An amount of ⁇ 1 mole can be employed.
- the reaction in the step (51a) can be carried out in the presence of an acid.
- the acid include acetic acid, hydrochloric acid, p-toluenesulfonic acid and the like.
- the amount of the acid used in the step (51a) can be 0.1 to 2 moles with respect to 1 mole of divinyl ketone in consideration of improvement in yield and reduction of waste.
- the reaction in the step (51a) can be carried out in a polar solvent.
- the solvent include water and acetonitrile.
- the reaction ratio between the compound (51a) and furan is 1 to 2 mol of furan per 1 mol of the compound (51a) in consideration of improvement in yield and reduction of waste. Can be adopted.
- the reaction in the step (52a) can be carried out in the presence of an acid, and examples of the acid include acetic acid, hydrochloric acid, p-toluenesulfone and the like.
- the amount of the acid used in the step (52a) can be 0.1 to 2 moles per 1 mole of the compound (51a) in consideration of improvement in yield and reduction of waste.
- the reaction in the step (52a) can be carried out in a polar solvent.
- An example of the solvent is water.
- the furan ring is opened by heating the compound (52a) in the presence of an acid.
- hydrochloric acid and sulfuric acid can be used.
- the reaction in the step (53a) can be carried out in a polar solvent.
- An example of the solvent is water.
- the oxidation in step (54a) can be carried out in a solvent in the presence of sodium chlorite.
- tert-butyl alcohol and water can be used as the solvent.
- a disodium hydrogen phosphate solution may be used as a buffer.
- Compound (54a) may be contacted with an alkali to convert —COOH into a salt form.
- alkali include sodium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide, lithium hydroxide, ammonia, and the like.
- an aqueous ammonia solution can be used.
- the purity of the obtained compound may be increased by distilling off the solvent, performing distillation, purification or the like.
- Surfactant (a) also has the formula: (Wherein R 1a is a single bond or a divalent linking group as described above, and R 21a is a single bond or a divalent linking group), and a formula: (Wherein Y 61a is an alkyl ester group) is reacted with an alkyne represented by the formula: (Wherein R 1a , R 21a and Y 61a are as described above) (61a) for obtaining a compound (61a) represented by: The compound (61a) is allowed to act with an alkali and then with an acid to give the formula: (Wherein R 1a and R 21a are as described above) (62a) to obtain a compound (62a) represented by: It can manufacture with the manufacturing method containing.
- the reaction ratio between the alkene and the alkyne is 0.5 to 2 mol of the alkene with respect to 1 mol of the alkyne in consideration of improvement in yield and reduction of waste. Quantity can be used.
- the reaction in the step (61a) can be carried out in the presence of a metal catalyst.
- a metal catalyst examples include ruthenium.
- the amount of the metal catalyst used in the step (61a) can be 0.01 to 0.4 mol with respect to 1 mol of the alkene in consideration of improvement in yield and reduction of waste.
- the reaction in the step (61a) can be carried out in a polar solvent.
- the solvent include water, acetonitrile, dimethylacetamide, and dimethylformamide.
- the reaction ratio between the compound (61a) and the alkali is 0.6 to 0.6% with respect to 1 mol of the compound (61a) in consideration of improvement in yield and reduction of waste. An amount of 2 moles can be used.
- the amount of the acid used in the step (62a) can be 1.0 to 20.0 moles with respect to 1 mole of the compound (61a) in consideration of improvement in yield and reduction of waste.
- the reaction in step (62a) can be carried out in a polar solvent.
- An example of the solvent is water.
- Compound (62a) may be contacted with an alkali to convert —COOH into a salt form.
- alkali include sodium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide, lithium hydroxide, and ammonia.
- an aqueous ammonia solution can be used.
- the purity of the obtained compound may be increased by distilling off the solvent, performing distillation, purification or the like.
- Surfactant (b) is a novel compound and can be produced, for example, by the production method exemplified below.
- the surfactant (b) has the following formula: (In the formula, R 1b , R 2b and n are as described above.) And a compound represented by the following formula: Wherein R 3b is as described above.
- L is a single bond, —CO 2 —B— *, —OCO—B— *, —CONR 6b —B— *, —NR 6b CO—B— * Or —CO— (excluding a carbonyl group contained in —CO 2 —B—, —OCO—B—, —CONR 6b —B—, —NR 6b CO—B—), and B Is an alkylene group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms which may have a single bond or a substituent, and R 6b is H or an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms which may have a substituent.
- L is a single bond, —CO 2 —B— *, —OCO—B— *, —CONR 6b —B— * , —NR 6b CO—B— *, or —CO— (wherein —CO 2 —B—, —OCO—B—, —CONR 6b —B—, carbonyl group contained in —NR 6b CO—B—)
- B is a single bond or an alkylene group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms which may have a substituent, and R 6b has 1 carbon atom which may have H or a substituent.
- 4 is an alkyl group of -4. * Indicates the side bonded to —OSO 3 Xb in the formula.) It can manufacture by the manufacturing method including the process (11b) which obtains the compound (11b) shown by these.
- the reaction in step (11b) can be carried out in the presence of a base.
- a base examples include sodium hydride, sodium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide, triethylamine and the like.
- the above base can be used in an amount of 0.5 to 20 mol per 1 mol of compound (10b).
- the reaction in step (11b) can be carried out in a solvent.
- a solvent an organic solvent can be used, and examples thereof include aprotic polar solvents, and specific examples include ethers, aromatic compounds, nitriles, halogenated hydrocarbons and the like.
- Surfactant (b) also has the following formula: (Wherein R 1b to R 4b , n, p and q are as described above.
- L represents a single bond, —CO 2 —B— *, —OCO—B— *, —CONR 6b —B— *) , —NR 6b CO—B— *, or —CO— (wherein —CO 2 —B—, —OCO—B—, —CONR 6b —B—, carbonyl group contained in —NR 6b CO—B—)
- B is a single bond or an alkylene group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms which may have a substituent, and R 6b has 1 carbon atom which may have H or a substituent.
- L represents a single bond, —CO 2 —B— *, —OCO—B— *, —CONR 6b — B- *, -NR 6b CO-B- *, or -CO- (however, included in -CO 2 -B-, -OCO-B-, -CONR 6b -B-, -NR 6b CO-B- And B is a C 1-10 alkylene group which may have a single bond or a substituent, and R 6b may have H or a substituent. (It is an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms. * Indicates the side bonded to —CH 2 —COOX b in the formula.) It can manufacture with the manufacturing method including the process (21b) which obtains the compound (21b) shown by these.
- the oxidation in the step (21b) can be carried out by reacting the compound (20b) with a nitrosating agent.
- nitrosating agent sodium nitrite, nitrosylsulfuric acid, isoamyl nitrite and the like can be used.
- the nitrosating agent can be used in an amount of 0.5 to 10 mol per 1 mol of compound (20b).
- the oxidation in the step (21b) can be carried out in a solvent.
- a solvent trifluoroacetic acid, acetonitrile and the like can be used.
- R 11b CH ⁇ CH—Y 1b —OH
- R 11b is H, a linear or branched alkyl group having 1 or more carbon atoms which may have a substituent, or a cyclic group having 3 or more carbon atoms which may have a substituent
- the alkyl group may include a monovalent or divalent heterocyclic ring, or may be wound around a ring
- Y 1b is — (CR 2b 2 ) n — or — (CR 2b 2 ) n- (OR 3b ) p- (CR 4b 2 ) q -L-CH 2- (R 2b to R 4b , n, p and q are as defined above, L is a single bond, -CO 2- B- *, -OCO-B- *, -CONR 6d -B- *, -NR 6
- the compound (100b) represented by 2) is hydroxylated to give the following formula: (Wherein R 11b and Y 1b are as described above) (101b) to obtain the compound (101b) represented by: Compound (101b) is oxidized to give the following formula: (Wherein, R 11b and Y 1b are as described above) can be produced by a production method including a step (102b) for obtaining a compound (102b) represented by
- the alkyl group as R 11b preferably does not contain a carbonyl group.
- 75% or less of the hydrogen atoms bonded to the carbon atom may be substituted by halogen atoms, 50% or less may be substituted by halogen atoms, and 25% or less are halogen atoms.
- it may be substituted by an atom, it is preferably a non-halogenated alkyl group that does not contain a halogen atom such as a fluorine atom or a chlorine atom.
- the alkyl group preferably does not have any substituents.
- R 11b is H, a linear or branched alkyl group having 1 to 9 carbon atoms which may have a substituent, or a cyclic group having 3 to 9 carbon atoms which may have a substituent.
- An alkyl group is preferable, and H, a linear or branched alkyl group having 1 to 9 carbon atoms that does not include a carbonyl group, or a cyclic alkyl group having 3 to 9 carbon atoms that does not include a carbonyl group is more preferable.
- a linear or branched alkyl group having 1 to 9 carbon atoms that does not have a substituent is more preferable, and H, a methyl group (—CH 3 ), or an ethyl group (—C 2 H 5 ) is even more preferable.
- H or a methyl group (—CH 3 ) is particularly preferable, and H is most preferable.
- Hydroxylation in the step (101b) can be performed by, for example, (1b) a method in which phthalocyanine iron (II) (Fe (Pc)) and sodium borohydride are allowed to act on the compound (100b) in an oxygen atmosphere, or (2b) It can be carried out by a method in which isopinocamphylborane (IpcBH 2 ) is allowed to act on 100b) and then the resulting intermediate (dialkylborane) is oxidized.
- the amount of phthalocyanine iron (II) may be a catalytic amount, and can be used in an amount of 0.001 to 1.2 mol relative to 1 mol of the compound (100b).
- sodium borohydride can be used in an amount of 0.5 to 20 mol relative to 1 mol of the compound (100b).
- the reaction of method (1b) can be carried out in a solvent.
- An organic solvent can be used as the solvent, and specific examples include ethers, halogenated hydrocarbons, aromatic hydrocarbons, nitriles, nitrogen-containing polar organic compounds, and the like.
- isopinocampheylborane in an amount of 1.0 to 10.0 mol relative to 1 mol of the compound (100b).
- the reaction of compound (100b) and isopinocampheylborane can be carried out in a solvent.
- An organic solvent can be used as the solvent, and specific examples include ethers, halogenated hydrocarbons, and aromatic hydrocarbons.
- the reaction temperature of the compound (100b) and isopinocampheylborane can be ⁇ 78 to 200 ° C.
- the pressure for the reaction between the compound (100b) and isopinocampheylborane can be 0 to 5.0 MPa.
- reaction time of compound (100b) and isopinocampheylborane can be 0.1 to 72 hours.
- the oxidation in the method (2b) can be carried out by allowing an oxidizing agent to act on the intermediate.
- the oxidizing agent include hydrogen peroxide.
- the oxidizing agent can be used in an amount of 0.7 to 10 mol relative to 1 mol of the intermediate.
- the oxidation in method (2b) can be carried out in a solvent.
- the solvent include water, methanol, ethanol and the like.
- examples of the method for oxidizing compound (101b) include (a) a method using Jones reagent (CrO 3 / H 2 SO 4 ) (Jones oxidation), (b) Dess-Martin periodinane ( DMP) (Dess-Martin oxidation), (c) Pyridinium chlorochromate (PCC), (d) A bleaching agent (NaOCl aqueous solution of about 5-6% in the presence of nickel compounds such as NiCl 2 ) (E) a method in which a hydrogen acceptor such as an aldehyde or a ketone is allowed to act in the presence of an aluminum catalyst such as Al (CH 3 ) 3 or Al [OCH (CH 3 ) 2 ] 3 (Oppenauer oxidation) Is mentioned.
- a hydrogen acceptor such as an aldehyde or a ketone
- the oxidation in the step (102b) can be carried out in a solvent.
- a solvent water and an organic solvent can be used, Specifically, water, a ketone, ether, a halogenated hydrocarbon, an aromatic hydrocarbon, a nitrile etc. are mentioned.
- Compound (10b) and Compound (20b) are also represented by the following formula: (In the formula, R 1b and Y 1b are as described above. R 101b is an organic group.)
- the compound (200b) represented by ozonolysis is subjected to the following formula: (Wherein, R 1b and Y 1b are as described above) can be produced by a production method including a step (201b) for obtaining a compound (201b) represented by
- R 101b is preferably an alkyl group having 1 to 20 carbon atoms. Two R 101b may be the same or different.
- the ozonolysis in the step (201b) can be carried out by allowing ozone to act on the compound (200b) and then post-treating with a reducing agent.
- Ozone can be generated by silent discharge in oxygen gas.
- Examples of the reducing agent used for the post-treatment include zinc, dimethyl sulfide, thiourea, and phosphines.
- the ozonolysis in the step (201b) can be carried out in a solvent.
- a solvent water and an organic solvent can be used, Water, alcohol, carboxylic acids, ether, a halogenated hydrocarbon, an aromatic hydrocarbon etc. are mentioned.
- R 21b CH ⁇ CH—Y 1b —OH
- Y 1b is as described above.
- R 21b has H, a linear or branched alkyl group having 1 or more carbon atoms which may have a substituent, or a substituent.
- the alkyl group as R 21b preferably does not contain a carbonyl group.
- 75% or less of the hydrogen atoms bonded to the carbon atom may be substituted with a halogen atom, 50% or less may be substituted with a halogen atom, and 25% or less is halogen.
- it may be substituted by an atom, it is preferably a non-halogenated alkyl group that does not contain a halogen atom such as a fluorine atom or a chlorine atom.
- the alkyl group preferably does not have any substituents.
- R 21b is H, a linear or branched alkyl group having 1 to 8 carbon atoms which may have a substituent, or a cyclic group having 3 to 8 carbon atoms which may have a substituent.
- An alkyl group is preferable, and H, a linear or branched alkyl group having 1 to 8 carbon atoms that does not include a carbonyl group, or a cyclic alkyl group having 3 to 8 carbon atoms that does not include a carbonyl group is more preferable.
- a linear or branched alkyl group having 1 to 8 carbon atoms having no substituent is more preferable, H or a methyl group (—CH 3 ) is particularly preferable, and H is most preferable.
- the alkyl group as R 22b preferably does not contain a carbonyl group.
- 75% or less of the hydrogen atoms bonded to the carbon atom may be substituted by halogen atoms, 50% or less may be substituted by halogen atoms, and 25% or less are halogen atoms.
- it may be substituted by an atom, it is preferably a non-halogenated alkyl group that does not contain a halogen atom such as a fluorine atom or a chlorine atom.
- the alkyl group preferably does not have any substituents.
- R 22b is a linear or branched alkyl group having 1 to 9 carbon atoms which may have a substituent, or a cyclic alkyl group having 3 to 9 carbon atoms which may have a substituent. More preferably a linear or branched alkyl group having 1 to 9 carbon atoms which does not contain a carbonyl group, or a cyclic alkyl group having 3 to 9 carbon atoms which does not contain a carbonyl group, and has no substituent.
- a linear or branched alkyl group having 1 to 9 carbon atoms is more preferred, a methyl group (—CH 3 ) or an ethyl group (—C 2 H 5 ) is particularly preferred, and a methyl group (—CH 3 ) is most preferred. preferable.
- Two R 22b may be the same or different.
- R 21b and R 22b preferably have a total of 1 to 7 carbon atoms, and more preferably 1 to 2 carbon atoms.
- Epoxidation in the step (301b) can be carried out by allowing an epoxidizing agent to act on the compound (300b).
- the epoxidizing agent examples include perchloroacids such as metachloroperbenzoic acid (m-CPBA), perbenzoic acid, hydrogen peroxide, tert-butyl hydroperoxide, dimethyldioxirane, methyltrifluoromethyldioxirane, and the like.
- perchloroacids such as metachloroperbenzoic acid (m-CPBA), perbenzoic acid, hydrogen peroxide, tert-butyl hydroperoxide, dimethyldioxirane, methyltrifluoromethyldioxirane, and the like.
- the epoxidizing agent can be used in an amount of 0.5 to 10.0 mol per 1 mol of compound (300b).
- the epoxidation in the step (301b) can be carried out in a solvent.
- a solvent an organic solvent can be used, and examples thereof include ketones, ethers, halogenated hydrocarbons, aromatic hydrocarbons, nitriles, pyridines, nitrogen-containing polar organic compounds, and dimethyl sulfoxide.
- the dialkyl copper lithium can be used in an amount of 0.5 to 10.0 moles relative to 1 mole of the compound (301b).
- the reaction of step (302b) can be carried out in a solvent.
- a solvent an organic solvent can be used and ether, a halogenated hydrocarbon, an aromatic hydrocarbon, etc. are mentioned.
- examples of the method for oxidizing compound (302b) include (a) a method using Jones reagent (CrO 3 / H 2 SO 4 ) (Jones oxidation), (b) Dess Martin periodinane ( DMP) (Dess-Martin oxidation), (c) Pyridinium chlorochromate (PCC), (d) A bleaching agent (NaOCl aqueous solution of about 5-6% in the presence of nickel compounds such as NiCl 2 ) (E) a method in which a hydrogen acceptor such as an aldehyde or a ketone is allowed to act in the presence of an aluminum catalyst such as Al (CH 3 ) 3 or Al [OCH (CH 3 ) 2 ] 3 (Oppenauer oxidation) Is mentioned.
- a hydrogen acceptor such as an aldehyde or a ketone
- the oxidation in the step (303b) can be carried out in a solvent.
- a solvent water and an organic solvent can be used, Water, a ketone, alcohol, ether, a halogenated hydrocarbon, an aromatic hydrocarbon, a nitrile etc. are mentioned.
- Compound (10b) and Compound (20b) are also represented by the following formula: R 11b —CH ⁇ CH—Y 1b —OH (Wherein R 11b and Y 1b are as described above) and the compound (100b) represented by the following formula: (In the formula, R 11b and Y 1b are as described above).
- the oxidation in the step (401b) can be carried out by allowing an oxidizing agent to act on the compound (100b) in the presence of water and a palladium compound.
- oxidizing agent examples include monovalent or divalent copper salts such as copper chloride, copper acetate, copper cyanide and trifluoromethanethiol copper, iron chloride, iron acetate, iron cyanide, trifluoromethanethiol iron, hexacyanoiron and the like.
- Benzoquinones such as iron salt, 1,4-benzoquinone, 2,3-dichloro-5,6-dicyano-1,4-benzoquinone, tetrachloro-1,2-benzoquinone, tetrachloro-1,4-benzoquinone, H 2 O 2 , MnO 2 , KMnO 4 , RuO 4 , m-chloroperbenzoic acid, oxygen and the like.
- the oxidizing agent can be used in an amount of 0.001 to 10 mol with respect to 1 mol of compound (100b).
- the water can be used in an amount of 0.5 to 1000 mol with respect to 1 mol of the compound (100b).
- the amount of the palladium compound is palladium dichloride.
- the amount of the palladium compound may be a catalytic amount, and can be used in an amount of 0.0001 to 1.0 mol relative to 1 mol of the compound (100b).
- the oxidation in the step (401b) can be carried out in a solvent.
- the solvent include water, esters, aliphatic hydrocarbons, aromatic hydrocarbons, alcohols, carboxylic acids, ethers, halogenated hydrocarbons, nitrogen-containing polar organic compounds, nitriles, dimethyl sulfoxide, and sulfolane.
- Surfactant (b) also has the following formula: R 11b —CH ⁇ CH— (CR 2b 2 ) n — (OR 3b ) p — (CR 4b 2 ) q —L—COOX b (Wherein R 2b to R 4b , R 11b , n, p, q and X b are as described above.
- L is a single bond, —CO 2 —B— *, —OCO—B— *, —CONR.
- the oxidation in the step (31b) can be carried out by allowing an oxidant to act on the compound (30b) in the presence of water and a palladium compound, and the same conditions as the oxidation in the step (401b) can be employed.
- the purity of the resulting compound may be increased by distilling off the solvent, performing distillation, purification, or the like after completion of each step.
- the obtained compound is a compound in which Xb is H such as —COOH
- these groups can be converted into a salt form by contacting with an alkali such as sodium carbonate or ammonia.
- High molecular weight PTFE can also be produced using the surfactant (a) or (b). That is, the production method of the present invention using the above-mentioned surfactant surprisingly has a molecular weight equivalent to that of the production method using the conventional fluorine-containing surfactant without using the conventional fluorine-containing surfactant. Can be produced.
- Low molecular weight PTFE can also be produced using the surfactant (a) or (b).
- the low molecular weight PTFE may be produced by polymerization, or the high molecular weight PTFE obtained by polymerization may be produced by reducing the molecular weight by a known method (thermal decomposition, radiation irradiation decomposition, etc.).
- a compound represented by the general formula (1) (hereinafter also referred to as “surfactant (1)”) can be used.
- X is the same or different at each occurrence, and is a divalent linking group or a bond; A is the same or different at each occurrence, and —COOM (M is H, metal atom, NR 7 4 , imidazolium optionally having substituent, pyridinium optionally having substituent, or substituted Phosphonium optionally having a group, R 7 is H or an organic group); Y is the same or different at each occurrence and is selected from the group consisting of —S ( ⁇ O) 2 —, —O—, —COO—, —OCO—, —CONR 8 —, and —NR 8 CO—.
- a valent linking group or bond is H or an organic group; R 6 is the same or different at each occurrence, and R 6 may contain at least one selected from the group consisting of a carbonyl group, an ester group, an amide group, and a sulfonyl group between carbon and carbon atoms. ; Represents. Any two of R 1 to R 5 may be bonded to each other to form a ring. However, when R 6 does not include any of a carbonyl group, an ester group, an amide group, and a sulfonyl group, X includes at least one selected from the group consisting of a carbonyl group, an ester group, an amide group, and a sulfonyl group. It is a divalent linking group. )
- R 1 to R 5 represent H or a monovalent substituent, provided that at least one of R 1 and R 3 is a group represented by the general formula: —Y—R 6 , R 2 and At least one of R 5 represents a group represented by the general formula: —XA or a group represented by the general formula: —Y—R 6 . Any two of R 1 to R 5 may be bonded to each other to form a ring.
- alkyl group as R 1 may have include a halogen atom, a linear or branched alkyl group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms, or a cyclic alkyl group having 3 to 10 carbon atoms, A hydroxy group is preferred, and a methyl group and an ethyl group are particularly preferred.
- the alkyl group as R 1 preferably does not contain a carbonyl group.
- 75% or less of hydrogen atoms bonded to carbon atoms may be substituted with halogen atoms, 50% or less may be substituted with halogen atoms, and 25% or less are substituted with halogen atoms.
- it is preferably a non-halogenated alkyl group that does not contain a halogen atom such as a fluorine atom or a chlorine atom.
- the alkyl group preferably does not have any substituents.
- R 1 is preferably a linear or branched alkyl group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms which may have a substituent, or a cyclic alkyl group having 3 to 10 carbon atoms which may have a substituent. More preferably a linear or branched alkyl group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms not containing a carbonyl group or a cyclic alkyl group having 3 to 10 carbon atoms not containing a carbonyl group, and having no substituent.
- a linear or branched alkyl group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms is more preferable, a linear or branched alkyl group having 1 to 3 carbon atoms having no substituent is still more preferable, and a methyl group (—CH 3 ) or an ethyl group (—C 2 H 5 ) is particularly preferred, and a methyl group (—CH 3 ) is most preferred.
- Examples of the monovalent substituent include a group represented by the general formula: —Y—R 6 , a group represented by the general formula: —XA, —H, and an optionally substituted C 1-20 group .
- An alkyl group, —NH 2 , —NHR 9 (R 9 is an organic group), —OH, —COOR 9 (R 9 is an organic group) or —OR 9 (R 9 is an organic group) are preferable.
- the alkyl group preferably has 1 to 10 carbon atoms.
- R 9 is preferably a C 1-10 alkyl group or a C 1-10 alkylcarbonyl group, more preferably a C 1-4 alkyl group or a C 1-4 alkylcarbonyl group.
- X is the same or different at each occurrence and represents a divalent linking group or a bond.
- R 6 does not contain any of a carbonyl group, an ester group, an amide group and a sulfonyl group
- X is a divalent containing at least one selected from the group consisting of a carbonyl group, an ester group, an amide group and a sulfonyl group.
- the linking group is preferably.
- X is —CO—, —S ( ⁇ O) 2 —, —O—, —COO—, —OCO—, —S ( ⁇ O) 2 —O—, —O—S ( ⁇ O) 2 —.
- a divalent linking group containing at least one bond selected from the group consisting of —CONR 8 — and —NR 8 CO—, a C 1-10 alkylene group, or a bond is preferred.
- R 8 represents H or an organic group.
- R 8 is preferably an organic group of H or C 1-10 , more preferably an organic group of H or C 1-4 , and even more preferably H.
- A is the same or different at each occurrence, and is —COOM (M is H, a metal atom, NR 7 4 , an imidazolium which may have a substituent, or a substituent.
- M is H, a metal atom, NR 7 4 , an imidazolium which may have a substituent, or a substituent.
- Pyridinium or an optionally substituted phosphonium, R 7 is H or an organic group, and four R 7 may be the same or different.
- R 7 is preferably an organic group of H or C 1-10 , and more preferably an organic group of H or C 1-4 .
- the metal atom include alkali metals (Group 1), alkaline earth metals (Group 2), and Na, K, or Li is preferable.
- M is preferably H, a metal atom, or NR 7 4, more preferably H, an alkali metal (Group 1), an alkaline earth metal (Group 2), or NR 7 4 , and H, Na, K, Li, or NH 4 Are more preferred, Na, K or NH 4 is even more preferred, Na or NH 4 is particularly preferred and NH 4 is most preferred.
- Y is the same or different at each occurrence and is selected from the group consisting of —S ( ⁇ O) 2 —, —O—, —COO—, —OCO—, —CONR 8 — and —NR 8 CO—.
- a divalent linking group or a bond, R 8 represents H or an organic group.
- Y is preferably a bond, a divalent linking group selected from the group consisting of —O—, —COO—, —OCO—, —CONR 8 — and —NR 8 CO—, and includes a bond, —COO— And a divalent linking group selected from the group consisting of -OCO- is more preferable.
- R 8 is preferably an organic group of H or C 1-10 , more preferably an organic group of H or C 1-4 , and even more preferably H.
- R 6 is the same or different at each occurrence, and may contain at least one selected from the group consisting of a carbonyl group, an ester group, an amide group, and a sulfonyl group, having 2 or more carbon atoms between carbon-carbon atoms Represents an alkyl group.
- the number of carbon atoms in the organic group represented by R 6 is preferably 2-20, and more preferably 2-10.
- the alkyl group of R 6 can include one or more of at least one selected from the group consisting of a carbonyl group, an ester group, an amide group, and a sulfonyl group between carbon-carbon atoms. Does not contain these groups.
- 75% or less of the hydrogen atoms bonded to the carbon atom may be substituted with a halogen atom, 50% or less may be substituted with a halogen atom, and 25% or less is a halogen atom.
- R 6 A group represented by the general formula: —R 10 —CO—R 11 ; A group represented by the general formula: —R 10 —COO—R 11 ; A group represented by the general formula: —R 11 ; A group represented by the general formula: —R 10 —NR 8 CO—R 11 , or A group represented by the general formula: -R 10 -CONR 8 -R 11 ; (Wherein R 8 represents H or an organic group, R 10 represents an alkylene group, and R 11 represents an alkyl group which may have a substituent).
- R 6 is more preferably a group represented by the general formula: —R 10 —CO—R 11 .
- R 8 is preferably an organic group of H or C 1-10 , more preferably an organic group of H or C 1-4 , and even more preferably H.
- the number of carbon atoms of the alkylene group R 10 is preferably 1 or more, more preferably 3 or more, preferably 20 or less, more preferably 12 or less, more preferably 10 or less, particularly preferably 8 or less.
- the number of carbon atoms of the alkylene group represented by R 10 is preferably 1-20, more preferably 1-10, and still more preferably 3-10.
- the alkyl group of R 11 may have 1 to 20, preferably 1 to 15, preferably 1 to 12, more preferably 1 to 10, still more preferably 1 to 8, still more preferably 1 to 6. Even more preferred, 1 to 3 is still more preferred, 1 or 2 is particularly preferred, and 1 is most preferred.
- the alkyl group represented by R 11 is preferably composed only of primary carbon, secondary carbon, and tertiary carbon, and particularly preferably composed only of primary carbon and secondary carbon. That is, as R 11 , a methyl group, an ethyl group, an n-propyl group, and an isopropyl group are preferable, and a methyl group is particularly preferable.
- the surfactant (1) is preferably a compound represented by the general formula (1-1), a compound represented by the general formula (1-2), or a compound represented by the general formula (1-3).
- the compound represented by 1-1) or the compound represented by the general formula (1-2) is more preferable.
- R 8 and M are as defined above, and R 12 is a C 1-10 alkylene group).
- R 12 is a C 1-10 alkylene group.
- 75% or less of the hydrogen atoms bonded to the carbon atom may be substituted with a halogen atom, 50% or less may be substituted with a halogen atom, and 25% or less is a halogen atom.
- a group represented by the general formula: —YR 6 A group represented by the general formula: —R 10 —CO—R 11 ; A group represented by the general formula: —OCO—R 10 —CO—R 11 ; A group represented by the general formula: —COO—R 10 —CO—R 11 ; A group represented by the general formula: —OCO—R 10 —COO—R 11 ; A group represented by the general formula: -COO-R 11 ; A group represented by the general formula: —NR 8 CO—R 10 —CO—R 11 , or A group represented by the general formula: —CONR 8 —R 10 —NR 8 CO—R 11 (wherein R 8 , R 10 and R 11 are as defined above) is preferred.
- R 4 and R 5 are independently preferably H or a C 1-4 alkyl group.
- 75% or less of the hydrogen atoms bonded to the carbon atom may be substituted with a halogen atom, 50% or less may be substituted with a halogen atom, and 25% or less.
- R 3 is preferably H or an optionally substituted C 1-20 alkyl group, and H or an unsubstituted C 1-20 alkyl group Is more preferable, and H is still more preferable.
- the alkyl group represented by R 3 75% or less of the hydrogen atoms bonded to the carbon atom may be substituted with a halogen atom, 50% or less may be substituted with a halogen atom, and 25% or less is a halogen atom.
- R 2 in the general formula (1-3) is preferably H, OH, or an optionally substituted C 1-20 alkyl group, and H 1, OH or an unsubstituted C 1-1 20 alkyl groups are more preferred, and H or OH is still more preferred.
- the alkyl group represented by R 2 75% or less of the hydrogen atoms bonded to the carbon atom may be substituted with a halogen atom, 50% or less may be substituted with a halogen atom, and 25% or less is a halogen atom.
- Surfactant (1) is prepared by reacting a carboxylic acid represented by the formula: R 6 —COOH (wherein R 6 is as described above) with a halogenating agent to form the formula: R 6 —COZ (formula Wherein R 6 is as described above, Z is a halogen atom, and a step (11) of obtaining a carboxylic acid halide represented by:
- the carboxylic acid halide and the formula: (Wherein R 3 to R 5 , X and A are as described above; Z 11 is —CH 2 O—, —O— or —NH—), and a compound represented by the formula: (Wherein R 3 to R 6 , X, A and Z 11 are as described above), and can be suitably produced by a production method including the step (12) for obtaining the compound (12).
- R 3 in the formula of the acid compound is preferably a group represented by the general formula: —Z 11 H (wherein Z 11 is as described above), or —H.
- R 3 is a group represented by the general formula: —Z 11 H
- the group reacts with the carboxylic acid halide in the step (12), and the general formula: —Z 11 —CO—R 6 (wherein R 6 and Z 11 are as described above).
- halogenating agent used in the step (11) examples include oxalyl chloride, thionyl chloride, diethylaminosulfur trifluoride (DAST), Deoxo-Fluor (deoxofluor), 1,1,2,2-tetrafluoro-N, N-dimethylylamine. (TFEDMA).
- Z is preferably F or Cl, and more preferably Cl.
- the reaction ratio between the carboxylic acid and the halogenating agent is 0% of the halogenating agent with respect to 1 mol of the carboxylic acid in consideration of improvement in yield and reduction of waste. It is preferably from 6 to 5.0 mol, more preferably from 0.8 to 2.0 mol. The amount is preferably 0.5 to 10 mol, more preferably 0.6 to 5.0 mol.
- the reaction in step (11) can be carried out in a solvent.
- the solvent include esters, ketones, aromatic hydrocarbons, ethers, nitrogen-containing polar organic compounds, halogenated hydrocarbons, nitriles, pyridine, or mixtures thereof.
- ester examples include ethyl acetate, butyl acetate, ethylene glycol monomethyl ether acetate, propylene glycol monomethyl ether acetate (PGMEA; also known as 1-methoxy-2-acetoxypropane), and among them, ethyl acetate is preferable.
- PGMEA propylene glycol monomethyl ether acetate
- ketone examples include acetone, methyl ethyl ketone, methyl isobutyl ketone, cyclohexanone, diacetone alcohol, and the like. Among these, acetone is preferable.
- aromatic hydrocarbon examples include benzene, toluene, xylene and the like, and among them, benzene and toluene are preferable.
- ether examples include diethyl ether, tetrahydrofuran, dioxane, diethylene glycol diethyl ether, and the like. Among them, diethyl ether and tetrahydrofuran are preferable.
- nitrogen-containing polar organic compound examples include N, N-dimethylformamide, N, N-dimethylacetamide, N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone, 2-pyrrolidone, 1,3-dimethyl-2-imidazolidinone and the like. Of these, N, N-dimethylformamide, N, N-dimethylacetamide, and N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone are preferable.
- halogenated hydrocarbon examples include dichloromethane, dichloroethane, chloroform, chlorobenzene, o-dichlorobenzene, and among them, dichloromethane and chloroform are preferable.
- nitrile examples include acetonitrile, propionitrile, butyronitrile, isobutyronitrile, benzonitrile and the like, and among them, acetonitrile is preferable.
- the reaction temperature in the step (11) is preferably 0 to 150 ° C., more preferably 20 to 100 ° C. Further, ⁇ 78 to 150 ° C. is preferable, and 0 to 100 ° C. is more preferable.
- the reaction pressure in the step (11) is preferably 0 to 5 MPa, more preferably 0.1 to 1.0 MPa.
- the reaction time in the step (11) is preferably 0.1 to 72 hours, more preferably 0.1 to 48 hours.
- the reaction ratio of the carboxylic acid halide and the acid compound is 0 for the acid compound to 1 mol of the carboxylic acid halide in consideration of improvement in yield and reduction of waste. It is preferably from 5 to 10 mol, more preferably from 0.6 to 5.0 mol, still more preferably from 0.8 to 2.0 mol.
- the reaction in step (12) is preferably carried out in the presence of an acid.
- the acid include sulfuric acid, methanesulfonic acid, p-toluenesulfonic acid and the like. Among them, sulfuric acid is preferable.
- the amount of the acid used in the step (12) is preferably 0.00001 to 1.0 mol with respect to 1 mol of the carboxylic acid halide in consideration of improvement in yield and reduction of waste. Is more preferably from 1.0 to 1.0 mol, further preferably from 0.00005 to 0.1 mol, particularly preferably from 0.001 to 0.1 mol.
- the reaction temperature in the step (12) is preferably 0 to 150 ° C, more preferably 20 to 100 ° C.
- the reaction pressure in the step (12) is preferably 0 to 5 MPa, more preferably 0.1 to 1.0 MPa.
- the reaction time in step (12) is preferably from 0.1 to 72 hours, more preferably from 0.1 to 48 hours.
- Surfactant (1) also has the formula: (Wherein R 1 to R 5 are as defined above, Z 11 is —CH 2 O—, —O— or —NH—) and a compound represented by the formula: (Wherein n is an integer of 1 to 5) is reacted with an acid anhydride represented by the formula: (Wherein R 1 to R 5 , Z 11 , M and n are as described above) can be suitably produced by a production method including the step (21) of obtaining the compound (21) represented by the formula (21).
- R 2 in the formula of the compound (20) is preferably a group represented by the general formula: —Z 11 H (wherein Z 11 is as described above), or —H.
- R 2 is a group represented by the general formula: —Z 11 H
- the group reacts with the acid anhydride in the step (21), and the general formula: —Z 11 —CO— (CH 2 ) n —COOM (Wherein Z 11 , M and n are as described above).
- the compound (20) may be hydrochloride, sulfate, etc. as long as it contains the structure represented by the above formula.
- the reaction ratio between the compound (20) and the acid anhydride is determined with respect to 1 mol of the compound (20) in consideration of improvement in yield and reduction of waste.
- the reaction in step (21) can be carried out in the presence of a base.
- Examples of the base include amine, potassium hydroxide, sodium hydroxide, and potassium carbonate.
- amine examples include tertiary amines such as trimethylamine, triethylamine, tributylamine, N, N-dimethylaniline, dimethylbenzylamine, N, N, N ′, N′-tetramethyl-1,8-naphthalenediamine, pyridine, Heteroaromatic amines such as pyrrole, uracil, collidine, lutidine, 1,8-diaza-bicyclo [5.4.0] -7-undecene, 1,5-diaza-bicyclo [4.3.0] -5
- cyclic amines such as nonene, and pyridine or triethylamine is preferable.
- the reaction temperature in the step (21) is preferably 0 to 150 ° C, more preferably 20 to 80 ° C. Further, ⁇ 78 to 150 ° C. is preferable, and 0 to 100 ° C. is more preferable.
- the reaction pressure in the step (21) is preferably 0 to 5 MPa, more preferably 0.1 to 1 MPa.
- the reaction time in step (21) is preferably 0.1 to 72 hours, more preferably 0.1 to 48 hours.
- Surfactant (1) also has the formula: (Wherein R 4 and R 5 are as described above) and an amine represented by the formula: R 6 R 8 —NH (where R 6 and R 8 are as described above) And the formula: (Wherein R 4 to R 6 and R 8 are as described above) (31) to obtain compound (31), and Compound (31) and the formula: (Wherein n is an integer of 1 to 5) is reacted with an acid anhydride represented by the formula: (Wherein R 4 to R 6 , R 8 , M and n are as described above), and can be suitably produced by a production method including the step (51) for obtaining the compound (51) represented by the formula (51).
- the reaction ratio between the compound (31) and the acid anhydride is determined with respect to 1 mol of the compound (31) in consideration of improvement in yield and reduction of waste.
- the reaction in step (51) can be carried out in the presence of a base.
- Examples of the base include amine, potassium hydroxide, sodium hydroxide, and potassium carbonate.
- amine examples include tertiary amines such as trimethylamine, triethylamine, tributylamine, N, N-dimethylaniline, dimethylbenzylamine, N, N, N ′, N′-tetramethyl-1,8-naphthalenediamine, pyridine, Heteroaromatic amines such as pyrrole, uracil, collidine, lutidine, 1,8-diaza-bicyclo [5.4.0] -7-undecene, 1,5-diaza-bicyclo [4.3.0] -5
- cyclic amines such as nonene, and pyridine or triethylamine is preferable.
- the reaction temperature in the step (51) is preferably ⁇ 78 to 150 ° C., more preferably 0 to 150 ° C., further preferably 0 to 100 ° C., and particularly preferably 20 to 80 ° C.
- the reaction pressure in the step (51) is preferably 0 to 5 MPa, more preferably 0.1 to 1 MPa.
- the reaction time in the step (51) is preferably from 0.1 to 72 hours, more preferably from 0.1 to 48 hours.
- the purity of the resulting compound may be increased by distilling off the solvent, performing distillation, purification, or the like after completion of each step.
- the compound obtained is —COOH
- these groups can be converted into a salt form by contacting with an alkali such as sodium carbonate or ammonia.
- the production method of the present invention may use at least one carboxylic acid type hydrocarbon-containing surfactant.
- the surfactant two or more of the carboxylic acid type hydrocarbon-containing surfactants may be used at the same time, or remain in a molded body made of volatile or fluoropolymer.
- Other surfactants other than the carboxylic acid type hydrocarbon-containing surfactant may be used at the same time.
- a carboxylic acid-type hydrocarbon-containing surfactant obtained by subjecting the carboxylic acid-type hydrocarbon-containing surfactant to radical treatment or oxidation treatment can also be used.
- the production method of the present invention preferably includes a step of subjecting the carboxylic acid type hydrocarbon-containing surfactant to radical treatment or oxidation treatment.
- the radical treatment may be any treatment that generates radicals in the carboxylic acid-type hydrocarbon-containing surfactant. For example, deionized water and a carboxylic acid-type hydrocarbon-containing surfactant are added to the reactor to react.
- the reactor was sealed, the inside of the system was replaced with nitrogen, the reactor was heated and pressurized, charged with a polymerization initiator, stirred for a certain period of time, and then the reactor was depressurized to atmospheric pressure and cooled. This is the process to be performed.
- the oxidation treatment is treatment for adding an oxidizing agent to a carboxylic acid type hydrocarbon-containing surfactant.
- the oxidizing agent include oxygen, ozone, hydrogen peroxide solution, manganese (IV) oxide, potassium permanganate, potassium dichromate, nitric acid, sulfur dioxide, iron (II) sulfate heptahydrate, and the like. .
- the production method of the present invention may further include a step of adjusting the pH of the aqueous medium containing the carboxylic acid-type hydrocarbon-containing surfactant to basic.
- the basicity is preferably 7.1 or higher, more preferably 7.5 or higher, still more preferably 8.0 or higher, particularly preferably 8.5 or higher, and particularly preferably 9.0 or higher.
- the step of adjusting the pH may be performed before or after the step of performing radical treatment or oxidation treatment on the carboxylic acid type hydrocarbon-containing surfactant, It is preferable to carry out later. Although it does not specifically limit as a method of adjusting the said pH, The method of adding a pH adjuster to the said aqueous medium is mentioned.
- Examples of the pH adjuster include ammonia, NaOH aqueous solution, potassium hydroxide aqueous solution, sodium carbonate, potassium carbonate, ammonium carbonate, sodium hydrogen carbonate, potassium hydrogen carbonate, ammonium hydrogen carbonate, sodium phosphate, potassium phosphate, sodium citrate, Potassium citrate, ammonium citrate, sodium gluconate, potassium gluconate, ammonium gluconate and the like can be used.
- the pH can be measured with an orion pH meter.
- surfactants examples include nonionic surfactants and silicone surfactants.
- Rf 241- (X 241 ) n -Y 241 is a partially fluorinated alkyl group or a fully fluorinated alkyl group having 1 to 12 carbon atoms, n is 0 or 1, and X 241 is —O—, —COO— or — Y 241 is — (CH 2 ) p H, — (CH 2 ) p OH or — (OR 241 ) q (OR 242 ) r OH, p is an integer of 1 to 12, Is an integer from 1 to 12, r is an integer from 0 to 12, and R 241 and R 242 are alkylene groups having 2 to 4 carbon atoms, provided that R 241 and R 242 are different from each other.
- block polymer represented by the general formula (250) include a block polymer composed of at least two types of segments selected from the group of polyoxyethylene, polyoxypropylene, and polyoxybutylene. .
- polyoxyethylene-polyoxypropylene block polymers and polyoxyethylene-polyoxybutylene block polymers are exemplified, and not only AB type but also ABAA type block polymers are preferably exemplified. More preferably, by using a polyoxyethylene-polyoxypropylene block polymer or a polyoxypropylene-polyoxyethylene-polyoxypropylene block polymer, a stable dispersion of a fluoropolymer at a high concentration can be prepared.
- the content of the polyoxyethylene segment is 10 to 50%, it is preferable because the generation of aggregates that may be caused by reaggregation is small, and when the content is 20 to 40%, the dispersion of the low-viscosity fluoropolymer is preferable. Since a liquid can be prepared, it is preferable.
- the molecular weight is not particularly limited, but may be from 1000 to 7000 g / mol, and more particularly from 2500 to 6500 g / mol, a dispersion having a low viscosity and excellent dispersibility can be prepared.
- Silicone surfactants include Silicone Surfactants, R.A. M.M. Hill, Marcel Dekker, Inc. , ISBN: 0-8247-00104.
- the structure of the silicone-based surfactant includes a clear hydrophobic portion and a hydrophilic portion.
- the hydrophobic moiety includes one or more dihydrocarbylsiloxane units, where the substituent on the silicone atom is completely hydrocarbon.
- These siloxane surfactants can also be regarded as hydrocarbon surfactants in the sense that a carbon atom of a hydrocarbyl group can be completely replaced by a hydrogen atom when it can be replaced by a halogen such as fluorine.
- the monovalent substituent on the carbon atom of the hydrocarbyl group is hydrogen.
- Hydrophilic parts of silicone surfactants include sulfate, sulfonate, phosphonate, phosphate ester, carboxylate, carbonate, sulfosuccinate, taurate (as free acid, salt or ester), phosphine oxide, betaine, betaine copolyol , One or more polar moieties containing ionic groups such as quaternary ammonium salts.
- the ionic hydrophobic moiety can also include an ionic functionalized siloxane graft.
- silicone surfactants include polydimethylsiloxane-graft- (meth) acrylates, polydimethylsiloxane-graft-polyacrylate salts, and polydimethylsiloxane-grafted quaternary amines.
- the polar part of the hydrophilic part of the silicone-based surfactant includes polyethylene oxide (PEO) and polyethers such as mixed polyethylene oxide / propylene oxide polyethers (PEO / PPO); monosaccharides and disaccharides; and pyrrolidinone, etc. It may contain a nonionic group formed by the water-soluble heterocyclic ring.
- the ratio of ethylene oxide to propylene oxide (EO / PO) can be varied in the mixed polyethylene oxide / propylene oxide polyether.
- the hydrophilic portion of the silicone-based surfactant can also include a combination of ionic and nonionic portions.
- Such moieties include, for example, ionically end-functionalized or randomly functionalized polyethers or polyols.
- Preferred for the practice of the present invention are silicone-based surfactants having a non-ionic moiety, i.e. non-ionic silicone surfactants.
- the arrangement of hydrophobic and hydrophilic portions of the structure of the silicone surfactant can be diblock polymer (AB), triblock polymer (ABA) (where “B” represents the siloxane portion of the molecule), or multi-block It may take the form of a block polymer.
- the silicone surfactant may contain a graft polymer.
- Silicone surfactants are also disclosed in US Pat. No. 6,841,616.
- Silicone-based anionic hydrocarbon surfactants include Lubrizol Advanced Materials, Inc. SilSense TM PE-100 silicone, SilSense TM CA-1 silicone available from Noveon® Consumer Specialties.
- anionic hydrocarbon surfactant examples include sulfosuccinate surfactant Lankropol (registered trademark) K8300 of Akzo Nobel Surface Chemistry LLC.
- sulfosuccinate hydrocarbon surfactant examples include diisodecyl sodium sulfosuccinate (Clariant's Emulsogen® SB10), diisotridecyl sulfosuccinate Na salt (Cesapinia Chemicals Polyrol® TR / LNA), and the like. It is done.
- hydrocarbon surfactants examples include Omninova Solutions, Inc. PolyFox (registered trademark) surfactants (PolyFox TM PF-156A, PolyFox TM PF-136A, etc.).
- the carboxylic acid-type hydrocarbon-containing surfactant is preferably 50% by mass or more based on the total amount of the surfactant, More preferably, it is more preferably at least 70% by mass, even more preferably at least 70% by mass, particularly preferably at least 80% by mass, particularly preferably at least 90% by mass.
- the carboxylic acid-type hydrocarbon-containing surfactant and the other surfactant are not substantially used together, and the other surfactant is 1% by mass or less of the total amount of the surfactant. Is preferably 0.5% by mass or less, and more preferably 0.1% by mass or less.
- the method for producing a fluoropolymer of the present invention includes a step of obtaining a fluoropolymer by polymerizing a fluoromonomer in an aqueous medium.
- the polymerization may be emulsion polymerization.
- fluoromonomer those having at least one double bond are preferable.
- fluoromonomer include tetrafluoroethylene [TFE], hexafluoropropylene [HFP], chlorotrifluoroethylene [CTFE], vinyl fluoride, vinylidene fluoride [VDF], trifluoroethylene, fluoroalkyl vinyl ether, and fluoroalkyl ethylene.
- CH 2 CFRf 101 (wherein Rf 101 is linear or branched having 1 to 12 carbon atoms) It is preferably at least one selected from the group consisting of a fluoromonomer represented by (fluoroalkyl group), a fluorinated vinyl heterocyclic compound, and a monomer that gives a crosslinking site.
- a linear or branched perfluorooxyalkyl group of Formula (140): CF 2 CFO (CF 2 CF (Y 141) O) m (CF 2) n F (Wherein Y 141 represents a fluorine atom or a trifluoromethyl group, m is an integer of 1 to 4, and n is an integer of 1 to 4), and Formula (150): CF 2 ⁇ CF—O— (CF 2 CFY 151 —O) n — (CFY 152 ) m —A 151 ( Wherein Y 151 represents a fluorine atom, a chlorine atom, a —SO 2 F group or a perfluoroalkyl group.
- the perfluoroalkyl group may contain an etheric oxygen and a —SO 2 F group.
- N represents an integer of 0 to 3.
- n Y 151 may be the same or different, Y 152 represents a fluorine atom, a chlorine atom, or a —SO 2 F group, and m is .m number of Y 152 represents an integer of 1-5, may be different and may be the same .
- a 151 represents the -SO 2 X 151, -COZ 151 or -POZ 152 Z 153.
- X 151 represents F, Cl, Br, I, —OR 151 or —NR 152 R 153.
- Z 151 , Z 152 and Z 153 are the same or different and represent —NR 154 R 155 or —OR 156 .
- R 151 , R 152 , R 153 , R 154 , R 155 and R 156 are the same or different and each represents H, ammonium, an alkali metal, an alkyl group which may contain a fluorine atom, an aryl group, or a sulfonyl-containing group. It is preferably at least one selected from the group consisting of the represented fluoromonomers.
- the “perfluoro organic group” means an organic group in which all hydrogen atoms bonded to carbon atoms are substituted with fluorine atoms.
- the perfluoro organic group may have ether oxygen.
- Examples of the fluoromonomer represented by the general formula (110) include fluoromonomers in which Rf 111 is a perfluoroalkyl group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms.
- the perfluoroalkyl group preferably has 1 to 5 carbon atoms.
- Examples of the perfluoro organic group in the general formula (110) include a perfluoromethyl group, a perfluoroethyl group, a perfluoropropyl group, a perfluorobutyl group, a perfluoropentyl group, and a perfluorohexyl group.
- the general formula (110) fluoromonomer represented by, further, in the above general formula (110), what Rf 111 is perfluoro (alkoxyalkyl) group having 4 to 9 carbon atoms, Rf 111 the following formula:
- Rf 111 is a group represented by the following formula:
- n an integer of 1 to 4.
- CF 2 CF—ORf 161 (Wherein Rf 161 represents a perfluoroalkyl group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms). Rf 161 is preferably a perfluoroalkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms.
- the fluoroalkyl vinyl ether is preferably at least one selected from the group consisting of fluoromonomers represented by general formulas (160), (130) and (140).
- the fluoromonomer represented by the general formula (160) is preferably at least one selected from the group consisting of perfluoro (methyl vinyl ether), perfluoro (ethyl vinyl ether), and perfluoro (propyl vinyl ether). More preferred is at least one selected from the group consisting of fluoro (methyl vinyl ether) and perfluoro (propyl vinyl ether).
- CF 2 CFOCF 2 CF (CF 3 ) O (CF 2 ) 3 F
- CF 2 CFO (CF 2 CF (CF 3 ) O) 2 (CF 2 ) 3 F
- CF 2 ⁇ CFO (CF 2 CF (CF 3 ) O) 2 (CF 2 ) 2 F are preferably at least one selected from the group consisting of F.
- CF 2 CFOCF 2 CF 2 SO 2 F
- CF 2 CFOCF 2 CF (CF 3 ) OCF 2 CF 2 SO 2 F
- CF 2 CFOCF 2 CF ( CF 2 CF 2 SO 2 F) OCF 2 CF 2 SO 2 F and CF 2 ⁇ CFOCF 2 CF (SO 2 F) 2 are preferred.
- Rf 101 is fluoro alkyl group straight fluoromonomer
- Rf 101 is a perfluoroalkyl group of a straight chain is more preferable.
- Rf 101 preferably has 1 to 6 carbon atoms.
- CX 181 2 CX 182 -R f 181 CHR 181 X 183
- X 181 and X 182 are independently a hydrogen atom, a fluorine atom or CH 3
- R f 181 is a fluoroalkylene group, a perfluoroalkylene group, a fluoro (poly) oxyalkylene group or a perfluoro (poly)
- R 181 is a hydrogen atom or CH 3
- X 183 is an iodine atom or a bromine atom).
- CX 191 2 CX 192 -R f 191 X 193 (Wherein X 191 and X 192 are independently a hydrogen atom, a fluorine atom or CH 3 , and R f 191 is a fluoroalkylene group, a perfluoroalkylene group, a fluoropolyoxyalkylene group or a perfluoropolyoxyalkylene group, X 193 is an iodine atom or a bromine atom.)
- Z 221 is linear or branched.
- X 183 and X 193 are preferably iodine atoms.
- R f 181 and R f 191 are preferably perfluoroalkylene groups having 1 to 5 carbon atoms.
- R 181 is preferably a hydrogen atom.
- X 201 is preferably a cyano group, an alkoxycarbonyl group, an iodine atom, a bromine atom, or —CH 2 I.
- X 211 is preferably a cyano group, an alkoxycarbonyl group, an iodine atom, a bromine atom, or —CH 2 OH.
- the general formula (230) (wherein X 231 and X 232 are independently F, Cl, a methoxy group or a fluorinated methoxy group, and Y 231 is a formula Y 232 or a formula Y 233 .
- Z 231 and Z 232 are independently F or a fluorinated alkyl group having 1 to 3 carbon atoms).
- CF 2 CFOCF 2 CF ( CF 3) OCF 2 CF 2 CN
- CF 2 CFOCF 2 CF (CF 3) OCF 2 CF 2 COOH
- CF 2 CFOCF 2 CF (CF 3) OCF 2 CF 2 CH 2 I
- CF 2 CFOCF 2 CF 2 CH 2 I
- CH 2 CFCF 2 OCF (CF 3) CF 2 OCF (CF 3) CN
- CH 2 CFCF 2 OCF (CF 3) CF 2 OCF (CF 3 ) COOH
- CH 2 CFCF 2 OCF (CF 3 ) CF 2 OCF (CF 3 ) CH 2 OH
- CH 2 CHCF 2 CF 2 I
- the fluoromonomer and the fluorine-free monomer may be polymerized.
- the fluorine-free monomer include hydrocarbon monomers that are reactive with the fluoromonomer.
- the hydrocarbon monomer include alkenes such as ethylene, propylene, butylene, and isobutylene; alkyl vinyl ethers such as ethyl vinyl ether, propyl vinyl ether, butyl vinyl ether, isobutyl vinyl ether, and cyclohexyl vinyl ether; vinyl acetate, vinyl propionate, n -Vinyl butyrate, vinyl isobutyrate, vinyl valerate, vinyl pivalate, vinyl caproate, vinyl caprylate, vinyl caprate, vinyl versatate, vinyl laurate, vinyl myristate, vinyl palmitate, vinyl stearate, benzoic acid Vinyl, vinyl para-t-butylbenzoate, vinyl cyclohexanecarboxylate, vinyl monochloroa
- the fluorine-free monomer may also be a functional group-containing hydrocarbon monomer (however, excluding a monomer that gives a crosslinking site).
- the functional group-containing hydrocarbon monomers include hydroxyalkyl vinyl ethers such as hydroxyethyl vinyl ether, hydroxypropyl vinyl ether, hydroxybutyl vinyl ether, hydroxyisobutyl vinyl ether, hydroxycyclohexyl vinyl ether; itaconic acid, succinic acid, succinic anhydride, fumaric acid
- Non-fluorine-containing monomers having a carboxyl group such as acid, fumaric anhydride, crotonic acid, maleic acid, maleic anhydride, perfluorobutenoic acid
- non-fluorine-containing monomers having a glycidyl group such as glycidyl vinyl ether and glycidyl allyl ether
- desired fluoropolymer particles can be obtained by polymerizing one or more of the fluoromonomers.
- a nucleating agent may be used.
- the preferred amount of the nucleating agent can be appropriately selected depending on the kind of the nucleating agent. For example, it is 1000 ppm or less, more preferably 500 ppm or less, and even more preferably 100 ppm or less with respect to the aqueous medium. There is a particularly preferred amount of 50 ppm or less, and a particularly preferred amount is 10 ppm or less.
- a fluoropolymer having a small primary particle size can be obtained as compared to the polymerization in the absence of the nucleating agent.
- nucleating agent examples include perfluoropolyether (PFPE) acid or a salt thereof, a nonionic surfactant (for example, a nonionic hydrocarbon surfactant), and the like.
- PFPE perfluoropolyether
- nonionic surfactant for example, a nonionic hydrocarbon surfactant
- the nucleating agent preferably does not contain an aromatic ring, and is preferably an aliphatic compound.
- the nucleating agent is preferably added before the addition of the polymerization initiator or simultaneously with the addition of the polymerization initiator, but the particle size distribution can also be adjusted by adding it during the polymerization.
- the perfluoropolyether (PFPE) acid or salt thereof may have any chain structure in which oxygen atoms in the main chain of the molecule are separated by saturated fluorocarbon groups having 1 to 3 carbon atoms. . Two or more types of fluorocarbon groups may be present in the molecule.
- a typical structure has a repeating unit represented by the following formula: (—CFCF 3 —CF 2 —O—) n (VII) (—CF 2 —CF 2 —CF 2 —O—) n (VIII) (—CF 2 —CF 2 —O—) n — (— CF 2 —O—) m (IX) (—CF 2 —CFCF 3 —O—) n — (— CF 2 —O—) m (X)
- the PFPE acid or a salt thereof may have a carboxylic acid group or a salt thereof at one end or both ends.
- the PFPE acid or a salt thereof may also have a sulfonic acid group, a phosphonic acid group or a salt thereof at one end or both ends.
- the said PFPE acid or its salt may have a different group in each terminal.
- the other end of the molecule is usually perfluorinated but may contain hydrogen or chlorine atoms.
- the PFPE acid or salt thereof has at least 2 ether oxygens, preferably at least 4 ether oxygens, and even more preferably at least 6 ether oxygens.
- at least one of the fluorocarbon groups separating the ether oxygen more preferably at least two of such fluorocarbon groups have 2 or 3 carbon atoms.
- at least 50% of the fluorocarbon groups separating the ether oxygens have 2 or 3 carbon atoms.
- the PFPE acid or salt thereof has a total of at least 15 carbon atoms, for example, a preferred minimum value of n or n + m in the repeating unit structure is at least 5.
- Two or more PFPE acids or salts thereof having an acid group at one end or both ends can be used in the production method of the present invention.
- the PFPE acid or salt thereof preferably has a number average molecular weight of less than 6000 g / mol.
- a nonionic surfactant is preferable.
- the nonionic surfactant may not contain an aromatic moiety.
- nonionic surfactant examples include the following general formula (i): R 3 —OA 1 —H (i) (Wherein R 3 is a linear or branched primary or secondary alkyl group having 8 to 18 carbon atoms, and A 1 is a polyoxyalkylene chain). Can be mentioned. R 3 preferably has 10 to 16 carbon atoms, more preferably 12 to 16 carbon atoms. When the carbon number of R 3 is 18 or less, good dispersion stability of the aqueous dispersion can be easily obtained. Further, if the number of carbon atoms in R 3 exceeds 18, it is difficult to handle because the flow temperature is high. When the carbon number of R 3 is smaller than 8, the surface tension of the aqueous dispersion increases, and the permeability and wettability tend to decrease.
- the polyoxyalkylene chain may be composed of oxyethylene and oxypropylene.
- the number of oxyethylene units can include either the broad or narrow unimodal distribution normally provided, or the broader or bimodal distribution obtained by blending.
- the average number of repeating oxypropylene groups is more than 0, the oxyethylene groups and oxypropylene groups in the polyoxyalkylene chain may be arranged in blocks or randomly.
- a polyoxyalkylene chain composed of an average number of repeating oxyethylene groups of 7 to 12 and an average number of repeating oxypropylene groups of 0 to 2 is preferred.
- a 1 has an average of 0.5 to 1.5 oxypropylene groups, the low foaming property is favorable.
- R 3 is (R ′) (R ′′) HC—, wherein R ′ and R ′′ are the same or different linear, branched, or cyclic alkyl groups. And the total amount of carbon atoms is at least 5, preferably 7-17. Preferably, at least one of R ′ or R ′′ is a branched or cyclic hydrocarbon group.
- polyoxyethylene alkyl ether examples include C 13 H 27 —O— (C 2 H 4 O) 10 —H, C 12 H 25 —O— (C 2 H 4 O) 10 —H, C 10 H 21 CH (CH 3 ) CH 2 —O— (C 2 H 4 O) 9 —H, C 13 H 27 —O— (C 2 H 4 O) 9 — (CH (CH 3 ) CH 2 O) — H, C 16 H 33 —O— (C 2 H 4 O) 10 —H, HC (C 5 H 11 ) (C 7 H 15 ) —O— (C 2 H 4 O) 9 —H, etc. .
- Examples of commercially available polyoxyethylene alkyl ethers include Genapol X080 (product name, Clariant), Neugen TDS series (Daiichi Kogyo Seiyaku Co., Ltd.), such as Neugen TDS-80 (trade name), and Leocol.
- TD-90 trade name as an example Leocor TD series (manufactured by Lion), Lionol (registered trademark) TD series (manufactured by Lion), T-Det A138 (trade name) as an example T-Det A series (Harcros Chemicals), Taditol (registered trademark) 15S series (Dow) and the like.
- the nonionic surfactant is an ethoxylate of 2,6,8-trimethyl-4-nonanol having an average of about 4 to about 18 ethylene oxide units, an average of 2,6 having an average of about 6 to about 12 ethylene oxide units. , 8-trimethyl-4-nonanol ethoxylate or a mixture thereof.
- Nonionic surfactants of this type are also commercially available, for example, as TERGITOL TMN-6, TERGITOL TMN-10, and TERGITOL TMN-100X (all product names, manufactured by Dow Chemical Company).
- the hydrophobic group of the nonionic surfactant may be any of an alkylphenol group, a linear alkyl group, and a branched alkyl group.
- a polyoxyethylene alkylphenyl ether nonionic compound for example, the following general formula (ii) R 4 —C 6 H 4 —OA 2 —H (ii) (Wherein R 4 is a linear or branched primary or secondary alkyl group having 4 to 12 carbon atoms, and A 2 is a polyoxyalkylene chain).
- R 4 is a linear or branched primary or secondary alkyl group having 4 to 12 carbon atoms, and A 2 is a polyoxyalkylene chain.
- Specific examples of the polyoxyethylene alkylphenyl ether-based nonionic compound include Triton X-100 (trade name, manufactured by Dow Chemical).
- nonionic surfactant examples include polyol compounds. Specific examples include those described in International Publication No. 2011/014715.
- Typical examples of the polyol compound include compounds having one or more sugar units as the polyol unit. The sugar unit may be modified to contain at least one long chain. Suitable polyol compounds containing at least one long chain moiety include, for example, alkyl glycosides, modified alkyl glycosides, sugar esters, and combinations thereof.
- Sugars include, but are not limited to, monosaccharides, oligosaccharides, and sorbitan. Monosaccharides include pentose and hexose.
- Typical examples of monosaccharides include ribose, glucose, galactose, mannose, fructose, arabinose, and xylose.
- Oligosaccharides include 2 to 10 identical or different monosaccharide oligomers. Examples of oligosaccharides include, but are not limited to, sucrose, maltose, lactose, raffinose, and isomaltose.
- sugars suitable for use as polyol compounds include five-membered rings of 4 carbon atoms and 1 heteroatom (typically oxygen or sulfur, but preferably oxygen atoms). Or a cyclic compound containing a six-membered ring of 5 carbon atoms and one heteroatom as described above, preferably an oxygen atom. They further contain at least 2 or at least 3 hydroxy groups (—OH groups) bonded to the carbon ring atoms.
- a sugar is a hydrogen atom of a hydroxy group (and / or hydroxyalkyl group) attached to a carbon ring atom such that an ether or ester bond is created between the long chain residue and the sugar moiety. One or more of these are modified in that they are replaced by long chain residues.
- the sugar-based polyol may contain one sugar unit or a plurality of sugar units.
- One saccharide unit or a plurality of saccharide units may be modified with a long chain moiety as described above.
- Specific examples of sugar-based polyol compounds include glycosides, sugar esters, sorbitan esters, and mixtures and combinations thereof.
- a preferred type of polyol compound is an alkyl or modified alkyl glucoside. These types of surfactants contain at least one glucose moiety. Wherein x represents 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 and R 1 and R 2 independently represent H or a long chain unit containing at least 6 carbon atoms. Provided that at least one of R 1 and R 2 is not H). Typical examples of R 1 and R 2 include aliphatic alcohol residues.
- aliphatic alcohols examples include hexanol, heptanol, octanol, nonanol, decanol, undecanol, dodecanol (lauryl alcohol), tetradecanol, hexadecanol (cetyl alcohol), heptadecanol, octadecanol (stearyl alcohol), Eicosanoic acid, and combinations thereof.
- the above formula represents a specific example of an alkylpolyglucoside that exhibits pyranose form of glucose, although other sugars or sugars that are the same sugar but different enantiomers or diastereomeric forms may be used. Understood.
- Alkyl glucosides are available, for example, by acid-catalyzed reaction of glucose, starch, or n-butyl glucoside with an aliphatic alcohol, which typically results in a mixture of various alkyl glucosides (Alkylpolyglycide, Rompp). Lexikon Chemie, Version 2.0, Stuttgart / New York, Georg Thieme Verlag, 1999).
- aliphatic alcohols examples include hexanol, heptanol, octanol, nonanol, decanol, undecanol, dodecanol (lauryl alcohol), tetradecanol, hexadecanol (cetyl alcohol), heptadecanol, octadecanol (stearyl alcohol), Eicosanoic acid, and combinations thereof.
- Alkyl glucoside is also commercially available from Cognis GmbH, Dusseldorf, Germany under the trade names GLUCOPON or DISPONIL.
- nonionic surfactants include bifunctional block copolymers supplied by BASF as Pluronic® R series, tridecyl alcohol alkoxylates supplied by BASF Corporation as Iconol® TDA series, carbonized A hydrogen-containing siloxane surfactant, preferably a hydrocarbon surfactant, wherein the hydrocarbyl group described above is completely replaced by a hydrogen atom, if these can be replaced by a halogen such as fluorine, thereby Siloxane surfactants can also be considered as hydrocarbon surfactants, ie, the monovalent substituent on the hydrocarbyl group is hydrogen.
- the said polymerization process is what superpose
- the said aqueous medium does not contain a nonionic surfactant substantially before a polymerization start.
- the amount of the nonionic surfactant is, for example, preferably 10 ppm or less with respect to the aqueous medium, more preferably 1 ppm or less, further preferably 0.1 ppm or less, and 0.01 ppm or less. It is particularly preferred that it is 0.001 ppm or less.
- before polymerization means that a polymerization initiator is added to an aqueous medium and the pressure of the injected fluoromonomer is reduced or before the flow rate of the fluoromonomer (for example, 0.01 g / hour or more) comes out. is there.
- TFE polytetrafluoroethylene
- PTFE polytetrafluoroethylene
- the PTFE aqueous emulsion can be produced in such a way that the stability of the aqueous PTFE emulsion is so high that the subsequent processability and moldability are not impaired, and a molded product having high heat resistance can be obtained.
- the reactivity ratio can be calculated by the Feynman-Loss equation from the above composition obtained by copolymerizing the comonomer with TFE in various charged compositions, determining the composition in the produced polymer immediately after initiation.
- the above copolymerization was carried out using 3600 g of deionized deaerated water, 1000 ppm of ammonium perfluorooctanoate and 100 g of paraffin wax in a stainless autoclave having an internal volume of 6.0 L, a pressure of 0.78 MPa, Carried out at a temperature of 70 ° C. 0.05 g, 0.1 g, 0.2 g, 0.5 g, and 1.0 g of comonomer were added to the reactor, and 0.072 g of ammonium persulfate (20 ppm to water) was added to maintain the polymerization pressure of 0.78 MPa. Therefore, TFE is continuously supplied.
- the TFE charge reaches 1000 g, stirring is stopped and depressurization is performed until the reactor reaches atmospheric pressure. After cooling, the paraffin wax is separated to obtain an aqueous dispersion containing the produced polymer. The aqueous dispersion is stirred to coagulate the resulting polymer and dried at 150 ° C.
- the composition in the resulting polymer is calculated by appropriately combining NMR, FT-IR, elemental analysis, and fluorescent X-ray analysis depending on the type of monomer.
- additives can be used to stabilize each compound.
- the additive include a buffer, a pH adjuster, a stabilizing aid, and a dispersion stabilizer.
- paraffin wax paraffin wax, fluorinated oil, fluorinated solvent, silicone oil and the like are preferable. Stabilization aids may be used alone or in combination of two or more. As the stabilizing aid, paraffin wax is more preferable.
- the paraffin wax may be liquid, semi-solid or solid at room temperature, but is preferably a saturated hydrocarbon having 12 or more carbon atoms.
- the melting point of paraffin wax is usually preferably 40 to 65 ° C, more preferably 50 to 65 ° C.
- the amount of the stabilizing aid used is preferably 0.1 to 12% by mass, more preferably 0.1 to 8% by mass, based on the mass of the aqueous medium used. It is desirable that the stabilizing aid is sufficiently hydrophobic and is not completely separated from the PTFE aqueous emulsion after emulsion polymerization of TFE to become a contaminant component.
- the polymerization can be started by injecting the monomer into the polymerization reactor and adding a polymerization initiator.
- the monomer injection may be before or after the addition of the polymerization initiator, or at the same time as the addition of the polymerization initiator.
- the polymerization is carried out by charging the polymerization reactor with an aqueous medium, the above-mentioned surfactant and other additives as required, injecting the monomer, and stirring the contents of the reactor. And it can carry out by hold
- polymerization can be initiated by adding a polymerization initiator.
- the polymerization reactor is also charged with an aqueous medium, the above surfactants and other additives as required, the reactor contents are agitated, and the reactor is maintained at a predetermined polymerization temperature, then It can also be carried out by adding a certain amount of polymerization initiator and then injecting the monomer into the polymerization reactor to initiate the polymerization reaction. That is, in the polymerization step, the polymerization can be started by press-fitting the monomer. After the polymerization reaction is started, a monomer, a polymerization initiator, a chain transfer agent, the above surfactant and the like may be additionally added depending on the purpose.
- the polymerization temperature is usually 5 to 120 ° C., and the polymerization pressure is 0.05 to 10 MPa.
- the polymerization temperature and polymerization pressure are appropriately determined depending on the type of monomer used, the molecular weight of the target fluoropolymer, and the reaction rate.
- the polymerization temperature is preferably 30 ° C. or higher, more preferably 40 ° C. or higher, still more preferably 50 ° C. or higher, and particularly preferably 60 ° C. or higher.
- 100 degrees C or less is preferable, 95 degrees C or less is more preferable, and 90 degrees C or less is more preferable.
- the polymerization pressure is preferably 0.5 MPa or more, more preferably 1.0 MPa or more, still more preferably 1.2 MPa or more, and particularly preferably 1.5 MPa or more. Moreover, 5.0 MPa or less is preferable, 4.5 MPa or less is more preferable, 4.0 MPa or less is still more preferable, 3.5 MPa or less is especially preferable, and 3.0 MPa or less is especially preferable.
- a suitable combination of the polymerization temperature and the polymerization pressure is, for example, a polymerization temperature of 30 to 100 ° C. and a polymerization pressure of 0.5 to 3.0 MPa or less.
- the carboxylic acid-type hydrocarbon-containing surfactant is preferably added in an amount of 0.0001 to 10% by mass with respect to 100% by mass of the aqueous medium.
- a more preferred lower limit is 0.001% by mass, a still more preferred lower limit is 0.01% by mass, and a particularly preferred lower limit is 0.1% by mass.
- a more preferred upper limit is 1.0% by mass, a still more preferred upper limit is 0.50% by mass, and a particularly preferred upper limit is 0.35% by mass. If it is less than 0.0001% by mass, the emulsion stability may be insufficient, and if it exceeds 10% by mass, an effect commensurate with the amount added cannot be obtained, and on the contrary, the polymerization rate decreases or the reaction stops. There is a fear.
- the amount of the compound added is appropriately determined depending on the type of monomer used, the molecular weight of the target fluoropolymer, and the like.
- the amount of the carboxylic acid type hydrocarbon-containing surfactant in the initial stage of polymerization is preferably more than 50 ppm with respect to the aqueous medium.
- the amount of the carboxylic acid type hydrocarbon-containing surfactant is more preferably 60 ppm or more, further preferably 70 ppm or more, particularly preferably 80 ppm or more, still more preferably 90 ppm or more, and particularly preferably 100 ppm or more, based on the aqueous medium.
- the start of the polymerization can be confirmed by decreasing the pressure of the injected fluoromonomer or by generating a flow rate of the fluoromonomer (for example, 0.01 g / hour or more). “Initial polymerization” is, for example, the time from the start of polymerization until the filling amount of the fluoromonomer reaches 10 g / L with respect to the aqueous medium.
- a carboxylic acid type hydrocarbon-containing surfactant is preferably added to the aqueous medium before the polymerization is started.
- the carboxylic acid type hydrocarbon-containing surfactant is added to the aqueous medium when the concentration of the fluoropolymer particles formed in the aqueous medium is 0.36% by mass or less.
- the carboxylic acid type hydrocarbon-containing surfactant is more preferably added when the concentration is 0.2% by mass or less, and further preferably added when the concentration is 0.1% by mass or less. It is particularly preferred to charge a surfactant with the start.
- the concentration is a concentration relative to the sum of the aqueous medium and the fluoropolymer particles.
- the fluoropolymer production method of the present invention preferably further includes a step of continuously adding the carboxylic acid-type hydrocarbon-containing surfactant.
- the continuous addition of the carboxylic acid type hydrocarbon-containing surfactant means, for example, that the carboxylic acid type hydrocarbon containing surfactant is not added all at once, but over time, without interruption, or in divided portions. That is.
- the carboxylic acid type hydrocarbon-containing surfactant may be added as an aqueous solution containing a carboxylic acid type hydrocarbon-containing surfactant and water.
- the step of continuously adding the carboxylic acid-type hydrocarbon-containing surfactant is such that the solid content of the fluoropolymer formed in the aqueous medium is 0.5% by mass or less.
- the carboxylic acid type hydrocarbon-containing surfactant is preferably added to the aqueous medium. More preferably, the carboxylic acid-type hydrocarbon-containing surfactant starts to be added when the solid content is 0.3% by mass or less, and starts to be added when the solid content is 0.2% by mass or less. Is more preferable, and it is even more preferable to start adding it when it is 0.1% by mass or less, and it is particularly preferable to start adding it at the start of polymerization.
- the solid content is a concentration relative to the total of the aqueous medium and the fluoropolymer.
- the addition amount of the carboxylic acid type hydrocarbon containing surfactant is 0.0001 to 10% by mass with respect to 100% by mass of the aqueous medium. It is preferred to add an amount.
- a preferred lower limit is 0.001% by mass, a more preferred lower limit is 0.01% by mass, and a still more preferred lower limit is 0.1% by mass.
- a preferable upper limit is 10 mass%, a more preferable upper limit is 1.0 mass%, and a still more preferable upper limit is 0.50 mass%. If the amount is less than 0.0001% by mass, the dispersion force may be insufficient.
- the amount exceeds 10% by mass an effect commensurate with the amount added may not be obtained, and the polymerization rate may be decreased or the reaction may be stopped. There is.
- the amount of the compound added is appropriately determined depending on the type of monomer used, the molecular weight of the target fluoropolymer, and the like.
- the polymerization step is preferably performed by polymerizing the fluoromonomer substantially in the absence of the fluorine-containing surfactant.
- fluorine-containing surfactants have been used for the polymerization of fluoropolymers, but the production method of the present invention uses fluorine-containing surfactants by using the above-mentioned carboxylic acid-type hydrocarbon-containing surfactants. Without it, a fluoropolymer can be obtained.
- substantially in the absence of a fluorine-containing surfactant means that the fluorine-containing surfactant is 10 ppm or less with respect to the aqueous medium, preferably 1 ppm or less, more Preferably it is 100 ppb or less, More preferably, it is 10 ppb or less, More preferably, it is 1 ppb or less.
- fluorine-containing surfactant examples include an anionic fluorine-containing surfactant.
- the anionic fluorine-containing surfactant may be, for example, a surfactant containing a fluorine atom having a total carbon number of 20 or less in a portion excluding the anionic group.
- the fluorine-containing surfactant may be a surfactant containing fluorine having a molecular weight of an anionic portion of 800 or less.
- the “anionic portion” means a portion excluding the cation of the fluorine-containing surfactant. For example, in the case of F (CF 2 ) n1 COOM represented by the formula (I) described later, it is a portion of “F (CF 2 ) n1 COO”.
- fluorine-containing surfactant examples include fluorine-containing surfactants having a Log POW of 3.5 or less.
- the above Log POW is the partition coefficient between 1-octanol and water, and Log P [wherein P is the octanol / water (1: 1) mixture containing the fluorine-containing surfactant in the octanol when the phase separation occurs. Represents the fluorine-containing surfactant concentration / fluorine-containing surfactant concentration ratio in water].
- For standard substances heptanoic acid, octanoic acid, nonanoic acid and decanoic acid having a known octanol / water partition coefficient under the conditions of 1.0 ml / min, sample volume: 300 ⁇ L, column temperature: 40 ° C., detection light: UV 210 nm HPLC is performed, a calibration curve between each elution time and a known octanol / water partition coefficient is prepared, and calculation is performed from the HPLC elution time in the sample solution based
- fluorine-containing surfactant examples include U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2007/0015864, U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2007/0015865, U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2007/0015866, U.S. Pat. Published application 2007/0276103, United States patent application publication 2007/0117914, United States patent application publication 2007/142541, United States patent application publication 2008/0015319, United States patent 3250808.
- anionic fluorine-containing surfactant As the anionic fluorine-containing surfactant, the following general formula (N 0 ): X n0 -Rf n0 -Y 0 (N 0 ) (In the formula, X n0 is H, Cl or F. Rf n0 has 3 to 20 carbon atoms and is chain-like, branched or cyclic, and part or all of H is substituted by F. And the alkylene group may contain one or more ether bonds, and a part of H may be substituted with Cl. Y 0 is an anionic group.) Is mentioned.
- Anionic group Y 0 is, -COOM, -SO 2 M, or may be a -SO 3 M, -COOM, or may be a -SO 3 M.
- M is H, a metal atom, NR 7 4 , imidazolium which may have a substituent, pyridinium which may have a substituent, or phosphonium which may have a substituent, R 7 Is H or an organic group.
- the metal atom include alkali metal (Group 1), alkaline earth metal (Group 2), and the like, for example, Na, K, or Li.
- R 7 may be an H or C 1-10 organic group, an H or C 1-4 organic group, or an H or C 1-4 alkyl group.
- M may be H, a metal atom or NR 7 4 and may be H, an alkali metal (Group 1), an alkaline earth metal (Group 2) or NR 7 4 and may be H, Na, K, Li or It may be NH 4 .
- Rf n0 may be one in which 50% or more of H is substituted with fluorine.
- N 0 As the compound represented by the general formula (N 0 ), The following general formula (N 1 ): X n0- (CF 2 ) m1 -Y 0 (N 1 ) Wherein X n0 is H, Cl and F, m1 is an integer of 3 to 15, and Y 0 is as defined above, a compound represented by the following general formula (N 2 ): Rf n1 —O— (CF (CF 3 ) CF 2 O) m2 CFX n1 —Y 0 (N 2 ) (Wherein Rf n1 is a perfluoroalkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, m2 is an integer of 0 to 3, X n1 is F or CF 3 , and Y 0 is as defined above.
- X n2 , X n3 and X n4 may be the same or different, and may be H, F, or a linear or branched chain part or a complete chain which may contain an ether bond having 1 to 6 carbon atoms
- Rf n5 is a linear or branched moiety or a fully fluorinated alkylene group that may contain an ether bond having 1 to 3 carbon atoms
- L is a linking group
- Y 0 is as defined above, provided that the total carbon number of X n2 , X n3 , X n4 and Rf n5 is 18 or less.
- examples of the compound represented by the general formula (N 0 ) include perfluorocarboxylic acid (I) represented by the following general formula (I) and ⁇ -H represented by the following general formula (II).
- the perfluorocarboxylic acid (I) is represented by the following general formula (I) F (CF 2 ) n1 COOM (I) (Wherein n1 is an integer of 3 to 14, and M is H, a metal atom, NR 7 4 , an optionally substituted imidazolium, an optionally substituted pyridinium or It is a phosphonium which may have a substituent, and R 7 is H or an organic group.
- the ⁇ -H perfluorocarboxylic acid (II) has the following general formula (II) H (CF 2 ) n2 COOM (II) (Wherein n2 is an integer of 4 to 15, and M is as defined above).
- the perfluoropolyether carboxylic acid (III) is represented by the following general formula (III) Rf 1 —O— (CF (CF 3 ) CF 2 O) n3 CF (CF 3 ) COOM (III) (Wherein Rf 1 is a perfluoroalkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, n3 is an integer of 0 to 3, and M is as defined above). .
- the perfluoroalkylalkylene carboxylic acid (IV) is represented by the following general formula (IV): Rf 2 (CH 2 ) n4 Rf 3 COOM (IV) (Wherein Rf 2 is a perfluoroalkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, Rf 3 is a linear or branched perfluoroalkylene group having 1 to 3 carbon atoms, and n4 is a group having 1 to 3 carbon atoms. It is an integer and M is as defined above.
- the alkoxyfluorocarboxylic acid (V) is represented by the following general formula (V) Rf 4 —O—CY 1 Y 2 CF 2 —COOM (V) (Wherein Rf 4 is a linear or branched moiety or a fully fluorinated alkyl group that may contain an ether bond having 1 to 12 carbon atoms, and Y 1 and Y 2 may be the same or different. H or F, and M is as defined above).
- the perfluoroalkylsulfonic acid (VI) is represented by the following general formula (VI) F (CF 2 ) n5 SO 3 M (VI) (Where n5 is an integer of 3 to 14, and M is as defined above).
- the ⁇ -H perfluorosulfonic acid (VII) is represented by the following general formula (VII) H (CF 2 ) n6 SO 3 M (VII) (Wherein n6 is an integer of 4 to 14, and M is as defined above).
- the perfluoroalkylalkylene sulfonic acid (VIII) is represented by the following general formula (VIII) Rf 5 (CH 2 ) n7 SO 3 M (VIII) (Wherein Rf 5 is a perfluoroalkyl group having 1 to 13 carbon atoms, n7 is an integer of 1 to 3, and M is as defined above). .
- the alkylalkylenecarboxylic acid (IX) is represented by the following general formula (IX) Rf 6 (CH 2 ) n8 COOM (IX) Wherein Rf 6 is a linear or branched moiety or a fully fluorinated alkyl group that may contain an ether bond having 1 to 13 carbon atoms, n8 is an integer of 1 to 3, M is as defined above).
- the fluorocarboxylic acid (X) is represented by the following general formula (X) Rf 7 —O—Rf 8 —O—CF 2 —COOM (X) (Wherein Rf 7 is a linear or branched moiety or a fully fluorinated alkyl group which may contain an ether bond having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, and Rf 8 is an alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms. A linear or branched moiety or a fully fluorinated alkyl group, wherein M is as defined above).
- the alkoxyfluorosulfonic acid (XI) is represented by the following general formula (XI) Rf 9 —O—CY 1 Y 2 CF 2 —SO 3 M (XI) (Wherein Rf 9 is a partially or fully fluorinated alkyl group which may contain a C 1-12 ether bond, which may be linear or branched, and may contain chlorine; 1 and Y 2 are the same or different and are H or F, and M is as defined above.
- the compound (XII) is represented by the following general formula (XII):
- X 1 , X 2 and X 3 may be the same or different, and may be a linear or branched moiety or fully fluorinated which may contain H, F and an ether bond having 1 to 6 carbon atoms.
- An alkyl group, Rf 10 is a perfluoroalkylene group having 1 to 3 carbon atoms
- L is a linking group
- Y 0 is an anionic group.
- Y 0 may be —COOM, —SO 2 M, or —SO 3 M, and may be —SO 3 M or COOM (wherein M is as defined above).
- Examples of L include a single bond, a moiety that may contain an ether bond having 1 to 10 carbon atoms, or a fully fluorinated alkylene group.
- examples of the anionic fluorine-containing surfactant include carboxylic acid surfactants and sulfonic acid surfactants.
- a polymerization initiator is preferably added to the aqueous medium.
- the polymerization initiator is not particularly limited as long as it can generate radicals in the polymerization temperature range, and known oil-soluble and / or water-soluble polymerization initiators can be used.
- the polymerization can be started as a redox in combination with a reducing agent or the like.
- the concentration of the polymerization initiator is appropriately determined depending on the type of monomer, the molecular weight of the target fluoropolymer, and the reaction rate.
- an oil-soluble radical polymerization initiator or a water-soluble radical polymerization initiator can be used as the polymerization initiator.
- the oil-soluble radical polymerization initiator may be a known oil-soluble peroxide, for example, dialkyl peroxycarbonates such as diisopropyl peroxydicarbonate and disec-butylperoxydicarbonate, t-butylperoxy Peroxyesters such as isobutyrate and t-butyl peroxypivalate, dialkyl peroxides such as di-t-butyl peroxide, and di ( ⁇ -hydro-dodecafluoroheptanoyl) peroxide, di ( ⁇ -hydro-tetradecafluoroheptanoyl) peroxide, di ( ⁇ -hydro-hexadecafluorononanoyl) peroxide, di (perfluorobutyryl) peroxide, di (perfluorovaleryl) peroxide, di (Perfluorohexanoy ) Peroxide, di (perfluoroheptanoyl) peroxide, di (perfluor
- the water-soluble radical polymerization initiator may be a known water-soluble peroxide, for example, ammonium salts such as persulfuric acid, perboric acid, perchloric acid, perphosphoric acid, percarbonate, potassium salts, sodium salts. , T-butyl permaleate, t-butyl hydroperoxide and the like.
- a reducing agent may also be included, and the amount used may be 0.1 to 20 times that of the peroxide.
- the polymerization initiator it is preferable to use a redox initiator in which an oxidizing agent and a reducing agent are combined.
- the oxidizing agent include persulfates such as ammonium persulfate and potassium persulfate; organic peroxides such as disuccinic acid peroxide and diglutaric acid peroxide; permanganic acid, ammonium permanganate, alkali metal salts of permanganic acid, Permanganates such as alkali metal salts of permanganic acid; manganese triacetate (C 6 H 9 MnO 6 ); cerium (IV) salts such as cerium ammonium nitrate and ammonium cerium sulfate; alkalis of bromic acid, ammonium bromate, and bromic acid Examples include metal salts, bromic acids such as alkaline earth metal salts of bromic acid, and salts thereof.
- potassium permanganate is preferable.
- the reducing agent include dicarboxylic acids such as oxalic acid, malonic acid, succinic acid, and glutaric acid or salts thereof; diimine;
- the dicarboxylic acid or a salt thereof oxalic acid or a salt thereof is preferable.
- bromic acid or a salt thereof potassium bromate is preferred.
- a copper salt or an iron salt is added to the combination of redox initiators.
- the copper salt include copper (II) sulfate
- the iron salt include iron (II) sulfate.
- the oxidizing agent is permanganic acid or a salt thereof, persulfate, manganese triacetate, cerium (IV) salt, or bromic acid or a salt thereof, and the reducing agent is a dicarboxylic acid or Its salt or diimine is preferred. More preferably, the oxidizing agent is permanganic acid or a salt thereof, persulfate, or bromic acid or a salt thereof, and the reducing agent is a dicarboxylic acid or a salt thereof.
- a combination of permanganic acid or a salt thereof and a dicarboxylic acid or a salt thereof is more preferable, and a combination of potassium permanganate and oxalic acid is particularly preferable.
- Examples of the redox initiator include a combination of potassium permanganate / oxalic acid, manganese triacetate / oxalic acid, cerium ammonium nitrate / oxalic acid, and potassium permanganate / oxalic acid is particularly preferable.
- either an oxidizing agent or a reducing agent may be previously charged in a polymerization tank, and then the other may be added continuously or intermittently to initiate polymerization.
- potassium permanganate / oxalic acid it is preferable to add oxalic acid to the polymerization tank and continuously add potassium permanganate thereto.
- a redox initiator in the polymerization step, it is preferable to add 0.1 ppm or more of a redox initiator with respect to the aqueous medium from the viewpoint of the reaction rate.
- the addition amount of the redox initiator is more preferably 1 ppm or more, further preferably 5 ppm or more, and particularly preferably 10 ppm or more with respect to the aqueous medium.
- 1000 ppm or less is preferable with respect to an aqueous medium from a viewpoint of molecular weight adjustment of a fluoropolymer, and 500 ppm or less is more preferable.
- a radical polymerization initiator may be used as the polymerization initiator.
- a peroxide is preferable.
- the radical polymerization initiator include the oil-soluble radical polymerization initiator and the water-soluble radical polymerization initiator described above, and the water-soluble radical polymerization initiator is preferable.
- a peroxide is more preferable, and a persulfate, an organic peroxide, or a mixture thereof is more preferable.
- the persulfate include ammonium persulfate and potassium persulfate.
- the organic peroxide include disuccinic acid peroxide and diglutaric acid peroxide.
- ammonium persulfate and disuccinic acid peroxide are preferably added to the aqueous medium, preferably 10 ppm or more, more preferably 20 ppm or more, still more preferably 30 ppm or more, and particularly preferably 40 ppm or more.
- 50 ppm or more is particularly preferable
- 80 ppm or more is particularly preferable
- 100 ppm or more is particularly preferable.
- the aqueous medium is a reaction medium for performing polymerization and means a liquid containing water.
- the aqueous medium is not particularly limited as long as it contains water, and water and, for example, a fluorine-free organic solvent such as alcohol, ether, and ketone, and / or a fluorine-containing organic solvent having a boiling point of 40 ° C. or lower. May be included.
- the aqueous medium preferably contains 50% by mass or more of water, more preferably 80% by mass or more, and most preferably 100% by mass. Examples of suitable conditions for the polymerization process are described below.
- the polymerization temperature is usually 5 to 120 ° C., and the polymerization pressure is 0.05 to 10 MPa.
- the polymerization temperature and polymerization pressure are appropriately determined depending on the type of monomer used, the molecular weight of the target fluoropolymer, and the reaction rate.
- the polymerization temperature is preferably 30 ° C. or higher, more preferably 40 ° C. or higher, still more preferably 50 ° C. or higher, and particularly preferably 60 ° C. or higher.
- 100 degrees C or less is preferable, 95 degrees C or less is more preferable, and 90 degrees C or less is more preferable.
- the polymerization pressure is preferably 0.5 MPa or more, more preferably 1.0 MPa or more, still more preferably 1.2 MPa or more, and particularly preferably 1.5 MPa or more. Moreover, 5.0 MPa or less is preferable, 4.5 MPa or less is more preferable, 4.0 MPa or less is still more preferable, 3.5 MPa or less is especially preferable, and 3.0 MPa or less is especially preferable.
- a suitable combination of the polymerization temperature and the polymerization pressure is, for example, a polymerization temperature of 30 to 100 ° C. and a polymerization pressure of 0.5 to 3.0 MPa or less.
- the polymerization step is preferably performed at a polymerization temperature of 30 to 100 ° C. and a polymerization pressure of 0.5 to 5.0 MPa.
- the polymerization temperature is more preferably 40 ° C. or higher, further preferably 50 ° C. or higher, and particularly preferably 60 ° C. or higher. Moreover, 95 degrees C or less is more preferable, and 90 degrees C or less is more preferable.
- the polymerization pressure is more preferably 1.0 MPa or more, further preferably 1.2 MPa or more, and particularly preferably 1.5 MPa or more. Moreover, 4.5 MPa or less is more preferable, 4.0 MPa or less is still more preferable, 3.5 MPa or less is especially preferable, and 3.0 MPa or less is especially preferable.
- the polymerization temperature is 30 to 100 ° C.
- the polymerization pressure is 0.5 to 5.0 MPa
- the polymerization initiator is a redox initiator.
- the polymerization temperature is more preferably 40 ° C. or higher, further preferably 50 ° C. or higher, and particularly preferably 60 ° C. or higher. Moreover, 95 degrees C or less is more preferable, and 90 degrees C or less is more preferable.
- the polymerization pressure is more preferably 1.0 MPa or more, further preferably 1.2 MPa or more, and particularly preferably 1.5 MPa or more.
- the redox initiator is more preferably a combination of permanganic acid or a salt thereof and a dicarboxylic acid or a salt thereof, particularly preferably a combination of potassium permanganate and oxalic acid.
- the polymerization temperature is 30 to 100 ° C.
- the polymerization pressure is 0.5 to 5.0 MPa
- the polymerization initiator is a redox initiator, and is formed before the start of polymerization or in an aqueous medium.
- a carboxylic acid type hydrocarbon-containing surfactant is preferably added to the aqueous medium.
- the polymerization temperature is more preferably 40 ° C. or higher, further preferably 50 ° C. or higher, and particularly preferably 60 ° C. or higher. Moreover, 95 degrees C or less is more preferable, and 90 degrees C or less is more preferable.
- the polymerization pressure is more preferably 1.0 MPa or more, further preferably 1.2 MPa or more, and particularly preferably 1.5 MPa or more. Moreover, 4.5 MPa or less is more preferable, 4.0 MPa or less is still more preferable, 3.5 MPa or less is especially preferable, and 3.0 MPa or less is especially preferable.
- the carboxylic acid type hydrocarbon-containing surfactant is more preferably added when the concentration of the fluoropolymer particles is 0.2% by mass or less, and is added when the concentration is 0.1% by mass or less. More preferably, it is particularly preferable to charge a surfactant as the polymerization starts.
- the polymerization temperature is 30 to 100 ° C.
- the polymerization pressure is 0.5 to 5.0 MPa
- the polymerization initiator is a redox initiator
- the carboxylic acid type hydrocarbon-containing surfactant is carbonyl It is preferable that it does not contain a group (excluding a carbonyl group in a carboxyl group).
- the polymerization temperature is more preferably 40 ° C. or higher, further preferably 50 ° C. or higher, and particularly preferably 60 ° C. or higher. Moreover, 95 degrees C or less is more preferable, and 90 degrees C or less is more preferable.
- the polymerization pressure is more preferably 1.0 MPa or more, further preferably 1.2 MPa or more, and particularly preferably 1.5 MPa or more. Moreover, 4.5 MPa or less is more preferable, 4.0 MPa or less is still more preferable, 3.5 MPa or less is especially preferable, and 3.0 MPa or less is especially preferable.
- the carboxylic acid type hydrocarbon-containing surfactant is more preferably a compound represented by the formula (A) described above.
- the polymerization temperature is 30 to 100 ° C.
- the polymerization pressure is 0.5 to 5.0 MPa
- the concentration of the fluoropolymer particles formed in the aqueous medium is 0.36 before the polymerization is started.
- the carboxylic acid-type hydrocarbon-containing surfactant is added to the aqueous medium when the content is less than or equal to mass%.
- the polymerization temperature is more preferably 40 ° C. or higher, further preferably 50 ° C. or higher, and particularly preferably 60 ° C. or higher. Moreover, 95 degrees C or less is more preferable, and 90 degrees C or less is more preferable.
- the polymerization pressure is more preferably 1.0 MPa or more, further preferably 1.2 MPa or more, and particularly preferably 1.5 MPa or more. Moreover, 4.5 MPa or less is more preferable, 4.0 MPa or less is still more preferable, 3.5 MPa or less is especially preferable, and 3.0 MPa or less is especially preferable.
- the carboxylic acid type hydrocarbon-containing surfactant is more preferably added when the concentration of the fluoropolymer particles is 0.2% by mass or less, and is added when the concentration is 0.1% by mass or less. More preferably, it is particularly preferable to charge a surfactant as the polymerization starts.
- the polymerization initiator is a redox initiator
- the polymerization temperature is 30 to 100 ° C.
- the polymerization pressure is 0.5 to 5.0 MPa
- the concentration of fluoropolymer particles formed in the aqueous medium It is preferable that the carboxylic acid-type hydrocarbon-containing surfactant is added to the aqueous medium when the ratio is 0.36% by mass or less.
- the redox initiator is more preferably a combination of permanganic acid or a salt thereof and a dicarboxylic acid or a salt thereof, particularly preferably a combination of potassium permanganate and oxalic acid.
- the polymerization temperature is more preferably 40 ° C.
- the polymerization pressure is more preferably 1.0 MPa or more, further preferably 1.2 MPa or more, and particularly preferably 1.5 MPa or more. Moreover, 4.5 MPa or less is more preferable, 4.0 MPa or less is still more preferable, 3.5 MPa or less is especially preferable, and 3.0 MPa or less is especially preferable.
- the carboxylic acid type hydrocarbon-containing surfactant is more preferably added when the concentration of the fluoropolymer particles is 0.2% by mass or less, and is added when the concentration is 0.1% by mass or less. More preferably, it is particularly preferable to charge a surfactant as the polymerization starts.
- the polymerization initiator is a redox initiator
- the polymerization temperature is 30 to 100 ° C.
- the polymerization pressure is 0.5 to 5.0 MPa
- the carboxylic acid type hydrocarbon-containing surface activity is initiated before the polymerization is started.
- the agent is preferably added to the aqueous medium.
- the redox initiator is more preferably a combination of permanganic acid or a salt thereof and a dicarboxylic acid or a salt thereof, particularly preferably a combination of potassium permanganate and oxalic acid.
- the polymerization temperature is more preferably 40 ° C. or higher, further preferably 50 ° C. or higher, and particularly preferably 60 ° C. or higher.
- the polymerization pressure is more preferably 1.0 MPa or more, further preferably 1.2 MPa or more, and particularly preferably 1.5 MPa or more. Moreover, 4.5 MPa or less is more preferable, 4.0 MPa or less is still more preferable, 3.5 MPa or less is especially preferable, and 3.0 MPa or less is especially preferable.
- the polymerization temperature is 30 to 100 ° C.
- the polymerization pressure is 0.5 to 5.0 MPa
- the carboxylic acid-type hydrocarbon-containing surfactant is a carbonyl group (however, a carbonyl group in a carboxyl group). It is preferable that it does not contain.
- the polymerization temperature is more preferably 40 ° C. or higher, further preferably 50 ° C. or higher, and particularly preferably 60 ° C. or higher. Moreover, 95 degrees C or less is more preferable, and 90 degrees C or less is more preferable.
- the polymerization pressure is more preferably 1.0 MPa or more, further preferably 1.2 MPa or more, and particularly preferably 1.5 MPa or more.
- the carboxylic acid type hydrocarbon-containing surfactant is more preferably a compound represented by the formula (A) described above.
- the polymerization temperature is 30 to 100 ° C.
- the polymerization pressure is 0.5 to 5.0 MPa
- the concentration of the fluoropolymer particles formed in the aqueous medium is 0.36 before the polymerization is started.
- a carboxylic acid type hydrocarbon-containing surfactant is added to the aqueous medium when the content is less than or equal to mass%, and the carboxylic acid type hydrocarbon-containing surfactant has a carbonyl group (excluding the carbonyl group in the carboxyl group). It is preferable that it does not contain.
- the polymerization temperature is more preferably 40 ° C. or higher, further preferably 50 ° C. or higher, and particularly preferably 60 ° C. or higher.
- the polymerization pressure is more preferably 1.0 MPa or more, further preferably 1.2 MPa or more, and particularly preferably 1.5 MPa or more. Moreover, 4.5 MPa or less is more preferable, 4.0 MPa or less is still more preferable, 3.5 MPa or less is especially preferable, and 3.0 MPa or less is especially preferable.
- the carboxylic acid type hydrocarbon-containing surfactant is more preferably added when the concentration of the fluoropolymer particles is 0.2% by mass or less, and is added when the concentration is 0.1% by mass or less. More preferably, it is particularly preferable to charge a surfactant as the polymerization starts.
- the carboxylic acid type hydrocarbon-containing surfactant is more preferably a compound represented by the formula (A) described above.
- the polymerization pressure is preferably 1.5 MPa or more, and the polymerization initiator is preferably a redox initiator.
- the polymerization pressure is 1.8 MPa or more (more preferably 2.0 MPa or more, particularly preferably 2.3 MPa or more).
- the redox initiator is more preferably a combination of permanganic acid or a salt thereof and a dicarboxylic acid or a salt thereof, particularly preferably a combination of potassium permanganate and oxalic acid.
- the polymerization temperature is preferably 30 to 100 ° C.
- the polymerization pressure is 0.5 to 5.0 MPa
- the polymerization initiator is preferably a radical polymerization initiator.
- the polymerization temperature is more preferably 40 ° C. or higher, further preferably 50 ° C. or higher, and particularly preferably 60 ° C. or higher. Moreover, 95 degrees C or less is more preferable, and 90 degrees C or less is more preferable.
- the polymerization pressure is more preferably 1.0 MPa or more, further preferably 1.2 MPa or more, and particularly preferably 1.5 MPa or more.
- the radical polymerization initiator is preferably a persulfate, an organic peroxide, or a mixture thereof, more preferably ammonium persulfate or disuccinic acid peroxide.
- the polymerization temperature is 30 to 100 ° C.
- the polymerization pressure is 0.5 to 5.0 MPa
- the polymerization initiator is a radical polymerization initiator, and is formed before the start of polymerization or in an aqueous medium.
- the carboxylic acid type hydrocarbon-containing surfactant is preferably added to the aqueous medium.
- the polymerization temperature is more preferably 40 ° C. or higher, further preferably 50 ° C. or higher, and particularly preferably 60 ° C. or higher. Moreover, 95 degrees C or less is more preferable, and 90 degrees C or less is more preferable.
- the polymerization pressure is more preferably 1.0 MPa or more, further preferably 1.2 MPa or more, and particularly preferably 1.5 MPa or more. Moreover, 4.5 MPa or less is more preferable, 4.0 MPa or less is still more preferable, 3.5 MPa or less is especially preferable, and 3.0 MPa or less is especially preferable.
- the carboxylic acid type hydrocarbon-containing surfactant is more preferably added when the concentration of the fluoropolymer particles is 0.2% by mass or less, and is added when the concentration is 0.1% by mass or less. More preferably, it is particularly preferable to charge a surfactant as the polymerization starts.
- the polymerization temperature is 30 to 100 ° C.
- the polymerization pressure is 0.5 to 5.0 MPa
- the polymerization initiator is a radical polymerization initiator
- the carboxylic acid type hydrocarbon-containing surfactant is: It is preferable that it does not contain a carbonyl group (excluding the carbonyl group in the carboxyl group).
- the polymerization temperature is more preferably 40 ° C. or higher, further preferably 50 ° C. or higher, and particularly preferably 60 ° C. or higher. Moreover, 95 degrees C or less is more preferable, and 90 degrees C or less is more preferable.
- the polymerization pressure is more preferably 1.0 MPa or more, further preferably 1.2 MPa or more, and particularly preferably 1.5 MPa or more. Moreover, 4.5 MPa or less is more preferable, 4.0 MPa or less is still more preferable, 3.5 MPa or less is especially preferable, and 3.0 MPa or less is especially preferable.
- the carboxylic acid type hydrocarbon-containing surfactant is more preferably a compound represented by the formula (A) described above.
- the polymerization temperature is 30 to 100 ° C.
- the polymerization pressure is 0.5 to 5.0 MPa
- the concentration of the fluoropolymer particles formed in the aqueous medium is 0.36 before the polymerization is started.
- the carboxylic acid-type hydrocarbon-containing surfactant is added to the aqueous medium when the content is less than or equal to mass%.
- the polymerization temperature is more preferably 40 ° C. or higher, further preferably 50 ° C. or higher, and particularly preferably 60 ° C. or higher. Moreover, 95 degrees C or less is more preferable, and 90 degrees C or less is more preferable.
- the polymerization pressure is more preferably 1.0 MPa or more, further preferably 1.2 MPa or more, and particularly preferably 1.5 MPa or more. Moreover, 4.5 MPa or less is more preferable, 4.0 MPa or less is still more preferable, 3.5 MPa or less is especially preferable, and 3.0 MPa or less is especially preferable.
- the carboxylic acid type hydrocarbon-containing surfactant is more preferably added when the concentration of the fluoropolymer particles is 0.2% by mass or less, and is added when the concentration is 0.1% by mass or less. More preferably, it is particularly preferable to charge a surfactant as the polymerization starts.
- the polymerization initiator is a radical polymerization initiator
- the polymerization temperature is 30 to 100 ° C.
- the polymerization pressure is 0.5 to 5.0 MPa
- the fluoropolymer particles formed in the aqueous medium When the concentration is 0.36% by mass or less, the carboxylic acid type hydrocarbon-containing surfactant is preferably added to the aqueous medium.
- the radical polymerization initiator is preferably a persulfate, an organic peroxide, or a mixture thereof, more preferably ammonium persulfate or disuccinic acid peroxide.
- the polymerization temperature is more preferably 40 ° C. or higher, further preferably 50 ° C.
- the polymerization pressure is more preferably 1.0 MPa or more, further preferably 1.2 MPa or more, and particularly preferably 1.5 MPa or more. Moreover, 4.5 MPa or less is more preferable, 4.0 MPa or less is still more preferable, 3.5 MPa or less is especially preferable, and 3.0 MPa or less is especially preferable.
- the carboxylic acid type hydrocarbon-containing surfactant is more preferably added when the concentration of the fluoropolymer particles is 0.2% by mass or less, and is added when the concentration is 0.1% by mass or less. More preferably, it is particularly preferable to charge a surfactant as the polymerization starts.
- the polymerization initiator is a radical polymerization initiator
- the polymerization temperature is 30 to 100 ° C.
- the polymerization pressure is 0.5 to 5.0 MPa
- the carboxylic acid type hydrocarbon-containing interface is It is preferable that the activator is added to an aqueous medium.
- the radical polymerization initiator is preferably a persulfate, an organic peroxide, or a mixture thereof, more preferably ammonium persulfate or disuccinic acid peroxide.
- the polymerization temperature is more preferably 40 ° C. or higher, further preferably 50 ° C. or higher, and particularly preferably 60 ° C. or higher.
- the polymerization pressure is more preferably 1.0 MPa or more, further preferably 1.2 MPa or more, and particularly preferably 1.5 MPa or more. Moreover, 4.5 MPa or less is more preferable, 4.0 MPa or less is still more preferable, 3.5 MPa or less is especially preferable, and 3.0 MPa or less is especially preferable.
- the polymerization temperature is 30 to 100 ° C.
- the polymerization pressure is 0.5 to 5.0 MPa
- the carboxylic acid-type hydrocarbon-containing surfactant is a carbonyl group (however, a carbonyl group in a carboxyl group). It is preferable that it does not contain.
- the polymerization temperature is more preferably 40 ° C. or higher, further preferably 50 ° C. or higher, and particularly preferably 60 ° C. or higher. Moreover, 95 degrees C or less is more preferable, and 90 degrees C or less is more preferable.
- the polymerization pressure is more preferably 1.0 MPa or more, further preferably 1.2 MPa or more, and particularly preferably 1.5 MPa or more.
- the carboxylic acid type hydrocarbon-containing surfactant is more preferably a compound represented by the formula (A) described above.
- the polymerization temperature is 30 to 100 ° C.
- the polymerization pressure is 0.5 to 5.0 MPa
- the concentration of the fluoropolymer particles formed in the aqueous medium is 0.36 before the polymerization is started.
- a carboxylic acid type hydrocarbon-containing surfactant is added to the aqueous medium when the content is less than or equal to mass%, and the carboxylic acid type hydrocarbon-containing surfactant has a carbonyl group (excluding the carbonyl group in the carboxyl group). It is preferable that it does not contain.
- the polymerization temperature is more preferably 40 ° C. or higher, further preferably 50 ° C. or higher, and particularly preferably 60 ° C. or higher.
- the polymerization pressure is more preferably 1.0 MPa or more, further preferably 1.2 MPa or more, and particularly preferably 1.5 MPa or more. Moreover, 4.5 MPa or less is more preferable, 4.0 MPa or less is still more preferable, 3.5 MPa or less is especially preferable, and 3.0 MPa or less is especially preferable.
- the carboxylic acid type hydrocarbon-containing surfactant is more preferably added when the concentration of the fluoropolymer particles is 0.2% by mass or less, and is added when the concentration is 0.1% by mass or less. More preferably, it is particularly preferable to charge a surfactant as the polymerization starts.
- the carboxylic acid type hydrocarbon-containing surfactant is more preferably a compound represented by the formula (A) described above.
- the polymerization pressure is preferably 1.5 MPa or more, and the polymerization initiator is preferably a radical polymerization initiator.
- the polymerization pressure is 1.8 MPa or more (more preferably 2.0 MPa or more, particularly preferably 2.3 MPa or more).
- the radical polymerization initiator is preferably a persulfate, an organic peroxide, or a mixture thereof, more preferably ammonium persulfate or disuccinic acid peroxide.
- a known chain transfer agent may be added depending on the purpose to adjust the polymerization rate and molecular weight.
- chain transfer agent examples include esters such as dimethyl malonate, diethyl malonate, methyl acetate, ethyl acetate, butyl acetate, dimethyl succinate, hydrogen, isopentane, methane, ethane, propane, methanol, isobutane, and isopropanol. , Acetone, various mercaptans, various halogenated hydrocarbons such as carbon tetrachloride, and cyclohexane.
- a bromine compound or iodine compound may be used as the chain transfer agent.
- Examples of the polymerization method performed using a bromine compound or an iodine compound include a method of polymerizing a fluoromonomer in an aqueous medium in the presence of a bromine compound or an iodine compound in a substantially oxygen-free state ( Iodine transfer polymerization method).
- bromine compounds or iodine compounds to be used include, for example, the general formula: R a I x Br y (Wherein x and y are each an integer of 0 to 2 and satisfy 1 ⁇ x + y ⁇ 2, and R a is a saturated or unsaturated fluorohydrocarbon group having 1 to 16 carbon atoms or chlorofluoro A hydrocarbon group, or a hydrocarbon group having 1 to 3 carbon atoms, which may contain an oxygen atom).
- a bromine compound or an iodine compound iodine or bromine is introduced into the polymer and functions as a crosslinking point.
- iodine compounds include 1,3-diiodoperfluoropropane, 2-iodoperfluoropropane, 1,3-diiodo-2-chloroperfluoropropane, 1,4-diiodoperfluorobutane, 1,5- Diiodo-2,4-dichloroperfluoropentane, 1,6-diiodoperfluorohexane, 1,8-diiodoperfluorooctane, 1,12-diiodoperfluorododecane, 1,16-diiodoperfluorohexadecane , diiodomethane, 1,2-diiodoethane, 1,3-diiodo -n- propane, CF 2 Br 2, BrCF 2 CF 2 Br, CF 3 CFBrCF 2 Br, CFClBr 2, BrCF 2 CFClBr, CFBrCl
- 1,4-diiodoperfluorobutane, 1,6-diiodoperfluorohexane, and 2-iodoperfluoropropane are used from the viewpoint of polymerization reactivity, cross-linking reactivity, and availability. Is preferred.
- the amount of the chain transfer agent used can be appropriately selected depending on the molecular weight of the target polymer, the type of chain transfer agent used, the type and amount of initiator used, etc. 1 to 50,000 ppm, preferably 1 to 20,000 ppm.
- the chain transfer agent may be added to the reaction vessel all at once before the start of polymerization, may be added all at once after the start of polymerization, or may be added in multiple portions during the polymerization. It may also be added continuously during the polymerization.
- the fluoromonomer is polymerized in an aqueous medium in the presence of the carboxylic acid-type hydrocarbon-containing surfactant to produce an aqueous dispersion of fluoropolymer (A) particles.
- Fluoropolymer production method comprising steps (I) and (II) seed-polymerizing the fluoromonomer to fluoropolymer (A) particles in an aqueous dispersion of the fluoropolymer (A) particles It may be.
- an aqueous dispersion of fluoropolymer can be obtained, and a fluoropolymer powder can be produced by coagulating the aqueous dispersion.
- the production method of the present invention may include a coagulation step of coagulating the aqueous dispersion of the fluoropolymer.
- a coagulation method a conventionally known method can be adopted depending on the type of fluoropolymer.
- the production method of the present invention may also include a step of isolating the wet fluoropolymer powder obtained in the coagulation step from an aqueous medium.
- the production method of the present invention preferably further includes a step of drying the fluoropolymer obtained in the polymerization step.
- the wet powder obtained by coagulating the aqueous dispersion and isolating the fluoropolymer is dried by using a heating means such as hot air while keeping the wet powder in a state where it does not flow so much, preferably in a stationary state. It is preferable to use. For example, it can be performed while circulating air at a high temperature in a drying furnace.
- the drying temperature is preferably 155 ° C. or higher, more preferably 160 ° C. or higher, and even more preferably 170 ° C. or higher because impurities in the fluoropolymer can be further reduced.
- the upper limit of the drying temperature is not particularly limited as long as the fluoropolymer does not deteriorate, but may be, for example, 300 ° C. or lower.
- the average particle size of the fluoropolymer is preferably 0.5 to 2000 ⁇ m because impurities can be further reduced.
- a more preferred lower limit is 1 ⁇ m
- a more preferred upper limit is 1000 ⁇ m
- a still more preferred upper limit is 800 ⁇ m.
- the average particle size is obtained by measuring the particle size distribution with a laser diffraction particle size distribution measuring device (manufactured by Nippon Laser Co., Ltd.), without using a cascade, at a pressure of 0.1 MPa, and a measurement time of 3 seconds.
- the particle diameter corresponds to 50% of the particle size.
- the average particle diameter is a value measured according to JIS K6891.
- the polymerization step is to obtain an aqueous fluoropolymer dispersion, and the aqueous fluoropolymer dispersion does not substantially contain a compound represented by the following general formula (3), and is represented by the following general formula (4). It is preferred to contain more than 20 ppm of compound relative to the fluoropolymer.
- Formula (3) (H— (CF 2 ) 8 —SO 3 ) q M 2 (In the formula, M 2 may have H, a metal atom, NR 11 4 , imidazolium which may have a substituent, pyridinium which may have a substituent, or a substituent. Phosphonium, q is 1 or 2.
- R 11 is the same or different and is H or an organic group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms.
- M 1 may be H, a metal atom, NR 5 4 , imidazolium which may have a substituent, pyridinium which may have a substituent, or a substituent.
- P is 1 or 2.
- R 11 is the same or different and is H or an organic group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms.
- the aqueous fluoropolymer dispersion obtained in the polymerization step is a so-called aqueous dispersion after polymerization.
- the content of the compound represented by the general formula (3) may be 500 ppb or less with respect to the fluoropolymer.
- the content of the compound represented by the general formula (3) is preferably 100 ppb or less, more preferably 25 ppb or less, further preferably 15 ppb or less, and more preferably 10 ppb or less with respect to the fluoropolymer. Is particularly preferred.
- the lower limit is not particularly limited, but may be 0 ppb or 1 ppb.
- the content of the compound represented by the general formula (4) may be more than 20 ppm with respect to the fluoropolymer, may be 50 ppm or more, and may be 100 ppm or more.
- the limit of quantification is about 10 to 100 ppb, but the limit of quantification can be lowered by concentration. Concentration may be repeated several times.
- the polymerization step also includes a step (I) for obtaining particles containing polymer units based on a fluoromonomer, and a step for obtaining a fluoropolymer by polymerizing the fluoromonomer in an aqueous medium containing the particles obtained in the step (I).
- a step including (II) is preferred.
- the step (II) may be performed using the aqueous dispersion containing the particles obtained in the step (I) as it is. Further, the step (II) may be performed by diluting or concentrating the aqueous dispersion containing the particles obtained in the step (I). The dilution or concentration may be performed as it is in the reactor, or the aqueous dispersion containing the particles obtained in the step (I) may be recovered from the reactor. Therefore, the polymerization step may further include a step of recovering the aqueous dispersion containing the particles obtained in the step (I) after the step (I) and before the step (II).
- a step of making the aqueous dispersion containing the particles obtained in the step (I) less than 50 ° C., less than 30 ° C. or less than 10 ° C. may be included.
- the stirring is once stopped, and then the stirring is restarted to continue the step (II).
- the stirring is sometimes stopped, the pressure in the reactor is changed, the stirring is restarted, Step (II) can be performed.
- step (I) the reactor pressure is depressurized to atmospheric pressure, and each monomer is charged into the reactor, and then step (II) is performed. May be. Subsequent to the step (I), the polymerization temperature can be changed to continue the step (II).
- the polymerization step includes the step (II)
- the number of particles can be increased by using a redox initiator.
- the step (I) and the step (II) are continuously performed, the preparation of the polymerization initiator of the step (II) is continuously performed after the preparation of the redox initiator is stopped in the step (I). Can do.
- the redox initiator include those exemplified in the polymerization step.
- a radical polymerization initiator may be used in the step (I).
- the number of particles can be increased by using a radical polymerization initiator.
- the step (I) and the step (II) are continuously performed, the production is continuously performed by charging the polymerization initiator of the step (II) after stopping the preparation of the radical polymerization initiator in the step (I). be able to.
- the radical polymerization initiator include those exemplified in the above polymerization step.
- ammonium persulfate is preferable.
- step (II) disuccinic acid peroxide is preferred.
- the fluoropolymer is preferably a melt processable fluororesin, a low molecular weight PTFE, or a modified PTFE.
- FEP, PFA, low molecular weight PTFE, and modified PTFE are more preferable, and low molecular weight PTFE and modified PTFE are still more preferable.
- the step (I) is preferably a step for obtaining an aqueous dispersion having a particle concentration of 20.0% by mass or less.
- the solid content concentration is more preferably 15.0% by mass or less, still more preferably 10.0% by mass or less, still more preferably 8.0% by mass or less, and particularly preferably 5.0% by mass. % Or less.
- the solid content concentration is preferably 0.1% by mass or more, more preferably 0.3% by mass or more, further preferably 0.5% by mass or more, still more preferably 0.8% by mass or more, and 1.0%
- the mass% or more is especially more preferable, and 1.5 mass% or more is especially preferable.
- the particles are particles containing polymerized units based on a fluoromonomer.
- the particles may include only polymerized units based on a fluoromonomer, or may include polymerized units based on a fluoromonomer and polymerized units based on a fluorine-free monomer.
- the fluoromonomer and the fluorine-free monomer the monomers described in the polymerization step can be appropriately used.
- the particles may have the same monomer composition ratio as (I) non-melt processable fluororesin, (II) melt processable fluororesin, (III) fluororubber, and the like, which will be described later.
- the particles obtained from the step (I) preferably have an average primary particle size of 300 nm or less, more preferably 200 nm or less, and still more preferably 150 nm or less.
- the average primary particle size is preferably 0.1 nm or more, more preferably 1.0 nm or more, and further preferably 3.0 nm or more.
- the average primary particle diameter can be measured by a dynamic light scattering method.
- the average primary particle size is prepared by preparing a fluoropolymer aqueous dispersion adjusted to a fluoropolymer solid content concentration of about 1.0% by mass, using a dynamic light scattering method at 25 ° C., and the refractive index of the solvent (water) is The viscosity of 1.3328 and the solvent (water) can be measured at 0.8878 mPa ⁇ s, totaling 70 times.
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- the step (II) is a step of obtaining a fluoropolymer by polymerizing a fluoromonomer in an aqueous medium containing the particles.
- a fluoromonomer may be polymerized, or a fluoromonomer and a fluorine-free monomer may be polymerized.
- the fluoromonomer and the fluorine-free monomer the monomers described in the polymerization step can be appropriately used.
- the aqueous medium is a reaction medium for performing polymerization and means a liquid containing water.
- the aqueous medium is not particularly limited as long as it contains water, and water and, for example, a fluorine-free organic solvent such as alcohol, ether, and ketone, and / or a fluorine-containing organic solvent having a boiling point of 40 ° C. or lower. May be included.
- the aqueous medium in the step (II) preferably includes an aqueous medium contained in the aqueous dispersion containing the particles obtained in the step (I). In addition to the aqueous medium contained in the aqueous dispersion containing the particles, another aqueous medium may be added.
- the polymerization temperature and polymerization pressure in the step (II) are appropriately determined depending on the type of monomer used, the molecular weight of the target fluoropolymer, and the reaction rate.
- the polymerization temperature is preferably 10 to 150 ° C.
- the polymerization temperature is more preferably 30 ° C. or higher, and further preferably 50 ° C. or higher.
- 120 degrees C or less is more preferable, and 100 degrees C or less is still more preferable.
- the polymerization pressure is preferably 0.05 to 10 MPa.
- the polymerization pressure is more preferably 0.3 MPa or more, further preferably 0.5 MPa or more, more preferably 5.0 MPa or less, and further preferably 3.0 MPa or less. In particular, from the viewpoint of improving the yield, 1.0 MPa or more is preferable, and 2.0 MPa or more is more preferable.
- the step (II) may be performed in the presence of a carboxylic acid-type hydrocarbon-containing surfactant or in the absence of a carboxylic acid-type hydrocarbon-containing surfactant.
- the step (II) is preferably a step of polymerizing a fluoromonomer in an aqueous medium containing the particles in the presence of a carboxylic acid type hydrocarbon-containing surfactant.
- the amount of the carboxylic acid type hydrocarbon-containing surfactant is preferably 0.0001 to 15% by mass with respect to the aqueous medium.
- a more preferable lower limit is 0.001% by mass, and a more preferable upper limit is 1% by mass. If the amount is less than 0.0001% by mass, the dispersion force may be insufficient. If the amount exceeds 15% by mass, an effect commensurate with the amount added cannot be obtained.
- the addition amount of the carboxylic acid-type hydrocarbon-containing surfactant is appropriately determined depending on the type of monomer used, the molecular weight of the target fluoropolymer, and the like.
- the carboxylic acid type hydrocarbon-containing surfactant may be added to the reaction vessel all at once before the start of polymerization, may be added all at once after the start of polymerization, or divided into multiple times during the polymerization. Or may be added continuously during the polymerization.
- the step (II) preferably includes a step of continuously adding a carboxylic acid type hydrocarbon-containing surfactant.
- Adding a carboxylic acid-type hydrocarbon-containing surfactant continuously means, for example, adding a carboxylic acid-type hydrocarbon-containing surfactant not in a lump, but over time and without interruption or in portions. is there.
- an aqueous dispersion having a smaller average primary particle size and more excellent stability can be obtained.
- the amount of the carboxylic acid-type hydrocarbon-containing surfactant at the start of polymerization is preferably 1 ppb or more with respect to the aqueous medium.
- the amount of the carboxylic acid-type hydrocarbon-containing surfactant at the start of polymerization is preferably 10 ppb or more, more preferably 50 ppb or more, still more preferably 100 ppb or more, and even more preferably 200 ppb or more.
- an upper limit is not specifically limited, For example, it is preferable that it is 100,000 ppm, and it is more preferable that it is 50000 ppm.
- the amount of the carboxylic acid-type hydrocarbon-containing surfactant at the start of the polymerization is in the above range, an aqueous dispersion having a smaller average primary particle size and better stability can be obtained.
- the aspect ratio of the primary particles can be further reduced.
- the step of continuously adding the carboxylic acid-type hydrocarbon-containing surfactant is performed when the concentration of the fluoropolymer formed in the aqueous medium is 10% by mass or less. It is preferable that the hydrogen-containing surfactant starts to be added to the aqueous medium.
- the carboxylic acid-type hydrocarbon-containing surfactant is more preferably started to be added when the concentration is 8.0% by mass or less, more preferably added when the concentration is 5.0% by mass or less. It is even more preferable to start adding when it is 0.0 mass% or less, particularly preferable to start adding when it is 3.0 mass% or less, and particularly preferable to start adding when it is 2.0 mass% or less.
- the concentration is a concentration relative to the sum of the aqueous medium and the fluoropolymer.
- the addition amount of the carboxylic acid type hydrocarbon containing surfactant is 0.01 to 10% by mass with respect to 100% by mass of the aqueous medium.
- a more preferred lower limit is 0.05% by mass
- a still more preferred lower limit is 0.1% by mass
- a more preferred upper limit is 5% by mass
- a still more preferred upper limit is 1% by mass.
- the polymerization step preferably includes a step of performing the radical treatment or the oxidation treatment on the carboxylic acid-type hydrocarbon-containing surfactant.
- an aqueous dispersion containing the particles, a fluoromonomer, an aqueous medium, a fluorine-free monomer, a carboxylic acid-type hydrocarbon-containing surfactant, and other additives are added to the polymerization reactor. This can be done by charging the agent, stirring the contents of the reactor, and maintaining the reactor at a predetermined polymerization temperature, then adding a predetermined amount of polymerization initiator and initiating the polymerization reaction. After the polymerization reaction is started, a monomer, a polymerization initiator, a chain transfer agent, the carboxylic acid-type hydrocarbon-containing surfactant, and the like may be additionally added depending on the purpose.
- the carboxylic acid-type hydrocarbon-containing surfactant may be added after the polymerization reaction has started.
- the polymerization initiator is not particularly limited as long as it can generate radicals in the polymerization temperature range, and known oil-soluble and / or water-soluble polymerization initiators can be used. Furthermore, the polymerization can be started as a redox in combination with a reducing agent or the like. The concentration of the polymerization initiator is appropriately determined depending on the type of monomer, the molecular weight of the target fluoropolymer, and the reaction rate. As the polymerization initiator, it is preferable to use an oil-soluble radical polymerization initiator or a water-soluble radical polymerization initiator.
- the step (II) is preferably a step performed in the presence of an oil-soluble radical polymerization initiator or a water-soluble radical polymerization initiator.
- an oil-soluble radical polymerization initiator or a water-soluble radical polymerization initiator is preferably used as the polymerization initiator.
- the step (II) is preferably one in which the fluoromonomer is polymerized substantially in the absence of the fluorine-containing surfactant.
- “Substantially in the absence of a fluorine-containing surfactant” means that the fluorine-containing surfactant is 1 ppm or less with respect to the fluoropolymer obtained by polymerization, preferably 100 ppb or less, more Preferably it is 10 ppb or less, More preferably, it is 1 ppb or less.
- the step (I) or the step (II) may be further polymerized in the presence of a nucleating agent.
- the nucleating agent may be used only in step (I), may be used only in step (II), or may be used in both step (I) and step (II).
- a monomer having the highest molar fraction of monomers in the polymer (hereinafter referred to as “most monomer”) is TFE polymer, and the most monomer is VDF.
- VDF polymer, and the CTFE polymer whose most monomer is CTFE are more preferable embodiments for each fluoropolymer.
- the TFE polymer may preferably be a TFE homopolymer, or (1) TFE, (2) one or more fluorine-containing monomers other than TFE having 2 to 8 carbon atoms. In particular, it may be a copolymer comprising VDF, HFP or CTFE, and (3) other monomers.
- (3) Other monomers include, for example, fluoro (alkyl vinyl ether) having an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, particularly 1 to 3 carbon atoms; fluorodioxole; perfluoroalkylethylene; ⁇ - And hydroperfluoroolefin.
- the TFE polymer may also be a copolymer of TFE and one or more fluorine-free monomers.
- fluorine-free monomer examples include alkenes such as ethylene and propylene; vinyl esters; vinyl ethers.
- the TFE polymer is also a copolymer of TFE, one or more fluorine-containing monomers having 2 to 8 carbon atoms, and one or more fluorine-free monomers. Also good.
- the VDF polymer may preferably be a VDF homopolymer [PVDF], or (1) VDF, or (2) one or more than one VDF having 2 to 8 carbon atoms.
- PVDF VDF homopolymer
- the CTFE polymer may suitably be a CTFE homopolymer, (1) CTFE, (2) one or more fluoroolefins other than CTFE having 2 to 8 carbon atoms, In particular, it may be a copolymer comprising TFE or HFP and (3) perfluoro (alkyl vinyl ether) having an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, particularly 1 to 3 carbon atoms.
- the CTFE polymer may also be a copolymer of CTFE and one or more fluorine-free monomers.
- fluorine-free monomers include alkenes such as ethylene and propylene; vinyl Esters; vinyl ethers and the like.
- the fluoropolymer produced by the production method of the present invention can be glassy, plastic or elastomeric. These are amorphous or partially crystalline and can be subjected to compression firing, melt processing or non-melt processing.
- TFE polymer tetrafluoroethylene polymer
- ethylene / TFE copolymer ethylene / TFE copolymer
- TFE TFE / HFP copolymer
- FEP TFE / perfluoro (alkyl vinyl ether) copolymer
- PFA perfluoro (alkyl vinyl ether) copolymer
- VDF perfluoro (alkyl vinyl ether) copolymer
- electrolyte polymer precursor is (III) fluorine As rubber, TFE / propylene copolymer, TFE / propylene copolymer / third monomer copolymer (the third monomer is VDF, HFP, CTFE, fluoroalkyl vinyl ethers, etc.), TFE and fluoroalkyl vinyl ethers,
- a copolymer comprising: HFP / ethylene copolymer, HFP / ethylene / TFE copolymer PVDF; thermoplastic elastomer such as VDF / HFP copolymer, HFP / ethylene copolymer, VDF / TFE / HFP copolymer;
- the fluoropolymer is preferably a fluororesin, more preferably a fluororesin having a fluorine substitution rate calculated by the following formula of 50% or more, more preferably a fluororesin having a fluorine substitution rate exceeding 50%, and the fluorine A fluorine resin having a substitution rate of 55% or more is still more preferred, a fluorine resin having a fluorine substitution rate of 60% or more is still more preferred, a fluorine resin having a fluorine substitution rate of 75% or more is still more preferred, and the fluorine substitution rate is Is particularly preferably a fluorine resin having a fluorine substitution rate of 90 to 100%, that is, a perfluoro resin.
- Fluorine substitution rate (%) (number of fluorine atoms bonded to carbon atoms constituting fluoropolymer) / ((number of hydrogen atoms bonded to carbon atoms constituting fluoropolymer) + (carbon atoms constituting fluoropolymer) Number of fluorine and chlorine atoms bonded to)) ⁇ 100
- a fluororesin having a fluorine substitution rate of 95 to 100% is more preferable, PTFE, FEP and PFA are more preferable, PTFE is particularly preferable, and high molecular weight PTFE is particularly preferable.
- the fluoropolymer may have a core-shell structure.
- the fluoropolymer having a core-shell structure include modified PTFE including a high molecular weight PTFE core and a lower molecular weight PTFE or a modified PTFE shell in a particle.
- modified PTFE include PTFE described in JP-T-2005-527652.
- the core-shell structure can take the following structure.
- Core TFE homopolymer Shell: TFE homopolymer Core: Modified PTFE Shell: TFE homopolymer Core: Modified PTFE Shell: Modified PTFE Core: TFE homopolymer Shell: Modified PTFE Core: Low molecular weight PTFE Shell: High molecular weight PTFE Core: High molecular weight PTFE Shell: Low molecular weight PTFE
- the lower limit of the core ratio is preferably 0.5% by mass, more preferably 1.0% by mass, still more preferably 3.0% by mass, and particularly preferably 5.0% by mass. Most preferably, it is 10.0% by mass.
- the upper limit of the ratio of the core is preferably 99.5% by mass, more preferably 99.0% by mass, still more preferably 98.0% by mass, still more preferably 97.0% by mass, particularly preferably 95.0% by mass. %, Most preferably 90.0% by weight.
- the lower limit of the ratio of the shell is preferably 0.5% by mass, more preferably 1.0% by mass, still more preferably 3.0% by mass, and particularly preferably 5.0% by mass. Most preferably, it is 10.0% by mass.
- the upper limit of the ratio of the shell is preferably 99.5% by mass, more preferably 99.0% by mass, still more preferably 98.0% by mass, still more preferably 97.0% by mass, particularly preferably 95.0% by mass. %, Most preferably 90.0% by weight.
- the core or the shell may be composed of two or more layers.
- it may be a fluoropolymer having a three-layer structure having a core portion of modified PTFE, a core outer layer portion of a TFE homopolymer, and a shell of modified PTFE.
- the fluoropolymer having such a three-layer structure include PTFE described in International Publication No. 2006/054612.
- the polymerization of TFE is usually carried out at a polymerization temperature of 10 to 150 ° C. and a polymerization pressure of 0.05 to 5 MPa.
- the polymerization temperature is more preferably 30 ° C. or higher, and further preferably 50 ° C. or higher.
- 120 degrees C or less is more preferable, and 100 degrees C or less is still more preferable.
- the polymerization pressure is more preferably 0.3 MPa or more, further preferably 0.5 MPa or more, more preferably 5.0 MPa or less, and further preferably 3.0 MPa or less.
- 1.0 MPa or more is preferable, 1.2 MPa or more is more preferable, 1.5 MPa or more is more preferable, and 2.0 MPa or more is more preferable.
- the polymerization is started by adding pure water to a pressure-resistant reaction vessel equipped with a stirrer, deoxygenating, charging TFE, bringing the temperature to a predetermined temperature, adding a polymerization initiator, and starting the reaction. If the pressure decreases as the reaction proceeds, additional TFE is added continuously or intermittently to maintain the initial pressure. When a predetermined amount of TFE is supplied, the supply is stopped, the TFE in the reaction vessel is purged, the temperature is returned to room temperature, and the reaction is terminated. Additional TFE may be additionally supplied continuously or intermittently so that the pressure does not decrease.
- the TFE polymer In the production of the TFE polymer (PTFE), various known modified monomers can be used in combination.
- the TFE polymer is not only a TFE homopolymer but also a copolymer of TFE and a modified monomer, which is non-melt processable (hereinafter referred to as “modified PTFE”). It is a concept that also includes
- the modifying monomer is not particularly limited as long as it can be copolymerized with TFE.
- perfluoroolefin such as hexafluoropropylene [HFP]; chlorofluoroolefin such as chlorotrifluoroethylene [CTFE];
- HFP hexafluoropropylene
- CTFE chlorofluoroolefin
- VDF hydrogen-containing fluoroolefins
- VDF vinylidene fluoride
- perfluorovinyl ether perfluoroalkylethylene; ethylene; fluorine-containing vinyl ether having a nitrile group.
- denatured monomer to be used may be 1 type, and multiple types may be sufficient as it. *
- the “perfluoro organic group” means an organic group in which all hydrogen atoms bonded to carbon atoms are substituted with fluorine atoms.
- the perfluoro organic group may have ether oxygen.
- perfluorovinyl ether examples include perfluoro (alkyl vinyl ether) [PAVE] in which Rf represents a perfluoroalkyl group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms in the general formula (X).
- the perfluoroalkyl group preferably has 1 to 5 carbon atoms.
- perfluoroalkyl group in the PAVE examples include a perfluoromethyl group, a perfluoroethyl group, a perfluoropropyl group, a perfluorobutyl group, a perfluoropentyl group, and a perfluorohexyl group.
- Perfluoromethyl vinyl ether [PMVE] in which the group is a perfluoromethyl group and perfluoropropyl vinyl ether [PPVE] in which the perfluoroalkyl group is a perfluoropropyl group are preferred.
- PFHE perfluorohexylethylene
- PFOE perfluorooctylethylene
- the modified monomer in the modified PTFE is preferably at least one selected from the group consisting of HFP, CTFE, VDF, PMVE, PPVE, PFBE, PFHE and ethylene.
- the modified PTFE preferably has a modified monomer unit in the range of 0.00001 to 1% by mass. As a minimum of a modification monomer unit, 0.0001 mass% is more preferred, 0.001 mass% is still more preferred, and 0.01 mass% is still more preferred. The upper limit of the modified monomer unit is more preferably 0.5% by mass, and still more preferably 0.3% by mass.
- the modified monomer unit means a part derived from the modified monomer and part of the molecular structure of the modified PTFE, and the total monomer unit means all the single monomers in the molecular structure of the modified PTFE. It means a part derived from the body.
- Preferred examples of the modifying monomer include a comonomer (3) having a monomer reactivity ratio of 0.1 to 8.
- a comonomer (3) having a monomer reactivity ratio of 0.1 to 8.
- the monomer reactivity ratio in the copolymerization with TFE is the rate constant when the growing radical reacts with TFE when the growing radical is less than the repeating unit based on TFE, and the growth radical is a comonomer. It is the value divided by the rate constant when reacting. A lower value indicates that the comonomer is more reactive with TFE.
- the monomer reactivity ratio can be calculated from the Feynman-Loss equation by determining the composition in the resulting polymer immediately after initiation by copolymerizing TFE and comonomer.
- the above copolymerization was carried out using 3600 g of deionized deaerated water, 1000 ppm of ammonium perfluorooctanoate and 100 g of paraffin wax in a stainless autoclave having an internal volume of 6.0 L, a pressure of 0.78 MPa, Carried out at a temperature of 70 ° C. 0.05 g, 0.1 g, 0.2 g, 0.5 g, and 1.0 g of comonomer were added to the reactor, and 0.072 g of ammonium persulfate (20 ppm to water) was added to maintain the polymerization pressure of 0.78 MPa. Therefore, TFE is continuously supplied.
- the TFE charge reaches 1000 g, stirring is stopped and depressurization is performed until the reactor reaches atmospheric pressure. After cooling, the paraffin wax is separated to obtain an aqueous dispersion containing the produced polymer. The aqueous dispersion is stirred to coagulate the resulting polymer and dried at 150 ° C.
- the composition in the resulting polymer is calculated by appropriately combining NMR, FT-IR, elemental analysis, and fluorescent X-ray analysis depending on the type of monomer.
- the comonomer (3) having a monomer reactivity ratio of 0.1 to 8 is preferably at least one selected from the group consisting of comonomers represented by formulas (3a) to (3d).
- CH 2 CH-Rf 1 (3a) (Wherein Rf 1 is a perfluoroalkyl group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms.)
- CF 2 CF—O—Rf 2 (3b) (Wherein Rf 2 is a perfluoroalkyl group having 1 to 2 carbon atoms.) CF 2 ⁇ CF—O— (CF 2 ) n CF ⁇ CF 2 (3c) (In the formula, n is 1 or 2.)
- X 3 and X 4 are F, Cl or methoxy group, and Y is the formula Y1 or Y2.
- Z and Z ′ are F or a fluorinated alkyl group having 1 to 3 carbon atoms.
- the content of the comonomer (3) is preferably in the range of 0.00001 to 1.0% by mass with respect to the modified PTFE. As a minimum, 0.0001 mass% is more preferable, 0.001 mass% is still more preferable, 0.005 mass% is still more preferable, 0.009 mass% is especially preferable.
- the upper limit is more preferably 0.50% by mass, still more preferably 0.40% by mass, still more preferably 0.30% by mass, still more preferably 0.10% by mass, and particularly preferably 0.05% by mass. .
- the modified monomer since an aqueous dispersion having a small average primary particle diameter of polytetrafluoroethylene particles, a small aspect ratio and excellent stability can be obtained, hexafluoropropylene, vinylidene fluoride, fluoro (alkyl vinyl ether) can be obtained. ), (Perfluoroalkyl) ethylene, ethylene, and at least one selected from the group consisting of a modified monomer having a functional group capable of reacting by radical polymerization and a hydrophilic group is preferred.
- the modified monomer preferably contains at least one selected from the group consisting of hexafluoropropylene, perfluoro (alkyl vinyl ether) and (perfluoroalkyl) ethylene from the viewpoint of reactivity with TFE. More preferably, it is selected from the group consisting of hexafluoropropylene, perfluoro (methyl vinyl ether), perfluoro (propyl vinyl ether), (perfluorobutyl) ethylene, (perfluorohexyl) ethylene, and (perfluorooctyl) ethylene. Including at least one kind.
- the total amount of the hexafluoropropylene unit, perfluoro (alkyl vinyl ether) unit and (perfluoroalkyl) ethylene unit is preferably in the range of 0.00001 to 1.0% by mass with respect to the modified PTFE. As a minimum of the said total amount, 0.001 mass% is more preferable, 0.005 mass% is still more preferable, 0.009 mass% is especially preferable.
- the upper limit is more preferably 0.50% by mass, still more preferably 0.40% by mass, still more preferably 0.30% by mass, still more preferably 0.10% by mass, and particularly preferably 0.05% by mass. .
- modified monomer (A) a modified monomer having a functional group capable of reacting by radical polymerization and a hydrophilic group
- modified monomer (A) may be used together with the surfactant.
- the modifying monomer (A) may be a compound having a surface activity including at least one vinyl group.
- hydrophilic group in the modified monomer (A) examples include —NH 2 , —PO 3 M, —OPO 3 M, —SO 3 M, —OSO 3 M, —COOM (in each formula, M is H, Metal atom, NR 7 4 , optionally substituted imidazolium, optionally substituted pyridinium or optionally substituted phosphonium, R 7 is H or an organic group Yes, they may be the same or different, and any two may be bonded to each other to form a ring.
- —SO 3 M or —COOM is preferable.
- R 7 is preferably an organic group of H or C 1-10 , more preferably an organic group of H or C 1-4 , and still more preferably an alkyl group of H or C 1-4 .
- a bivalent metal atom is mentioned, An alkali metal (Group 1), an alkaline-earth metal (Group 2), etc. are mentioned, Na, K, or Li is preferable.
- the “functional group capable of reacting by radical polymerization” in the modified monomer (A) for example, And a group having an ethylenically unsaturated bond. Examples of the group having an ethylenically unsaturated bond include linking groups as R a, which will be described later.
- hydrophilic group examples include —NH 2 , —PO 3 M, —OPO 3 M, —SO 3 M, —OSO 3 M, —COOM (in each formula, M represents H, a metal atom, NR 7 4 , Imidazolium which may have a substituent, pyridinium which may have a substituent or phosphonium which may have a substituent, R 7 is H or an organic group, and may be the same or different Any two of them may be bonded to each other to form a ring.
- —SO 3 M or —COOM is preferable.
- R 7 is preferably an organic group of H or C 1-10 , more preferably an organic group of H or C 1-4 , and still more preferably an alkyl group of H or C 1-4 .
- a bivalent metal atom is mentioned, An alkali metal (Group 1), an alkaline-earth metal (Group 2), etc. are mentioned, Na, K, or Li is preferable.
- R a is a linking group.
- linking group refers to a divalent linking group.
- the linking group may be a single bond and preferably contains at least one carbon atom, and the number of carbon atoms may be 2 or more, 4 or more, or 8 or more. It may be 10 or more, or 20 or more. Although an upper limit is not limited, For example, it may be 100 or less and may be 50 or less.
- the linking group may be linear or branched, cyclic or acyclic, saturated or unsaturated, substituted or unsubstituted, and optionally one or more selected from the group consisting of sulfur, oxygen, and nitrogen It may contain one or more functional groups containing heteroatoms and optionally selected from the group consisting of esters, amides, sulfonamides, carbonyls, carbonates, urethanes, ureas and carbamates.
- the linking group does not contain a carbon atom and may be a catenary heteroatom such as oxygen, sulfur or nitrogen.
- R a is preferably, for example, a catenary heteroatom such as oxygen, sulfur, or nitrogen, or a divalent organic group.
- R a is a divalent organic group
- the hydrogen atom bonded to the carbon atom may be replaced with a halogen other than fluorine, such as chlorine, and may or may not contain a double bond.
- R a is linear and may be either branched, may be either cyclic or acyclic.
- Ra may also contain a functional group (for example, ester, ether, ketone, amine, halide, etc.).
- R a may also be a non-fluorinated divalent organic group or a partially fluorinated or perfluorinated divalent organic group.
- R a is, for example, a hydrocarbon group in which no fluorine atom is bonded to a carbon atom, a hydrocarbon group in which a part of the hydrogen atom bonded to the carbon atom is substituted with a fluorine atom, or a hydrogen atom bonded to the carbon atom. All may be a hydrocarbon group substituted with a fluorine atom, a hydrocarbon group containing — (C ⁇ O) —, — (C ⁇ O) —O—, or — (C ⁇ O) —. These may contain an oxygen atom, may contain a double bond, or may contain a functional group.
- R a is — (C ⁇ O) —, — (C ⁇ O) —O—, or a hydrocarbon group having 1 to 100 carbon atoms which may contain an ether bond and may contain a carbonyl group. In the hydrocarbon group, part or all of the hydrogen atoms bonded to the carbon atom may be substituted with fluorine.
- R a is preferably — (CH 2 ) a —, — (CF 2 ) a —, —O— (CF 2 ) a —, — (CF 2 ) a —O— (CF 2 ) b —, —O (CF 2 ) a —O— (CF 2 ) b —, — (CF 2 ) a — [O— (CF 2 ) b ] c —, —O (CF 2 ) a — [O— (CF 2 ) b ] C -,-[(CF 2 ) a -O] b -[(CF 2 ) c -O] d- , -O [(CF 2 ) a -O] b -[(CF 2 ) c -O] d ⁇ , —O— [CF 2 CF (CF 3 ) O] a — (CF 2 ) b —, — (C ⁇ O)
- a, b, c and d are independently at least 1 or more.
- a, b, c and d may be independently 2 or more, 3 or more, 4 or more, 10 or more, or 20 or more.
- the upper limit of a, b, c, and d is 100, for example.
- R a are, -CF 2 -O -, - CF 2 -O-CF 2 -, - CF 2 -O-CH 2 -, - CF 2 -O-CH 2 CF 2 -, - CF 2 —O—CF 2 CF 2 —, —CF 2 —O—CF 2 CH 2 —, —CF 2 —O—CF 2 CF 2 CH 2 —, —CF 2 —O—CF (CF 3 ) —, -CF 2 -O-CF (CF 3 ) CF 2 -, - CF 2 -O-CF (CF 3) CF 2 -O -, - CF 2 -O-CF (CF 3) CH 2 -, - (C ⁇ O) —, — (C ⁇ O) —O—, — (C ⁇ O) — (CH 2 ) —, — (C ⁇ O) — (CF 2 ) —, — (C ⁇ O)
- the R a is specifically, -CF 2 -O -, - CF 2 -O-CF 2 -, - CF 2 -O-CF 2 CF 2 -, - CF 2 -O-CF (CF 3 )-, —CF 2 —O—CF (CF 3 ) CF 2 —, —CF 2 —O—CF (CF 3 ) CF 2 —O—, — (C ⁇ O) —, — (C ⁇ O) —O—, — (C ⁇ O) — (CH 2 ) —, — (C ⁇ O) —O— (CH 2 ) —, — (C ⁇ O) —O [(CH 2 ) 2 —O] n —, — (C ⁇ O) —O [(CH 2 ) 2 —O] n — (CH 2 ) —, — (C ⁇ O) — (CH 2 ) 2 —O— (CH 2 ) —, or
- —R a — (CZ 1 Z 2 ) k is —CF 2 —O—CF 2 —, —CF 2 —O—CF (CF 3 ) —, —CF 2 —O—.
- X 6 is independently H, F or CF 3
- e is an integer from 0 to 3
- f is an integer from 0 to 3
- g is 0 or 1
- h is A divalent group represented by the following general formula (r2): 0 or 1 and i is 0 or 1.
- one of Z 1 and Z 2 is F and the other is CF 3 .
- Z 1 and Z 2 are Is more preferably F and the other is CF 3 .
- the compound represented by the general formula (4) preferably has a C—F bond and does not have a C—H bond except for the hydrophilic group (Y 3 ). That is, in the general formula (4), all of X i , X j and X k are F, and R a is preferably a perfluoroalkylene group having 1 or more carbon atoms, and the perfluoroalkylene group is These may be chain-like or branched, may be cyclic or non-cyclic, and may contain at least one catenary heteroatom.
- the perfluoroalkylene group may have 2 to 20 carbon atoms and 4 to 18 carbon atoms.
- the compound represented by the general formula (4) may be partially fluorinated. That is, the compound represented by the general formula (4) has at least one hydrogen atom bonded to a carbon atom except for the hydrophilic group (Y 3 ), and has at least one fluorine atom bonded to the carbon atom. It is also preferable.
- the compound represented by the general formula (4) is also preferably a compound represented by the following formula (4a).
- CF 2 CF—O—Rf 0 —Y 3 (4a)
- Y 3 is a hydrophilic group and Rf 0 is perfluorinated and may be a chain or branched, cyclic or acyclic structure, saturated or unsaturated, substituted or unsubstituted,
- a perfluorinated divalent linking group optionally containing one or more heteroatoms selected from the group consisting of sulfur, oxygen, and nitrogen.
- the compound represented by the general formula (4) is also preferably a compound represented by the following formula (4b).
- CH 2 ⁇ CH—O—Rf 0 —Y 3 (4b) (In the formula, Y 3 is a hydrophilic group, and Rf 0 is a perfluorinated divalent linking group defined by the formula (4a).)
- Y 3 is preferably one of —OSO 3 M.
- the polymer unit based on the compound represented by the general formula (4) includes — [CF 2 CF (OCF 2 CF 2 CH 2 OSO 3 M)] —, — [CH 2 CH ((CF 2 ) 4 CH 2 OSO 3 M)] —, — [CF 2 CF (O (CF 2 ) 4 CH 2 OSO 3 M)] —, — [CF 2 CF (OCF 2 CF (CF 3 ) CH 2 OSO 3 M)] —, — [CF 2 CF (OCF 2 CF (CF 3 ) OCF 2 CF 2 CH 2 OSO 3 M)] —, — [CH 2 CH ((CF 2 ) 4 CH 2 OSO 3 M)] -, - [ CF 2 CF (OCF 2 CF 2 SO 2 N (CH 3) CH 2 CH 2 OSO 3 M)] -, - [CH 2 CH
- Y 3 is preferably —SO 3 M.
- the polymer unit based on the compound represented by the general formula (4) includes — [CF 2 CF (OCF 2 CF 2 SO 3 M)] —, — [CF 2 CF (O (CF 2 ) 4 SO 3 M)]-,-[CF 2 CF (OCF 2 CF (CF 3 ) SO 3 M)]-,-[CF 2 CF (OCF 2 CF (CF 3 ) OCF 2 CF 2 SO 3 M)] -, - [CH 2 CH (CF 2 CF 2 SO 3 M)] -, - [CF 2 CF (OCF 2 CF (CF 3) OCF 2 CF 2 CF 2 SO 3 M) ] —, — [CH 2 CH ((CF 2 ) 4 SO 3 M)] —, — [CH 2 CH (CF 2 CF 2 SO 3 M)] —, — [CH 2 CH ((CF 2 ) 4 SO 3 M)] —, — [CH 2 CH (
- Y 3 is preferably —COOM.
- the polymerization unit based on the compound represented by the general formula (4) includes — [CF 2 CF (OCF 2 CF 2 COOM)] —, — [CF 2 CF (O (CF 2) 5 COOM)] -, - [CF 2 CF (OCF 2 CF (CF 3) COOM)] -, - [CF 2 CF (OCF 2 CF (CF 3) O (CF 2) n COOM)] - ( n is greater than 1), — [CH 2 CH (CF 2 CF 2 COOM)] —, — [CH 2 CH ((CF 2 ) 4 COOM)] —, — [CH 2 CH (CF 2 CF 2 COOM) ] —, — [CH 2 CH ((CF 2 ) 4 COOM)] —, — [CF 2 CH (OCF 2 CF 2 SO 2 NR′CH 2 COOM)] —,
- Y 3 is preferably —OPO 3 M.
- the polymer unit based on the compound represented by the general formula (4) includes — [CF 2 CF (OCF 2 CF 2 CH 2 OP (O) (OM) 2 )] -,-[CF 2 CF (O (CF 2 ) 4 CH 2 OP (O) (OM) 2 )]-,-[CF 2 CF (OCF 2 CF (CF 3 ) CH 2 OP (O) (OM) 2 )]-,-[CF 2 CF (OCF 2 CF (CF 3 ) OCF 2 CF 2 CH 2 OP (O) (OM) 2 )]-,-[CF 2 CF (OCF 2 CF 2 SO 2 N ( CH 3) CH 2 CH 2 OP (O) (OM) 2)] -, - [CF 2 CF (OCF 2 CF 2 CF 2 SO 2 N (CH 3) CH 2 CH 2 OP (O) (OM) 2)] -, - [CF 2 CF (OCF 2
- Y 3 is preferably —PO 3 M.
- the polymerized unit based on the compound represented by the general formula (4) includes — [CF 2 CF (OCF 2 CF 2 P (O) (OM) 2 )] —, -[CF 2 CF (O (CF 2 ) 4 P (O) (OM) 2 )]-,-[CF 2 CF (OCF 2 CF (CF 3 ) P (O) (OM) 2 )]-,- [CF 2 CF (OCF 2 CF (CF 3 ) OCF 2 CF 2 P (O) (OM) 2 )]-, — [CH 2 CH (CF 2 CF 2 P (O) (OM) 2 )] —, — [CH 2 CH ((CF 2 ) 4 P (O) (OM) 2 )] —, — [CH 2 CH (CF 2 CF 2 P (O) (OM) 2 )] —, and — [CH 2
- CX 2 CY (—O—Rf—Y 3 ) (6)
- X is the same or different and is —H or —F
- Y is —H, —F, an alkyl group or a fluorine-containing alkyl group
- Rf is a fluorine-containing alkylene group having 1 to 40 carbon atoms. Or a fluorine-containing alkylene group having an ether bond having 2 to 100 carbon atoms.
- Y 3 is the same as above, and a monomer represented by the following general formula (7):
- CX 2 CY (-Rf-Y 3 ) (7)
- X is the same or different and is —H or —F
- Y is —H, —F, an alkyl group or a fluorine-containing alkyl group
- Rf is a fluorine-containing alkylene group having 1 to 40 carbon atoms.
- a fluorine-containing alkylene group having an ether bond having 2 to 100 carbon atoms, and Y 3 is the same as described above.
- at least one selected from the group consisting of monomers Preferably there is.
- the fluorine-containing alkylene group having an ether bond having 2 to 100 carbon atoms does not include a structure in which an oxygen atom is terminal, and is an alkylene group including an ether bond between carbon and carbon atoms.
- X is —H or —F.
- X may be both —H, both may be —F, or at least one may be —H.
- one may be -F and the other may be -H, or both may be -H.
- Y is —H, —F, an alkyl group or a fluorine-containing alkyl group.
- the said alkyl group is an alkyl group which does not contain a fluorine atom, and carbon number should just be 1 or more.
- the alkyl group preferably has 6 or less carbon atoms, more preferably 4 or less, and still more preferably 3 or less.
- the fluorine-containing alkyl group is an alkyl group containing at least one fluorine atom and may have 1 or more carbon atoms.
- the fluorine-containing alkyl group preferably has 6 or less carbon atoms, more preferably 4 or less, and still more preferably 3 or less.
- Y is preferably —H, —F or —CF 3 , more preferably —F.
- Z is the same or different and is —H, —F, an alkyl group or a fluoroalkyl group.
- the said alkyl group is an alkyl group which does not contain a fluorine atom, and carbon number should just be 1 or more.
- the alkyl group preferably has 6 or less carbon atoms, more preferably 4 or less, and still more preferably 3 or less.
- the fluorine-containing alkyl group is an alkyl group containing at least one fluorine atom and may have 1 or more carbon atoms.
- the fluorine-containing alkyl group preferably has 6 or less carbon atoms, more preferably 4 or less, and still more preferably 3 or less.
- Z is preferably —H, —F or —CF 3 , more preferably —F.
- X may be -H and Y and Z may be -F.
- Rf is a fluorine-containing alkylene group having 1 to 40 carbon atoms or a fluorine-containing alkylene group having an ether bond having 2 to 100 carbon atoms.
- the fluorine-containing alkylene group preferably has 2 or more carbon atoms. Moreover, 30 or less is preferable, 20 or less is more preferable, and 10 or less is still more preferable.
- fluorinated alkylene group -CF 2 -, - CH 2 CF 2 -, - CF 2 CF 2 -, - CF 2 CH 2 -, - CF 2 CF 2 CH 2 -, - CF (CF 3) - , -CF (CF 3) CF 2 -, - CF (CF 3) CH 2 - and the like.
- the fluorine-containing alkylene group is preferably a perfluoroalkylene group.
- the fluorine-containing alkylene group having an ether bond preferably has 3 or more carbon atoms. Moreover, 60 or less is preferable, 30 or less is more preferable, and 12 or less is still more preferable.
- fluorine-containing alkylene group having an ether bond specifically, —CF (CF 3 ) CF 2 —O—CF (CF 3 ) —, — (CF (CF 3 ) CF 2 —O) n —CF (CF 3 )-(where n is an integer of 1 to 10), —CF (CF 3 ) CF 2 —O—CF (CF 3 ) CH 2 —, — (CF (CF 3 ) CF 2 —O) n — CF (CF 3 ) CH 2 — (where n is an integer of 1 to 10), —CH 2 CF 2 CF 2 O—CH 2 CF 2 CH 2 —, —CF 2 CF 2 CF 2 O—CF 2 CF 2 —, —CF 2 CF 2 CF 2 O—CF 2 CF 2 CH 2 —, —CF 2 CF 2 O—CF 2 —, —CF 2 CF 2 O—CF 2 CH 2 —, —CF 2 CF 2 O—CF 2
- Y 3 represents —COOM, —SO 3 M or —OSO 3 M
- M represents H, a metal atom, NR 7 4 , an imidazolium which may have a substituent, a substituted Pyridinium which may have a group or phosphonium which may have a substituent
- R 7 is H or an organic group, which may be the same or different, and any two are bonded to each other, A ring may be formed).
- R 7 is preferably an organic group of H or C 1-10 , more preferably an organic group of H or C 1-4 , and still more preferably an alkyl group of H or C 1-4 .
- the metal atom examples include alkali metals (Group 1), alkaline earth metals (Group 2), and Na, K, or Li is preferable.
- the M is preferably —H, a metal atom or —NR 7 4, more preferably —H, an alkali metal (Group 1), an alkaline earth metal (Group 2) or —NR 7 4 , —H, —Na , -K, -Li or -NH 4 are more preferable, -Na, preferably from -K or -NH 4 further particularly preferred -Na or -NH 4, -NH 4 is most preferred.
- Y 3 is preferably —COOM or —SO 3 M, more preferably —COOM.
- Y 3 is preferably —COOM in that moderate water solubility and surface activity can be obtained, and M is unlikely to remain as an impurity, and the resulting composition and the stretched product obtained from the composition in terms of improving the heat resistance, it is preferably H or NH 4.
- the monomer represented by the general formula (5) is preferably a monomer (5b) represented by the following general formula (5b).
- Z 1 is F or CF 3 ;
- Z 2 and Z 3 are each H or F;
- Z 4 is H, F or CF 3 ;
- p1 + q1 + r1 is an integer of 0 to 10;
- s1 is 0 or 1;
- t1 is 0
- An integer of ⁇ 5 Y 3 is the same as described above, except that when Z 3 and Z 4 are both H, p1 + q1 + r1 + s1 is not 0). More specifically,
- the monomer represented by the general formula (5) is preferably a monomer (5c) represented by the following general formula (5c).
- CX 2 2 CFCF 2 —O— (CF (CF 3 ) CF 2 O) n5 —CF (CF 3 ) —Y 3 (5c)
- each X 2 is the same and represents F or H.
- n5 represents 0 or an integer of 1 to 10, and
- Y 3 is the same as defined above.
- n5 is preferably 0 or an integer of 1 to 5, more preferably 0, 1 or 2, from the viewpoint of the stability of the resulting aqueous dispersion, 0 or 1 More preferably.
- Y 3 is preferably —COOM 1 in that moderate water solubility and stability of the aqueous dispersion can be obtained, and M 1 is unlikely to remain as an impurity, and the resulting molded article has heat resistance.
- H or NH 4 is preferable.
- Examples of the perfluorovinylalkyl compound represented by the above formula (5c) include CH 2 ⁇ CFCF 2 OCF (CF 3 ) COOM 1 , CH 2 ⁇ CFCF 2 OCF (CF 3 ) CF 2 OCF (CF 3 ) COOM. 1 (wherein M 1 is the same as defined above).
- CF 2 CFCF 2 —O—Rf—Y 3 (5d) (Wherein, Rf and Y 3 are as defined above)
- X is —H or —F. Both X may be -F, or at least one of them may be -H. For example, one may be -F and the other may be -H, or both may be -H.
- Y is —H, —F, an alkyl group or a fluorine-containing alkyl group.
- the said alkyl group is an alkyl group which does not contain a fluorine atom, and carbon number should just be 1 or more.
- the alkyl group preferably has 6 or less carbon atoms, more preferably 4 or less, and still more preferably 3 or less.
- the fluorine-containing alkyl group is an alkyl group containing at least one fluorine atom and may have 1 or more carbon atoms.
- the fluorine-containing alkyl group preferably has 6 or less carbon atoms, more preferably 4 or less, and still more preferably 3 or less.
- Y is preferably —H, —F or —CF 3 , more preferably —F.
- X and Y includes a fluorine atom.
- X may be -H and Y and Z may be -F.
- Rf is a fluorine-containing alkylene group having 1 to 40 carbon atoms or a fluorine-containing alkylene group having an ether bond having 2 to 100 carbon atoms.
- the fluorine-containing alkylene group preferably has 2 or more carbon atoms. Moreover, 30 or less is preferable, 20 or less is more preferable, and 10 or less is still more preferable.
- fluorinated alkylene group -CF 2 -, - CH 2 CF 2 -, - CF 2 CF 2 -, - CF 2 CH 2 -, - CF 2 CF 2 CH 2 -, - CF (CF 3) - , -CF (CF 3) CF 2 -, - CF (CF 3) CH 2 - and the like.
- the fluorine-containing alkylene group is preferably a perfluoroalkylene group.
- the monomer represented by the general formula (6) is at least one selected from the group consisting of monomers represented by the following general formulas (6a), (6b), (6c), and (6d). Is preferred.
- n1 represents an integer of 1 to 10
- Y 3 represents —SO 3 M 1 or —COOM 1
- M 1 has H, a metal atom, NR 7 4 , and a substituent.
- n1 is preferably an integer of 5 or less, and more preferably an integer of 2 or less.
- Y 3 is preferably —COOM 1 in terms of obtaining appropriate water solubility and stability of the aqueous dispersion, and M 1 is less likely to remain as an impurity and improves the heat resistance of the resulting molded article. Therefore, H or NH 4 is preferable.
- Examples of the perfluorovinylalkyl compound represented by the above formula (6a) include CF 2 ⁇ CF—O—CF 2 COOM 1 (wherein M 1 is as defined above).
- n2 is in terms of stability of the resulting aqueous dispersion is preferably 3 or less an integer
- Y 3 is the stability of the proper water solubility and an aqueous dispersion obtained -COOM 1 is preferable
- M 1 is preferably H or NH 4 in that it hardly remains as an impurity and the heat resistance of the obtained molded body is improved.
- n3 is preferably an integer of 5 or less in terms of water solubility
- Y 3 is —COOM in that moderate water solubility and stability of an aqueous dispersion can be obtained.
- M 1 is preferably H or NH 4 from the viewpoint of improving dispersion stability.
- X 1 is preferably —CF 3 from the viewpoint of the stability of the aqueous dispersion, and n4 is preferably an integer of 5 or less from the viewpoint of water solubility.
- Y 3 is preferably —COOM 1 in terms of obtaining appropriate water solubility and stability of the aqueous dispersion, and M 1 is preferably H or NH 4 .
- CF 2 CFOCF 2 CF (CF 3 ) OCF 2 CF 2 COOM 1 (wherein M 1 represents H, NH 4 or an alkali metal). For example).
- Rf is preferably a fluorine-containing alkylene group having 1 to 40 carbon atoms.
- R 7 represents H or an organic group.
- n1 is preferably an integer of 5 or less, and more preferably an integer of 2 or less.
- Y 3 is preferably —COOM 1 in terms of obtaining appropriate water solubility and stability of the aqueous dispersion, and M 1 is less likely to remain as an impurity and improves the heat resistance of the resulting molded article. Therefore, H or NH 4 is preferable.
- n2 is in terms of stability of the resulting aqueous dispersion is preferably 3 or less an integer
- Y 3 is the stability of the proper water solubility and an aqueous dispersion obtained -COOM 1 is preferable
- M 1 is preferably H or NH 4 in that it hardly remains as an impurity and the heat resistance of the obtained molded body is improved.
- the content of the modified monomer (A) is preferably in the range of 0.00001 to 1.0% by mass.
- 0.0001 mass% is more preferable, 0.001 mass% is still more preferable, 0.005 mass% is still more preferable, 0.009 mass% is especially preferable.
- 0.90 mass% is preferable, 0.50 mass% is more preferable, 0.40 mass% is still more preferable, 0.30 mass% is still more preferable, 0.10 mass% is still more preferable, 0.05 mass% is particularly preferable.
- TFE polymer TFE
- standard specific gravity SSG
- melt viscosity MV
- the carboxylic acid-type hydrocarbon-containing surfactant can be used within the range of use in the production method of the present invention described above.
- the concentration of the surfactant is not particularly limited as long as it is in the above range, but it is usually added at a critical micelle concentration (CMC) or less at the start of polymerization.
- CMC critical micelle concentration
- the lower limit of the amount of the carboxylic acid-type hydrocarbon-containing surfactant used is preferably 0.0001% by mass, more preferably 0.001% by mass, still more preferably 0.01% by mass, particularly with respect to the aqueous medium.
- the amount of the surfactant used is preferably 10% by mass, more preferably 5% by mass, still more preferably 3% by mass, and particularly preferably 2% by mass with respect to the aqueous medium.
- the carboxylic acid type hydrocarbon-containing surfactant may be added to the reaction vessel all at once before the start of polymerization, may be added all at once after the start of polymerization, or divided into multiple times during the polymerization. Or may be added continuously during the polymerization.
- a persulfate, an organic peroxide, or a mixture thereof can be used as a radical polymerization initiator.
- the persulfate include ammonium persulfate and potassium persulfate.
- the organic peroxide include disuccinic acid peroxide and diglutaric acid peroxide.
- the redox polymerization initiator it is preferable to use a redox initiator in which an oxidizing agent and a reducing agent are combined.
- the oxidizing agent include persulfates, organic peroxides, potassium permanganate, manganese triacetate, cerium ammonium nitrate, and the like.
- the reducing agent include bromate, diimine, and oxalic acid.
- the persulfate include ammonium persulfate and potassium persulfate.
- a copper salt or an iron salt to the combination of redox initiators.
- the copper salt include copper (II) sulfate
- the iron salt include iron (II) sulfate.
- Examples of the redox initiator include potassium permanganate / oxalic acid, manganese triacetate / oxalic acid, cerium ammonium nitrate / oxalic acid, and potassium permanganate / oxalic acid is preferable.
- either an oxidizing agent or a reducing agent may be previously charged in a polymerization tank, and then the other may be added continuously or intermittently to initiate polymerization.
- potassium permanganate / oxalic acid it is preferable to add oxalic acid to the polymerization tank and continuously add potassium permanganate thereto.
- chain transfer agents can be used.
- saturated hydrocarbons such as methane, ethane, propane, and butane
- halogenated hydrocarbons such as chloromethane, dichloromethane, and difluoroethane.
- alcohols such as methanol and ethanol, hydrogen and the like can be mentioned, but those in a gaseous state at normal temperature and pressure are preferable.
- the amount of the chain transfer agent used is usually 1 to 10,000 ppm, preferably 1 to 5000 ppm, based on the total amount of TFE supplied.
- the amount used may be 1 to 1000 ppm or 1 to 500 ppm.
- a saturated hydrocarbon having 12 or more carbon atoms that is substantially inert to the reaction and is liquid under the reaction conditions is used as a dispersion stabilizer in the reaction system. It can also be used at 2 to 10 parts by mass with respect to parts by mass. Moreover, you may add ammonium carbonate, an ammonium phosphate, etc. as a buffering agent for adjusting pH during reaction.
- an aqueous dispersion having a solid content concentration of 1.0 to 70% by mass and an average primary particle size of 50 to 500 nm can be obtained.
- the aqueous dispersion contains the surfactant and a fluoropolymer.
- grains which consist of a TFE polymer of 0.5 micrometer or less microparticle diameter by using the said surfactant can be obtained.
- Fine powder can be produced by coagulating the aqueous dispersion.
- the aqueous dispersion of the TFE polymer can be used for various applications as a fine powder after coagulation, washing and drying.
- the aqueous dispersion obtained by polymerization of polymer latex or the like is usually diluted with water to a polymer concentration of 10 to 20% by mass.
- the pH is adjusted to neutral or alkaline, and then the mixture is stirred more vigorously than the stirring during the reaction in a vessel equipped with a stirrer.
- the coagulation may be performed while adding a water-soluble organic compound such as methanol or acetone, an inorganic salt such as potassium nitrate or ammonium carbonate, or an inorganic acid such as hydrochloric acid, sulfuric acid or nitric acid as a coagulant.
- a water-soluble organic compound such as methanol or acetone
- an inorganic salt such as potassium nitrate or ammonium carbonate
- an inorganic acid such as hydrochloric acid, sulfuric acid or nitric acid
- the concentration of the unagglomerated TFE polymer in the waste water generated by the aggregation is preferably low from the viewpoint of productivity, more preferably less than 0.4% by mass, and particularly preferably less than 0.3% by mass.
- pigments for coloring and various fillers for improving the mechanical properties are added, so that the pigmented or filler-mixed TFE is uniformly mixed with the pigment and the filler.
- a polymer fine powder can be obtained.
- Drying of the wet powder obtained by coagulating the aqueous dispersion of the TFE polymer is usually in a state where the wet powder does not flow so much, preferably in a stationary state, while maintaining a vacuum, high frequency, hot air, etc.
- Friction between powders, particularly at high temperatures generally has an unfavorable effect on fine powder type TFE polymers. This is because particles of this type of TFE polymer easily fibrillate even with a small shearing force and lose the original stable particle structure.
- the obtained TFE polymer fine powder is preferable for molding, and suitable applications include hydraulic systems such as aircrafts and automobiles, fuel-based tubes, flexible hoses such as chemicals and steam, and wire coating applications. Can be mentioned.
- the aqueous dispersion of the TFE polymer obtained by the above polymerization is stabilized by adding a nonionic surfactant and further concentrated, and an organic or inorganic filler is added depending on the purpose. It is also preferable to use for various uses.
- the above composition has a non-adhesiveness and a low coefficient of friction when coated on a base material made of metal or ceramics, and has excellent gloss, smoothness, abrasion resistance, weather resistance and heat resistance. It is suitable for coating rolls, cooking utensils, etc., impregnating glass cloth, and the like.
- An organosol of TFE polymer can also be prepared from the aqueous dispersion.
- the organosol may contain the TFE polymer and an organic solvent, and the organic solvent includes an ether solvent, a ketone solvent, an alcohol solvent, an amide solvent, an ester solvent, an aliphatic hydrocarbon solvent, Aromatic hydrocarbon solvents and halogenated hydrocarbon solvents can be mentioned, and N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone, dimethylacetamide and the like can be preferably used.
- the organosol can be prepared, for example, by the method described in International Publication No. 2012/002038.
- the aqueous dispersion of the TFE polymer or the TFE polymer fine powder is also preferably used as a processing aid.
- a processing aid mixing the aqueous dispersion or fine powder with a host polymer or the like improves the melt strength during the melting process of the host polymer and improves the mechanical strength, electrical properties, and difficulty of the resulting polymer. It is possible to improve flammability, prevention of dripping during combustion, and slidability.
- the aqueous dispersion of the TFE polymer or the TFE polymer fine powder is also preferably used as a battery binder or dust-proofing application.
- the aqueous dispersion of the TFE polymer or the TFE polymer fine powder is also preferably used as a processing aid after being combined with a resin other than the TFE polymer.
- the aqueous dispersion or the fine powder is, for example, a raw material of PTFE described in JP-A-11-49912, US Pat. No. 5,804,654, JP-A-11-29679, and JP-A-2003-2980. It is suitable as.
- the processing aid using the aqueous dispersion or the fine powder is not inferior to the processing aids described in the above publications.
- the aqueous dispersion of the TFE polymer is also preferably co-coagulated by mixing with an aqueous dispersion of a melt processable fluororesin and coagulating.
- the co-coagulated powder is suitable as a processing aid.
- melt-processable fluororesin examples include FEP, PFA, ETFE, and ethylene / TFE / HFP copolymer [EFEP], among which FEP is preferable.
- the aqueous dispersion preferably also contains the melt processable fluororesin.
- the melt processable fluororesin include FEP, PFA, ETFE, and EFEP.
- the aqueous dispersion containing the melt processable fluororesin can be used as a paint.
- the melt-processable fluororesin can sufficiently fuse the TFE polymer particles together, thereby improving the film-forming property and giving the resulting coating a gloss.
- the fluorine-free resin to which the co-coagulated powder is added may be a powder, a pellet, or an emulsion.
- the addition is preferably performed while applying a shearing force by a known method such as extrusion kneading or roll kneading in that each resin is sufficiently mixed.
- the aqueous TFE polymer dispersion is also preferably used as a dust control agent.
- the dust suppressing treatment agent is mixed with a dusting substance, and the mixture is subjected to a compression-shearing action at a temperature of 20 to 200 ° C., thereby fibrillating the TFE polymer to suppress dust of the dusting substance.
- it can be used in methods such as Japanese Patent No. 2827152 and Japanese Patent No. 2538783.
- the aqueous dispersion of the TFE polymer can be suitably used, for example, in the dust suppression treatment composition described in International Publication No. 2007/004250, and the dust suppression treatment method described in International Publication No. 2007/000812. Also, it can be suitably used.
- the above dust control agents include building material field, soil stabilizer field, solidified material field, fertilizer field, landfill disposal field of incinerated ash and harmful substances, explosion-proof field, cosmetic field, sand for pet excretion represented by cat sand, etc. It is suitably used for the dust suppression process.
- the aqueous dispersion of the TFE polymer is also preferably used as a raw material for obtaining TFE polymer fibers by a dispersion spinning method (Dispersion Spinning method).
- the dispersion spinning method includes mixing an aqueous dispersion of the TFE polymer and an aqueous dispersion of a matrix polymer, and extruding the mixture to form an intermediate fiber structure.
- the intermediate fiber structure Is a method of decomposing the matrix polymer and sintering the TFE polymer particles to obtain TFE polymer fibers.
- High molecular weight PTFE can also be produced using the above-mentioned surfactant. That is, the production method of the present invention using the above-mentioned surfactant surprisingly has a molecular weight equivalent to that of the production method using the conventional fluorine-containing surfactant without using the conventional fluorine-containing surfactant. Can be produced.
- the polymerization temperature is preferably 30 ° C. or higher, more preferably 40 ° C. or higher, and still more preferably 50 ° C. or higher. Moreover, 100 degrees C or less is preferable and 95 degrees C or less is more preferable.
- the polymerization pressure is preferably 0.5 MPa or more, preferably 0.7 MPa or more, preferably 1.0 MPa or more, more preferably 5.0 MPa or less, more preferably 4.0 MPa or less, and still more preferably 3.0 MPa or less.
- the high molecular weight PTFE powder obtained by polymerization has stretchability and non-melt processability, and is also useful as a raw material for a stretched body (porous body).
- this stretched body is a membrane (PTFE stretched membrane or PTFE porous membrane)
- it can be stretched by a known PTFE stretching method.
- the high molecular weight PTFE is easily fibrillated to form a porous PTFE body (membrane) composed of nodules and fibers.
- a uniaxially stretched film can be obtained by roll-drawing a sheet-like or rod-like paste extrudate in the extrusion direction.
- a biaxially stretched film can be obtained by stretching in the width direction with a tenter or the like. It is also preferable to perform a semi-baking treatment before stretching.
- This PTFE stretched body is a porous body having a high porosity, It can be suitably used as a filter medium for various microfiltration filters such as an air filter and a chemical liquid filter, and a support material for a polymer electrolyte membrane. It is also useful as a raw material for products used in the textile field, medical field, electrochemical field, sealing material field, air filtration field, ventilation / internal pressure adjustment field, liquid filtration field, general consumer material field, and the like. Below, a specific use is illustrated.
- Electrochemical field Dielectric material prepreg EMI shielding material, heat transfer material, etc. More specifically, printed circuit boards, electromagnetic shielding materials, insulating heat transfer materials, insulating materials, etc. Sealing materials gaskets, packing, pump diaphragms, pump tubes, aircraft sealing materials, etc.
- Air filtration field ULPA filter for semiconductor manufacturing
- HEPA filter for hospital and semiconductor manufacturing
- cylindrical cartridge filter for industrial use
- bag filter for industrial use
- heat resistant bag filter for exhaust gas treatment
- heat resistant pleated filter For exhaust gas treatment, SINBRAN filter (for industrial use), catalytic filter (for exhaust gas treatment), filter with adsorbent (HDD built-in), vent filter with adsorbent (for HDD built-in), vent filter (for HDD built-in, etc.), cleaning Filters for machines (for vacuum cleaners), general-purpose multilayered felt materials, cartridge filters for GT (for compatible products for GT), cooling filters (for electronic equipment housings), etc.
- Ventilation / internal pressure adjustment field Freeze-drying materials such as freeze-drying containers, automotive ventilation materials for electronic circuits and lamps, container applications such as container caps, electronic devices including small terminals such as tablet terminals and mobile phone terminals Use for protective ventilation, medical ventilation, etc.
- Liquid filtration field Semiconductor liquid filtration filter (for semiconductor production), hydrophilic PTFE filter (for semiconductor production), chemical filter (for chemical treatment), pure water production line filter (for pure water production), backwash liquid Filtration filter (for industrial wastewater treatment) etc.
- Textile field PTFE fiber fiber material
- sewing thread textile
- woven thread textile
- rope etc.
- Implants in the medical field are implants in the medical field (stretched products), artificial blood vessels, catheters, general surgery (tissue reinforcement materials), head and neck products (dura substitute), oral health (tissue regeneration medicine), orthopedics (bandages), etc.
- Low molecular weight PTFE can also be produced using the surfactant described above.
- the low molecular weight PTFE may be produced by polymerization, or the high molecular weight PTFE obtained by polymerization may be produced by reducing the molecular weight by a known method (thermal decomposition, radiation irradiation decomposition, etc.).
- the polymerization temperature is preferably 30 ° C. or higher, more preferably 40 ° C. or higher, and still more preferably 50 ° C. or higher.
- 100 degrees C or less is preferable, 90 degrees C or less is more preferable, and 80 degrees C or less is still more preferable.
- the polymerization pressure is preferably 0.3 MPa or more, preferably 0.4 MPa or more, preferably 0.5 MPa or more, preferably 5.0 MPa or less, more preferably 4.0 MPa or less, and further preferably 3.0 MPa or less.
- Low molecular weight PTFE also called PTFE micropowder
- PTFE micropowder with a molecular weight of 600,000 or less has excellent chemical stability, extremely low surface energy, and is less prone to fibrillation, improving slipperiness and coating surface quality
- a polymerization initiator and the above surfactant are dispersed in an aqueous medium, and TFE or a monomer copolymerizable with TFE is polymerized with TFE to obtain low molecular weight PTFE. May be.
- the aqueous dispersion can be coagulated into powder particles.
- high molecular weight PTFE means PTFE having non-melt processability and fibrillation properties.
- low molecular weight PTFE means PTFE which has melt processability and does not have fibrillation properties.
- non-melt processability means the property that the melt flow rate cannot be measured at a temperature higher than the crystallization melting point in accordance with ASTM D-1238.
- the presence or absence of fibrillation can be determined by “paste extrusion” which is a typical method for forming “high molecular weight PTFE powder” which is a powder made from a TFE polymer.
- paste extrusion is possible because high molecular weight PTFE has fibrillation properties. If a continuous extrudate (extruded strand) cannot be obtained by paste extrusion, or if the unfired molded product obtained by paste extrusion has no substantial strength or elongation, for example, it will break when it is pulled at 0%. The case can be regarded as having no fibrillation property.
- the high molecular weight PTFE preferably has a standard specific gravity (SSG) of 2.130 to 2.280.
- the standard specific gravity is measured by a water displacement method according to ASTM D-792 using a sample molded according to ASTM D4895-89.
- “high molecular weight” means that the standard specific gravity is within the above range.
- the low molecular weight PTFE has a melt viscosity at 380 ° C. of 1 ⁇ 10 2 to 7 ⁇ 10 5 Pa ⁇ s.
- “low molecular weight” means that the melt viscosity is in the above range.
- the high molecular weight PTFE has an extremely high melt viscosity than the low molecular weight PTFE, and it is difficult to measure the accurate melt viscosity.
- the melt viscosity of the low molecular weight PTFE can be measured, it is difficult to obtain a molded product that can be used for measuring the standard specific gravity from the low molecular weight PTFE, and it is difficult to measure the accurate standard specific gravity. It is. Therefore, in this invention, standard specific gravity is employ
- the high molecular weight PTFE preferably has a peak temperature of 333 to 347 ° C, and more preferably 335 to 345 ° C.
- the low molecular weight PTFE preferably has a peak temperature of 322 to 333 ° C., more preferably 324 to 332 ° C.
- the peak temperature is a temperature corresponding to the maximum value in the heat of fusion curve when PTFE having no history of heating to a temperature of 300 ° C. or higher is heated at a rate of 10 ° C./min using a differential scanning calorimeter [DSC]. It is.
- the high molecular weight PTFE is 333 to 347 ° C. in a heat of fusion curve when PTFE having no history of heating to a temperature of 300 ° C. or higher is heated at a rate of 10 ° C./min using a differential scanning calorimeter [DSC]. It is preferable that at least one endothermic peak appears in the above range, and the heat of fusion at 290 to 350 ° C. calculated from the heat of fusion curve is 62 mJ / mg or more.
- An unfired tape (raw tape) can also be obtained from the PTFE fine powder obtained using the surfactant described above.
- the surfactant, the decomposition product or by-product of the surfactant by-produced from the surfactant, and the residue By recovering and purifying the monomer and the like, the surfactant, a decomposition product of the surfactant by-produced from the surfactant, a by-product, a residual monomer, and the like may be reused.
- purification It can carry out by a well-known method. For example, it can be implemented by the method described in JP-T-2011-520020.
- FEP is preferably polymerized at a polymerization temperature of 10 to 150 ° C. and a polymerization pressure of 0.2 to 8.0 Mpa.
- the polymerization temperature is more preferably 30 ° C. or higher, further preferably 40 ° C. or higher, and even more preferably 50 ° C. or higher.
- 130 degrees C or less is more preferable, 120 degrees C or less is still more preferable, 110 degrees C or less is especially preferable, and 100 degrees C or less is still more preferable.
- the polymerization pressure is preferably 0.5 MPa or more, preferably 1.0 MPa or more, preferably 1.2 MPa or more, more preferably 6.0 MPa or less, and further preferably 5.0 MPa or less.
- the FEP may further be modified by using perfluoro (alkyl vinyl ether) s as a third component within a range of 0.1 to 2% by mass of the total monomers.
- the surfactant in the polymerization of the FEP, can be used in the range of use in the production method of the present invention, but is usually added in an amount of 0.0001 to 10% by mass with respect to 100% by mass of the aqueous medium.
- cyclohexane methanol, ethanol, propanol, ethane, propane, butane, pentane, hexane, carbon tetrachloride, chloroform, methylene chloride, methyl chloride, etc.
- the buffer it is preferable to use ammonium carbonate, disodium hydrogen phosphate or the like.
- the aqueous dispersion of FEP obtained by the production method of the present invention may be subjected to post-treatment such as concentration as necessary, dried, powdered, and then melt-extruded to form pellets.
- the aqueous medium in the aqueous dispersion of FEP may contain an additive such as a nonionic surfactant as necessary, or may contain a water-soluble organic solvent such as a water-soluble alcohol. It may be one that does not contain a water-soluble organic solvent.
- melt extrusion can be performed by appropriately setting the extrusion conditions as long as the extrusion conditions are generally pelletizable.
- the obtained FEP may have an end group such as —CF 3 or —CF 2 H at at least one of the polymer main chain and the polymer side chain.
- Thermally unstable groups hereinafter referred to as “unstable end groups” such as —COOH, —CH 2 OH, —COF, —CF ⁇ CF—, —CONH 2 , —COOCH 3 are low in content, Preferably not.
- the unstable terminal group is chemically unstable, it not only lowers the heat resistance of the resin but also increases the attenuation of the obtained electric wire.
- the polymer at the end of polymerization may be produced so that the total number of unstable end groups and —CF 2 H end groups is 50 or less per 1 ⁇ 10 6 carbon atoms. preferable. More preferably, it is preferably less than 20 per 1 ⁇ 10 6 carbon atoms, more preferably 5 or less.
- the unstable terminal group and —CF 2 H terminal group do not exist, and all may be —CF 3 terminal groups.
- Unstable end groups and —CF 2 H end groups can be stabilized by being converted to —CF 3 end groups by fluorination treatment.
- fluorination treatment method is not particularly limited, a method of exposing the polymer to a fluorine radical source that generates fluorine radicals under the fluorination treatment conditions can be mentioned.
- the fluorine radical source include fluorine gas, CoF 3 , AgF 2 , UF 6 , OF 2 , N 2 F 2 , CF 3 OF, and halogen fluoride such as IF 5 and ClF 3 .
- a method in which the fluorinated gas and the FEP obtained by the present invention are brought into direct contact is preferable, and the above contact is preferably performed using diluted fluorine gas having a fluorine gas concentration of 10 to 50% by mass in terms of reaction control.
- the diluted fluorine gas can be obtained by diluting the fluorine gas with an inert gas such as nitrogen gas or argon gas.
- the fluorine gas treatment can be performed at a temperature of 100 to 250 ° C., for example. The processing temperature is not limited to the above range, and can be set as appropriate according to the situation.
- the fluorine gas treatment is preferably performed by supplying diluted fluorine gas continuously or intermittently into the reactor. This fluorination treatment may be a dry powder after polymerization or a melt-extruded pellet.
- the FEP obtained by the production method of the present invention has good heat resistance, chemical resistance, solvent resistance, insulation, electrical properties, etc., in addition to good moldability and resistance to molding defects.
- the FEP powder production method is a method of obtaining a powder by drying and pulverizing the FEP obtained by the production method of the present invention described above.
- the powder may be fluorinated.
- the above-mentioned method for producing a fluorinated powder is a method for obtaining a fluorinated powder by fluorinating the powder obtained by the above-described powder production method by supplying fluorine gas.
- the FEP pellet manufacturing method is a method of obtaining pellets by pelletizing the FEP obtained by the above-described manufacturing method of the present invention.
- the pellet may be fluorinated.
- the manufacturing method of said fluorinated pellet is a method of obtaining the fluorinated pellet by fluorinating by supplying a fluorine gas to the pellet obtained with the pellet manufacturing method mentioned above.
- this FEP can be used for the production of various molded products such as coating materials such as electric wires, foamed electric wires, cables and wires, tubes, films, sheets, filaments and the like.
- polymerization of TFE / perfluoro (alkyl vinyl ether) copolymers such as PFA and MFA is usually carried out at a polymerization temperature of 10 to 130 ° C. and a polymerization pressure of 0.3 to 6.0 Mpa. It is preferable.
- the polymerization temperature is more preferably 30 ° C. or higher, further preferably 40 ° C. or higher, and even more preferably 50 ° C. or higher.
- 120 degrees C or less is more preferable, 110 degrees C or less is still more preferable, and 100 degrees C or less is still more preferable.
- the polymerization pressure is preferably 0.5 MPa or more, preferably 1.0 MPa or more, more preferably 5.0 MPa or less, still more preferably 4.0 MPa or less, and particularly preferably 3.0 MPa or less.
- the above-mentioned surfactant can be used in the range of use in the production method of the present invention. It is preferable to add in an amount of 0001 to 10% by mass.
- TFE / perfluoro (alkyl vinyl ether) copolymer In the polymerization of the TFE / perfluoro (alkyl vinyl ether) copolymer, cyclohexane, methanol, ethanol, propanol, propane, butane, pentane, hexane, carbon tetrachloride, chloroform, methylene chloride, methyl chloride, methane, Ethane or the like is preferably used, and ammonium carbonate, disodium hydrogen phosphate or the like is preferably used as the pH buffering agent.
- aqueous dispersion of a TFE / perfluoro (alkyl vinyl ether) copolymer such as PFA or MFA obtained by the production method of the present invention is subjected to post-treatment such as concentration, and then dried, powdered, and then melt extruded. You may make it into a pellet.
- the aqueous medium in the aqueous dispersion may contain an additive such as a nonionic surfactant as necessary, or may contain a water-soluble organic solvent such as a water-soluble alcohol. It may be one that does not contain a water-soluble organic solvent.
- melt extrusion can be performed by appropriately setting the extrusion conditions as long as the extrusion conditions are generally pelletizable.
- the copolymer is preferably subjected to fluorine gas treatment for the purpose of improving its heat resistance and further enhancing the effect of suppressing the chemical liquid permeation of the molded product.
- the fluorine gas treatment is performed by bringing fluorine gas into contact with the chemical liquid permeation inhibitor. However, since the reaction with fluorine is very exothermic, it is preferred to dilute the fluorine with an inert gas such as nitrogen.
- the amount of fluorine in the fluorine gas / inert gas mixture is 1 to 100% by weight, preferably 10 to 25% by weight.
- the treatment temperature is 150 to 250 ° C., preferably 200 to 250 ° C., and the fluorine gas treatment time is 3 to 16 hours, preferably 4 to 12 hours.
- the gas pressure of the fluorine gas treatment is in the range of 1 to 10 atmospheres, but preferably atmospheric pressure is used. When the reactor is used at atmospheric pressure, the fluorine gas / inert gas mixture may be continuously passed through the reactor. As a result, the unstable terminal of the copolymer is converted to the --CF 3 terminal and becomes thermally stable.
- a molding method of the copolymer and the composition thereof a molding method such as compression molding, transfer molding, extrusion molding, injection molding, blow molding and the like can be applied as in the case of conventional PFA.
- a desired molded product can be obtained by such a molding method.
- the molded product include a sheet, a film, a packing, a round bar, a square bar, a pipe, a tube, a round tank, a square tank, a tank, and a wafer.
- a nonionic surfactant is appropriately added to an aqueous dispersion of a TFE / perfluoro (alkyl vinyl ether) copolymer such as PFA or MFA, and if necessary, polyethersulfone, polyamideimide and / or polyimide, and
- a primer composition can be obtained by dissolving or dispersing the metal powder in an organic solvent. Applying this primer composition to a metal surface, applying a melt processable fluororesin composition on the primer layer thus formed, and firing the melt processable fluororesin composition layer together with the primer layer, fluorine on the metal surface It can also be used for a resin coating method.
- ETFE is preferably polymerized at a polymerization temperature of 0 to 100 ° C. and a polymerization pressure of 0.1 to 20 MPa.
- the polymerization temperature is preferably 20 ° C or higher, more preferably 30 ° C or higher, and still more preferably 40 ° C or higher.
- 95 degrees C or less is preferable, 90 degrees C or less is more preferable, and 80 degrees C or less is still more preferable.
- the polymerization pressure is preferably 0.5 MPa or more, preferably 0.8 MPa or more, preferably 1.0 MPa or more, 20 MPa or less, more preferably 10 MPa or less, and even more preferably 5 or less.
- the ETFE may also be one in which a third monomer is further used and modified within a range of 0 to 20% by mass of the total monomers.
- TFE: ethylene: third monomer (63 to 94) :( 27 to 2) :( 1 to 10).
- Examples of the third monomer include perfluorobutylethylene, perfluorobutylethylene, 3,3,4,4,5,5,6,6,7,7,8,8,8-tridecafluorooct-1- Ene, 2,3,3,4,4,5,5-heptafluoro-1-pentene (CH 2 ⁇ CFCF 2 CF 2 CF 2 H), 2-trifluoromethyl-3,3,3-trifluoropropene ((CF 3 ) 2 C ⁇ CH 2 ) is preferred.
- the above-mentioned surfactant can be used in the range of use in the production method of the present invention, but is usually added in an amount of 0.0001 to 10% by mass with respect to 100% by mass of the aqueous medium. .
- cyclohexane methanol, ethanol, propanol, ethane, propane, butane, pentane, hexane, carbon tetrachloride, chloroform, methylene chloride, methyl chloride or the like as the chain transfer agent.
- the aqueous dispersion of ETFE obtained by the production method of the present invention may be subjected to post-treatment such as concentration, if necessary, dried, powdered, and then melt-extruded into pellets.
- the aqueous medium in the aqueous dispersion may contain an additive such as a nonionic surfactant as necessary, or may contain a water-soluble organic solvent such as a water-soluble alcohol. It may be one that does not contain a water-soluble organic solvent.
- melt extrusion can be performed by appropriately setting the extrusion conditions as long as the extrusion conditions are generally pelletizable.
- the ETFE sheet can be extruded to form a sheet. That is, a ETFE powder or pellet can be melted, continuously extruded from a die, and cooled to obtain a sheet-like molded product. An additive may be added to ETFE.
- an additive a well-known thing can be used suitably. Specific examples include ultraviolet absorbers, light stabilizers, antioxidants, infrared absorbers, flame retardants, flame retardant fillers, organic pigments, inorganic pigments, dyes, and the like. From the viewpoint of excellent weather resistance, an inorganic additive is preferred.
- the content of the additive in the ETFE sheet is preferably 20% by mass or less, particularly preferably 10% by mass or less, based on the total mass of the ETFE sheet.
- membrane materials for membrane structure buildings (exercise facilities, horticultural facilities, atriums, etc.) for membrane structure buildings (exercise facilities, horticultural facilities, atriums, etc.) ).
- membrane materials for membrane structure buildings for example, outdoor use plate materials (soundproof walls, windproof fences, overtop fences, garage canopies, shopping malls, walking road walls, roofing materials), glass scattering prevention films, heat and water resistance Sheets, building materials, etc.
- Non-combustible transparent partitions road reinforcement, interiors (lighting, wall surfaces, brands, etc.), exteriors (tents, signboards, etc.), daily leisure products (fishing rods, rackets, golf clubs, projection screens, etc.), automotive materials (tops) , Damping materials, bodies, etc.), aircraft materials, marine materials, exteriors of home appliances, tanks, container inner walls, filters, construction film materials, electronic materials (printed boards, wiring boards, insulating films, release films, etc.), solar cells Mo Surface material of Yuru, mirrored material for solar power, which is useful for surface materials such solar water heaters.
- An electrolyte polymer precursor can also be produced using the production method of the present invention.
- the polymerization of the electrolyte polymer precursor is preferably performed at a polymerization temperature of 0 to 100 ° C. and a polymerization pressure of ⁇ 0.05 to 5.0 MPa.
- the electrolyte polymer precursor is composed of a vinyl ether monomer as shown below, and can be converted into an ion-exchangeable polymer through a hydrolysis treatment.
- the polymerization temperature is more preferably 5 ° C. or higher, further preferably 10 ° C. or higher.
- the polymerization pressure is preferably 0 MPa or more, preferably 0.02 MPa or more, more preferably 2.0 MPa or less, and further preferably 1.0 or less.
- Y 151 represents a fluorine atom, a chlorine atom, a —SO 2 F group or a perfluoroalkyl group.
- the perfluoroalkyl group may contain an etheric oxygen and a —SO 2 F group.
- N represents an integer of 0 to 3.
- n Y 151 may be the same or different, Y 152 represents a fluorine atom, a chlorine atom, or a —SO 2 F group, and m is .m number of Y 152 represents an integer of 1-5, may be different and may be the same .
- a 151 represents the -SO 2 X 151, -COZ 151 or -POZ 152 Z 153.
- X 151 represents F, Cl, Br, I, —OR 151 or —NR 152 R 153.
- Z 151 , Z 152 and Z 153 are the same or different and represent —NR 154 R 155 or —OR 156 .
- R 151 , R 152 , R 153 , R 154 , R 155 and R 156 are the same or different and each represents H, ammonium, an alkali metal, an alkyl group which may contain a fluorine atom, an aryl group, or a sulfonyl-containing group. Mention may be made of the fluoromonomers represented.
- the electrolyte polymer precursor may be modified with a third monomer within a range of 0 to 20% by mass of the total monomers.
- the third monomer include polyfunctional monomers such as CTFE, vinylidene fluoride, perfluoroalkyl vinyl ether, and divinylbenzene.
- the electrolyte polymer precursor thus obtained is formed into a film shape, for example, and then subjected to hydrolysis with an alkaline solution and treatment with a mineral acid, and as a polymer electrolyte membrane, a fuel cell, an electrolysis apparatus, a redox flow battery, etc.
- an electrolyte polymer dispersion can be obtained by performing hydrolysis with an alkaline solution while maintaining the dispersion state of the electrolyte polymer precursor. Subsequently, by heating to 120 ° C. or higher in a pressurized container, for example, it can be dissolved in a water / alcohol mixed solvent to be in a solution state.
- the solution thus obtained can be used, for example, as a binder for an electrode, or cast into a film in combination with various additives, and can be used, for example, in an antifouling coating or an organic actuator.
- the polymerization temperature of the TFE / VDF copolymer is not particularly limited, and may be 0 to 100 ° C.
- the polymerization pressure is appropriately determined according to other polymerization conditions such as the polymerization temperature, but may be usually 0 to 9.8 MPa.
- the polymerization temperature is preferably 20 ° C. or higher, more preferably 30 ° C. or higher, and still more preferably 40 ° C. or higher. Moreover, 95 degrees C or less is preferable, 90 degrees C or less is more preferable, and 80 degrees C or less is still more preferable.
- the polymerization pressure is preferably 0.2 MPa or higher, preferably 0.3 MPa or higher, preferably 0.5 MPa or higher, 5.0 MPa or lower, more preferably 4.0 MPa or lower, even more preferably 3.0 MPa or lower.
- a third monomer may be further used and modified within a range of 0 to 50 mol% of the total monomers.
- TFE: ethylene: third monomer (30 to 85) :( 10 to 69.9) :( 0.1 to 10).
- the third monomer may be a fluorine-free ethylenic monomer.
- the fluorine-free ethylenic monomer is preferably selected from ethylenic monomers having 6 or less carbon atoms from the viewpoint of maintaining heat resistance and chemical resistance.
- Examples include sulfonic acid, acrylic acid, and methacrylic acid.
- the above-mentioned surfactant can be used in the range of use in the production method of the present invention, but usually 0.0001 to 5% by mass with respect to 100% by mass of the aqueous medium. Add by volume.
- the TFE / VDF copolymer obtained by polymerization may be amidated by contacting with ammonia water, ammonia gas or a nitrogen compound capable of generating ammonia.
- the TFE / VDF copolymer obtained by the above-described method is also preferably used as a raw material for obtaining a TFE / VDF copolymer fiber by a spinning drawing method.
- the above-mentioned spinning and drawing method is a method in which a TFE / VDF copolymer is melt-spun and then cooled and solidified to obtain an undrawn yarn, and then the undrawn yarn is run into a heated tubular body and drawn to draw TFE. / VDF copolymer fiber is obtained.
- the TFE / VDF copolymer can be dissolved in an organic solvent to obtain a solution of the TFE / VDF copolymer.
- organic solvent include nitrogen-containing organic solvents such as N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone, N, N-dimethylacetamide, and dimethylformamide; ketone solvents such as acetone, methyl ethyl ketone, cyclohexanone, and methyl isobutyl ketone; And ester solvents such as butyl acetate; ether solvents such as tetrahydrofuran and dioxane; and low-boiling general-purpose organic solvents such as mixed solvents thereof.
- the solution can be used as a battery binder.
- the TFE / VDF copolymer aqueous dispersion as a composite porous membrane by coating a porous substrate made of a polyolefin resin. It is also preferable to disperse inorganic particles and / or organic particles in an aqueous dispersion, coat the porous substrate, and use it as a composite porous membrane.
- the composite porous membrane thus obtained can be used as a separator for a lithium secondary battery.
- the melt-processable fluororesin powder can be suitably used as a powder coating.
- a powder coating material composed of the above-described melt processable fluororesin powder is applied to a substrate, a film having a smooth surface can be obtained.
- the melt processable fluororesin powder having an average particle size of 1 ⁇ m or more and less than 100 ⁇ m is particularly suitable as a powder coating used for electrostatic coating, and the melt processable fluororesin powder having an average particle size of 100 ⁇ m or more and 1000 ⁇ m or less is In particular, it is suitable as a powder coating used for rotational coating or rotational molding.
- the melt processable fluororesin powder can be produced by a method of obtaining a powder by drying and pulverizing the melt processable fluororesin obtained by the production method of the present invention described above.
- a production method for producing the melt-processable fluororesin powder is also one aspect of the present invention.
- the polymerization of the fluororubber is carried out by charging pure water and the surfactant in a pressure-resistant reaction vessel equipped with a stirrer, deoxygenating, charging the monomer, and bringing it to a predetermined temperature. Then, a polymerization initiator is added to start the reaction. Since the pressure decreases as the reaction proceeds, additional monomer is added continuously or intermittently to maintain the initial pressure. When a predetermined amount of monomer is supplied, the supply is stopped, the monomer in the reaction vessel is purged, the temperature is returned to room temperature, and the reaction is terminated. In this case, the polymer latex can be continuously removed from the reaction vessel.
- thermoplastic elastomer when a thermoplastic elastomer is produced as the fluororubber, as disclosed in International Publication No. 00/01741, the fluoropolymer fine particles are once synthesized at a high concentration and then diluted to perform further polymerization.
- a method capable of increasing the final polymerization rate as compared with normal polymerization.
- the polymerization temperature is usually -20 to 200 ° C, preferably 5 to 150 ° C, and the polymerization pressure is usually 0. It is carried out at 05 to 10 MPa, preferably 0.1 to 8 MPa.
- the polymerization temperature is more preferably 10 ° C. or higher, further preferably 15 ° C. or higher, and particularly preferably 20 ° C. or higher.
- 130 degrees C or less is more preferable, and 90 degrees C or less is still more preferable.
- the polymerization pressure is preferably 0.5 MPa or more, preferably 1.0 MPa or more, and more preferably 7.0 MPa or less.
- Examples of the monomer used for the polymerization of the fluororubber include, in addition to vinylidene fluoride, fluorine-containing ethylenically unsaturated monomers that have at least the same number of fluorine atoms as carbon atoms and can be copolymerized with vinylidene fluoride.
- Examples of the fluorine-containing ethylenically unsaturated monomer include trifluoropropene, pentafluoropropene, hexafluorobutene, and octafluorobutene. Among these, hexafluoropropene is particularly suitable due to the elastomeric properties obtained when it blocks polymer crystal growth.
- fluorine-containing ethylenically unsaturated monomer examples include trifluoroethylene, TFE, and CTFE.
- a fluorine-containing monomer having one or two or more chlorine and / or bromine substituents may be used. it can.
- Perfluoro (alkyl vinyl ether) such as perfluoro (methyl vinyl ether) can also be used.
- TFE and HFP are preferred for producing fluororubber.
- This composition of fluororubber exhibits good elastomeric properties, chemical resistance, and thermal stability.
- the surfactant described above can be used in the range of use in the production method of the present invention, but is usually added in an amount of 0.0001 to 20% by mass with respect to 100% by mass of the aqueous medium. To do. Preferably it is 10 mass% or less, More preferably, it is 2 mass% or less.
- a known inorganic radical polymerization initiator can be used as the polymerization initiator.
- the inorganic radical polymerization initiator include conventionally known water-soluble inorganic peroxides such as sodium, potassium and ammonium persulfates, perphosphates, perborates, percarbonates and permanganates.
- the radical polymerization initiator further comprises a reducing agent such as sodium, potassium or ammonium thiosulfate, phosphite or hypophosphite, or a metal compound which is easily oxidized, such as ferrous iron. It can be further activated by a salt, cuprous salt or silver salt.
- a suitable inorganic radical polymerization initiator is ammonium persulfate, and it is more preferable to use it in a redox system.
- the addition amount of the polymerization initiator is not particularly limited, but from the viewpoint of efficiently performing the polymerization, 0.005 to 1.0% by mass, preferably from 100% by mass of the total amount of monomers, The amount is preferably set to 0.01 to 0.5% by mass.
- the polymerization initiator the above water-soluble radical polymerization initiator is preferable, and ammonium persulfate is more preferable.
- 0.005% by mass or more of ammonium persulfate is preferably added with respect to 100% by mass of the total amount of monomers, and more preferably 0.01% by mass or more of ammonium persulfate is added. preferable.
- chain transfer agents can be used, but hydrocarbons, esters, ethers, alcohols, ketones, chlorine compounds, carbonates, etc. can be used. , Hydrocarbons, esters, ethers, alcohols, chlorine compounds, iodine compounds, and the like can be used.
- acetone and isopropyl alcohol are preferable, and in the polymerization of thermoplastic elastomers, isopentane, diethyl malonate and ethyl acetate are preferable from the viewpoint that reaction rate is difficult to decrease, and I (CF 2 ) 4 I, I (CF 2 ) Diiodine compounds such as 6 I and ICH 2 I are preferred from the viewpoint that iodination at the polymer ends is possible and they can be used as reactive polymers.
- the amount of the chain transfer agent used is usually 0.5 ⁇ 10 ⁇ 3 to 5 ⁇ 10 ⁇ 3 mol%, preferably 1.0 ⁇ 10 ⁇ 3 to 3.5 ⁇ 10, based on the total amount of monomers supplied. It is preferably -3 mol%.
- paraffin wax or the like can be preferably used as the emulsion stabilizer, and in the polymerization of the thermoplastic elastomer, phosphate, sodium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide or the like is preferably used as the pH adjuster. it can.
- the fluororubber obtained by the production method of the present invention has a solid content concentration of 1.0 to 40% by mass and an average particle size of 0.03 to 1 ⁇ m, preferably 0.05 to 0.5 ⁇ m when polymerization is completed.
- the number average molecular weight is 1,000 to 2,000,000.
- the fluororubber obtained by the production method of the present invention can be made into a dispersion suitable for rubber molding by adding or concentrating a dispersion stabilizer such as a hydrocarbon-containing surfactant, if necessary. it can.
- the dispersion is processed by adjusting pH, coagulation, heating, and the like. Each process is performed as follows.
- the coagulation is performed by adding an alkaline earth metal salt.
- alkaline earth metal salts include nitrates, chlorates and acetates of calcium or magnesium.
- Either the pH adjustment or the coagulation may be performed first, but the pH adjustment is preferably performed first.
- washing is performed with the same volume of water as the fluororubber to remove a small amount of impurities such as buffer solution and salt existing in the fluororubber, and drying is performed.
- the drying is preferably performed at 40 to 250 ° C, more preferably 60 to 230 ° C, and further preferably 80 to 200 ° C.
- the fluoro rubber may be partially fluorinated rubber or perfluoro rubber.
- Partially fluorinated rubbers include vinylidene fluoride (VdF) fluorine rubber, tetrafluoroethylene (TFE) / propylene (Pr) fluorine rubber, tetrafluoroethylene (TFE) / propylene / vinylidene fluoride (VdF) fluorine rubber.
- the vinylidene fluoride-based fluororubber is preferably a copolymer composed of 45 to 85 mol% of vinylidene fluoride and 55 to 15 mol% of at least one other monomer copolymerizable with vinylidene fluoride. . More preferably, the copolymer is composed of 50 to 80 mol% of vinylidene fluoride and 50 to 20 mol% of at least one other monomer copolymerizable with vinylidene fluoride.
- fluoroalkyl vinyl ether a fluoromonomer represented by the general formula (160) is preferable.
- vinylidene fluoride-based fluorororubber examples include VdF / HFP rubber, VdF / HFP / TFE rubber, VdF / CTFE rubber, VdF / CTFE / TFE rubber, VDF / general formula (100).
- the tetrafluoroethylene / propylene-based fluororubber is preferably a copolymer composed of 45 to 70 mol% of tetrafluoroethylene, 55 to 30 mol% of propylene, and 0 to 5 mol% of a fluoromonomer providing a crosslinking site. .
- the fluoro rubber may be perfluoro rubber.
- the perfluoro rubber include perfluoro rubbers containing TFE, for example, a fluoromonomer copolymer represented by TFE / general formula (160), (130) or (140), and TFE / general formula (160), (130 ) Or (140) is preferably at least one selected from the group consisting of a fluoromonomer / monomer copolymer that provides a crosslinking site.
- the composition is preferably 45 to 90/10 to 55 (mol%), more preferably 55 to 80/20 to 45, and still more preferably 55 to 70/30 to 45.
- a monomer copolymer that provides a TFE / PMVE / cross-linking site it is preferably 45 to 89.9 / 10 to 54.9 / 0.01 to 4 (mol%), and more preferably 55 to 77. It is 9/20 to 49.9 / 0.1 to 3.5, and more preferably 55 to 69.8 / 30 to 44.8 / 0.2 to 3.
- fluoromonomer copolymer represented by the general formula (160), (130) or (140) having 4 to 12 carbon atoms preferably 50 to 90/10 to 50 (mol%). More preferably, it is 60 to 88/12 to 40, and still more preferably 65 to 85/15 to 35.
- composition When the composition is out of the range, the properties as a rubber elastic body are lost, and the properties tend to be similar to those of a resin.
- perfluoro rubber examples include TFE / fluoromonomer represented by the general formula (140) / fluoromonomer copolymer that gives a crosslinking site, TFE / perfluorovinyl ether copolymer represented by the general formula (140), and TFE. / At least one selected from the group consisting of a fluoromonomer copolymer represented by the general formula (160) and a fluoromonomer represented by TFE / the general formula (160) / a monomer copolymer that gives a crosslinking site It is preferable that
- perfluoro rubber examples include perfluoro rubbers described in International Publication No. 97/24381, Japanese Patent Publication No. 61-57324, Japanese Patent Publication No. 4-81608, Japanese Patent Publication No. 5-13961, and the like. Can do.
- the fluororubber preferably has a glass transition temperature of ⁇ 70 ° C. or higher, more preferably ⁇ 60 ° C. or higher, and even more preferably ⁇ 50 ° C. or higher from the viewpoint of excellent compression set at high temperatures. . Further, from the viewpoint of good cold resistance, it is preferably 5 ° C. or lower, more preferably 0 ° C. or lower, and further preferably ⁇ 3 ° C. or lower.
- the glass transition temperature is obtained by using a differential scanning calorimeter (Mettler Toledo, DSC822e) to obtain a DSC curve by raising the temperature of 10 mg of the sample at 10 ° C./min. It can be determined as the temperature indicating the midpoint of the two intersections of the extension of the line and the tangent at the inflection point of the DSC curve.
- the fluororubber preferably has a Mooney viscosity ML (1 + 20) at 170 ° C. of 30 or more, more preferably 40 or more, and still more preferably 50 or more, from the viewpoint of good heat resistance. Further, in terms of good workability, it is preferably 150 or less, more preferably 120 or less, and even more preferably 110 or less.
- the fluororubber preferably has a Mooney viscosity ML (1 + 20) at 140 ° C. of 30 or more, more preferably 40 or more, and still more preferably 50 or more from the viewpoint of good heat resistance. Moreover, it is preferable that it is 180 or less at a point with favorable workability, It is more preferable that it is 150 or less, It is still more preferable that it is 110 or less.
- the fluororubber preferably has a Mooney viscosity ML (1 + 10) at 100 ° C. of 10 or more, more preferably 20 or more, and still more preferably 30 or more from the viewpoint of good heat resistance. Further, in terms of good workability, it is preferably 120 or less, more preferably 100 or less, and still more preferably 80 or less.
- the Mooney viscosity can be measured according to JIS K6300 at 170 ° C. or 140 ° C. and 100 ° C. using a Mooney viscometer MV2000E type manufactured by ALPHA TECHNOLOGIES.
- the fluorororubber obtained by the production method of the present invention may be in any form as long as it is obtained from the above polymerization, and may be an aqueous dispersion after polymerization, or an aqueous dispersion after polymerization. From the above, it can also be used as a gum or crumb obtained by coagulation, drying or the like by a conventionally known method.
- the surfactant used in the production method of the present invention can improve the stability of the aqueous dispersion, and as described above, an initiator such as an organic peroxide, a chain such as an iodine or bromine compound during polymerization. It is more preferably used in a polymerization method in which a poorly water-soluble substance such as a transfer agent is added.
- the gum is a small granular lump made of fluororubber, and the crumb is a result of the fluororubber not being able to maintain a small granular shape as a gum at room temperature, It is in the form of an irregular lump.
- the fluororubber can be processed into a fluororubber composition by adding a curing agent, a filler and the like.
- curing agent examples include polyols, polyamines, organic peroxides, organic tins, bis (aminophenol) tetraamines, and bis (thioaminophenol).
- the said fluororubber composition consists of the above-mentioned fluororubber, it is excellent in the point which does not contain an emulsifier substantially and is easy to bridge
- a fluororubber molded product can be obtained by molding using the fluororubber.
- the molding method is not particularly limited, and a known method performed using the above-described curing agent can be used.
- the fluororubber molded product is suitable for seals, gaskets, electric wire coatings, hoses, tubes, laminates, accessories, and the like, and is particularly suitable for parts for semiconductor manufacturing equipment, automobile parts, and the like.
- an aqueous dispersion containing the fluoropolymer is usually obtained.
- the fluoropolymer is usually in a concentration of 8 to 50% by mass of the aqueous dispersion obtained by carrying out the polymerization.
- the preferable lower limit of the concentration of the fluoropolymer is 10% by mass, the more preferable lower limit is 15% by mass, the preferable upper limit is 40% by mass, and the more preferable upper limit is 35% by mass.
- the average primary particle diameter of the fluoropolymer is, for example, 50 to 500 nm.
- the lower limit of the average primary particle size is preferably 100 nm, more preferably 150 nm.
- the upper limit of the average primary particle diameter is preferably 400 nm, more preferably 350 nm.
- the average primary particle diameter can be measured by a dynamic light scattering method.
- the average primary particle size is prepared by preparing a fluoropolymer aqueous dispersion adjusted to a fluoropolymer solid content concentration of about 1.0% by mass, using a dynamic light scattering method at 25 ° C., and the refractive index of the solvent (water) is The viscosity of 1.3328 and the solvent (water) can be measured at 0.8878 mPa ⁇ s, totaling 70 times.
- ELSZ-1000S manufactured by Otsuka Electronics Co., Ltd.
- ELSZ-1000S manufactured by Otsuka Electronics Co., Ltd.
- the aqueous dispersion obtained by carrying out the above polymerization may be concentrated or dispersed and stabilized to form a dispersion, or as a powder or other solid material obtained by collecting and drying by coagulation or aggregation. Also good.
- the surfactant can also be suitably used as a dispersant for dispersing the fluoropolymer obtained by polymerization in an aqueous medium.
- an aqueous dispersion containing particles composed of the fluoropolymer, the surfactant, and the aqueous medium is usually obtained.
- the aqueous dispersion is one in which particles made of a fluoropolymer are dispersed in an aqueous medium in the presence of the surfactant.
- the lower limit of the content of the carboxylic acid-type hydrocarbon-containing surfactant in the aqueous dispersion is preferably 10 ppb, more preferably 100 ppb, still more preferably 1 ppm, based on the fluoropolymer. It is even more preferable that it is 10 ppm, and it is especially preferable that it is 50 ppm.
- the upper limit is preferably 100,000 ppm, more preferably 50,000 ppm, still more preferably 10,000 ppm, and still more preferably 5000 ppm with respect to the fluoropolymer.
- the aqueous dispersion includes an aqueous dispersion obtained by performing the above-described polymerization, a dispersion obtained by concentrating or stabilizing the aqueous dispersion, and a powder comprising a fluoropolymer. Any of those dispersed in an aqueous medium in the presence of an active agent may be used.
- the aqueous dispersion obtained by the above polymerization can also be prepared by (I) anion exchange resin or anion exchange resin and cation exchange in the presence of a nonionic surfactant.
- a nonionic surfactant Purified by the step (I) of bringing into contact with the mixed bed containing resin and / or (II) the step of concentrating so that the solid content concentration is 30 to 70% by mass with respect to 100% by mass of the aqueous dispersion.
- Aqueous dispersions can be produced.
- the nonionic surfactant is not particularly limited, but those described below can be used.
- the said anion exchange resin is not specifically limited, A well-known thing can be used.
- step (I) is performed on the aqueous dispersion obtained from the polymerization, and purified aqueous dispersion is performed by performing step (II) on the aqueous dispersion obtained in step (I).
- a liquid can be produced.
- a purified aqueous dispersion can be produced by carrying out step (II) without carrying out step (I). Further, the step (I) and the step (II) can be repeated or combined.
- anion exchange resin examples include a strongly basic anion exchange resin having —N + X ⁇ (CH 3 ) 3 groups (X represents Cl or OH) as a functional group, —N + X ⁇ (CH 3) 3 (C 2 H 4 OH) group (X is the same. as above) strongly basic anion exchange resins having such it includes those known. Specifically, those described in International Publication No. 99/62858, International Publication No. 03/020836, International Publication No. 2004/078836, International Publication No. 2013/027850, International Publication No. 2014/084399, etc. Is mentioned.
- the above-mentioned “mixed bed composed of cation exchange resin and anion exchange resin” is not particularly limited, and when both are packed in the same column, when both are packed in different columns, both are This includes the case where it is dispersed in an aqueous dispersion.
- a known method is employed as the concentration method. Specific examples include those described in International Publication No. 2007/046482 and International Publication No. 2014/084399. For example, phase separation, centrifugal sedimentation, cloud point concentration, electroconcentration, electrophoresis, filtration treatment using ultrafiltration, filtration treatment using a reverse osmosis membrane (RO membrane), nanofiltration treatment and the like can be mentioned.
- the fluoropolymer concentration can be concentrated to 30 to 70% by mass depending on the application. Concentration may impair dispersion stability. In that case, a dispersion stabilizer may be further added. As said dispersion stabilizer, you may add the said nonionic surfactant and other various surfactants.
- nonionic surfactant it is the same as the nonionic surfactant illustrated as the nucleating agent mentioned above, and the nonionic surfactant mentioned above can be employ
- the surfactant used in the aqueous dispersion has a cloud point of about 30 ° C. to about 90 ° C., preferably about 35 ° C. to about 85 ° C.
- the total amount of the dispersion stabilizer is 0.5 to 20% by mass with respect to the solid content of the dispersion. If it is less than 0.5% by mass, the dispersion stability may be inferior. If it exceeds 20% by mass, there is no dispersion effect commensurate with the abundance and this is not practical.
- a more preferable lower limit of the dispersion stabilizer is 2% by mass, and a more preferable upper limit is 12% by mass.
- the aqueous dispersion obtained by carrying out the polymerization can also be prepared as an aqueous dispersion having a long pot life by subjecting it to a dispersion stabilization treatment without concentrating depending on the application.
- examples of the dispersion stabilizer used include the same as those described above.
- aqueous dispersion is not particularly limited, and is applied as it is as an aqueous dispersion, and is applied by coating on a substrate and drying, followed by firing as necessary; non-woven fabric, resin molded product, etc. Impregnation comprising impregnating and drying a porous support, preferably firing; coating on a substrate such as glass and drying; dipping in water if necessary; peeling the substrate to form a thin film Examples of these applications include water-dispersed paints, tent films, conveyor belts, printed circuit boards (CCL), electrode binders, electrode water repellents, and the like. .
- the above aqueous dispersion may be formulated by blending known pigments, thickeners, dispersants, antifoaming agents, antifreezing agents, film forming aids, and other compounding compounds. Thus, it can be used as an aqueous coating material for coating.
- a binder a binder, a compound application such as an anti-drip agent, a dust suppression treatment for preventing soil and dust from fluttering, and the like.
- An anionic surfactant can be preferably included for the purpose of adjusting the viscosity of the aqueous dispersion or for improving the miscibility of pigments, fillers and the like.
- the anionic surfactant can be appropriately added within a range where there is no problem in terms of economy and environment.
- anionic surfactant examples include non-fluorinated anionic surfactants and fluorine-containing anionic surfactants, but non-fluorinated anionic surfactants that do not contain fluorine, that is, hydrocarbon anionic surfactants. Is preferred.
- the type is not particularly limited as long as it is a known anionic surfactant.
- the anionic surfactant described in International Publication Nos. 2013/146950 and 2013/146947 An agent can be used. Examples thereof include those having a saturated or unsaturated aliphatic chain having 6 to 40 carbon atoms, preferably 8 to 20 carbon atoms, more preferably 9 to 13 carbon atoms.
- the saturated or unsaturated aliphatic chain may be linear or branched, and may have a cyclic structure.
- the hydrocarbon may be aromatic or may have an aromatic group.
- the hydrocarbon may have a heteroatom such as oxygen, nitrogen and sulfur.
- anionic surfactant examples include alkyl sulfonates, alkyl sulfates, alkylaryl sulfates and salts thereof; aliphatic (carboxylic) acids and salts thereof; alkyl phosphate esters, alkylaryl phosphate esters or salts thereof; Of these, alkyl sulfonates, alkyl sulfates, aliphatic carboxylic acids or salts thereof are preferred.
- alkyl sulfate or a salt thereof ammonium lauryl sulfate or sodium lauryl sulfate is preferable.
- succinic acid, decanoic acid, undecanoic acid, undecenoic acid, lauric acid, hydrododecanoic acid, or a salt thereof is preferable.
- the addition amount of the anionic surfactant is preferably 10 ppm to 5000 ppm with respect to the solid content mass of the fluoropolymer, although it depends on the kind of the anionic surfactant and other compounding agents.
- As a minimum of the addition amount of an anionic surfactant 50 ppm or more is more preferable, and 100 ppm or more is still more preferable. If the amount added is too small, the viscosity adjustment effect is poor.
- As an upper limit of the addition amount of an anionic surfactant 3000 ppm or less is more preferable, and 2000 ppm or less is still more preferable. If the amount added is too large, the mechanical stability and storage stability of the aqueous dispersion may be impaired.
- aqueous dispersion for example, methyl cellulose, alumina sol, polyvinyl alcohol, carboxylated vinyl polymer and the like can be blended in addition to the anionic surfactant.
- a pH adjusting agent such as aqueous ammonia can be blended.
- the aqueous dispersion may contain other water-soluble polymer compounds as long as the characteristics of the aqueous dispersion are not impaired.
- the other water-soluble polymer compound is not particularly limited.
- polyethylene oxide (dispersion stabilizer), polyethylene glycol (dispersion stabilizer), polyvinyl pyrrolidone (dispersion stabilizer), phenol resin, urea resin, epoxy resin, Examples include melamine resin, polyester resin, polyether resin, acrylic silicone resin, silicone resin, silicone polyester resin, and polyurethane resin.
- preservatives such as an isothiazolone type
- the surfactant, the decomposition product or by-product of the surfactant by-produced from the surfactant, and the residue By recovering and purifying the monomer and the like, the surfactant, a decomposition product of the surfactant by-produced from the surfactant, a by-product, a residual monomer, and the like may be reused.
- purification It can carry out by a well-known method. For example, it can be implemented by the method described in JP-T-2011-520020.
- the method for recovering and purifying the monomer and the like is not particularly limited, but a conventionally known method can be adopted, for example, US Patent Application Publication No. 2007/15937, US Patent Application Publication No. The method of 2007/25902 specification and US Patent application publication 2007/27251 specification are mentioned, Specifically, the following method is mentioned.
- the decomposition product or by-product of the surfactant by-produced from the surfactant, residual monomers, etc., ion exchange resin, activated carbon, silica gel, clay, zeolite in the waste water For example, a method of separating the waste water and the adsorbed particles after adsorbing the adsorbent particles such as the above-described surfactant to adsorb the surfactant and the like. If the adsorbed particles adsorbing the surfactant or the like are incinerated, release of the surfactant or the like into the environment can be prevented.
- the surfactant and the like can be desorbed and eluted from the ion exchange resin particles adsorbed with the surfactant and the like by a known method.
- the ion exchange resin particles are anion exchange resin particles
- the surfactant or the like can be eluted by bringing the mineral acid into contact with the anion exchange resin.
- a water-soluble organic solvent is added to the obtained eluate, it usually separates into two phases. Therefore, the surfactant and the like can be recovered by recovering and neutralizing the lower phase containing the surfactant and the like.
- the water-soluble organic solvent include polar solvents such as alcohol, ketone and ether.
- Examples of another method for recovering the surfactant and the like from the ion exchange resin particles include a method using an ammonium salt and a water-soluble organic solvent, and a method using an alcohol and, if desired, an acid. In the latter method, ester derivatives such as the above-mentioned surfactants are produced, and therefore can be easily separated from the alcohol by distillation.
- fluoropolymer particles and other solids are contained in the waste water, it is preferable to remove these before bringing the waste water into contact with the adsorbed particles.
- a method for removing fluoropolymer particles and other solid components include a method in which an aluminum salt or the like is added to precipitate these, and then a drainage and a precipitate are separated, and an electrocoagulation method.
- the concentration of the non-aggregated fluoropolymer in the waste water is preferably low from the viewpoint of productivity, more preferably less than 0.4% by mass, and particularly preferably less than 0.3% by mass.
- a scrubber solution containing a surfactant and the like is brought into contact with an organic solvent such as deionized water, an alkaline aqueous solution and a glycol ether solvent using a scrubber.
- an organic solvent such as deionized water, an alkaline aqueous solution and a glycol ether solvent using a scrubber.
- the method of obtaining is mentioned.
- the scrubber solution can be recovered in a state where the surfactant and the like are phase-separated, so that the surfactant and the like can be easily recovered and reused.
- the alkali compound include alkali metal hydroxides and quaternary ammonium salts.
- the scrubber solution containing the surfactant and the like may be concentrated using a reverse osmosis membrane or the like.
- the concentrated scrubber solution usually contains fluorine ions.
- further addition of alumina to remove the fluorine ions can facilitate the reuse of the surfactant and the like.
- the surfactant or the like may be collected by contacting the adsorbent particles with the scrubber solution to adsorb the surfactant or the like.
- the surfactant recovered by any of the above methods can be reused for the production of the fluoropolymer.
- a fluoropolymer can be obtained by the production method of the present invention.
- a composition containing a fluoropolymer obtained by the above production method is also one embodiment of the present invention.
- a fluoropolymer substantially free of a compound represented by the following general formula (3) and a composition containing the fluoropolymer can be obtained.
- the present invention is also a composition comprising a fluoropolymer and substantially free of a compound represented by the following general formula (3).
- Formula (3) (H— (CF 2 ) 8 —SO 3 ) q M 2 (In the formula, M 2 may have H, a metal atom, NR 5 4 , imidazolium which may have a substituent, pyridinium which may have a substituent, or a substituent. (It is phosphonium. Q is 1 or 2.)
- the fluoropolymer is the same as described above.
- the composition of the present invention does not substantially contain the compound represented by the general formula (3).
- the content of the compound represented by the general formula (3) may be 1000 ppb or less with respect to the fluoropolymer.
- the content of the compound represented by the general formula (3) is preferably 500 ppb or less, more preferably 100 ppb or less, still more preferably 25 ppb or less, and 15 ppb or less with respect to the fluoropolymer. Is particularly preferred, and even more preferably 10 ppb or less.
- the lower limit is not particularly limited, but may be 0 ppb or 1 ppb.
- the quantitative limit is about 10 to 100 ppb when the content of the compound represented by the general formula (3) is measured by the method described later.
- the limit of quantification can be lowered. Concentration may be repeated several times.
- One embodiment of the present invention may be a composition that is an aqueous dispersion, a composition that is a powder, a composition that is a pellet, or a composition that is a molded article.
- the composition may be a product or a molded body.
- the aqueous dispersion may be a dispersion after polymerization or a processed dispersion after polymerization.
- a nonionic surfactant or the like may be added for mechanical stability or storage stability.
- the aqueous dispersion is a dispersion system using an aqueous medium as a dispersion medium and the fluoropolymer as a dispersoid.
- the aqueous medium is not particularly limited as long as it is a liquid containing water, and may contain, for example, an organic solvent such as alcohol, ether, ketone, and paraffin wax in addition to water.
- the resulting aqueous dispersion may contain a compound represented by the following general formula (4), (4 ′), (5) or (5 ′).
- a compound represented by the following general formula (4), (4 ′), (5) or (5 ′). is a composition containing these compounds in the following range.
- One embodiment of the present invention is a composition containing 100 ppb or more of a compound represented by the following general formula (4) with respect to a fluoropolymer.
- the upper limit of the content of the compound represented by the general formula (4) is not particularly limited, but may be 1,000,000 ppb, 100,000 ppb, 10,000 ppb, or 5000 ppb.
- the lower limit of the content of the compound represented by the general formula (4) may be 500 ppb or 1000 ppb.
- M 1 may be H, a metal atom, NR 5 4 , imidazolium which may have a substituent, pyridinium which may have a substituent, or a substituent.
- Good phosphonium, p is 1 or 2)
- One embodiment of the present invention is also a composition containing 100 ppb or more of the compound represented by the following general formula (4 ′) with respect to the fluoropolymer.
- the upper limit of the content of the compound represented by the general formula (4 ′) is not particularly limited, but may be 1,000,000 ppb, 100,000 ppb, 10,000 ppb, or 5000 ppb.
- the lower limit of the content of the compound represented by the general formula (4 ′) may be 500 ppb or 1000 ppb.
- M 1 may be H, a metal atom, NR 5 4 , imidazolium which may have a substituent, pyridinium which may have a substituent, or a substituent.
- Good phosphonium, p is 1 or 2)
- One embodiment of the present invention also includes a compound represented by the following general formula (4) in an amount of 100 ppb or more based on the fluoropolymer and / or a compound represented by the following general formula (4 ′) based on the fluoropolymer. It is a composition containing 100 ppb or more.
- the upper limit of the content of the compound represented by the general formula (4) is not particularly limited, but may be 1,000,000 ppb, 100,000 ppb, 10,000 ppb, or 5000 ppb.
- the lower limit of the content of the compound represented by the general formula (4) may be 500 ppb or 1000 ppb.
- the upper limit of the content of the compound represented by the general formula (4 ′) is not particularly limited, but may be 1,000,000 ppb, 100,000 ppb, 10,000 ppb, or 5000 ppb.
- the lower limit of the content of the compound represented by the general formula (4 ′) may be 500 ppb or 1000 ppb.
- One embodiment of the present invention is a composition including a compound represented by the following general formula (5) in an amount of 100 ppb or more based on a fluoropolymer.
- the upper limit of the content of the compound represented by the general formula (5) is not particularly limited, but may be 1,000,000 ppb, 100,000 ppb, 10,000 ppb, or 5000 ppb.
- the lower limit of the content of the compound represented by the general formula (5) may be 500 ppb or 1000 ppb.
- M 1 may be H, a metal atom, NR 5 4 , imidazolium which may have a substituent, pyridinium which may have a substituent, or a substituent.
- Good phosphonium, p is 1 or 2)
- One embodiment of the present invention is a composition including a compound represented by the following general formula (5 ′) in an amount of 100 ppb or more based on a fluoropolymer.
- the upper limit of the content of the compound represented by the general formula (5 ′) is not particularly limited, but may be 1,000,000 ppb, 100,000 ppb, 10,000 ppb, or 5000 ppb.
- the lower limit of the content of the compound represented by the general formula (5 ′) may be 500 ppb or 1000 ppb.
- M 1 may be H, a metal atom, NR 5 4 , imidazolium which may have a substituent, pyridinium which may have a substituent, or a substituent.
- Good phosphonium, p is 1 or 2)
- One embodiment of the present invention also includes a compound represented by the following general formula (5) in an amount of 100 ppb or more based on the fluoropolymer and / or a compound represented by the following general formula (5 ′) based on the fluoropolymer. It is a composition containing 100 ppb or more.
- the upper limit of the content of the compound represented by the general formula (5) is not particularly limited, but may be 1,000,000 ppb, 100,000 ppb, 10,000 ppb, or 5000 ppb.
- the lower limit of the content of the compound represented by the general formula (5) may be 500 ppb or 1000 ppb.
- the upper limit of the content of the compound represented by the general formula (5 ′) is not particularly limited, but may be 1,000,000 ppb, 100,000 ppb, 10,000 ppb, or 5000 ppb.
- the lower limit of the content of the compound represented by the general formula (5 ′) may be 500 ppb or 1000 ppb.
- composition of the present invention is an aqueous dispersion
- content of the compound represented by the following general formula (4), (4 ′), (5) or (5 ′) may be in the following range.
- a nonionic surfactant may be added to the aqueous dispersion in order to increase the stability. It does not specifically limit as a nonionic surfactant, A conventionally well-known nonionic surfactant can be employ
- One embodiment of the present invention is a composition containing a compound represented by the following general formula (4) in an amount of 1000 ppb or less and 1% by mass or more of a nonionic surfactant based on a fluoropolymer.
- the upper limit of the content of the nonionic surfactant is preferably 10% by mass, for example.
- the content of the compound represented by the general formula (4) is more preferably 500 ppb or less, still more preferably 100 ppb or less, particularly preferably 25 ppb or less, still more preferably 15 ppb or less, Even more preferably, it is 10 ppb or less.
- the lower limit is not particularly limited, but may be 1 ppb.
- M 1 may be H, a metal atom, NR 5 4 , imidazolium which may have a substituent, pyridinium which may have a substituent, or a substituent.
- Good phosphonium, p is 1 or 2)
- One embodiment of the present invention is a composition including a compound represented by the following general formula (4 ′) in an amount of 1000 ppb or less and 1% by mass or more of a nonionic surfactant with respect to a fluoropolymer.
- the upper limit of the content of the nonionic surfactant is preferably 10% by mass, for example.
- the content of the compound represented by the general formula (4 ′) is more preferably 500 ppb or less, further preferably 100 ppb or less, particularly preferably 25 ppb or less, and even more preferably 15 ppb or less. Even more preferably, it is 10 ppb or less.
- the lower limit is not particularly limited, but may be 1 ppb.
- M 1 may be H, a metal atom, NR 5 4 , imidazolium which may have a substituent, pyridinium which may have a substituent, or a substituent.
- Good phosphonium, p is 1 or 2)
- One embodiment of the present invention includes at least one of a compound represented by the following general formula (4) and a compound represented by the following general formula (4 ′), and the content of the compound represented by the general formula (4) is:
- the composition is 1000 ppb or less with respect to the fluoropolymer
- the content of the compound represented by the general formula (4 ′) is 1000 ppb or less with respect to the fluoropolymer
- the upper limit of the content of the nonionic surfactant is preferably 10% by mass, for example.
- the content of the compound represented by the general formula (4) is more preferably 500 ppb or less, still more preferably 100 ppb or less, particularly preferably 25 ppb or less, still more preferably 15 ppb or less, Even more preferably, it is 10 ppb or less.
- the lower limit of the content of the compound represented by the general formula (4) is not particularly limited, but may be 0 ppb or 1 ppb.
- the content of the compound represented by the general formula (4 ′) is more preferably 500 ppb or less, further preferably 100 ppb or less, particularly preferably 25 ppb or less, and even more preferably 15 ppb or less. Even more preferably, it is 10 ppb or less.
- the lower limit of the content of the compound represented by the general formula (4 ′) is not particularly limited, but may be 0 ppb or 1 ppb.
- One embodiment of the present invention is a composition including a compound represented by the following general formula (5) in an amount of 1000 ppb or less and 1% by mass or more of a nonionic surfactant with respect to a fluoropolymer.
- the upper limit of the content of the nonionic surfactant is preferably 10% by mass, for example.
- the content of the compound represented by the general formula (5) is more preferably 500 ppb or less, still more preferably 100 ppb or less, particularly preferably 25 ppb or less, still more preferably 15 ppb or less, Even more preferably, it is 10 ppb or less.
- the lower limit is not particularly limited, but may be 1 ppb.
- M 1 may be H, a metal atom, NR 5 4 , imidazolium which may have a substituent, pyridinium which may have a substituent, or a substituent.
- Good phosphonium, p is 1 or 2)
- One embodiment of the present invention is a composition including a compound represented by the following general formula (5 ′) in an amount of 1000 ppb or less and 1% by mass or more of a nonionic surfactant with respect to a fluoropolymer.
- the upper limit of the content of the nonionic surfactant is preferably 10% by mass, for example.
- the content of the compound represented by the general formula (5 ′) is more preferably 500 ppb or less, further preferably 100 ppb or less, particularly preferably 25 ppb or less, and even more preferably 15 ppb or less. Even more preferably, it is 10 ppb or less.
- the lower limit is not particularly limited, but may be 1 ppb.
- M 1 may be H, a metal atom, NR 5 4 , imidazolium which may have a substituent, pyridinium which may have a substituent, or a substituent.
- Good phosphonium, p is 1 or 2)
- One embodiment of the present invention includes at least one of a compound represented by the following general formula (5) and a compound represented by the following general formula (5 ′), and the content of the compound represented by the general formula (5) is The composition containing 1000 ppb or less with respect to the fluoropolymer, the content of the compound represented by the general formula (5 ′) being 1000 ppb or less with respect to the fluoropolymer, and containing 1% by mass or more of the nonionic surfactant. It is a thing.
- the upper limit of the content of the nonionic surfactant is preferably 10% by mass, for example.
- the content of the compound represented by the general formula (5) is more preferably 500 ppb or less, still more preferably 100 ppb or less, particularly preferably 25 ppb or less, still more preferably 15 ppb or less, Even more preferably, it is 10 ppb or less.
- the minimum of content of the compound shown by General formula (5) is not specifically limited, 0 ppb may be sufficient and 1 ppb may be sufficient.
- the content of the compound represented by the general formula (5 ′) is more preferably 500 ppb or less, further preferably 100 ppb or less, particularly preferably 25 ppb or less, and even more preferably 15 ppb or less. Even more preferably, it is 10 ppb or less.
- the resulting fluoropolymer powder has the following general formula (1), (2), (4), (4 ′), (5) or (5) ') May be included.
- the composition of the present invention is a powder, the content of the compound represented by the general formula (1), (2), (4), (4 ′), (5) or (5 ′) is within the following range. There may be.
- One embodiment of the present invention is a composition containing 1000 ppb or less of a compound represented by the following general formula (4) with respect to a fluoropolymer.
- the content of the compound represented by the general formula (4) is more preferably 500 ppb or less, still more preferably 100 ppb or less, particularly preferably 25 ppb or less, still more preferably 15 ppb or less, Even more preferably, it is 10 ppb or less.
- the lower limit is not particularly limited, but may be 1 ppb.
- M 1 may be H, a metal atom, NR 5 4 , imidazolium which may have a substituent, pyridinium which may have a substituent, or a substituent.
- Good phosphonium, p is 1 or 2)
- One embodiment of the present invention is a composition containing a compound represented by the following general formula (4 ′) in an amount of 1000 ppb or less based on a fluoropolymer.
- the content of the compound represented by the general formula (4 ′) is more preferably 500 ppb or less, further preferably 100 ppb or less, particularly preferably 25 ppb or less, and even more preferably 15 ppb or less. Even more preferably, it is 10 ppb or less.
- the lower limit is not particularly limited, but may be 1 ppb.
- M 1 may be H, a metal atom, NR 5 4 , imidazolium which may have a substituent, pyridinium which may have a substituent, or a substituent.
- Good phosphonium, p is 1 or 2)
- One embodiment of the present invention includes at least one of a compound represented by the following general formula (4) and a compound represented by the following general formula (4 ′), and the content of the compound represented by the general formula (4) is:
- the composition is 1000 ppb or less with respect to the fluoropolymer
- the content of the compound represented by the general formula (4 ′) is 1000 ppb or less with respect to the fluoropolymer.
- the content of the compound represented by the general formula (4) is more preferably 500 ppb or less, still more preferably 100 ppb or less, particularly preferably 25 ppb or less, still more preferably 15 ppb or less, Even more preferably, it is 10 ppb or less.
- the lower limit of the content of the compound represented by the general formula (4) is not particularly limited, but may be 0 ppb or 1 ppb.
- the content of the compound represented by the general formula (4 ′) is more preferably 500 ppb or less, further preferably 100 ppb or less, particularly preferably 25 ppb or less, and even more preferably 15 ppb or less. Even more preferably, it is 10 ppb or less.
- the lower limit of the content of the compound represented by the general formula (4 ′) is not particularly limited, but may be 0 ppb or 1 ppb.
- Formula (4) (H— (CF 2 ) 7 —COO) p M 1 (In the formula, M 1 may be H, a metal atom, NR 5 4 , imidazolium which may have a substituent, pyridinium which may have a substituent, or a substituent. Good phosphonium, p is 1 or 2)
- Formula (4 ′): (H— (CF 2 ) 8 —COO) p M 1 In the formula, M 1 may be H, a metal atom, NR 5 4 , imidazolium which may have a substituent, pyridinium which may have a substituent, or a substituent. Good phosphonium, p is 1 or 2)
- One embodiment of the present invention is a composition containing a compound represented by the following general formula (5) in an amount of 1000 ppb or less based on a fluoropolymer.
- the content of the compound represented by the general formula (5) is more preferably 500 ppb or less, still more preferably 100 ppb or less, particularly preferably 25 ppb or less, still more preferably 15 ppb or less, Even more preferably, it is 10 ppb or less.
- the lower limit is not particularly limited, but may be 1 ppb.
- M 1 may be H, a metal atom, NR 5 4 , imidazolium which may have a substituent, pyridinium which may have a substituent, or a substituent.
- Good phosphonium, p is 1 or 2)
- One embodiment of the present invention is a composition containing a compound represented by the following general formula (5 ′) in an amount of 1000 ppb or less based on a fluoropolymer.
- the content of the compound represented by the general formula (5 ′) is more preferably 500 ppb or less, further preferably 100 ppb or less, particularly preferably 25 ppb or less, and even more preferably 15 ppb or less. Even more preferably, it is 10 ppb or less.
- the lower limit is not particularly limited, but may be 1 ppb.
- M 1 may be H, a metal atom, NR 5 4 , imidazolium which may have a substituent, pyridinium which may have a substituent, or a substituent.
- Good phosphonium, p is 1 or 2)
- One embodiment of the present invention includes at least one of a compound represented by the following general formula (5) and a compound represented by the following general formula (5 ′), and the content of the compound represented by the general formula (5) is:
- the composition is 1000 ppb or less with respect to the fluoropolymer
- the content of the compound represented by the general formula (5 ′) is 1000 ppb or less with respect to the fluoropolymer.
- the content of the compound represented by the general formula (5) is more preferably 500 ppb or less, still more preferably 100 ppb or less, particularly preferably 25 ppb or less, still more preferably 15 ppb or less, Even more preferably, it is 10 ppb or less.
- the minimum of content of the compound shown by General formula (5) is not specifically limited, 0 ppb may be sufficient and 1 ppb may be sufficient.
- the content of the compound represented by the general formula (5 ′) is more preferably 500 ppb or less, further preferably 100 ppb or less, particularly preferably 25 ppb or less, and even more preferably 15 ppb or less. Even more preferably, it is 10 ppb or less.
- the minimum of content of the compound shown by General formula (5 ') is not specifically limited, 0 ppb may be sufficient and 1 ppb may be sufficient.
- Formula (5) (H— (CF 2 ) 13 —COO) p M 1 (In the formula, M 1 may be H, a metal atom, NR 5 4 , imidazolium which may have a substituent, pyridinium which may have a substituent, or a substituent. Good phosphonium, p is 1 or 2)
- Formula (5 ′): (H— (CF 2 ) 14 —COO) p M 1 In the formula, M 1 may be H, a metal atom, NR 5 4 , imidazolium which may have a substituent, pyridinium which may have a substituent, or a substituent. Good phosphonium, p is 1 or 2)
- One embodiment of the present invention is the compound represented by the following general formula (2), wherein the content of the compound in which n is 4 is 1000 ppb or less with respect to the fluoropolymer, and the content of the compound in which n is 5 Is 1000 ppb or less with respect to the fluoropolymer, and the content of the compound where n is 6 is 1000 ppb or less with respect to the fluoropolymer, and the content of the compound where n is 7 is 1000 ppb with respect to the fluoropolymer.
- the content of the compound in which n is 8 is 1000 ppb or less with respect to the fluoropolymer
- the content of the compound in which n is 9 is 1000 ppb or less with respect to the fluoropolymer
- n is 10
- the content of a compound is 1000 ppb or less with respect to the fluoropolymer
- the content of a compound in which n is 11 is fluoropolymer.
- the content of the compound having n of 12 is 1000 ppb or less with respect to the fluoropolymer
- the content of the compound with n of 13 is 1000 ppb or less with respect to the fluoropolymer
- the content of the compound in which n is 14 is 1000 ppb or less with respect to the fluoropolymer
- the content of the compound in which n is 15 is 1000 ppb or less with respect to the fluoropolymer
- the content of the compound in which n is 16 The amount of the compound whose amount is 1000 ppb or less with respect to the fluoropolymer, and the content of the compound whose n is 17 is 1000 ppb or less with respect to the fluoropolymer, and the content of the compound whose n is 18 is The content of the compound having 1000 ppb or less and n being 19 is And at 000ppb or less, the content of n is 20 compounds, a composition is 1000ppb less with respect to the fluoropolymer.
- Formula (2) (H— (CF 2 ) n —SO 3 ) q M 2 (Wherein n is 4 to 20.
- M 2 is H, metal atom, NR 5 4 , imidazolium optionally having substituent, pyridinium optionally having substituent, or substituted (It is a phosphonium which may have a group.
- Q is 1 or 2.
- the content of the compound in which n is 4 to 20 is more preferably 500 ppb or less, further preferably 100 ppb or less, particularly preferably 25 ppb or less, and even more preferably 15 ppb or less. Preferably, it is still more preferably 10 ppb or less.
- the lower limit is not particularly limited, but may be 0 ppb or 1 ppb.
- the content of the compound represented by the general formula (2) may be 0 ppb.
- the content of the compound in which m is 3 is 1000 ppb or less with respect to the fluoropolymer
- the content of the compound in which m is 4 Is 1000 ppb or less with respect to the fluoropolymer
- the content of the compound in which m is 5 is 1000 ppb or less with respect to the fluoropolymer
- the content of the compound in which m is 6 is 1000 ppb with respect to the fluoropolymer.
- the content of the compound in which m is 7 is 1000 ppb or less with respect to the fluoropolymer
- the content of the compound in which m is 8 is 1000 ppb or less with respect to the fluoropolymer
- m is 9.
- the content of a compound is 1000 ppb or less with respect to the fluoropolymer
- the content of a compound in which m is 10 is a fluoropolymer.
- the content of the compound having 1000 or less and m of 11 is 1000 ppb or less with respect to the fluoropolymer
- the content of the compound with m of 12 is 1000 ppb or less with respect to the fluoropolymer
- m The content of the compound in which m is 13 is 1000 ppb or less with respect to the fluoropolymer
- the content of the compound in which m is 14 is 1000 ppb or less with respect to the fluoropolymer
- the content of the compound in which m is 15 Is 1000 ppb or less with respect to the fluoropolymer
- the content of the compound where m is 16 is 1000 ppb or less with respect to the fluoropolymer
- the content of the compound where m is 17 is 1000 ppb with respect to the fluoropolymer.
- the content of the compound wherein m is 18 is 1 with respect to the fluoropolymer. And a 00ppb or less, the content of the compound m is 19, a composition is 1000ppb less with respect to the fluoropolymer.
- the content of the compound in which m is 3 to 19 is more preferably 500 ppb or less, still more preferably 100 ppb or less, particularly preferably 25 ppb or less, and even more preferably 15 ppb or less. Preferably, it is still more preferably 10 ppb or less.
- the lower limit is not particularly limited, but may be 0 ppb or 1 ppb.
- One embodiment of the present invention is
- R 5 is preferably H or an organic group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms, more preferably H or an organic group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms.
- One embodiment of the present invention may be a composition that is a powder.
- the powder preferably has an average particle size of 0.5 to 2000 ⁇ m.
- the more preferable lower limit of the average particle diameter is 1 ⁇ m
- the more preferable upper limit is 1000 ⁇ m
- the still more preferable upper limit is 800 ⁇ m.
- the average particle size is low molecular weight PTFE
- a laser diffraction particle size distribution measuring device manufactured by Nippon Laser Co., Ltd.
- no cascade the pressure is 0.1 MPa
- the particle size is measured for 3 seconds.
- the particle diameter corresponds to 50% of the cumulative particle size distribution obtained by measuring the distribution.
- the average particle diameter is a value measured according to JIS K6891.
- the powder preferably has a color tone L * after firing of 50 or less.
- the color tone L * is more preferably 45 or less, still more preferably 40 or less, particularly preferably 35 or less, and still more preferably 30 or less.
- a sample for measuring the color tone L * is obtained by molding 4.0 g of PTFE powder into a disk-shaped PTFE molded body having an inner diameter of 28.6 mm and a thickness of about 4 mm.
- the color tone L * of the powder is measured using a colorimetric color difference meter (CIELAB color scale) in accordance with JIS Z8781-4.
- the firing is performed by heat treatment for 10 minutes in an electric furnace heated to 385 ° C.
- the composition of the present invention preferably has a color tone change rate ⁇ L * before and after the fluorination treatment of 70% or more.
- the color tone change rate ⁇ L * is more preferably 80 or more, and still more preferably 90 or more.
- F 2 fluorine gas
- nitrogen gas as a fluorine radical source
- the content of the compound represented by the general formula (1), (2), (3), (4), (4 ′), (5) or (5 ′) is described later. As described in the examples, it is a value measured using liquid chromatography mass spectrometry.
- the content of the compound represented by the general formula (1), (2), (3), (4), (4 ′), (5) or (5 ′) is described later. As described in the examples, it is a value measured using liquid chromatography mass spectrometry.
- the fluoropolymer is preferably obtained by polymerization using a hydrocarbon surfactant.
- the composition of the present invention may contain a hydrocarbon-based surfactant.
- the hydrocarbon-based surfactant include the carboxylic acid-type hydrocarbon-containing surfactant described above.
- conventionally known additives such as pigments and fillers can be added to the composition. What is necessary is just to use the said additive in the range which does not prevent the effect of this invention.
- composition of the present invention can be produced by using a carboxylic acid surfactant or a combination of a carboxylic acid surfactant and a specific polymerization initiator.
- carboxylic acid-based surfactant examples include the carboxylic acid-type hydrocarbon-containing surfactant described above.
- Examples of the specific polymerization initiator include water-soluble radical polymerization initiators and redox initiators.
- the water-soluble radical polymerization initiator may be a known water-soluble peroxide, such as ammonium salts such as persulfuric acid and percarbonate, potassium salts, sodium salts, t-butyl permaleate, t-butyl hydro gen. Examples thereof include peroxide, and the amount used may be 0.1 to 20 times that of the peroxide.
- a redox initiator that combines an oxidizing agent and a reducing agent as the polymerization initiator.
- the oxidizing agent include persulfates, organic peroxides, potassium permanganate, manganese triacetate, cerium ammonium nitrate, and the like.
- the reducing agent include bromate, diimine, and oxalic acid.
- the persulfate include ammonium persulfate and potassium persulfate.
- a copper salt or an iron salt to the combination of redox initiators.
- the copper salt include copper (II) sulfate
- examples of the iron salt include iron (II) sulfate.
- the redox initiator include potassium permanganate / oxalic acid, manganese triacetate / oxalic acid, cerium ammonium nitrate / oxalic acid, bromate and the like, and potassium permanganate / oxalic acid is preferable.
- either an oxidizing agent or a reducing agent may be previously charged in a polymerization tank, and then the other may be added continuously or intermittently to initiate polymerization.
- an oxidizing agent or a reducing agent may be previously charged in a polymerization tank, and then the other may be added continuously or intermittently to initiate polymerization.
- potassium permanganate / oxalic acid it is preferable to add oxalic acid to the polymerization tank and continuously add potassium permanganate thereto.
- the composition of the present invention preferably contains substantially no fluorine-containing surfactant.
- “substantially free of fluorine-containing surfactant” means that the fluorine-containing surfactant is 10 ppm or less with respect to the fluoropolymer.
- the content of the fluorine-containing surfactant is preferably 1 ppm or less, more preferably 100 ppb or less, still more preferably 10 ppb or less, still more preferably 1 ppb or less, and particularly preferably liquid chromatography.
- the fluorine-containing surfactant is below the detection limit as measured by mass spectrometry (LC / MS / MS).
- the amount of the fluorine-containing surfactant can be quantified by a known method.
- the obtained aqueous dispersion, powder, molded product, pellet, or molded polymer is refined into a fluoropolymer, and the refined pellet is extracted into an organic solvent of methanol, and the extract is LC / MS / Molecular weight information is extracted from the MS spectrum, and the agreement with the structural formula of the candidate surfactant is confirmed. Thereafter, an aqueous solution having a concentration of 5 or more levels of the confirmed surfactant is prepared, LC / MS / MS analysis of each concentration is performed, and a calibration curve with the area area is prepared.
- the obtained aqueous dispersion, powder, or powder obtained by pulverizing the molded body is subjected to Soxhlet extraction with methanol, and the extract can be quantitatively measured by performing LC / MS / MS analysis.
- the fluorine-containing surfactant is the same as that exemplified in the production method of the present invention described above.
- it may be a surfactant containing a fluorine atom having a total carbon number of 20 or less in the portion excluding the anionic group, and may be a surfactant containing fluorine having a molecular weight of 800 or less in the anionic portion. It may be a fluorine-containing surfactant of 3.5 or less.
- anionic fluorinated surfactant include compounds represented by the general formula (N 0), specifically, compounds represented by the general formula (N 1), the general formula (N 2) , A compound represented by the general formula (N 3 ), a compound represented by the general formula (N 4 ), and a compound represented by the compound represented by the general formula (N 5 ). It is done.
- One embodiment of the present invention is also a molded body made of the above composition. Moreover, it is preferable that the said molded object is an extending
- the stretched body include, but are not limited to, a thread, a tube, a tape, and a film (uniaxially stretched film, biaxially stretched film).
- composition of the present invention can also be produced by preparing a fluoropolymer by the above-described method for producing a fluoropolymer and then performing treatment by the above method or the like.
- the stretched body is a porous body having a high porosity, and can be suitably used as a filter medium for various microfiltration filters such as an air filter and a chemical liquid filter, and a support material for a polymer electrolyte membrane. It is also useful as a raw material for products used in the textile field, medical field, electrochemical field, sealing material field, air filtration field, ventilation / internal pressure adjustment field, liquid filtration field, general consumer material field, and the like. Below, a specific use is illustrated.
- Electrochemical field Dielectric material prepreg EMI shielding material, heat transfer material, etc. More specifically, printed circuit boards, electromagnetic shielding materials, insulating heat transfer materials, insulating materials, etc. Sealing materials gaskets, packing, pump diaphragms, pump tubes, aircraft sealing materials, etc.
- Air filtration field ULPA filter for semiconductor manufacturing
- HEPA filter for hospital and semiconductor manufacturing
- cylindrical cartridge filter for industrial use
- bag filter for industrial use
- heat resistant bag filter for exhaust gas treatment
- heat resistant pleated filter For exhaust gas treatment, SINBRAN filter (for industrial use), catalytic filter (for exhaust gas treatment), filter with adsorbent (HDD built-in), vent filter with adsorbent (for HDD built-in), vent filter (for HDD built-in, etc.), cleaning Filters for machines (for vacuum cleaners), general-purpose multilayered felt materials, cartridge filters for GT (for compatible products for GT), cooling filters (for electronic equipment housings), etc.
- Ventilation / internal pressure adjustment field Freeze-drying materials such as freeze-drying containers, automotive ventilation materials for electronic circuits and lamps, container applications such as container caps, electronic devices including small terminals such as tablet terminals and mobile phone terminals Use for protective ventilation, medical ventilation, etc.
- Liquid filtration field Semiconductor liquid filtration filter (for semiconductor production), hydrophilic PTFE filter (for semiconductor production), chemical filter (for chemical treatment), pure water production line filter (for pure water production), backwash liquid Filtration filter (for industrial wastewater treatment) etc.
- Textile field PTFE fiber fiber material
- sewing thread textile
- woven thread textile
- rope etc.
- Implants in the medical field are implants in the medical field (stretched products), artificial blood vessels, catheters, general surgery (tissue reinforcement materials), head and neck products (dura substitute), oral health (tissue regeneration medicine), orthopedics (bandages), etc.
- Formula (1) (H— (CF 2 ) m —COO) p M 1 (wherein m is 3 to 19, M 1 is H, a metal atom, NR 5 4 , and has a substituent.
- M 1 is H, a metal atom, NR 5 4 , and has a substituent.
- General formula (2) (H— (CF 2 ) n —SO 3 ) q M 2 (wherein n is 4 to 20.
- M 2 has H, a metal atom, NR 5 4 , and a substituent.
- the content of the compound represented by the general formula (1) contained in the extract was determined by converting to perfluorooctanoic acid.
- the content of the compound represented by the general formula (1) having carbon number (m + 1) in the extract was calculated using the formula (3).
- a and b in the formula (3) were obtained from the formula (1).
- XCm ((ACm ⁇ b) / a) ⁇ ((50 ⁇ m + 45) / 413) (3)
- XCm content of the compound represented by the general formula (1) having a carbon number (m + 1) in the extraction solution (ng / mL)
- ACm Peak area of the compound represented by the general formula (1) of carbon number (m + 1) in the extraction solution The quantification limit in this measurement is 1 ng / mL.
- the content of the compound represented by the general formula (1) having the carbon number (m + 1) contained in the powder is represented by the formula (4 ).
- YCm XCm ⁇ 12.6 (4)
- YCm content of compound represented by general formula (1) having carbon number (m + 1) contained in the powder (vs. fluoropolymer)
- the content of the compound represented by the general formula (2) having 4 or more and 20 or less carbon atoms contained in the extract solution is represented by the general formula (2) having 4 or more and 20 or less carbon atoms using a liquid chromatograph mass spectrometer. Were measured. About the extracted liquid phase, the peak area of the compound shown by General formula (2) of each carbon number was calculated
- the content of the compound represented by the general formula (2) having n carbon atoms in the extract was calculated using the formula (3).
- a and b in the formula (3) were obtained from the formula (1).
- XSn ((ASn ⁇ b) / a) ⁇ ((50 ⁇ n + 81) / 499) (3)
- XSn content of compound represented by general formula (2) having n carbon atoms in the extraction solution (ng / mL)
- ASn Peak area of the compound represented by the general formula (2) having n carbon atoms in the extraction solution The quantification limit in this measurement is 1 ng / mL.
- the content of the compound represented by the general formula (2) having n carbon atoms contained in the aqueous dispersion is represented by the formula (5 ).
- ZSn XSn ⁇ 86.3 (5)
- ZSn content of compound represented by general formula (2) having n carbon atoms contained in the aqueous dispersion (vs. fluoropolymer)
- the average primary particle size was measured by a dynamic light scattering method.
- a fluoropolymer aqueous dispersion adjusted to a fluoropolymer solid content concentration of about 1.0% by mass was prepared and measured at 25 ° C. and a total of 70 times using ELSZ-1000S (manufactured by Otsuka Electronics Co., Ltd.).
- the refractive index of the solvent (water) was 1.3328, and the viscosity of the solvent (water) was 0.8878 mPa ⁇ s.
- Solid content concentration of PTFE aqueous dispersion 1 g of PTFE aqueous dispersion was dried in an air dryer at 150 ° C. for 60 minutes, and the ratio of the mass of the heating residue to the mass of the aqueous dispersion (1 g) was expressed as a percentage. The value represented by is adopted.
- a differential scanning calorimeter [DSC] was used to draw a heat of fusion curve under conditions of a heating rate of 10 ° C./min, and the maximum of the endothermic peak appearing in the heat of fusion curve. The temperature corresponding to the value was used.
- Modified monomer content HFP content is obtained by press molding PTFE powder to make a thin film disk, and the ratio of absorbance at 982 cm-1 / absorbance at 935 cm-1 from the infrared absorbance of the thin film disk measured by FT-IR. Obtained by multiplying by 0.3.
- Standard specific gravity Using a sample molded in accordance with ASTM D4895-89, measurement was performed by a water displacement method in accordance with ASTM D-792.
- Example 1 550 g of deionized degassed water, 30 g of paraffin wax, and 0.0145 g of surfactant A were added to a glass autoclave having an internal volume of 1 L. The reactor was sealed, and the inside of the system was replaced with nitrogen to remove oxygen. The temperature of the reactor was raised to 70 ° C., TFE was charged into the reactor, and the reactor was brought to 0.78 MPa. As a polymerization initiator, 0.110 g of ammonium persulfate (APS) was charged. TFE was charged so that the reaction pressure was constant at 0.78 MPa. When 50 g of TFE was charged, stirring was stopped and depressurization was performed until the reactor reached atmospheric pressure.
- APS ammonium persulfate
- the aqueous dispersion was taken out from the reactor, and after cooling, the paraffin wax was separated to obtain an aqueous PTFE dispersion.
- the average primary particle diameter (volume average particle diameter) of the particles contained in the obtained PTFE aqueous dispersion was 216 nm.
- solid content of the obtained PTFE aqueous dispersion was 8.2 mass%.
- the obtained PTFE aqueous dispersion was dried at 150 ° C. for 18 hours.
- the obtained PTFE resin had an SSG of 2.261. From this, it was found that the obtained PTFE was high molecular weight PTFE.
- Example 2 Add 3600 g of deionized degassed water, 180 g of paraffin wax and 0.54 g of sodium laurate to an SUS autoclave with an internal volume of 6 L, seal the reactor, replace the system with nitrogen, and remove oxygen. It was. The temperature of the reactor was raised to 70 ° C., TFE was charged into the reactor, and the reactor was made 2.76 MPa. As a polymerization initiator, 0.62 g of ammonium persulfate (APS) and 1.488 g of disuccinic acid peroxide (DSP) were charged. TFE was charged so that the reaction pressure was constant at 2.76 MPa. When 350 g of TFE was charged, stirring was stopped and depressurization was performed until the reactor reached atmospheric pressure.
- APS ammonium persulfate
- DSP disuccinic acid peroxide
- the aqueous dispersion was removed from the reactor, and after cooling, the paraffin wax was separated.
- the average primary particle diameter of the particles contained in the obtained PTFE aqueous dispersion was 157 nm. Further, the solid content of the obtained PTFE aqueous dispersion was 8.9% by mass.
- the obtained PTFE aqueous dispersion was vigorously stirred until solidified to coagulate, and the obtained aggregate was dried at 150 ° C. for 18 hours to obtain PTFE powder.
- the standard specific gravity of the obtained PTFE was 2.184. From this, it was found that the obtained PTFE was high molecular weight PTFE. Further, the PTFE aqueous dispersion obtained in the same manner was vigorously stirred until coagulation and coagulated, and the obtained aggregate was dried at 150 ° C. or 210 ° C. for 18 hours to obtain PTFE powder.
- Example 3 Add 3600 g of deionized degassed water, 180 g of paraffin wax and 0.360 g of sodium laurate to an SUS autoclave with an internal volume of 6 L, seal the reactor, replace the system with nitrogen, and remove oxygen. It was. The temperature of the reactor was raised to 70 ° C., TFE was charged into the reactor, and the reactor was made 2.76 MPa. As a polymerization initiator, 0.50 g of oxalic acid was charged, and an aqueous potassium permanganate solution was continuously added, and polymerization immediately started. TFE was charged so that the reaction pressure was constant at 2.76 MPa.
- a potassium permanganate aqueous solution equivalent to 0.655 g in terms of solid potassium permanganate was continuously charged.
- stirring was stopped and depressurization was performed until the reactor reached atmospheric pressure.
- the aqueous dispersion was removed from the reactor, and after cooling, the paraffin wax was separated.
- the average primary particle diameter of the particles contained in the obtained PTFE aqueous dispersion was 229 nm.
- the solid content of the obtained PTFE aqueous dispersion was 9.0% by mass.
- the obtained PTFE aqueous dispersion was vigorously stirred until solidified to coagulate, and the obtained aggregate was dried at 150 ° C. for 18 hours to obtain PTFE powder.
- the standard specific gravity of the obtained PTFE was 2.182. From this, it was found that the obtained PTFE was high molecular weight PTFE. Further, the PTFE aqueous dispersion obtained in the same manner was vigorously stirred until coagulation and coagulated, and the obtained aggregate was dried at 150 ° C. or 210 ° C. for 18 hours to obtain PTFE powder.
- Comparative Example 1 3600 g of deionized deaerated water, 180 g of paraffin wax, and 0.540 g of sodium dodecyl sulfate were added to a 6 L internal volume SUS autoclave, the reactor was sealed, and the inside of the system was replaced with nitrogen. Removed oxygen. The temperature of the reactor is raised to 90 ° C., TFE is charged into the reactor, and the reactor is brought to 2.76 MPa. As a polymerization initiator, 0.031 g of ammonium persulfate (APS) and 1.488 g of disuccinic acid peroxide (DSP) were charged. TFE is charged so that the reaction pressure is constant at 2.76 MPa.
- APS ammonium persulfate
- DSP disuccinic acid peroxide
- an aqueous sodium dodecyl sulfate solution was continuously added so as to be 0.612 g of sodium dodecyl sulfate.
- stirring is stopped and depressurization is performed until the reactor reaches atmospheric pressure.
- the aqueous dispersion was taken out of the reactor and cooled, and then the paraffin wax was separated.
- the average primary particle diameter of the particles contained in the obtained PTFE aqueous dispersion was 209 nm.
- the solid content of the obtained PTFE aqueous dispersion was 9.0% by mass.
- the obtained PTFE aqueous dispersion was dried at 150 ° C. for 18 hours.
- the peak temperature of the obtained PTFE powder was 344 ° C.
- Comparative Example 2 The reaction was performed under the same conditions as in Comparative Example 1 except that 750 g of TFE was charged into the reactor.
- the average primary particle diameter of the particles contained in the obtained PTFE aqueous dispersion was 268 nm.
- the obtained PTFE aqueous dispersion had a solid content of 17.5% by mass.
- the obtained PTFE aqueous dispersion was dried at 150 ° C. for 18 hours.
- Synthesis example 2 658.0 g of deionized water and 35.0 g of sodium laurate were added to a glass reactor equipped with a stirrer with an internal volume of 1 L, the reactor was sealed, the inside of the system was replaced with nitrogen, and oxygen was removed. . The reactor is heated to 90 ° C. and the pressure is increased to 0.4 MPa with nitrogen. 6.90 g of ammonium persulfate (APS) was charged and stirred for 3 hours. Stirring was stopped, the reactor was depressurized to atmospheric pressure, and cooled. A surfactant aqueous solution B having a pH adjusted to 8.5 was obtained by gradually adding an aqueous ammonia solution to the obtained surfactant aqueous solution while stirring. The surfactant aqueous solution B had a sodium laurate concentration of 4.75% by mass.
- APS ammonium persulfate
- Example 4 Add 1800 g of deionized water, 90 g of paraffin wax, 0.540 g of sodium laurate, and 0.25 g of oxalic acid to a 3 L SUS autoclave, seal the reactor, and replace the system with nitrogen. Done and removed oxygen. The temperature of the reactor was raised to 70 ° C., 6.8 g of HFP was added, and the pressure was further increased by TFE to 2.70 MPa. As a polymerization initiator, a 1.0 mass% potassium permanganate aqueous solution was continuously charged into the reactor to carry out the reaction. TFE was charged so that the reaction pressure was constant at 2.70 MPa.
- the obtained PTFE aqueous dispersion was coagulated under high-speed stirring conditions to separate water. The coagulated wet powder was dried at 210 ° C. for 18 hours. The obtained PTFE powder had an HFP modification amount of 0.06% by mass and a peak temperature of 328 ° C.
- Example 5 1454 g of deionized water, 90 g of paraffin wax and 355 g of the aqueous PTFE dispersion obtained in Example 4 were added to a 3 L SUS autoclave, the reactor was sealed, and the system was replaced with nitrogen. Removed oxygen. The temperature of the reactor was raised to 85 ° C., TFE was charged into the reactor, and the reactor was made 2.70 MPa. As a polymerization initiator, 0.5724 g of disuccinic acid peroxide (DSP) was charged. TFE was charged so that the reaction pressure was constant at 2.70 MPa. The surfactant aqueous solution B obtained in Synthesis Example 2 was immediately charged continuously into the reactor.
- DSP disuccinic acid peroxide
- an aqueous disuccinic acid peroxide solution having a concentration of 2.0% by mass was continuously charged into the reactor. Agitation was stopped when 175 g of TFE was charged, and depressurization was performed until the reactor was at atmospheric pressure. By the end of the reaction, 27.4 g of surfactant aqueous solution B and 30 g of disuccinic acid peroxide aqueous solution were charged. The aqueous dispersion was taken out of the reactor, cooled, and then the paraffin wax was separated. The average primary particle size contained in the obtained PTFE aqueous dispersion was 216 nm. The solid content concentration of the obtained PTFE aqueous dispersion was 8.5% by mass.
- the obtained PTFE aqueous dispersion was coagulated under high-speed stirring conditions to separate water.
- the coagulated wet powder was dried at 210 ° C. for 18 hours.
- the obtained PTFE powder had an SSG of 2.201 and an HFP modification amount of 0.003% by mass.
- Example 6 1780 g of deionized water, 90 g of paraffin wax, and 0.270 g of sodium laurate were added to an SUS autoclave having an internal volume of 3 L, the reactor was sealed, and the inside of the system was replaced with nitrogen to remove oxygen. The temperature of the reactor was raised to 85 ° C., 7.0 g of HFP was added, and the pressure was increased with TFE to 2.70 MPa. An aqueous polymerization initiator solution in which 0.310 g of ammonium persulfate (APS) was dissolved in 20 g of pure water was charged into the reactor. TFE was charged so that the reaction pressure was constant at 2.70 MPa. Agitation was stopped when 45 g of TFE was charged, and the pressure was released to atmospheric pressure.
- APS ammonium persulfate
- the average primary particle size contained in the obtained PTFE aqueous dispersion was 189 nm.
- the solid content concentration of the obtained PTFE aqueous dispersion was 26.8% by mass.
- the obtained PTFE aqueous dispersion was coagulated under high-speed stirring conditions to separate water.
- the coagulated wet powder was dried at 210 ° C. for 18 hours.
- the obtained PTFE powder had an SSG of 2.198 and an HFP modification amount of 0.03% by mass.
- Synthesis example 3 0.273 g of lauric acid was added to deionized water, and ammonia water was gradually added with stirring to obtain 30 g of aqueous surfactant solution C.
- the pH of the aqueous surfactant solution C was 8.5.
- Synthesis example 4 5 g of lauric acid was added to deionized water, and aqueous ammonia was gradually added with stirring to obtain aqueous surfactant solution D having a pH adjusted to 8.5. This surfactant aqueous solution D had a lauric acid concentration of 4.35% by mass.
- Example 7 1750 g of deionized water, 90 g of paraffin wax, and 30 g of an aqueous surfactant solution C were added to an SUS autoclave having an internal volume of 3 L, the reactor was sealed, the inside of the system was replaced with nitrogen, and oxygen was removed. The temperature of the reactor was raised to 85 ° C., 7.0 g of HFP was added, and the pressure was increased with TFE to 2.70 MPa. An aqueous polymerization initiator solution in which 0.310 g of ammonium persulfate (APS) was dissolved in 20 g of pure water was charged into the reactor. TFE was charged so that the reaction pressure was constant at 2.70 MPa.
- APS ammonium persulfate
- the obtained aqueous dispersion was taken out from the reactor, cooled, and then the paraffin wax was separated.
- the average primary particle size contained in the obtained PTFE aqueous dispersion was 144 nm.
- the solid content concentration of the obtained PTFE aqueous dispersion was 16.9% by mass.
- the obtained PTFE aqueous dispersion was coagulated under high-speed stirring conditions to separate water.
- the coagulated wet powder was dried at 210 ° C. for 18 hours.
- the obtained PTFE powder had an SSG of 2.205, a peak temperature of 339 ° C., and an HFP modification amount of 0.03% by mass.
- a polymerization initiator aqueous solution in which 0.030 g of ammonium persulfate (APS) was dissolved in deionized water was injected with nitrogen gas to start the reaction.
- APS ammonium persulfate
- the quantitative limit of the aqueous dispersion was 86 ppb / PTFE, and the quantitative limit of the powder was 13 ppb / PTFE.
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Description
上記重合開始剤は、レドックス開始剤であることが好ましい。上記重合開始剤はまた、ラジカル重合開始剤であることが好ましい。
上記重合工程は、水性媒体中に形成されるフルオロポリマー粒子の濃度が0.36質量%以下であるときにカルボン酸型炭化水素含有界面活性剤を水性媒体中に添加するものであることが好ましい。
上記重合工程は、重合温度が30~100℃であり、重合圧力が0.5~5.0MPaであり、重合開始剤がレドックス開始剤であることが好ましい。
上記重合工程は、重合温度が30~100℃であり、重合圧力が0.5~5.0MPaであり、重合開始剤がレドックス開始剤であり、重合開始前、又は、水性媒体中に形成するフルオロポリマー粒子の濃度が0.36重量%以下であるときにカルボン酸型炭化水素含有界面活性剤を水性媒体中に添加するものであることが好ましい。
上記重合工程は、重合温度が30~100℃であり、重合圧力が0.5~5.0MPaであり、重合開始剤がレドックス開始剤であり、カルボン酸型炭化水素含有界面活性剤は、カルボニル基(但し、カルボキシル基中のカルボニル基を除く)を含まないものであることが好ましい。
上記重合工程は、重合温度が30~100℃であり、重合圧力が0.5~5.0MPaであり、重合開始前、又は、水性媒体中に形成されるフルオロポリマー粒子の濃度が0.36質量%以下であるときにカルボン酸型炭化水素含有界面活性剤を水性媒体中に添加するものであることが好ましい。
上記重合工程は、重合開始剤がレドックス開始剤であり、重合温度が30~100℃であり、重合圧力が0.5~5.0MPaであり、水性媒体中に形成されるフルオロポリマー粒子の濃度が0.36質量%以下であるときにカルボン酸型炭化水素含有界面活性剤を水性媒体中に添加するものであることが好ましい。
上記重合工程は、重合開始剤がレドックス開始剤であり、重合温度が30~100℃であり、重合圧力が0.5~5.0MPaであり、重合開始前にカルボン酸型炭化水素含有界面活性剤を水性媒体中に添加するものであることが好ましい。
上記重合工程は、重合温度が30~100℃であり、重合圧力が0.5~5.0MPaであり、カルボン酸型炭化水素含有界面活性剤は、カルボニル基(但し、カルボキシル基中のカルボニル基を除く)を含まないものであることが好ましい。
上記重合工程は、重合温度が30~100℃であり、重合圧力が0.5~5.0MPaであり、重合開始前、又は、水性媒体中に形成されるフルオロポリマー粒子の濃度が0.36質量%以下であるときにカルボン酸型炭化水素含有界面活性剤を水性媒体中に添加し、カルボン酸型炭化水素含有界面活性剤は、カルボニル基(但し、カルボキシル基中のカルボニル基を除く)を含まないものであることが好ましい。
上記重合工程は、重合圧力が1.5MPa以上であり、重合開始剤がレドックス開始剤であることが好ましい。
R-COO-M (A)
(式中、Rは、2~29個の炭素原子を含有するアルキル基、アルケニル基、アルキレン基又はアルケニレン基であり、これらはエーテル結合を含んでもよい。Mは、H、金属原子、NR11 4、置換基を有していてもよいイミダゾリウム、置換基を有していてもよいピリジニウム、又は、置換基を有していてもよいホスホニウムである。R11は、同一又は異なって、H又は炭素数1~10の有機基である。)の化合物であることが好ましい。
上記式(A)において、Rは、アルキル基又はアルケニル基であることが好ましく、これらはエーテル基を含んでいてもよいものであってよい。
一般式(3):(H-(CF2)8-SO3)qM2
(式中、M2はH、金属原子、NR11 4、置換基を有していてもよいイミダゾリウム、置換基を有していてもよいピリジニウム、又は、置換基を有していてもよいホスホニウムである。qは1又は2である。R11は、同一又は異なって、H又は炭素数1~10の有機基である。)
一般式(4):(H-(CF2)7-COO)pM1
(式中、M1は、H、金属原子、NR5 4、置換基を有していてもよいイミダゾリウム、置換基を有していてもよいピリジニウム、又は、置換基を有していてもよいホスホニウムである。pは1又は2である。)
当該「有機基」の例は、
1個以上の置換基を有していてもよいアルキル基、
1個以上の置換基を有していてもよいアルケニル基、
1個以上の置換基を有していてもよいアルキニル基、
1個以上の置換基を有していてもよいシクロアルキル基、
1個以上の置換基を有していてもよいシクロアルケニル基、
1個以上の置換基を有していてもよいシクロアルカジエニル基、
1個以上の置換基を有していてもよいアリール基、
1個以上の置換基を有していてもよいアラルキル基、
1個以上の置換基を有していてもよい非芳香族複素環基、
1個以上の置換基を有していてもよいヘテロアリール基、
シアノ基、
ホルミル基、
RaO-、
RaCO-、
RaSO2-、
RaCOO-、
RaNRaCO-、
RaCONRa-、
RaOCO-、
RaOSO2-、及び、
RaNRbSO2-
(これらの式中、Raは、独立して、
1個以上の置換基を有していてもよいアルキル基、
1個以上の置換基を有していてもよいアルケニル基、
1個以上の置換基を有していてもよいアルキニル基、
1個以上の置換基を有していてもよいシクロアルキル基、
1個以上の置換基を有していてもよいシクロアルケニル基、
1個以上の置換基を有していてもよいシクロアルカジエニル基、
1個以上の置換基を有していてもよいアリール基、
1個以上の置換基を有していてもよいアラルキル基、
1個以上の置換基を有していてもよい非芳香族複素環基、又は
1個以上の置換基を有していてもよいヘテロアリール基、
Rbは、独立して、H又は1個以上の置換基を有していてもよいアルキル基である)
を包含する。
上記有機基としては、1個以上の置換基を有していてもよいアルキル基が好ましい。
従来のフルオロポリマーの重合においては、スルホン酸型の炭化水素含有界面活性剤が使用されていたが、カルボン酸型の炭化水素含有界面活性剤を使用してフルオロモノマーを重合することは行われていなかった。
本発明者等が鋭意検討したところ、カルボン酸型の炭化水素含有界面活性剤を使用すると、乳化安定性が高く、付着が少なく、高得量でフルオロポリマーが得られることが見出され、本発明は完成したものである。
R10-COOM
(式中、R10は、1個以上の炭素原子を含有する1価の有機基である。Mは、H、金属原子、NR11 4、置換基を有していてもよいイミダゾリウム、置換基を有していてもよいピリジニウム又は置換基を有していてもよいホスホニウムであり、R11はH又は有機基であり、同一でも異なっていてもよい。)で示される化合物が挙げられる。R11としてはH又はC1-10の有機基が好ましく、H又はC1-4の有機基がより好ましい。
界面活性能の観点から、R10の炭素数は2個以上が好ましく、3個以上がより好ましい。また、水溶性の観点から、R10の炭素数は、29個以下であることが好ましく、23個以下がより好ましい。
上記Mの金属原子としては、アルカリ金属(1族)、アルカリ土類金属(2族)等が挙げられ、Na、K又はLiが好ましい。Mとしては、H、金属原子又はNR11 4が好ましく、H、アルカリ金属(1族)、アルカリ土類金属(2族)又はNR11 4がより好ましく、H、Na、K、Li又はNH4が更に好ましく、Na、K又はNH4が更により好ましく、Na又はNH4が特に好ましく、NH4が最も好ましい。
具体的には、CH3-(CH2)n-COOM(式中、nが、2~28の整数である。Mは上記と同じ)によって表されるものが挙げられる。
また、重合で使用される界面活性剤は、カルボニル基を含まない炭化水素含有界面活性剤のみであることが好ましい。
上記カルボニル基を含まない炭化水素含有界面活性剤としては、例えば、下記式(A):
R-COO-M (A)
(式中、Rは、6~17個の炭素原子を含有するアルキル基、アルケニル基、アルキレン基又はアルケニレン基であり、これらはエーテル結合を含んでもよい。Mは、H、金属原子、NR11 4、置換基を有していてもよいイミダゾリウム、置換基を有していてもよいピリジニウム、又は、置換基を有していてもよいホスホニウムである。R11は、同一又は異なって、H又は炭素数1~10の有機基である。)の化合物が好ましく例示される。
上記式(A)において、Rは、アルキル基又はアルケニル基(これらはエーテル基を含んでいてもよい)であることが好ましい。上記Rにおけるアルキル基又はアルケニル基は、直鎖状でも分岐状でもよい。上記Rの炭素数は限定されないが、例えば、2~29である。
上記アルケニル基が直鎖状である場合、Rの炭素数は2~29であることが好ましく、9~23であることがより好ましい。上記アルケニル基が分岐状である場合、Rの炭素数は2~29であることが好ましく、9~23であることがより好ましい。
特に、ラウリン酸、カプリン酸、ミリスチン酸、ペンタデシル酸、パルミチチン酸、及び、これらの塩からなる群より選択される少なくとも1種が好ましい。
上記塩としては、カルボキシル基の水素が上述した式Mの金属原子、NR11 4、置換基を有していてもよいイミダゾリウム、置換基を有していてもよいピリジニウム、又は、置換基を有していてもよいホスホニウムであるものが挙げられるが特に限定されない。
上記アルキル基は、炭素数が3以上の場合、2つの炭素原子間にカルボニル基(-C(=O)-)を含んでもよい。また、上記アルキル基は、炭素数が2以上の場合、上記アルキル基の末端に上記カルボニル基を含むこともできる。すなわち、CH3-C(=O)-で示されるアセチル基等のアシル基も、上記アルキル基に含まれる。
また、上記アルキル基は、炭素数が3以上の場合は1価又は2価の複素環を含むこともできるし、環を巻くこともできる。上記複素環としては、不飽和複素環が好ましく、含酸素不飽和複素環がより好ましく、例えば、フラン環等が挙げられる。R1aにおいて、2価の複素環が2つの炭素原子間に挿入されていてもよいし、2価の複素環が末端に位置して-C(=O)-と結合してもよいし、1価の複素環が上記アルキル基の末端に位置してもよい。
上記エステル結合を含む1価の有機基としては、式:-O-C(=O)-R101a(式中、R101aはアルキル基)で示される基が挙げられる。
上記アルキル基は、炭素原子に結合した水素原子の75%以下がハロゲン原子により置換されていてもよく、50%以下がハロゲン原子により置換されていてもよく、25%以下がハロゲン原子により置換されていてもよいが、フッ素原子、塩素原子等のハロゲン原子を含まない非ハロゲン化アルキル基であることが好ましい。
R2a及びR3aは、独立に、単結合又は炭素数1以上の直鎖状又は分岐鎖状のアルキレン基又は炭素数3以上の環状のアルキレン基であることが好ましい。
R2a及びR3aを構成する上記アルキレン基は、カルボニル基を含まないことが好ましい。
上記エステル結合を含む1価の有機基としては、式:-O-C(=O)-R102a(式中、R102aはアルキル基)で示される基が挙げられる。
上記アルキレン基は、炭素原子に結合した水素原子の75%以下がハロゲン原子により置換されていてもよく、50%以下がハロゲン原子により置換されていてもよく、25%以下がハロゲン原子により置換されていてもよいが、フッ素原子、塩素原子等のハロゲン原子を含まない非ハロゲン化アルキレン基であることが好ましい。
R1a、R2a及びR3aは、いずれか2つがお互いに結合して、環を形成してもよい。
Xaとしては、H、アルカリ金属(1族)、アルカリ土類金属(2族)又はNR4a 4が好ましく、水に溶解しやすいことから、H、Na、K、Li又はNH4がより好ましく、水に更に溶解しやすいことから、Na、K又はNH4が更に好ましく、Na又はNH4が特に好ましく、除去が容易であることから、NH4が最も好ましい。XaがNH4であると、上記界面活性剤の水性媒体への溶解性が優れるとともに、フルオロポリマー中又は最終製品中に金属成分が残留しにくい。
R11aとしての上記アルキル基は、炭素原子に結合した水素原子が官能基により置換されていてもよく、例えば、ヒドロキシ基(-OH)又はエステル結合を含む1価の有機基により置換されていてもよいが、如何なる官能基によっても置換されていないことが好ましい。
上記エステル結合を含む1価の有機基としては、式:-O-C(=O)-R103a(式中、R103aはアルキル基)で示される基が挙げられる。
R11aとしての上記アルキル基は、炭素原子に結合した水素原子の75%以下がハロゲン原子により置換されていてもよく、50%以下がハロゲン原子により置換されていてもよく、25%以下がハロゲン原子により置換されていてもよいが、フッ素原子、塩素原子等のハロゲン原子を含まない非ハロゲン化アルキル基であることが好ましい。
R12aとしての上記アルキレン基は、直鎖状又は分岐鎖状であってよい。
R12aとしての上記アルキレン基は、カルボニル基を含まないことが好ましい。R12aとしては、エチレン基(-C2H4-)又はプロピレン基(-C3H6-)がより好ましい。
R12aとしての上記アルキレン基は、炭素原子に結合した水素原子が官能基により置換されていてもよく、例えば、ヒドロキシ基(-OH)又はエステル結合を含む1価の有機基により置換されていてもよいが、如何なる官能基によっても置換されていないことが好ましい。
上記エステル結合を含む1価の有機基としては、式:-O-C(=O)-R104a(式中、R104aはアルキル基)で示される基が挙げられる。
R12aとしての上記アルキレン基は、炭素原子に結合した水素原子の75%以下がハロゲン原子により置換されていてもよく、50%以下がハロゲン原子により置換されていてもよく、25%以下がハロゲン原子により置換されていてもよいが、フッ素原子、塩素原子等のハロゲン原子を含まない非ハロゲン化アルキレン基であることが好ましい。
上記アルキル基は、炭素数が3以上の場合は1価又は2価の複素環を含むこともできるし、環を巻くこともできる。上記複素環としては、不飽和複素環が好ましく、含酸素不飽和複素環がより好ましく、例えば、フラン環等が挙げられる。R1bにおいて、2価の複素環が2つの炭素原子間に挿入されていてもよいし、2価の複素環が末端に位置して-C(=O)-と結合してもよいし、1価の複素環が上記アルキル基の末端に位置してもよい。
上記アルキル基は、炭素原子に結合した水素原子の75%以下がハロゲン原子により置換されていてもよく、50%以下がハロゲン原子により置換されていてもよく、25%以下がハロゲン原子により置換されていてもよいが、フッ素原子、塩素原子等のハロゲン原子を含まない非ハロゲン化アルキル基であることが好ましい。
上記アルキル基は、如何なる置換基も有していないことが好ましい。
上記アルキル基は、炭素原子に結合した水素原子の75%以下がハロゲン原子により置換されていてもよく、50%以下がハロゲン原子により置換されていてもよく、25%以下がハロゲン原子により置換されていてもよいが、フッ素原子、塩素原子等のハロゲン原子を含まない非ハロゲン化アルキル基であることが好ましい。
上記アルキル基は、如何なる置換基も有していないことが好ましい。
上記アルキレン基は、炭素原子に結合した水素原子の75%以下がハロゲン原子により置換されていてもよく、50%以下がハロゲン原子により置換されていてもよく、25%以下がハロゲン原子により置換されていてもよいが、フッ素原子、塩素原子等のハロゲン原子を含まない非ハロゲン化アルキル基であることが好ましい。
上記アルキレン基は、如何なる置換基も有していないことが好ましい。
Xbとしては、H、アルカリ金属(1族)、アルカリ土類金属(2族)又はNR5b 4が好ましく、水に溶解しやすいことから、H、Na、K、Li又はNH4がより好ましく、水に更に溶解しやすいことから、Na、K又はNH4が更に好ましく、Na又はNH4が特に好ましく、除去が容易であることから、NH4が最も好ましい。XbがNH4であると、上記界面活性剤の水性媒体への溶解性が優れるとともに、フルオロポリマー中又は最終製品中に金属成分が残留しにくい。
化合物(11a)と、式:
化合物(12a)が有する脱離基を脱離させて、式:
化合物(13a)を酸化させて、式:
を含む製造方法により製造できる。
化合物(21a)が有する脱離基を脱離させて、式:
化合物(22a)を酸化させて、式:
を含む製造方法により製造できる。
R23aとしては、炭素数1以上の直鎖状又は分岐鎖状のアルキル基が好ましく、メチル基がより好ましい。
R24aとしては、炭素数1以上の直鎖状又は分岐鎖状のアルキレン基が好ましく、メチレン基(-CH2-)がより好ましい。
(式中、R3aは上述のとおり、Yaはハロゲン原子、Eaは脱離基である。)で示されるハロゲン化アルキルと、式:
化合物(31a)を酸化して、式:
化合物(32a)が有する脱離基を脱離させて、式:
化合物(33a)を酸化させて、式:
を含む製造方法により製造できる。
化合物(51a)と式:
化合物(52a)を酸の存在下で加熱することにより、式:
化合物(53a)を酸化させて、式:
を含む製造方法により製造できる。
化合物(61a)に、アルカリを作用させたのちに酸を作用させて、式:
を含む製造方法により製造できる。
で示される化合物(10b)と、下記式:
で示される化合物(11b)を得る工程(11b)を含む製造方法により製造できる。
上記塩基としては、水素化ナトリウム、水酸化ナトリウム、水酸化カリウム、トリエチルアミン等が挙げられる。上記塩基は、化合物(10b)1モルに対して、0.5~20モルの量で使用できる。
上記溶媒としては、有機溶媒を使用でき、非プロトン性極性溶媒が挙げられ、具体的にはエーテル、芳香族化合物、ニトリル、ハロゲン化炭化水素等が挙げられる。
で示される化合物(20b)を酸化させて、下記式:
で示される化合物(21b)を得る工程(21b)を含む製造方法により製造できる。
R11b-CH=CH-Y1b-OH
(式中、R11bは、H、置換基を有してもよい炭素数1以上の直鎖状若しくは分岐鎖状のアルキル基、又は、置換基を有してもよい炭素数3以上の環状のアルキル基であり、炭素数が3以上の場合は1価又は2価の複素環を含んでも環を巻いていてもよい。Y1bは、-(CR2b 2)n-又は-(CR2b 2)n-(OR3b)p-(CR4b 2)q-L-CH2-(R2b~R4b、n、p及びqは、上記のとおり。Lは、単結合、-CO2-B-*、-OCO-B-*、-CONR6d-B-*、-NR6dCO-B-*、又は、-CO-(但し、-CO2-B-、-OCO-B-、-CONR6d-B-、-NR6dCO-B-に含まれるカルボニル基を除く。)であり、Bは単結合もしくは置換基を有してもよい炭素数1~10のアルキレン基であり、R6dは、H又は置換基を有していてもよい、炭素数1~4のアルキル基である。*は、式中の-CH2-に結合する側を指す。)である。)で示される化合物(100b)をヒドロキシ化して、下記式:
化合物(101b)を酸化して、下記式:
R11bとしての上記アルキル基は、炭素原子に結合した水素原子の75%以下がハロゲン原子により置換されていてもよく、50%以下がハロゲン原子により置換されていてもよく、25%以下がハロゲン原子により置換されていてもよいが、フッ素原子、塩素原子等のハロゲン原子を含まない非ハロゲン化アルキル基であることが好ましい。
上記アルキル基は、如何なる置換基も有していないことが好ましい。
R21b-CH=CH-Y1b-OH
(式中、Y1bは、上記のとおり。R21bは、H、置換基を有してもよい炭素数1以上の直鎖状若しくは分岐鎖状のアルキル基、又は、置換基を有してもよい炭素数3以上の環状のアルキル基であり、炭素数が3以上の場合は1価又は2価の複素環を含んでも環を巻いていてもよい。)で示される化合物(300b)をエポキシ化して、下記式:
化合物(301b)と、R22b 2CuLi(R22bは、置換基を有してもよい炭素数1以上の直鎖状若しくは分岐鎖状のアルキル基又は置換基を有してもよい炭素数3以上の環状のアルキル基であり、炭素数が3以上の場合は1価又は2価の複素環を含んでも環を巻いていてもよい。)で示されるジアルキル銅リチウムとを反応させて、下記式:
化合物(302b)を酸化して、下記式:
R21bとしての上記アルキル基は、炭素原子に結合した水素原子の75%以下がハロゲン原子により置換されていてもよく、50%以下がハロゲン原子により置換されていてもよく、25%以下がハロゲン原子により置換されていてもよいが、フッ素原子、塩素原子等のハロゲン原子を含まない非ハロゲン化アルキル基であることが好ましい。
上記アルキル基は、如何なる置換基も有していないことが好ましい。
R22bとしての上記アルキル基は、炭素原子に結合した水素原子の75%以下がハロゲン原子により置換されていてもよく、50%以下がハロゲン原子により置換されていてもよく、25%以下がハロゲン原子により置換されていてもよいが、フッ素原子、塩素原子等のハロゲン原子を含まない非ハロゲン化アルキル基であることが好ましい。
上記アルキル基は、如何なる置換基も有していないことが好ましい。
上記エポキシ化剤は、化合物(300b)1モルに対して、0.5~10.0モルの量で使用できる。
R11b-CH=CH-Y1b-OH
(式中、R11b及びY1bは、上記のとおり。)で示される化合物(100b)を酸化して、下記式:
上記酸化剤は、化合物(100b)1モルに対して、0.001~10モルの量で使用できる。
R11b-CH=CH-(CR2b 2)n-(OR3b)p-(CR4b 2)q-L-COOXb
(式中、R2b~R4b、R11b、n、p、q及びXbは、上記のとおり。Lは、単結合、-CO2-B-*、-OCO-B-*、-CONR6b-B-*、-NR6bCO-B-*、又は、-CO-(但し、-CO2-B-、-OCO-B-、-CONR6b-B-、-NR6bCO-B-に含まれるカルボニル基を除く。)であり、Bは単結合もしくは置換基を有してもよい炭素数1~10のアルキレン基であり、R6bは、H又は置換基を有していてもよい、炭素数1~4のアルキル基である。上記アルキレン基は、炭素数が1~5であることがより好ましい。また、上記R6bは、H又はメチル基であることがより好ましい。*は、式中の-COOXbに結合する側を指す。)で示される化合物(30b)を酸化して、下記式:
上記界面活性剤(a)又は(b)を用いて低分子量PTFEを製造することもできる。
低分子量PTFEは、重合により製造しても良いし、重合で得られた高分子量PTFEを公知の方法(熱分解、放射線照射分解等)で低分子量化して製造することもできる。
一般式(1):
また、Xは、各出現において同一又は異なって、2価の連結基、又は、結合手;
Aは、各出現において同一又は異なって、-COOM(Mは、H、金属原子、NR7 4、置換基を有していてもよいイミダゾリウム、置換基を有していてもよいピリジニウム又は置換基を有していてもよいホスホニウム、R7は、H又は有機基);
Yは、各出現において同一又は異なって、-S(=O)2-、-O-、-COO-、-OCO-、-CONR8-及び-NR8CO-からなる群より選択される2価の連結基、又は、結合手、R8はH又は有機基;
R6は、各出現において同一又は異なって、カルボニル基、エステル基、アミド基及びスルホニル基からなる群より選択される少なくとも1種を炭素-炭素原子間に含んでもよい炭素数2以上のアルキル基;
を表す。
R1~R5のうち、いずれか2つがお互いに結合して、環を形成してもよい。
ただし、R6がカルボニル基、エステル基、アミド基及びスルホニル基のいずれをも含まない場合は、Xはカルボニル基、エステル基、アミド基及びスルホニル基からなる群より選択される少なくとも1種を含む2価の連結基である。)
上記アルキル基は、炭素原子に結合した水素原子の75%以下がハロゲン原子により置換されていてもよく、50%以下がハロゲン原子により置換されていてもよく、25%以下がハロゲン原子により置換されていてもよいが、フッ素原子、塩素原子等のハロゲン原子を含まない非ハロゲン化アルキル基であることが好ましい。
上記アルキル基は、如何なる置換基も有していないことが好ましい。
R6がカルボニル基、エステル基、アミド基及びスルホニル基のいずれをも含まない場合は、Xはカルボニル基、エステル基、アミド基及びスルホニル基からなる群より選択される少なくとも1種を含む2価の連結基であることが好ましい。
上記金属原子としては、アルカリ金属(1族)、アルカリ土類金属(2族)等が挙げられ、Na、K又はLiが好ましい。
一般式:-R10-CO-R11で示される基、
一般式:-R10-COO-R11で示される基、
一般式:-R11で示される基、
一般式:-R10-NR8CO-R11で示される基、又は、
一般式:-R10-CONR8-R11で示される基、
(式中、R8はH又は有機基を表す。R10はアルキレン基、R11は置換基を有してもよいアルキル基)が好ましい。
R6としては、一般式:-R10-CO-R11で示される基がより好ましい。
-COOM、
-R12COOM、
-OCO-R12-COOM、
-COO-R12-COOM、
-CONR8-R12-COOM、
-NR8CO-R12-COOM、
-OS(=O)2-R12-COOM、
(式中、R8及びMは、上記のとおり。R12はC1-10のアルキレン基。)が好ましい。
上記R12のアルキレン基は、炭素原子に結合した水素原子の75%以下がハロゲン原子により置換されていてもよく、50%以下がハロゲン原子により置換されていてもよく、25%以下がハロゲン原子により置換されていてもよいが、フッ素原子、塩素原子等のハロゲン原子を含まない非ハロゲン化アルキレン基であることが好ましい。
一般式:-R10-CO-R11で示される基、
一般式:-OCO-R10-CO-R11で示される基、
一般式:-COO-R10-CO-R11で示される基、
一般式:-OCO-R10-COO-R11で示される基、
一般式:-COO-R11で示される基で示される基、
一般式:-NR8CO-R10-CO-R11で示される基、又は、
一般式:-CONR8-R10-NR8CO-R11で示される基
(式中、R8、R10及びR11は上記のとおり。)が好ましい。
上記R4及びR5のアルキル基は、炭素原子に結合した水素原子の75%以下がハロゲン原子により置換されていてもよく、50%以下がハロゲン原子により置換されていてもよく、25%以下がハロゲン原子により置換されていてもよいが、フッ素原子、塩素原子等のハロゲン原子を含まない非ハロゲン化アルキル基であることが好ましい。
上記R3のアルキル基は、炭素原子に結合した水素原子の75%以下がハロゲン原子により置換されていてもよく、50%以下がハロゲン原子により置換されていてもよく、25%以下がハロゲン原子により置換されていてもよいが、フッ素原子、塩素原子等のハロゲン原子を含まない非ハロゲン化アルキル基であることが好ましい。
上記R2のアルキル基は、炭素原子に結合した水素原子の75%以下がハロゲン原子により置換されていてもよく、50%以下がハロゲン原子により置換されていてもよく、25%以下がハロゲン原子により置換されていてもよいが、フッ素原子、塩素原子等のハロゲン原子を含まない非ハロゲン化アルキル基であることが好ましい。
上記カルボン酸ハライドと、式:
化合物(31)と、式:
上記ラジカル処理とは、上記カルボン酸型炭化水素含有界面活性剤にラジカルを発生させる処理であればよく、例えば、反応器に、脱イオン水、カルボン酸型炭化水素含有界面活性剤を加え、反応器を密閉し、系内を窒素で置換し、反応器を昇温・昇圧した後、重合開始剤を仕込み、一定時間撹拌した後、反応器を大気圧になるまで脱圧を行い、冷却を行う処理である。上記酸化処理とは、カルボン酸型炭化水素含有界面活性剤に酸化剤を添加させる処理である。酸化剤としては、例えば、酸素、オゾン、過酸化水素水、酸化マンガン(IV)、過マンガン酸カリウム、二クロム酸カリウム、硝酸、二酸化硫黄、硫酸鉄(II)7水和物などが挙げられる。
一般式(240):Rf241-(X241)n-Y241
(式中、Rf241は1~12個の炭素原子を有する部分フッ素化アルキル基又は完全フッ素化アルキル基であり、nは0又は1であり、X241は-O-、-COO-又は-OCO-であり、Y241は-(CH2)pH、-(CH2)pOH又は-(OR241)q(OR242)rOHであり、pは1~12の整数であり、qは1~12の整数であり、rは0~12の整数であり、R241及びR242は2~4個の炭素原子を有するアルキレン基である。但しR241とR242とはお互いに異なる。)で表される化合物、
一般式(250):H(OR251)u(OR252)vOH
(式中、R251及びR252は、1~4個の炭素原子を有するアルキレン基であり、u及びvは1~5の整数である。但しR251とR252とはお互いに異なる。)で表されるブロックポリマー、
炭素数が8~20個の炭化水素基からなる疎水基および、ポリアルキレンオキサイドからなる親水基を分子内に有する非イオン性ポリマー、及び、
一般式(260):R261 m-Si-(OR262)4-m
(式中、R261は1~12個の炭素原子を有するアルキル基、R262は1~4個の炭素原子を有するアルキル基であり、mは1~3の整数である。)で表されるケイ素化合物、
からなる群より選択される少なくとも1種が好ましい。
ヒドロカルビル基の炭素原子が、フッ素などのハロゲンによって置換され得る場合に、水素原子によって完全に置換されるという意味では、これらのシロキサン界面活性剤は、炭化水素界面活性剤とみなすこともでき、すなわち、ヒドロカルビル基の炭素原子上の一価置換基は水素である。
このようなシリコーン系界面活性剤としては、例えば、ポリジメチルシロキサン-グラフト-(メタ)アクリル酸塩、ポリジメチルシロキサン-グラフト-ポリアクリレート塩およびポリジメチルシロキサングラフト化第4級アミンが挙げられる。
シリコーン系界面活性剤の親水性部分の極性部分は、ポリエチレンオキシド(PEO)、および混合されたポリエチレンオキシド/プロピレンオキシドポリエーテル(PEO/PPO)などのポリエーテル;単糖類および二糖類;およびピロリジノンなどの水溶性複素環によって形成される非イオン性基を含み得る。エチレンオキシド対プロピレンオキシド(EO/PO)の比率は、混合されたポリエチレンオキシド/プロピレンオキシドポリエーテルにおいて変化され得る。
スルホサクシネート炭化水素系界面活性剤としては、スルホコハク酸ジイソデシルNa塩、(ClariantのEmulsogen(登録商標)SB10)、スルホコハク酸ジイソトリデシルNa塩(Cesapinia ChemicalsのPolirol(登録商標)TR/LNA)等が挙げられる。
上記フルオロモノマーとしては、テトラフルオロエチレン[TFE]、ヘキサフルオロプロピレン[HFP]、クロロトリフルオロエチレン[CTFE]、フッ化ビニル、フッ化ビニリデン[VDF]、トリフルオロエチレン、フルオロアルキルビニルエーテル、フルオロアルキルエチレン、トリフルオロプロピレン、ペンタフルオロプロピレン、トリフルオロブテン、テトラフルオロイソブテン、ヘキサフルオロイソブテン、一般式(100):CH2=CFRf101(式中、Rf101は炭素数1~12の直鎖又は分岐したフルオロアルキル基)で表されるフルオロモノマー、フッ素化ビニルヘテロ環状体、及び、架橋部位を与えるモノマーからなる群より選択される少なくとも1種であることが好ましい。
一般式(110):CF2=CF-ORf111
(式中、Rf111は、パーフルオロ有機基を表す。)で表されるフルオロモノマー、
一般式(120):CF2=CF-OCH2-Rf121
(式中、Rf121は、炭素数1~5のパーフルオロアルキル基)で表されるフルオロモノマー、
一般式(130):CF2=CFOCF2ORf131
(式中、Rf131は炭素数1~6の直鎖又は分岐状パーフルオロアルキル基、炭素数5~6の環式パーフルオロアルキル基、1~3個の酸素原子を含む炭素数2~6の直鎖又は分岐状パーフルオロオキシアルキル基である。)で表されるフルオロモノマー、
一般式(140):CF2=CFO(CF2CF(Y141)O)m(CF2)nF
(式中、Y141はフッ素原子又はトリフルオロメチル基を表す。mは1~4の整数である。nは1~4の整数である。)で表されるフルオロモノマー、及び、
一般式(150):CF2=CF-O-(CF2CFY151-O)n-(CFY152)m-A151
(式中、Y151は、フッ素原子、塩素原子、-SO2F基又はパーフルオロアルキル基を表す。パーフルオロアルキル基は、エーテル性の酸素及び-SO2F基を含んでもよい。nは、0~3の整数を表す。n個のY151は、同一であってもよいし異なっていてもよい。Y152は、フッ素原子、塩素原子又は-SO2F基を表す。mは、1~5の整数を表す。m個のY152は、同一であってもよいし異なっていてもよい。A151は、-SO2X151、-COZ151又は-POZ152Z153を表す。X151は、F、Cl、Br、I、-OR151又は-NR152R153を表す。Z151、Z152及びZ153は、同一又は異なって、-NR154R155又は-OR156を表す。R151、R152、R153、R154、R155及びR156は、同一又は異なって、H、アンモニウム、アルカリ金属、フッ素原子を含んでも良いアルキル基、アリール基、若しくはスルホニル含有基を表す。)で表されるフルオロモノマー
からなる群より選択される少なくとも1種であることが好ましい。
一般式(110)で表されるフルオロモノマーとしては、更に、上記一般式(110)において、Rf111が炭素数4~9のパーフルオロ(アルコキシアルキル)基であるもの、Rf111が下記式:
一般式(160):CF2=CF-ORf161
(式中、Rf161は、炭素数1~10のパーフルオロアルキル基を表す。)で表されるフルオロモノマーが好ましい。Rf161は、炭素数が1~5のパーフルオロアルキル基であることが好ましい。
一般式(170):CH2=CH-(CF2)n-X171
(式中、X171はH又はFであり、nは3~10の整数である。)で表されるフルオロアルキルエチレンが好ましく、CH2=CH-C4F9、及び、CH2=CH-C6F13からなる群より選択される少なくとも1種であることがより好ましい。
一般式(180):CX181 2=CX182-Rf 181CHR181X183
(式中、X181及びX182は、独立に、水素原子、フッ素原子又はCH3、Rf 181は、フルオロアルキレン基、パーフルオロアルキレン基、フルオロ(ポリ)オキシアルキレン基又はパーフルオロ(ポリ)オキシアルキレン基、R181は、水素原子又はCH3、X183は、ヨウ素原子又は臭素原子である。)で表されるフルオロモノマー、
一般式(190):CX191 2=CX192-Rf 191X193
(式中、X191及びX192は、独立に、水素原子、フッ素原子又はCH3、Rf 191は、フルオロアルキレン基、パーフルオロアルキレン基、フルオロポリオキシアルキレン基又はパーフルオロポリオキシアルキレン基、X193は、ヨウ素原子又は臭素原子である。)で表されるフルオロモノマー、
一般式(200):CF2=CFO(CF2CF(CF3)O)m(CF2)n-X201
(式中、mは0~5の整数、nは1~3の整数、X201は、シアノ基、カルボキシル基、アルコキシカルボニル基、ヨウ素原子、臭素原子、又は、-CH2Iである。)で表されるフルオロモノマー、及び、
一般式(210):CH2=CFCF2O(CF(CF3)CF2O)m(CF(CF3))n-X211
(式中、mは0~5の整数、nは1~3の整数、X211は、シアノ基、カルボキシル基、アルコキシカルボニル基、ヨウ素原子、臭素原子、又は-CH2OHである。)で表されるフルオロモノマー、及び、
一般式(220):CR221R222=CR223-Z221-CR224=CR225R226
(式中、R221、R222、R223、R224、R225及びR226は、同一又は異なって、水素原子又は炭素数1~5のアルキル基である。Z221は、直鎖又は分岐状で酸素原子を有していてもよい、炭素数1~18のアルキレン基、炭素数3~18のシクロアルキレン基、少なくとも部分的にフッ素化している炭素数1~10のアルキレン基若しくはオキシアルキレン基、又は、
-(Q)p-CF2O-(CF2CF2O)m(CF2O)n-CF2-(Q)p-
(式中、Qはアルキレン基またはオキシアルキレン基である。pは0または1である。m/nが0.2~5である。)で表され、分子量が500~10000である(パー)フルオロポリオキシアルキレン基である。)で表されるモノマー
からなる群より選択される少なくとも1種であることが好ましい。
(-CFCF3-CF2-O-)n (VII)
(-CF2-CF2-CF2-O-)n (VIII)
(-CF2-CF2-O-)n-(-CF2-O-)m (IX)
(-CF2-CFCF3-O-)n-(-CF2-O-)m (X)
R3-O-A1-H (i)
(式中、R3は、炭素数8~18の直鎖状若しくは分岐鎖状の1級又は2級アルキル基であり、A1は、ポリオキシアルキレン鎖である。)により表される化合物が挙げられる。
R3の炭素数は10~16が好ましく、12~16がより好ましい。R3の炭素数が18以下であると水性分散液の良好な分散安定性が得られやすい。またR3の炭素数が18を超えると流動温度が高いため取扱い難い。R3の炭素数が8より小さいと水性分散液の表面張力が高くなり、浸透性やぬれ性が低下しやすい。
水性分散液の粘度および安定性の点からは、オキシエチレン基の平均繰り返し数7~12およびオキシプロピレン基の平均繰り返し数0~2より構成されるポリオキシアルキレン鎖が好ましい。特にA1がオキシプロピレン基を平均して0.5~1.5有すると低起泡性が良好であり好ましい。
例えば、ポリオキシエチレンアルキルフェニルエーテル系非イオン性化合物としては、例えば、下記一般式(ii)
R4-C6H4-O-A2-H (ii)
(式中、R4は、炭素数4~12の直鎖状又は分岐鎖状の1級若しくは2級のアルキル基であり、A2は、ポリオキシアルキレン鎖である。)で示される化合物が挙げられる。記ポリオキシエチレンアルキルフェニルエーテル系非イオン性化合物として具体的には、トライトンX-100(商品名、Dow Chemical社製)等が挙げられる。
ポリオール化合物の典型例としては、ポリオール単位として1個以上の糖単位を有する化合物が挙げられる。糖単位は、少なくとも1個の長鎖を含有するように変性されてもよい。少なくとも1つの長鎖部分を含有する好適なポリオール化合物としては、例えば、アルキルグリコシド、変性アルキルグリコシド、糖エステル、及びこれらの組み合わせが挙げられる。糖としては、単糖、オリゴ糖、及びソルビタンが挙げられるが、これらに限定されない。単糖としては、五炭糖及び六炭糖が挙げられる。単糖の典型例としては、リボース、グルコース、ガラクトース、マンノース、フルクトース、アラビノース、キシロースが挙げられる。オリゴ糖としては、2~10個の同一又は異なる単糖のオリゴマーが挙げられる。オリゴ糖の例としては、サッカロース、マルトース、ラクトース、ラフィノース、及びイソマルトースが挙げられるが、これらに限定されない。
糖系ポリオールは、1個の糖単位又は複数の糖単位を含有してもよい。1個の糖単位又は複数の糖単位は、上述のような長鎖部分で変性されてもよい。糖系ポリオール化合物の特定の例としては、グリコシド、糖エステル、ソルビタンエステル、並びにこれらの混合物及び組み合わせが挙げられる。
上記の式は、ピラノース形態のグルコースを示すアルキルポリグルコシドの特定の例を表すが、他の糖又は同じ糖であるが異なる鏡像異性体又はジアステレオマー形態である糖を用いてもよいことが理解される。
アルキルグルコシドは、例えば、グルコース、デンプン、又はn-ブチルグルコシドと脂肪族アルコールとの酸触媒反応によって入手可能であり、これからは、典型例に、様々なアルキルグルコシドの混合物が得られる(Alkylpolygylcoside,Rompp,Lexikon Chemie,Version 2.0,Stuttgart/New York,Georg Thieme Verlag,1999)。脂肪族アルコールの例としては、ヘキサノール、ヘプタノール、オクタノール、ノナノール、デカノール、ウンデカノール、ドデカノール(ラウリルアルコール)、テトラデカノール、ヘキサデカノール(セチルアルコール)、ヘプタデカノール、オクタデカノール(ステアリルアルコール)、エイコサン酸、及びこれらの組み合わせ挙げられる。また、アルキルグルコシドは、Cognis GmbH,Dusseldorf,Germanyから商品名GLUCOPON又はDISPONILとして市販されている。
また、上記水性媒体が、重合開始前に非イオン性界面活性剤を実質的に含まないことが好ましい。
非イオン性界面活性剤の量は、例えば、水性媒体に対して10ppm以下であることが好ましく、1ppm以下であることがより好ましく、0.1ppm以下であることが更に好ましく、0.01ppm以下であることが特に好ましく、0.001ppm以下であることが殊更に好ましい。
上記「重合開始前」とは、重合開始剤を水性媒体中に添加し、圧入したフルオロモノマーの圧力が低下する前、又は、フルオロモノマーの流量(たとえば0.01g/時間以上)が出る前である。
例えば、本発明の製造方法において、重合は、重合反応器に、水性媒体、上記界面活性剤及び必要に応じて他の添加剤を仕込み、モノマーを圧入し、反応器の内容物を撹拌し、そして反応器を所定の重合温度に保持し、次に所定量の重合開始剤を加え、重合反応を開始することにより行うことができる。すなわち、上記重合工程は、重合開始剤を添加して重合を開始することができる。
また、重合反応器に、水性媒体、上記界面活性剤及び必要に応じて他の添加剤を仕込み、反応器の内容物を撹拌し、そして反応器を所定の重合温度に保持し、次に所定量の重合開始剤を加え、その後モノマーを重合反応器に圧入して重合反応を開始することにより行うこともできる。すなわち、上記重合工程は、モノマーの圧入により重合を開始することもできる。
重合反応開始後に、目的に応じて、モノマー、重合開始剤、連鎖移動剤及び上記界面活性剤等を追加添加してもよい。
上記重合工程において、重合温度は、30℃以上が好ましく、40℃以上がより好ましく、50℃以上が更に好ましく、60℃以上が特に好ましい。また、100℃以下が好ましく、95℃以下がより好ましく、90℃以下がより好ましい。
重合圧力は、0.5MPa以上が好ましく、1.0MPa以上がより好ましく、1.2MPa以上が更に好ましく、1.5MPa以上が特に好ましい。また、5.0MPa以下が好ましく、4.5MPa以下がより好ましく、4.0MPa以下が更に好ましい、3.5MPa以下が特に好ましく、3.0MPa以下が殊更に好ましい。
重合温度と重合圧力の好適な組合せは、例えば、重合温度が30~100℃であり、重合圧力が、0.5~3.0MPa以下である。
重合の開始は、圧入したフルオロモノマーの圧力が低下する、又は、フルオロモノマーの流量(たとえば0.01g/時間以上)が出ることにより確認できる。
「重合初期」とは、例えば、重合開始から、水性媒体に対して、フルオロモノマーの充填量が10g/Lに到達するまでの時間である。
上記濃度は、水性媒体及びフルオロポリマー粒子の合計に対する濃度である。
従来、フルオロポリマーの重合には含フッ素界面活性剤が使用されてきたが、本発明の製造方法は、上記カルボン酸型炭化水素含有界面活性剤を用いることによって、含フッ素界面活性剤を使用しなくてもフルオロポリマーを得ることができる。
本明細書において「実質的に含フッ素界面活性剤の非存在下に」とは、水性媒体に対して含フッ素界面活性剤が10ppm以下であることを意味し、好ましくは1ppm以下であり、より好ましくは100ppb以下であり、更に好ましくは10ppb以下であり、更により好ましくは1ppb以下である。
上記アニオン性含フッ素界面活性剤は、例えば、アニオン性基を除く部分の総炭素数が20以下のフッ素原子を含む界面活性剤であってよい。
なお、上記「アニオン性部分」は、上記含フッ素界面活性剤のカチオンを除く部分を意味する。例えば、後述する式(I)で表されるF(CF2)n1COOMの場合には、「F(CF2)n1COO」の部分である。
上記LogPOWは、カラム;TOSOH ODS-120Tカラム(φ4.6mm×250mm、東ソー(株)製)、溶離液;アセトニトリル/0.6質量%HClO4水=1/1(vol/vol%)、流速;1.0ml/分、サンプル量;300μL、カラム温度;40℃、検出光;UV210nmの条件で、既知のオクタノール/水分配係数を有する標準物質(ヘプタン酸、オクタン酸、ノナン酸及びデカン酸)についてHPLCを行い、各溶出時間と既知のオクタノール/水分配係数との検量線を作成し、この検量線に基づき、試料液におけるHPLCの溶出時間から算出する。
Xn0-Rfn0-Y0 (N0)
(式中、Xn0は、H、Cl又は及びFである。Rfn0は、炭素数3~20で、鎖状、分枝鎖状または環状で、一部または全てのHがFにより置換されたアルキレン基であり、該アルキレン基は1つ以上のエーテル結合を含んでもよく、一部のHがClにより置換されていてもよい。Y0はアニオン性基である。)で表される化合物が挙げられる。
Y0のアニオン性基は、-COOM、-SO2M、又は、-SO3Mであってよく、-COOM、又は、-SO3Mであってよい。
Mは、H、金属原子、NR7 4、置換基を有していてもよいイミダゾリウム、置換基を有していてもよいピリジニウム又は置換基を有していてもよいホスホニウムであり、R7は、H又は有機基である。
上記金属原子としては、アルカリ金属(1族)、アルカリ土類金属(2族)等が挙げられ、例えば、Na、K又はLiである。
R7としては、H又はC1-10の有機基であってよく、H又はC1-4の有機基であってよく、H又はC1-4のアルキル基であってよい。
Mは、H、金属原子又はNR7 4であってよく、H、アルカリ金属(1族)、アルカリ土類金属(2族)又はNR7 4であってよく、H、Na、K、Li又はNH4であってよい。
上記Rfn0は、Hの50%以上がフッ素に置換されているものであってよい。
下記一般式(N1):
Xn0-(CF2)m1-Y0 (N1)
(式中、Xn0は、H、Cl及びFであり、m1は3~15の整数であり、Y0は、上記定義したものである。)で表される化合物、下記一般式(N2):
Rfn1-O-(CF(CF3)CF2O)m2CFXn1-Y0 (N2)
(式中、Rfn1は、炭素数1~5のパーフルオロアルキル基であり、m2は、0~3の整数であり、Xn1は、F又はCF3であり、Y0は、上記定義したものである。)で表される化合物、下記一般式(N3):
Rfn2(CH2)m3-(Rfn3)q-Y0 (N3)
(式中、Rfn2は、炭素数1~13のエーテル結合を含み得る、部分または完全フッ素化されたアルキル基であり、m3は、1~3の整数であり、Rfn3は、直鎖状又は分岐状の炭素数1~3のパーフルオロアルキレン基であり、qは0又は1であり、Y0は、上記定義したものである。)で表される化合物、下記一般式(N4):
Rfn4-O-(CYn1Yn2)pCF2-Y0 (N4)
(式中、Rfn4は、炭素数1~12のエーテル結合を含み得る直鎖状または分枝鎖状の部分または完全フッ素化されたアルキル基であり、Yn1及びYn2は、同一若しくは異なって、H又はFであり、pは0又は1であり、Y0は、上記定義したものである。)で表される化合物、及び、下記一般式(N5):
F(CF2)n1COOM (I)
(式中、n1は、3~14の整数であり、Mは、H、金属原子、NR7 4、置換基を有していてもよいイミダゾリウム、置換基を有していてもよいピリジニウム又は置換基を有していてもよいホスホニウムであり、R7は、H又は有機基である。)で表されるものである。
H(CF2)n2COOM (II)
(式中、n2は、4~15の整数であり、Mは、上記定義したものである。)で表されるものである。
Rf1-O-(CF(CF3)CF2O)n3CF(CF3)COOM (III)
(式中、Rf1は、炭素数1~5のパーフルオロアルキル基であり、n3は、0~3の整数であり、Mは、上記定義したものである。)で表されるものである。
Rf2(CH2)n4Rf3COOM (IV)
(式中、Rf2は、炭素数1~5のパーフルオロアルキル基であり、Rf3は、直鎖状又は分岐状の炭素数1~3のパーフルオロアルキレン基、n4は、1~3の整数であり、Mは、上記定義したものである。)で表されるものである。
Rf4-O-CY1Y2CF2-COOM (V)
(式中、Rf4は、炭素数1~12のエーテル結合を含み得る直鎖状または分枝鎖状の部分または完全フッ素化されたアルキル基であり、Y1及びY2は、同一若しくは異なって、H又はFであり、Mは、上記定義したものである。)で表されるものである。
F(CF2)n5SO3M (VI)
(式中、n5は、3~14の整数であり、Mは、上記定義したものである。)で表されるものである。
H(CF2)n6SO3M (VII)
(式中、n6は、4~14の整数であり、Mは、上記定義したものである。)で表されるものである。
Rf5(CH2)n7SO3M (VIII)
(式中、Rf5は、炭素数1~13のパーフルオロアルキル基であり、n7は、1~3の整数であり、Mは、上記定義したものである。)で表されるものである。
Rf6(CH2)n8COOM (IX)
(式中、Rf6は、炭素数1~13のエーテル結合を含み得る直鎖状または分岐鎖状の部分または完全フッ素化されたアルキル基であり、n8は、1~3の整数であり、Mは、上記定義したものである。)で表されるものである。
Rf7-O-Rf8-O-CF2-COOM (X)
(式中、Rf7は、炭素数1~6のエーテル結合を含み得る直鎖状または分枝鎖状の部分または完全フッ素化されたアルキル基であり、Rf8は、炭素数1~6の直鎖状または分枝鎖状の部分または完全フッ素化されたアルキル基であり、Mは、上記定義したものである。)で表されるものである。
Rf9-O-CY1Y2CF2-SO3M (XI)
(式中、Rf9は、炭素数1~12のエーテル結合を含み得る直鎖状または分枝鎖状であって、塩素を含んでもよい、部分または完全フッ素化されたアルキル基であり、Y1及びY2は、同一若しくは異なって、H又はFであり、Mは、上記定義したものである。)で表されるものである。
Y0は、-COOM、-SO2M、又は、-SO3Mであってよく、-SO3M、又は、COOMであってよい(式中、Mは上記定義したものである。)。
Lとしては、例えば、単結合、炭素数1~10のエーテル結合を含みうる部分又は完全フッ素化されたアルキレン基が挙げられる。
上記重合開始剤としては、上記重合温度範囲でラジカルを発生しうるものであれば特に限定されず、公知の油溶性及び/又は水溶性の重合開始剤を使用することができる。更に、還元剤等と組み合わせてレドックスとして重合を開始することもできる。上記重合開始剤の濃度は、モノマーの種類、目的とするフルオロポリマーの分子量、反応速度によって適宜決定される。
酸化剤としては、過硫酸アンモニウム、過硫酸カリウム等の過硫酸塩;ジコハク酸パーオキサイド、ジグルタル酸パーオキサイド等の有機過酸化物;過マンガン酸、過マンガン酸アンモニウム、過マンガン酸のアルカリ金属塩、過マンガン酸のアルカリ金属塩等の過マンガン酸塩;三酢酸マンガン(C6H9MnO6);セリウム硝酸アンモニウム、セリウム硫酸アンモニウム等のセリウム(IV)塩;臭素酸、臭素酸アンモニウム、臭素酸のアルカリ金属塩、臭素酸のアルカリ土類金属塩等の臭素酸又はその塩等が挙げられる。上記過マンガン酸塩としては、過マンガン酸カリウムが好ましい。
還元剤としては、シュウ酸、マロン酸、コハク酸、グルタル酸等のジカルボン酸又はその塩;ジイミン;等が挙げられる。
ジカルボン酸又はその塩としては、シュウ酸又はその塩が好ましい。
臭素酸又はその塩としては、臭素酸カリウムが好ましい。
開始剤の分解速度を上げるため、レドックス開始剤の組み合わせには、銅塩、鉄塩を加えることも好ましい。銅塩としては、硫酸銅(II)、鉄塩としては硫酸鉄(II)が挙げられる。
上記レドックス開始剤としては、酸化剤が、過マンガン酸酸又はその塩、過硫酸塩、三酢酸マンガン、セリウム(IV)塩、若しくは、臭素酸又はその塩であり、還元剤が、ジカルボン酸又はその塩、若しくは、ジイミンであることが好ましい。
より好ましくは、酸化剤が、過マンガン酸酸又はその塩、過硫酸塩、若しくは、臭素酸又はその塩であり、還元剤が、ジカルボン酸又はその塩である。
上記組合せとしては、酸化還元電位の観点から、過マンガン酸又はその塩と、ジカルボン酸又はその塩との組合せがより好ましく、過マンガン酸カリウムと、シュウ酸との組合せが特に好ましい。
レドックス開始剤を用いる場合は、酸化剤又は還元剤のいずれかをあらかじめ重合槽に仕込み、ついでもう一方を連続的又は断続的に加えて重合を開始させてもよい。例えば、過マンガン酸カリウム/シュウ酸を用いる場合、重合槽にシュウ酸を仕込み、そこへ過マンガン酸カリウムを連続的に添加することが好ましい。
以下に、重合工程の好適な条件の例を記載する。
上記重合工程において、重合温度は、30℃以上が好ましく、40℃以上がより好ましく、50℃以上が更に好ましく、60℃以上が特に好ましい。また、100℃以下が好ましく、95℃以下がより好ましく、90℃以下がより好ましい。
重合圧力は、0.5MPa以上が好ましく、1.0MPa以上がより好ましく、1.2MPa以上が更に好ましく、1.5MPa以上が特に好ましい。また、5.0MPa以下が好ましく、4.5MPa以下がより好ましく、4.0MPa以下が更に好ましい、3.5MPa以下が特に好ましく、3.0MPa以下が殊更に好ましい。
重合温度と重合圧力の好適な組合せは、例えば、重合温度が30~100℃であり、重合圧力が、0.5~3.0MPa以下である。
重合温度は40℃以上がより好ましく、50℃以上が更に好ましく、60℃以上が特に好ましい。また、95℃以下がより好ましく、90℃以下がより好ましい。重合圧力は、1.0MPa以上がより好ましく、1.2MPa以上が更に好ましく、1.5MPa以上が特に好ましい。また、4.5MPa以下がより好ましく、4.0MPa以下が更に好ましい、3.5MPa以下が特に好ましく、3.0MPa以下が殊更に好ましい。
重合温度は40℃以上がより好ましく、50℃以上が更に好ましく、60℃以上が特に好ましい。また、95℃以下がより好ましく、90℃以下がより好ましい。重合圧力は、1.0MPa以上がより好ましく、1.2MPa以上が更に好ましく、1.5MPa以上が特に好ましい。また、4.5MPa以下がより好ましく、4.0MPa以下が更に好ましい、3.5MPa以下が特に好ましく、3.0MPa以下が殊更に好ましい。
レドックス開始剤は過マンガン酸又はその塩と、ジカルボン酸又はその塩との組合せがより好ましく、過マンガン酸カリウムと、シュウ酸との組合せが特に好ましい。
重合温度は40℃以上がより好ましく、50℃以上が更に好ましく、60℃以上が特に好ましい。また、95℃以下がより好ましく、90℃以下がより好ましい。重合圧力は、1.0MPa以上がより好ましく、1.2MPa以上が更に好ましく、1.5MPa以上が特に好ましい。また、4.5MPa以下がより好ましく、4.0MPa以下が更に好ましい、3.5MPa以下が特に好ましく、3.0MPa以下が殊更に好ましい。
上記カルボン酸型炭化水素含有界面活性剤は、上記フルオロポリマー粒子の濃度が0.2質量%以下であるときに添加することがより好ましく、0.1質量%以下であるときに添加することが更に好ましく、重合開始とともに、界面活性剤を仕込むことが特に好ましい。
カルボン酸型炭化水素含有界面活性剤は上述した式(A)で示される化合物がより好ましい。
重合温度は40℃以上がより好ましく、50℃以上が更に好ましく、60℃以上が特に好ましい。また、95℃以下がより好ましく、90℃以下がより好ましい。重合圧力は、1.0MPa以上がより好ましく、1.2MPa以上が更に好ましく、1.5MPa以上が特に好ましい。また、4.5MPa以下がより好ましく、4.0MPa以下が更に好ましい、3.5MPa以下が特に好ましく、3.0MPa以下が殊更に好ましい。
上記カルボン酸型炭化水素含有界面活性剤は、上記フルオロポリマー粒子の濃度が0.2質量%以下であるときに添加することがより好ましく、0.1質量%以下であるときに添加することが更に好ましく、重合開始とともに、界面活性剤を仕込むことが特に好ましい。
レドックス開始剤は過マンガン酸又はその塩と、ジカルボン酸又はその塩との組合せがより好ましく、過マンガン酸カリウムと、シュウ酸との組合せが特に好ましい。
重合温度は40℃以上がより好ましく、50℃以上が更に好ましく、60℃以上が特に好ましい。また、95℃以下がより好ましく、90℃以下がより好ましい。重合圧力は、1.0MPa以上がより好ましく、1.2MPa以上が更に好ましく、1.5MPa以上が特に好ましい。また、4.5MPa以下がより好ましく、4.0MPa以下が更に好ましい、3.5MPa以下が特に好ましく、3.0MPa以下が殊更に好ましい。
上記カルボン酸型炭化水素含有界面活性剤は、上記フルオロポリマー粒子の濃度が0.2質量%以下であるときに添加することがより好ましく、0.1質量%以下であるときに添加することが更に好ましく、重合開始とともに、界面活性剤を仕込むことが特に好ましい。
レドックス開始剤は過マンガン酸又はその塩と、ジカルボン酸又はその塩との組合せがより好ましく、過マンガン酸カリウムと、シュウ酸との組合せが特に好ましい。
重合温度は40℃以上がより好ましく、50℃以上が更に好ましく、60℃以上が特に好ましい。また、95℃以下がより好ましく、90℃以下がより好ましい。重合圧力は、1.0MPa以上がより好ましく、1.2MPa以上が更に好ましく、1.5MPa以上が特に好ましい。また、4.5MPa以下がより好ましく、4.0MPa以下が更に好ましい、3.5MPa以下が特に好ましく、3.0MPa以下が殊更に好ましい。
重合温度は40℃以上がより好ましく、50℃以上が更に好ましく、60℃以上が特に好ましい。また、95℃以下がより好ましく、90℃以下がより好ましい。重合圧力は、1.0MPa以上がより好ましく、1.2MPa以上が更に好ましく、1.5MPa以上が特に好ましい。また、4.5MPa以下がより好ましく、4.0MPa以下が更に好ましい、3.5MPa以下が特に好ましく、3.0MPa以下が殊更に好ましい。
カルボン酸型炭化水素含有界面活性剤は上述した式(A)で示される化合物がより好ましい。
重合温度は40℃以上がより好ましく、50℃以上が更に好ましく、60℃以上が特に好ましい。また、95℃以下がより好ましく、90℃以下がより好ましい。重合圧力は、1.0MPa以上がより好ましく、1.2MPa以上が更に好ましく、1.5MPa以上が特に好ましい。また、4.5MPa以下がより好ましく、4.0MPa以下が更に好ましい、3.5MPa以下が特に好ましく、3.0MPa以下が殊更に好ましい。
上記カルボン酸型炭化水素含有界面活性剤は、上記フルオロポリマー粒子の濃度が0.2質量%以下であるときに添加することがより好ましく、0.1質量%以下であるときに添加することが更に好ましく、重合開始とともに、界面活性剤を仕込むことが特に好ましい。カルボン酸型炭化水素含有界面活性剤は上述した式(A)で示される化合物がより好ましい。
上記重合圧力は1.8MPa以上(更に好ましくは、2.0MPa以上、特に好ましくは2.3MPa以上)である。
レドックス開始剤が過マンガン酸又はその塩と、ジカルボン酸又はその塩との組合せがより好ましく、過マンガン酸カリウムと、シュウ酸との組合せが特に好ましい。
重合温度は40℃以上がより好ましく、50℃以上が更に好ましく、60℃以上が特に好ましい。また、95℃以下がより好ましく、90℃以下がより好ましい。重合圧力は、1.0MPa以上がより好ましく、1.2MPa以上が更に好ましく、1.5MPa以上が特に好ましい。また、4.5MPa以下がより好ましく、4.0MPa以下が更に好ましい、3.5MPa以下が特に好ましく、3.0MPa以下が殊更に好ましい。
ラジカル重合開始剤は過硫酸塩、有機過酸化物、又はこれらの混合物が好ましく、過硫酸アンモニウム、ジコハク酸パーオキサイドがより好ましい。
重合温度は40℃以上がより好ましく、50℃以上が更に好ましく、60℃以上が特に好ましい。また、95℃以下がより好ましく、90℃以下がより好ましい。重合圧力は、1.0MPa以上がより好ましく、1.2MPa以上が更に好ましく、1.5MPa以上が特に好ましい。また、4.5MPa以下がより好ましく、4.0MPa以下が更に好ましい、3.5MPa以下が特に好ましく、3.0MPa以下が殊更に好ましい。
上記カルボン酸型炭化水素含有界面活性剤は、上記フルオロポリマー粒子の濃度が0.2質量%以下であるときに添加することがより好ましく、0.1質量%以下であるときに添加することが更に好ましく、重合開始とともに、界面活性剤を仕込むことが特に好ましい。
カルボン酸型炭化水素含有界面活性剤は上述した式(A)で示される化合物がより好ましい。
重合温度は40℃以上がより好ましく、50℃以上が更に好ましく、60℃以上が特に好ましい。また、95℃以下がより好ましく、90℃以下がより好ましい。重合圧力は、1.0MPa以上がより好ましく、1.2MPa以上が更に好ましく、1.5MPa以上が特に好ましい。また、4.5MPa以下がより好ましく、4.0MPa以下が更に好ましい、3.5MPa以下が特に好ましく、3.0MPa以下が殊更に好ましい。
上記カルボン酸型炭化水素含有界面活性剤は、上記フルオロポリマー粒子の濃度が0.2質量%以下であるときに添加することがより好ましく、0.1質量%以下であるときに添加することが更に好ましく、重合開始とともに、界面活性剤を仕込むことが特に好ましい。
ラジカル重合開始剤は過硫酸塩、有機過酸化物、又はこれらの混合物が好ましく、過硫酸アンモニウム、ジコハク酸パーオキサイドがより好ましい。
重合温度は40℃以上がより好ましく、50℃以上が更に好ましく、60℃以上が特に好ましい。また、95℃以下がより好ましく、90℃以下がより好ましい。重合圧力は、1.0MPa以上がより好ましく、1.2MPa以上が更に好ましく、1.5MPa以上が特に好ましい。また、4.5MPa以下がより好ましく、4.0MPa以下が更に好ましい、3.5MPa以下が特に好ましく、3.0MPa以下が殊更に好ましい。
上記カルボン酸型炭化水素含有界面活性剤は、上記フルオロポリマー粒子の濃度が0.2質量%以下であるときに添加することがより好ましく、0.1質量%以下であるときに添加することが更に好ましく、重合開始とともに、界面活性剤を仕込むことが特に好ましい。
ラジカル重合開始剤は過硫酸塩、有機過酸化物、又はこれらの混合物が好ましく、過硫酸アンモニウム、ジコハク酸パーオキサイドがより好ましい。
重合温度は40℃以上がより好ましく、50℃以上が更に好ましく、60℃以上が特に好ましい。また、95℃以下がより好ましく、90℃以下がより好ましい。重合圧力は、1.0MPa以上がより好ましく、1.2MPa以上が更に好ましく、1.5MPa以上が特に好ましい。また、4.5MPa以下がより好ましく、4.0MPa以下が更に好ましい、3.5MPa以下が特に好ましく、3.0MPa以下が殊更に好ましい。
重合温度は40℃以上がより好ましく、50℃以上が更に好ましく、60℃以上が特に好ましい。また、95℃以下がより好ましく、90℃以下がより好ましい。重合圧力は、1.0MPa以上がより好ましく、1.2MPa以上が更に好ましく、1.5MPa以上が特に好ましい。また、4.5MPa以下がより好ましく、4.0MPa以下が更に好ましい、3.5MPa以下が特に好ましく、3.0MPa以下が殊更に好ましい。
カルボン酸型炭化水素含有界面活性剤は上述した式(A)で示される化合物がより好ましい。
重合温度は40℃以上がより好ましく、50℃以上が更に好ましく、60℃以上が特に好ましい。また、95℃以下がより好ましく、90℃以下がより好ましい。重合圧力は、1.0MPa以上がより好ましく、1.2MPa以上が更に好ましく、1.5MPa以上が特に好ましい。また、4.5MPa以下がより好ましく、4.0MPa以下が更に好ましい、3.5MPa以下が特に好ましく、3.0MPa以下が殊更に好ましい。
上記カルボン酸型炭化水素含有界面活性剤は、上記フルオロポリマー粒子の濃度が0.2質量%以下であるときに添加することがより好ましく、0.1質量%以下であるときに添加することが更に好ましく、重合開始とともに、界面活性剤を仕込むことが特に好ましい。カルボン酸型炭化水素含有界面活性剤は上述した式(A)で示される化合物がより好ましい。
上記重合圧力は1.8MPa以上(更に好ましくは、2.0MPa以上、特に好ましくは2.3MPa以上)である。
ラジカル重合開始剤が過硫酸塩、有機過酸化物、又はこれらの混合物が好ましく、過硫酸アンモニウム、ジコハク酸パーオキサイドがより好ましい。
RaIxBry
(式中、xおよびyはそれぞれ0~2の整数であり、かつ1≦x+y≦2を満たすものであり、Raは炭素数1~16の飽和もしくは不飽和のフルオロ炭化水素基またはクロロフルオロ炭化水素基、または炭素数1~3の炭化水素基であり、酸素原子を含んでいてもよい)で表される化合物があげられる。臭素化合物又はヨウ素化合物を使用することによって、ヨウ素または臭素が重合体に導入され、架橋点として機能する。
上記乾燥の温度は、フルオロポリマー中の不純物をより低減できることから、155℃以上が好ましく、160℃以上がより好ましく、170℃以上が更に好ましい。乾燥温度の上限はフルオロポリマーが劣化しない程度の温度であれば特に限定されないが、例えば、300℃以下であってもよい。
上記乾燥において、不純物をより低減できることから、フルオロポリマーの平均粒径は、0.5~2000μmであることが好ましい。より好ましい下限は1μmであり、より好ましい上限は1000μmであり、更に好ましい上限は800μmである。
上記平均粒径は、レーザー回折式粒度分布測定装置(日本レーザー社製)を用い、カスケードは使用せず、圧力0.1MPa、測定時間3秒で粒度分布を測定し、得られた粒度分布積算の50%に対応する粒子径である。
また、高分子量PTFEの場合、上記平均粒径は、JIS K6891に準拠して測定した値である。
一般式(3):(H-(CF2)8-SO3)qM2
(式中、M2はH、金属原子、NR11 4、置換基を有していてもよいイミダゾリウム、置換基を有していてもよいピリジニウム、又は、置換基を有していてもよいホスホニウムである。qは1又は2である。R11は、同一又は異なって、H又は炭素数1~10の有機基である。)
一般式(4):(H-(CF2)7-COO)pM1
(式中、M1は、H、金属原子、NR5 4、置換基を有していてもよいイミダゾリウム、置換基を有していてもよいピリジニウム、又は、置換基を有していてもよいホスホニウムである。pは1又は2である。R11は、同一又は異なって、H又は炭素数1~10の有機基である。)
重合工程で得られるフルオロポリマー水性分散液は、いわゆる重合上がりの水性分散液である。
一般式(3)で示される化合物を実質的に含まないとは、例えば、一般式(3)で示される化合物の含有量がフルオロポリマーに対して500ppb以下であればよい。一般式(3)で示される化合物の含有量は、フルオロポリマーに対して100ppb以下であることが好ましく、25ppb以下であることがより好ましく、15ppb以下であることが更に好ましく、10ppb以下であることが特に好ましい。下限は特に限定されないが、0ppbであってよく、1ppbであってもよい。
一般式(4)で示される化合物の含有量は、フルオロポリマーに対して20ppm超であってよく、50ppm以上であってよく、100ppm以上であってよい。また、10000ppm以下であってよく、5000ppm以下であってよく、3000ppm以下であってよく、1000ppm以下であってよい。
なお、後述する方法により一般式(3)及び(4)で示される化合物の含有量を測定すると定量限界は10~100ppb程度であるが、濃縮を行うことにより定量限界を下げることができる。濃縮は複数回繰り返して行ってもよい。
上記のように上記工程(I)で前記粒子を得て、その後、工程(I)で得られた粒子を含む水性媒体中でフルオロモノマーを重合することによって、フルオロポリマーの粒子数を増加させ、得量を大きくすることができる。
また、工程(I)で得られた粒子を含む水性分散液を希釈又は濃縮して工程(II)を行ってもよい。上記希釈又は濃縮は、反応器中でそのまま行ってもよいし、工程(I)で得られた粒子を含む水性分散液を反応器から回収して行ってもよい。従って、上記重合工程が、上記工程(I)の後、上記工程(II)の前に、更に、工程(I)で得られた粒子を含む水性分散液を回収する工程を含んでもよい。
また、工程(I)の後、工程(II)の前に、工程(I)で得られた粒子を含む水性分散液を50℃未満、30℃未満又は10℃未満にする工程を含んでもよい。
工程(I)と工程(II)とを連続的に行う場合、工程(I)の後、一旦攪拌を停止し、その後、攪拌を再開させて引き続き工程(II)を行なうことができる。
また、工程(I)と工程(II)とを連続的に行う場合、工程(I)の後、場合によって攪拌を停止し、反応器内の圧力を変化させて、攪拌を再開させて、引き続き工程(II)を行なうことができる。
また、反応器のモノマー組成比を変えるために、工程(I)の後に、反応器の圧力を大気圧まで脱圧し、反応器に各々のモノマーを仕込んだのちに、引き続き工程(II)を行ってもよい。工程(I)の後、重合温度を変えて、引き続き工程(II)を行なうことができる。
工程(I)と工程(II)とを連続的に行う場合、工程(I)でレドックス開始剤の仕込みを止めた後に、工程(II)の重合開始剤を仕込むことで連続的に製造することができる。レドックス開始剤としては、上記重合工程で例示したものが挙げられる。
工程(I)と工程(II)とを連続的に行う場合、工程(I)でラジカル重合開始剤の仕込みを止めた後に、工程(II)の重合開始剤を仕込むことで連続的に製造することができる。ラジカル重合開始剤としては、上記重合工程で例示したものが挙げられるが、工程(I)では、過硫酸アンモニウムであることが好ましい。工程(II)では、ジコハク酸パーオキサイドが好ましい。また、工程(II)では、ラジカル重合開始剤を連続又は断続的に仕込むことがこのましい。工程(I)でラジカル重合開始剤を使用する場合、上記フルオロポリマーは、溶融加工性フッ素樹脂、低分子量PTFE、変性PTFEであることが好ましい。FEP、PFA、低分子量PTFE、変性PTFEがより好ましく、低分子量PTFE、変性PTFEが更に好ましい。
上記平均一次粒子径は、動的光散乱法により測定することが出来る。上記平均一次粒子径は、フルオロポリマー固形分濃度約1.0質量%に調整したフルオロポリマー水性分散液を作成し、動的光散乱法を使用して25℃、溶媒(水)の屈折率は1.3328、溶媒(水)の粘度は0.8878mPa・s、積算70回にて測定できる。動的光散乱法としては、例えばELSZ-1000S(大塚電子株式会社製)が使用できる。
上記工程(II)における水性媒体は、工程(I)で得られた上記粒子を含む水性分散液に含まれる水性媒体を含むことが好ましい。上記粒子を含む水性分散液に含まれる水性媒体に加えて、他の水性媒体を加えてもよい。
例えば、重合温度が10~150℃であることが好ましい。重合温度は、30℃以上がより好ましく、50℃以上が更に好ましい。また、120℃以下がより好ましく、100℃以下が更に好ましい。
また、重合圧力が0.05~10MPaであることが好ましい。重合圧力は、0.3MPa以上がより好ましく、0.5MPa以上が更に好ましく、また、5.0MPa以下がより好ましく、3.0MPa以下が更に好ましい。
特に、得量を向上させる観点からは、1.0MPa以上が好ましく、2.0MPa以上がより好ましい。
上記カルボン酸型炭化水素含有界面活性剤は、重合開始前に一括して反応容器中に添加してもよいし、重合開始後に一括して添加してもよいし、重合中に複数回に分割して添加してもよいし、また、重合中に連続的に添加してもよい。
上記工程を含むことによって、より平均一次粒子径が小さく、より安定性に優れる水性分散液を得ることができる。また、未凝析ポリマー量がより少ない水性分散液を得ることができる。更に、一次粒子のアスペクト比をより小さくすることもできる。
上記重合開始剤としては、上記重合温度範囲でラジカルを発生しうるものであれば特に限定されず、公知の油溶性及び/又は水溶性の重合開始剤を使用することができる。更に、還元剤等と組み合わせてレドックスとして重合を開始することもできる。上記重合開始剤の濃度は、モノマーの種類、目的とするフルオロポリマーの分子量、反応速度によって適宜決定される。
上記重合開始剤としては、油溶性ラジカル重合開始剤又は水溶性ラジカル重合開始剤を使用することが好ましい。上記工程(II)は、油溶性ラジカル重合開始剤又は水溶性ラジカル重合開始剤の存在下で行う工程であることが好ましい。特に、重合開始剤として上述した油溶性の過酸化物又は水溶性過酸化物を使用することが好ましい。
(式)
フッ素置換率(%)=(フルオロポリマーを構成する炭素原子に結合するフッ素原子の個数)/((フルオロポリマーを構成する炭素原子に結合する水素原子の個数)+(フルオロポリマーを構成する炭素原子に結合するフッ素原子及び塩素原子の個数))×100
コア:TFE単独重合体 シェル:TFE単独重合体
コア:変性PTFE シェル:TFE単独重合体
コア:変性PTFE シェル:変性PTFE
コア:TFE単独重合体 シェル:変性PTFE
コア:低分子量PTFE シェル:高分子量PTFE
コア:高分子量PTFE シェル:低分子量PTFE
本発明の製造方法において、TFEの重合は、通常、重合温度10~150℃、重合圧力0.05~5MPaにて行われる。例えば、重合温度は、30℃以上がより好ましく、50℃以上が更に好ましい。また、120℃以下がより好ましく、100℃以下が更に好ましい。また、重合圧力は、0.3MPa以上がより好ましく、0.5MPa以上が更に好ましく、また、5.0MPa以下がより好ましく、3.0MPa以下が更に好ましい。特に、フルオロポリマーの得量を向上させる観点からは、1.0MPa以上が好ましく、1.2MPa以上がより好ましく、1.5MPa以上が更に好ましく、2.0MPa以上がより好ましい。
CF2=CF-ORf (X)
(式中、Rfは、パーフルオロ有機基を表す。)で表されるパーフルオロ不飽和化合物等が挙げられる。本明細書において、上記「パーフルオロ有機基」とは、炭素原子に結合する水素原子が全てフッ素原子に置換されてなる有機基を意味する。上記パーフルオロ有機基は、エーテル酸素を有していてもよい。
上記共重合は、内容積6.0Lのステンレス製オートクレーブに3600gの脱イオン脱気水、上記水に対して1000ppmのパーフルオロオクタン酸アンモニウム、100gのパラフィンワックスを使用して、圧力0.78MPa、温度70℃で実施する。0.05g、0.1g、0.2g、0.5g、1.0gのコモノマーをそれぞれ反応器に加え、0.072gの過硫酸アンモニウム(対水20ppm)を加えて、重合圧力0.78MPaを維持させるため、TFEを連続的に供給する。TFE仕込量が1000gに到達したとき、撹拌を停止して、反応器が大気圧になるまで脱圧を行なう。冷却後、パラフィンワックスを分離することにより、生成ポリマーを含む水性分散液が得られる。上記水性分散液を撹拌して生成ポリマーを凝析させ、150℃で乾燥させる。得られた生成ポリマー中の組成を、NMR、FT-IR、元素分析、蛍光X線分析をモノマーの種類によって適宜組み合わせることで算出する。
CH2=CH-Rf1 (3a)
(式中、Rf1は炭素数が1~10のパーフルオロアルキル基である。)
CF2=CF-O-Rf2 (3b)
(式中、Rf2は炭素数が1~2のパーフルオロアルキル基である。)
CF2=CF-O-(CF2)nCF=CF2 (3c)
(式中、nは1又は2である。)
より好ましくは、ヘキサフルオロプロピレン、パーフルオロ(メチルビニルエーテル)、パーフルオロ(プロピルビニルエーテル)、(パーフルオロブチル)エチレン、(パーフルオロヘキシル)エチレン、及び、(パーフルオロオクチル)エチレンからなる群より選択される少なくとも1種を含むことである。
上記ヘキサフルオロプロピレン単位、パーフルオロ(アルキルビニルエーテル)単位及び(パーフルオロアルキル)エチレン単位の合計量は、変性PTFEに対して、0.00001~1.0質量%の範囲であることが好ましい。上記合計量の下限としては、0.001質量%がより好ましく、0.005質量%が更に好ましく、0.009質量%が特に好ましい。上限としては、0.50質量%がより好ましく、0.40質量%が更に好ましく、0.30質量%が更により好ましく、0.10質量%が殊更に好ましく、0.05質量%が特に好ましい。
上記金属原子としては、1、2価の金属原子が挙げられ、アルカリ金属(1族)、アルカリ土類金属(2族)等が挙げられ、Na、K又はLiが好ましい。
上記変性モノマー(A)における「ラジカル重合で反応可能な官能基」としては、例えば、
エチレン性不飽和結合を有する基が挙げられる。エチレン性不飽和結合を有する基としては後述するRaとしての連結基が挙げられる。好ましくは-CH=CH2、-CF=CH2、-CH=CF2、-CF=CF2、-CH2-CH=CH2、-CF2-CF=CH2、-CF2-CF=CF2、-(C=O)-CH=CH2、-(C=O)-CF=CH2、-(C=O)-CH=CF2、-(C=O)-CF=CF2、-(C=O)-C(CH3)=CH2、-(C=O)-C(CF3)=CH2、-(C=O)-C(CH3)=CF2、-(C=O)-C(CF3)=CF2、-O-CH2-CH=CH2、-O-CF2-CF=CH2、-O-CH2-CH=CF2、-O-CF2-CF=CF2等の不飽和結合を有する基が挙げられる。
変性モノマー(A)は、一般式(4):
CXiXk=CXjRa-(CZ1Z2)k-Y3 (4)
(式中、Xi、Xj及びXkは、それぞれ独立して、F、Cl、H又はCF3であり;Y3は、親水基であり;Raは連結基であり;Z1及びZ2は、それぞれ独立して、H、F又はCF3であり、kは0又は1である)で表される化合物が好ましい。
上記親水基としては、例えば、-NH2、-PO3M、-OPO3M、-SO3M、-OSO3M、-COOM(各式において、Mは、H、金属原子、NR7 4、置換基を有していてもよいイミダゾリウム、置換基を有していてもよいピリジニウム又は置換基を有していてもよいホスホニウム、R7は、H又は有機基であり、同一でも異なっていてもよい。いずれか2つがお互いに結合して、環を形成してもよい。)が挙げられる。上記親水基としては、なかでも、-SO3M又は-COOMが好ましい。R7としては、H又はC1-10の有機基が好ましく、H又はC1-4の有機基がより好ましく、H又はC1-4のアルキル基が更に好ましい。
上記金属原子としては、1、2価の金属原子が挙げられ、アルカリ金属(1族)、アルカリ土類金属(2族)等が挙げられ、Na、K又はLiが好ましい。
上記変性モノマー(A)を用いることによって、より平均一次粒子径が小さく、より安定性に優れる水性分散液を得ることができる。また、一次粒子のアスペクト比をより小さくすることもできる。
上記連結基は、鎖状又は分岐状、環状又は非環状構造、飽和又は不飽和、置換又は非置換であってよく、所望により硫黄、酸素、及び窒素からなる群から選択される1つ以上のヘテロ原子を含み、所望によりエステル、アミド、スルホンアミド、カルボニル、カーボネート、ウレタン、尿素及びカルバメートからなる群から選択される1つ以上の官能基を含んでよい。上記連結基は、炭素原子を含まず、酸素、硫黄又は窒素等のカテナリーヘテロ原子であってもよい。
Raが2価の有機基である場合、炭素原子に結合する水素原子は、フッ素以外のハロゲン、例えば塩素等で置き換えられてもよく、二重結合を含んでも含まなくてもよい。また、Raは、鎖状及び分岐状のいずれでもよく、環状及び非環状のいずれでもよい。また、Raは、官能基(例えば、エステル、エーテル、ケトン、アミン、ハロゲン化物等)を含んでもよい。
Raはまた、非フッ素の2価の有機基であってもよいし、部分フッ素化又は過フッ素化された2価の有機基であってもよい。
Raとしては、例えば、炭素原子にフッ素原子が結合していない炭化水素基、炭素原子に結合する水素原子の一部がフッ素原子で置換された炭化水素基、炭素原子に結合する水素原子の全てがフッ素原子で置換された炭化水素基、-(C=O)-、-(C=O)-O-、又は、-(C=O)-を含有する炭化水素基であってもよく、これらは酸素原子を含んでいてもよく、二重結合を含んでいてもよく、官能基を含んでいてもよい。
Raとして好ましくは、-(CH2)a-、-(CF2)a-、-O-(CF2)a-、-(CF2)a-O-(CF2)b-、-O(CF2)a-O-(CF2)b-、-(CF2)a-[O-(CF2)b]c-、-O(CF2)a-[O-(CF2)b]c-、-[(CF2)a-O]b-[(CF2)c-O]d-、-O[(CF2)a-O]b-[(CF2)c-O]d-、-O-[CF2CF(CF3)O]a-(CF2)b-、-(C=O)-、-(C=O)-O-、-(C=O)-(CH2)a-、-(C=O)-(CF2)a-、-(C=O)-O-(CH2)a-、-(C=O)-O-(CF2)a-、-(C=O)-[(CH2)a-O]b-、-(C=O)-[(CF2)a-O]b-、-(C=O)-O[(CH2)a-O]b-、-(C=O)-O[(CF2)a-O]b-、-(C=O)-O[(CH2)a-O]b-(CH2)c-、-(C=O)-O[(CF2)a-O]b-(CF2)c-、-(C=O)-(CH2)a-O-(CH2)b-、-(C=O)-(CF2)a-O-(CF2)b-、-(C=O)-O-(CH2)a-O-(CH2)b-、-(C=O)-O-(CF2)a-O-(CF2)b-、-(C=O)-O-C6H4-、及び、これらの組み合わせから選択される少なくとも1種である。
式中、a、b、c及びdは独立して少なくとも1以上である。a、b、c及びdは独立して、2以上であってよく、3以上であってよく、4以上であってよく、10以上であってよく、20以上であってよい。a、b、c及びdの上限は、例えば、100である。
-(C=O)-[(CF2)2-O]n-、-(C=O)-O[(CH2)2-O]n-、-(C=O)-O[(CF2)2-O]n-、-(C=O)-O[(CH2)2-O]n-(CH2)-、-(C=O)-O[(CF2)2-O]n-(CF2)-、-(C=O)-(CH2)2-O-(CH2)-、-(C=O)-(CF2)2-O-(CF2)-、-(C=O)-O-(CH2)2-O-(CH2)-、-(C=O)-O-(CF2)2-O-(CF2)-、-(C=O)-O-C6H4-等が挙げられる。中でも、上記Raは、具体的には、-CF2-O-、-CF2-O-CF2-、-CF2-O-CF2CF2-、-CF2-O-CF(CF3)-、-CF2-O-CF(CF3)CF2-、-CF2-O-CF(CF3)CF2-O-、-(C=O)-、-(C=O)-O-、-(C=O)-(CH2)-、-(C=O)-O-(CH2)-、-(C=O)-O[(CH2)2-O]n-、-(C=O)-O[(CH2)2-O]n-(CH2)-、-(C=O)-(CH2)2-O-(CH2)-、又は、-(C=O)-O-C6H4-が好ましい。
上記式中、nは1~10の整数である。
上記式中、nは1~10の整数である。
-(C=O)h-(O)i-CF2-O-(CX6 2)e-{O-CF(CF3)}f-(O)g- (r1)
(式中、X6はそれぞれ独立してH、F又はCF3であり、eは0~3の整数であり、fは0~3の整数であり、gは0又は1であり、hは0又は1であり、iは0又は1である)で表される2価の基が好ましく、下記一般式(r2):
-(C=O)h-(O)i-CF2-O-(CX7 2)e-(O)g- (r2)
(式中、X7はそれぞれ独立してH、F又はCF3であり、eは0~3の整数であり、gは0又は1であり、hは0又は1であり、iは0又は1である。)で表される2価の基も好ましい。
-(C=O)h-(O)i-CF2-O-(CX6 2)e-{O-CF(CF3)}f-(O)g-CZ1Z2- (t1)
(式中、X6はそれぞれ独立してH、F又はCF3であり、eは0~3の整数であり、fは0~3の整数であり、gは0又は1であり、hは0又は1であり、iは0又は1であり、Z1及びZ2は、それぞれ独立して、F又はCF3である)で表される2価の基も好ましく、式(t1)において、Z1及びZ2は、一方がFで他方がCF3であることがより好ましい。
また、上記一般式(4)において、-Ra-CZ1Z2-としては、下記式(t2):
-(C=O)h-(O)i-CF2-O-(CX7 2)e-(O)g-CZ1Z2- (t2)
(式中、X7はそれぞれ独立してH、F又はCF3であり、eは0~3の整数であり、gは0又は1であり、hは0又は1であり、iは0又は1であり、Z1及びZ2は、それぞれ独立して、H、F又はCF3である)で表される2価の基も好ましく、式(t2)において、Z1及びZ2は、一方がFで他方がCF3であることがより好ましい。
CF2=CF-O-Rf0-Y3 (4a)
(式中、Y3は親水基であり、Rf0は、過フッ素化されており、鎖状又は分岐状、環状又は非環状構造、飽和又は不飽和、置換又は非置換であってもよく、硫黄、酸素、及び窒素からなる群から選択される1つ以上のヘテロ原子を任意追加的に含有する過フッ素化二価連結基である。)
CH2=CH-O-Rf0-Y3 (4b)
(式中、Y3は親水基であり、Rf0は式(4a)で定義される過フッ素化二価連結基である。)
CX2=CY(-CZ2-O-Rf-Y3) (5)
(式中、Xは、同一又は異なって、-H又は-Fであり、Yは-H、-F、アルキル基又は含フッ素アルキル基であり、Zは、同一又は異なって、-H、-F、アルキル基又は含フッ素アルキル基である。Rfは炭素数1~40の含フッ素アルキレン基、又は、炭素数2~100のエーテル結合を有する含フッ素アルキレン基である。Y3は、前記と同じ。)である。)で表される単量体、下記一般式(6):
CX2=CY(-O-Rf-Y3) (6)
(式中、Xは、同一又は異なって、-H又は-Fであり、Yは-H、-F、アルキル基又は含フッ素アルキル基であり、Rfは炭素数1~40の含フッ素アルキレン基、又は、炭素数2~100のエーテル結合を有する含フッ素アルキレン基である。Y3は、前記と同じである。)で表される単量体、及び、下記一般式(7):
CX2=CY(-Rf-Y3) (7)
(式中、Xは、同一又は異なって、-H又は-Fであり、Yは-H、-F、アルキル基又は含フッ素アルキル基であり、Rfは炭素数1~40の含フッ素アルキレン基、又は、炭素数2~100のエーテル結合を有する含フッ素アルキレン基である。Y3は、前記と同じである。)で表される単量体、からなる群より選択される少なくとも1種であることが好ましい。
なお、上記炭素数2~100のエーテル結合を有する含フッ素アルキレン基は、酸素原子が末端である構造を含まず、炭素炭素間にエーテル結合を含んでいるアルキレン基である。
上記アルキル基は、フッ素原子を含有しないアルキル基であり、炭素数は1以上であればよい。上記アルキル基の炭素数は6以下が好ましく、4以下がより好ましく、3以下が更に好ましい。
上記含フッ素アルキル基は、フッ素原子を少なくとも1つ含有するアルキル基であり、炭素数は1以上であればよい。上記含フッ素アルキル基の炭素数は6以下が好ましく、4以下がより好ましく、3以下が更に好ましい。
上記Yとしては、-H、-F又は-CF3が好ましく、-Fがより好ましい。
上記アルキル基は、フッ素原子を含有しないアルキル基であり、炭素数は1以上であればよい。上記アルキル基の炭素数は6以下が好ましく、4以下がより好ましく、3以下が更に好ましい。
上記含フッ素アルキル基は、フッ素原子を少なくとも1つ含有するアルキル基であり、炭素数は1以上であればよい。上記含フッ素アルキル基の炭素数は6以下が好ましく、4以下がより好ましく、3以下が更に好ましい。
上記Zとしては、-H、-F又は-CF3が好ましく、-Fがより好ましい。
上記含フッ素アルキレン基の炭素数は2以上が好ましい。また、30以下が好ましく、20以下がより好ましく、10以下が更に好ましい。上記含フッ素アルキレン基としては、-CF2-、-CH2CF2-、-CF2CF2-、-CF2CH2-、-CF2CF2CH2-、-CF(CF3)-、-CF(CF3)CF2-、-CF(CF3)CH2-等が挙げられる。上記含フッ素アルキレン基は、パーフルオロアルキレン基であることが好ましい。
例えば、下記式:
上記エーテル結合を有する含フッ素アルキレン基として具体的には、-CF(CF3)CF2-O-CF(CF3)-、-(CF(CF3)CF2-O)n-CF(CF3)-(式中、nは1~10の整数)、-CF(CF3)CF2-O-CF(CF3)CH2-、-(CF(CF3)CF2-O)n-CF(CF3)CH2-(式中、nは1~10の整数)、-CH2CF2CF2O-CH2CF2CH2-、-CF2CF2CF2O-CF2CF2-、-CF2CF2CF2O-CF2CF2CH2-、-CF2CF2O-CF2-、-CF2CF2O-CF2CH2-、-CF(CF3)CH2-等が挙げられる。
上記エーテル結合を有する含フッ素アルキレン基は、パーフルオロアルキレン基であることが好ましい。
R7としては、H又はC1-10の有機基が好ましく、H又はC1-4の有機基がより好ましく、H又はC1-4のアルキル基が更に好ましい。
上記金属原子としては、アルカリ金属(1族)、アルカリ土類金属(2族)等が挙げられ、Na、K又はLiが好ましい。
上記Mとしては、-H、金属原子又は-NR7 4が好ましく、-H、アルカリ金属(1族)、アルカリ土類金属(2族)又は-NR7 4がより好ましく、-H、-Na、-K、-Li又は-NH4が更に好ましく、-Na、-K又は-NH4が更により好ましく、-Na又は-NH4が特に好ましく、-NH4が最も好ましい。
上記Y3としては、-COOM又は-SO3Mが好ましく、-COOMがより好ましい。
CXh 2=CFCF2-O-(CF(CF3)CF2O)n5-CF(CF3)-Y3 (5a)
(式中、各Xhは、同一であり、F又はHを表す。n5は0又は1~10の整数を表し、Y3は、上記定義と同じ。)で表されるフルオロアリルエーテル化合物が好適なものとして例示される。
一般式(5a)において、上記n5は一次粒子径が小さいPTFE粒子を得ることができる点で0又は1~5の整数であることが好ましく、0、1又は2であることがより好ましく、0又は1であることが更に好ましい。上記Y3は、適度な水溶性と界面活性が得られる点で-COOMであることが好ましく、上記Mは、不純物として残留しにくく、得られた組成物及び該組成物から得られる延伸体の耐熱性が向上する点で、H又はNH4であることが好ましい。
CH2=CF(-CF2-O-Rf-Y3) (5b)
(式中、Rf及びY3は前記と同じ。)
CX2 2=CFCF2-O-(CF(CF3)CF2O)n5-CF(CF3)-Y3 (5c)
(式中、各X2は、同一であり、F又はHを表す。n5は、0又は1~10の整数を表し、Y3は、前記定義と同じ。)
(式中、Rf及びY3は上記と同じ)
上記アルキル基は、フッ素原子を含有しないアルキル基であり、炭素数は1以上であればよい。上記アルキル基の炭素数は6以下が好ましく、4以下がより好ましく、3以下が更に好ましい。
上記含フッ素アルキル基は、フッ素原子を少なくとも1つ含有するアルキル基であり、炭素数は1以上であればよい。上記含フッ素アルキル基の炭素数は6以下が好ましく、4以下がより好ましく、3以下が更に好ましい。
上記Yとしては、-H、-F又は-CF3が好ましく、-Fがより好ましい。
上記含フッ素アルキレン基の炭素数は2以上が好ましい。また、30以下が好ましく、20以下がより好ましく、10以下が更に好ましい。上記含フッ素アルキレン基としては、-CF2-、-CH2CF2-、-CF2CF2-、-CF2CH2-、-CF2CF2CH2-、-CF(CF3)-、-CF(CF3)CF2-、-CF(CF3)CH2-等が挙げられる。上記含フッ素アルキレン基は、パーフルオロアルキレン基であることが好ましい。
CF2=CF-O-(CF2)n1-Y3 (6a)
(式中、n1は、1~10の整数を表し、Y3は、-SO3M1又は-COOM1を表し、M1は、H、金属原子、NR7 4、置換基を有していてもよいイミダゾリウム、置換基を有していてもよいピリジニウム又は置換基を有していてもよいホスホニウム、R7は、H又は有機基を表す。)
CF2=CF-O-(CF2C(CF3)F)n2-Y3 (6b)
(式中、n2は、1~5の整数を表し、Y3は、前記定義と同じ。)
CF2=CF-O-(CFX1)n3-Y3 (6c)
(式中、X1は、F又はCF3を表し、n3は、1~10の整数を表し、Y3は、前記定義と同じ。)
CF2=CF-O-(CF2CFX1O)n4-CF2CF2-Y3 (6d)
(式中、n4は、1~10の整数を表し、Y3及びX1は、前記定義と同じ。)
CF2=CF-(CF2)n1-Y3 (7a)
(式中、n1は、1~10の整数を表し、Y3は、前記定義と同じ。)で表される単量体、及び、下記一般式(7b):
CF2=CF-(CF2C(CF3)F)n2-Y3 (7b)
(式中、n2は、1~5の整数を表し、Y3は、前記定義と同じ。)で表される単量体からなる群より選択される少なくとも1種が好ましい。
上記Y3は、-SO3M1又は-COOM1が好ましく、M1は、H、金属原子、NR7 4、置換基を有していてもよいイミダゾリウム、置換基を有していてもよいピリジニウム又は置換基を有していてもよいホスホニウムであることが好ましい。上記R7は、H又は有機基を表す。
上記式(7a)で表されるパーフルオロビニルアルキル化合物としては、例えば、CF2=CFCF2COOM1(式中、M1は上記定義と同じ。)が挙げられる。
上記カルボン酸型炭化水素含有界面活性剤の使用量の下限は、水性媒体に対して、好ましくは0.0001質量%、より好ましくは0.001質量%、更に好ましくは0.01質量%、特に好ましくは0.1質量%である。上記界面活性剤の使用量の上限は、水性媒体に対して、好ましくは10質量%、より好ましくは5質量%、更に好ましくは3質量%、特に好ましくは2質量%である。
上記TFE重合体の水性分散液は、例えば、国際公開第2007/004250号に記載の塵埃抑制処理剤組成物に好適に用いることができ、国際公開第2007/000812号に記載の塵埃抑制処理方法にも好適に用いることができる。
高分子量PTFEを製造する場合、重合温度は、30℃以上が好ましく、40℃以上がより好ましく、50℃以上が更に好ましい。また、100℃以下が好ましく、95℃以下がより好ましい。重合圧力は、0.5MPa以上が好ましく、0.7MPa以上が好ましく、1.0MPa以上が好ましく、また、5.0MPa以下が好ましく、4.0MPa以下がより好ましく、3.0MPa以下が更に好ましい。
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低分子量PTFEは、重合により製造しても良いし、重合で得られた高分子量PTFEを公知の方法(熱分解、放射線照射分解等)で低分子量化して製造することもできる。
低分子量PTFEを製造する場合、重合温度は、30℃以上が好ましく、40℃以上がより好ましく、50℃以上が更に好ましい。また、100℃以下が好ましく、90℃以下がより好ましく、80℃以下が更に好ましい。重合圧力は、0.3MPa以上が好ましく、0.4MPa以上が好ましく、0.5MPa以上が好ましく、また、5.0MPa以下が好ましく、4.0MPa以下がより好ましく、3.0MPa以下が更に好ましい。
(1)本発明の製造方法において、FEPの重合は、重合温度10~150℃、重合圧力0.2~8.0Mpaにて行うことが好ましい。FEPを製造する場合、重合温度は、30℃以上がより好ましく、40℃以上が更に好ましく、50℃以上がさらにより好ましい。また、130℃以下がより好ましく、120℃以下が更に好ましく、110℃以下が特に好ましく、100℃以下がさらにより好ましい。重合圧力は、0.5MPa以上が好ましく、1.0MPa以上が好ましく、1.2MPa以上が好ましく、また、6.0MPa以下がより好ましく、5.0MPa以下が更に好ましい。
上記ETFEのシートにおける添加剤の含有量は、ETFEのシートの総質量に対し、20質量%以下が好ましく、10質量%以下が特に好ましい。
また、膜構造建築物の膜材だけではなく、たとえば、屋外使用板材(防音壁、防風フェンス、越波柵、車庫天蓋、ショッピングモール、歩行路壁、屋根材)、ガラス飛散防止フィルム、耐熱・耐水シート、建材等(テント倉庫のテント材、日よけ用膜材、明かり取り用の部分屋根材、ガラスに替わる窓材、防炎仕切り用膜材、カーテン、外壁補強、防水膜、防煙膜、不燃透明仕切り、道路補強、インテリア(照明、壁面、ブランド等)、エクステリア(テント、看板等)等)、生活レジャー用品(釣りざお、ラケット、ゴルフクラブ、映写幕等)、自動車用材料(幌、制振材、ボディ等)、航空機材料、船舶材料、家電外装、タンク、容器内壁、フィルタ、工事用膜材、電子材料(プリント基板、配線基板、絶縁膜、離型膜等)、太陽電池モジュールの表面材料、太陽熱発電用のミラー保護材、ソーラー温水器の表面材等に有用である。
一般式(150):CF2=CF-O-(CF2CFY151-O)n-(CFY152)m-A151
(式中、Y151は、フッ素原子、塩素原子、-SO2F基又はパーフルオロアルキル基を表す。パーフルオロアルキル基は、エーテル性の酸素及び-SO2F基を含んでもよい。nは、0~3の整数を表す。n個のY151は、同一であってもよいし異なっていてもよい。Y152は、フッ素原子、塩素原子又は-SO2F基を表す。mは、1~5の整数を表す。m個のY152は、同一であってもよいし異なっていてもよい。A151は、-SO2X151、-COZ151又は-POZ152Z153を表す。X151は、F、Cl、Br、I、-OR151又は-NR152R153を表す。Z151、Z152及びZ153は、同一又は異なって、-NR154R155又は-OR156を表す。R151、R152、R153、R154、R155及びR156は、同一又は異なって、H、アンモニウム、アルカリ金属、フッ素原子を含んでも良いアルキル基、アリール基、若しくはスルホニル含有基を表す。)で表されるフルオロモノマーを挙げることができる。電解質ポリマー前駆体の好ましい単量体組成(モル%)は、TFE:ビニルエーテル=(50~99):(50~1)であり、より好ましくは、TFE:ビニルエーテル=(50~93):(50~7)である。
また、電解質ポリマー前駆体の分散状態を維持したまま、アルカリ溶液による加水分解を施すことにより電解質ポリマー分散液を得ることができる。
引き続き、加圧容器内で、120℃以上に加熱することで、例えば、水/アルコール混合溶媒に溶解させ、溶液状態にすることが出来る。
このようにして得られた溶液は、例えば電極のバインダーとして使用したり、種々の添加剤と複合してキャスト製膜し、例えば防汚塗膜や有機アクチュエーター等に使用することができる。
本発明の製造方法において、TFE/VDF共重合体の重合温度としては特に限定されず、0~100℃であってよい。重合圧力は、重合温度等の他の重合条件に応じて適宜定められるが、通常、0~9.8MPaであってよい。
TFE/VDF共重合体を製造する場合、重合温度は、20℃以上が好ましく、30℃以上がより好ましく、40℃以上が更に好ましい。また、95℃以下が好ましく、90℃以下がより好ましく、80℃以下が更に好ましい。重合圧力は、0.2MPa以上が好ましく、0.3MPa以上が好ましく、0.5MPa以上が好ましく、また、5.0MPa以下が好ましく、4.0MPa以下がより好ましく、3.0MPa以下が更に好ましい。
式: CX11X12=CX13(CX14X15)n11X16
(式中、X11~X16は同一または異なってH、F又はClを表し、n11は0~8の整数を表す。但し、TFE及びVDFを除く。)で示されるモノマー、又は、
式: CX21X22=CX23-O(CX24X25)n21X26
(式中、X21~X26は同一または異なってH、F又はClを表し、n21は0~8の整数を表す。)で示されるモノマーが好ましい。
本発明の製造方法において、上記フッ素ゴムの重合は、攪拌機を備えた耐圧の反応容器に純水及び上記界面活性剤を仕込み、脱酸素後、モノマーを仕込み、所定の温度にし、重合開始剤を添加して、反応を開始する。反応の進行とともに圧力が低下するので、初期圧力を維持するように、追加のモノマーを連続的又は間欠的に追加供給する。所定量のモノマーを供給した時点で、供給を停止し、反応容器内のモノマーをパージし、温度を室温に戻して反応を終了する。この場合、ポリマーラテックスを連続的に反応容器より取り出すことができる。
フッ素ゴムを製造する場合、重合温度は、10℃以上がより好ましく、15℃以上が更に好ましく、20℃以上が特に好ましい。また、130℃以下がより好ましく、90℃以下が更に好ましい。重合圧力は、0.5MPa以上が好ましく、1.0MPa以上が好ましく、また、7.0MPa以下が更に好ましい。
重合開始剤としては、上記水溶性ラジカル重合開始剤が好ましく、より好ましくは、過硫酸アンモニウムである。上記重合工程は、モノマー全量100質量%に対して0.005質量%以上の過硫酸アンモニウムを添加するものであることが好ましく、0.01質量%以上の過硫酸アンモニウムを添加するものであることがより好ましい。
上記乾燥は、40~250℃で行うことが好ましく、60~230℃で行うことがより好ましく、80~200℃で行うことが更に好ましい。
上記平均一次粒子径は、動的光散乱法により測定することが出来る。上記平均一次粒子径は、フルオロポリマー固形分濃度約1.0質量%に調整したフルオロポリマー水性分散液を作成し、動的光散乱法を使用して25℃、溶媒(水)の屈折率は1.3328、溶媒(水)の粘度は0.8878mPa・s、積算70回にて測定できる。動的光散乱法としては、例えばELSZ-1000S(大塚電子株式会社製)が使用できる。
上記水性分散液を製造する方法としては、上記重合より得られた水性分散液に工程(I)を行ない、工程(I)で得られた水性分散液に工程(II)を行なって精製水性分散液を製造することができる。また、工程(I)を行なわずに、工程(II)を行ない精製水性分散液を製造することもできる。また、工程(I)及び工程(II)を繰り返し行うこともできるし、組み合わせることも可能である。
例えば相分離、遠心沈降、曇点濃縮、電気濃縮、電気泳動、限外ろ過を用いた濾過処理、逆浸透膜(RO膜)を用いた濾過処理、ナノ濾過処理等が挙げられる。上記濃縮は、用途に応じて、フルオロポリマー濃度を30~70質量%に濃縮することができる。濃縮によりディスパージョンの安定性が損なわれることがあるが、その場合は更に分散安定剤を添加してもよい。上記分散安定剤としては、上記非イオン性界面活性剤や、その他の各種の界面活性剤を添加してもよい。上記非イオン性界面活性剤としては、上述した核形成剤として例示した非イオン性界面活性剤と同じであり、上述した非イオン性界面活性剤を適宜採用できる。上記非イオン性界面活性剤は、芳香族部分を含まないことが好ましい。
また、非イオン性界面活性剤の曇点は、水への界面活性剤の溶解性の尺度である。上記水性分散液中で使用される界面活性剤は、曇点約30℃~約90℃、好ましくは約35℃~約85℃を有する。
また添加剤用途として、電極の活物質の脱落を抑える結着剤、バインダー用途、ドリップ防止剤などのコンパウンド用途、土砂や埃等の舞い立ちを防止する塵埃抑制処理用途等に用いることができる。
アニオン性界面活性剤としては、アルキルスルホネート、アルキルサルフェート、アルキルアリールサルフェート及びそれらの塩;脂肪族(カルボン)酸及びその塩;リン酸アルキルエステル、リン酸アルキルアリールエステル又はそれらの塩;等が挙げられるが、中でも、アルキルスルホネート、アルキルサルフェート、脂肪族カルボン酸またはそれらの塩が好ましい。
アルキルサルフェートまたはその塩としては、ラウリル硫酸アンモニウム、またはラウリル硫酸ナトリウム等が好ましい。
脂肪族カルボン酸またはその塩としては、コハク酸、デカン酸、ウンデカン酸、ウンデセン酸、ラウリン酸、ハイドロドデカン酸、またはそれらの塩が好ましい。
アニオン性界面活性剤の添加量の下限としては、50ppm以上がより好ましく、100ppm以上が更に好ましい。添加量が少なすぎると、粘度調整効果が乏しい。
アニオン性界面活性剤の添加量の上限としては、3000ppm以下がより好ましく、2000ppm以下が更に好ましい。添加量が多すぎると水性分散液の機械的安定性、貯蔵安定性が損なわれることがある。
上記水性分散液のpHを調整する目的で、アンモニア水などのpH調整剤を配合することもできる。
上記その他の水溶性高分子化合物としては特に限定されず、例えば、ポリエチレンオキサイド(分散安定剤)、ポリエチレングリコール(分散安定剤)、ポリビニルピロリドン(分散安定剤)、フェノール樹脂、尿素樹脂、エポキシ樹脂、メラミン樹脂、ポリエステル樹脂、ポリエーテル樹脂、アクリルシリコーン樹脂、シリコーン樹脂、シリコーンポリエステル樹脂、ポリウレタン樹脂等が挙げられる。更に、イソチアゾロン系、アゾール系、プロノポール、クロロタロニル、メチルスルホニルテトラクロルピロジン、カルベンタジム、フルオロフォルベット、二酢酸ナトリウム、ジヨードメチルパラトリルスルホンなどの防腐剤を含有してもよい。
上記排水中の未凝集の上記フルオロポリマー濃度は、生産性の観点から低いことが好ましく、0.4質量%未満がより好ましく、0.3質量%未満が特に好ましい。
上記製造方法により、後述の一般式(3)で示される化合物を実質的に含まないフルオロポリマー及び該フルオロポリマーを含む組成物を得ることができる。
一般式(3):(H-(CF2)8-SO3)qM2
(式中、M2はH、金属原子、NR5 4、置換基を有していてもよいイミダゾリウム、置換基を有していてもよいピリジニウム、又は、置換基を有していてもよいホスホニウムである。qは1又は2である。)
なお、本発明の組成物が水性ディスパージョンである場合、後述する方法により一般式(3)で示される化合物の含有量を測定すると定量限界は10~100ppb程度であるが、濃縮を行うことにより定量限界を下げることができる。濃縮は複数回繰り返して行ってもよい。
一般式(4):(H-(CF2)7-COO)pM1
(式中、M1は、H、金属原子、NR5 4、置換基を有していてもよいイミダゾリウム、置換基を有していてもよいピリジニウム、又は、置換基を有していてもよいホスホニウムである。pは1又は2である。)
一般式(4’):(H-(CF2)8-COO)pM1
(式中、M1は、H、金属原子、NR5 4、置換基を有していてもよいイミダゾリウム、置換基を有していてもよいピリジニウム、又は、置換基を有していてもよいホスホニウムである。pは1又は2である。)
一般式(4):(H-(CF2)7-COO)pM1
(式中、M1は、H、金属原子、NR5 4、置換基を有していてもよいイミダゾリウム、置換基を有していてもよいピリジニウム、又は、置換基を有していてもよいホスホニウムである。pは1又は2である。)
一般式(4’):(H-(CF2)8-COO)pM1
(式中、M1は、H、金属原子、NR5 4、置換基を有していてもよいイミダゾリウム、置換基を有していてもよいピリジニウム、又は、置換基を有していてもよいホスホニウムである。pは1又は2である。)
一般式(5):(H-(CF2)13-COO)pM1
(式中、M1は、H、金属原子、NR5 4、置換基を有していてもよいイミダゾリウム、置換基を有していてもよいピリジニウム、又は、置換基を有していてもよいホスホニウムである。pは1又は2である。)
一般式(5’):(H-(CF2)14-COO)pM1
(式中、M1は、H、金属原子、NR5 4、置換基を有していてもよいイミダゾリウム、置換基を有していてもよいピリジニウム、又は、置換基を有していてもよいホスホニウムである。pは1又は2である。)
一般式(5):(H-(CF2)13-COO)pM1
(式中、M1は、H、金属原子、NR5 4、置換基を有していてもよいイミダゾリウム、置換基を有していてもよいピリジニウム、又は、置換基を有していてもよいホスホニウムである。pは1又は2である。)
一般式(5’):(H-(CF2)14-COO)pM1
(式中、M1は、H、金属原子、NR5 4、置換基を有していてもよいイミダゾリウム、置換基を有していてもよいピリジニウム、又は、置換基を有していてもよいホスホニウムである。pは1又は2である。)
また、水性ディスパージョンには、安定性を高めるために非イオン性界面活性剤を添加する場合がある。非イオン性界面活性剤としては特に限定されず、従来公知の非イオン性界面活性剤を採用できる。
一般式(4):(H-(CF2)7-COO)pM1
(式中、M1は、H、金属原子、NR5 4、置換基を有していてもよいイミダゾリウム、置換基を有していてもよいピリジニウム、又は、置換基を有していてもよいホスホニウムである。pは1又は2である。)
一般式(4’):(H-(CF2)8-COO)pM1
(式中、M1は、H、金属原子、NR5 4、置換基を有していてもよいイミダゾリウム、置換基を有していてもよいピリジニウム、又は、置換基を有していてもよいホスホニウムである。pは1又は2である。)
一般式(4):(H-(CF2)7-COO)pM1
(式中、M1は、H、金属原子、NR5 4、置換基を有していてもよいイミダゾリウム、置換基を有していてもよいピリジニウム、又は、置換基を有していてもよいホスホニウムである。pは1又は2である。)
一般式(4’):(H-(CF2)8-COO)pM1
(式中、M1は、H、金属原子、NR5 4、置換基を有していてもよいイミダゾリウム、置換基を有していてもよいピリジニウム、又は、置換基を有していてもよいホスホニウムである。pは1又は2である。)
一般式(5):(H-(CF2)13-COO)pM1
(式中、M1は、H、金属原子、NR5 4、置換基を有していてもよいイミダゾリウム、置換基を有していてもよいピリジニウム、又は、置換基を有していてもよいホスホニウムである。pは1又は2である。)
一般式(5’):(H-(CF2)14-COO)pM1
(式中、M1は、H、金属原子、NR5 4、置換基を有していてもよいイミダゾリウム、置換基を有していてもよいピリジニウム、又は、置換基を有していてもよいホスホニウムである。pは1又は2である。)
一般式(5):(H-(CF2)13-COO)pM1
(式中、M1は、H、金属原子、NR5 4、置換基を有していてもよいイミダゾリウム、置換基を有していてもよいピリジニウム、又は、置換基を有していてもよいホスホニウムである。pは1又は2である。)
一般式(5’):(H-(CF2)14-COO)pM1
(式中、M1は、H、金属原子、NR5 4、置換基を有していてもよいイミダゾリウム、置換基を有していてもよいピリジニウム、又は、置換基を有していてもよいホスホニウムである。pは1又は2である。)
一般式(4):(H-(CF2)7-COO)pM1
(式中、M1は、H、金属原子、NR5 4、置換基を有していてもよいイミダゾリウム、置換基を有していてもよいピリジニウム、又は、置換基を有していてもよいホスホニウムである。pは1又は2である。)
一般式(4’):(H-(CF2)8-COO)pM1
(式中、M1は、H、金属原子、NR5 4、置換基を有していてもよいイミダゾリウム、置換基を有していてもよいピリジニウム、又は、置換基を有していてもよいホスホニウムである。pは1又は2である。)
一般式(4):(H-(CF2)7-COO)pM1
(式中、M1は、H、金属原子、NR5 4、置換基を有していてもよいイミダゾリウム、置換基を有していてもよいピリジニウム、又は、置換基を有していてもよいホスホニウムである。pは1又は2である。)
一般式(4’):(H-(CF2)8-COO)pM1
(式中、M1は、H、金属原子、NR5 4、置換基を有していてもよいイミダゾリウム、置換基を有していてもよいピリジニウム、又は、置換基を有していてもよいホスホニウムである。pは1又は2である。)
一般式(5):(H-(CF2)13-COO)pM1
(式中、M1は、H、金属原子、NR5 4、置換基を有していてもよいイミダゾリウム、置換基を有していてもよいピリジニウム、又は、置換基を有していてもよいホスホニウムである。pは1又は2である。)
一般式(5’):(H-(CF2)14-COO)pM1
(式中、M1は、H、金属原子、NR5 4、置換基を有していてもよいイミダゾリウム、置換基を有していてもよいピリジニウム、又は、置換基を有していてもよいホスホニウムである。pは1又は2である。)
一般式(5):(H-(CF2)13-COO)pM1
(式中、M1は、H、金属原子、NR5 4、置換基を有していてもよいイミダゾリウム、置換基を有していてもよいピリジニウム、又は、置換基を有していてもよいホスホニウムである。pは1又は2である。)
一般式(5’):(H-(CF2)14-COO)pM1
(式中、M1は、H、金属原子、NR5 4、置換基を有していてもよいイミダゾリウム、置換基を有していてもよいピリジニウム、又は、置換基を有していてもよいホスホニウムである。pは1又は2である。)
一般式(2):(H-(CF2)n-SO3)qM2
(式中、nは4~20である。M2はH、金属原子、NR5 4、置換基を有していてもよいイミダゾリウム、置換基を有していてもよいピリジニウム、又は、置換基を有していてもよいホスホニウムである。qは1又は2である。)
nが4~20である化合物の含有量は、それぞれ、500ppb以下であることがより好ましく、100ppb以下であることが更に好ましく、25ppb以下であることが特に好ましく、15ppb以下であることが更により好ましく、10ppb以下であることが更により好ましい。下限は特に限定されないが、0ppbであってよく、1ppbであってもよい。本発明の組成物は、一般式(2)で示される化合物のいずれの含有量が0ppbであってよい。
一般式(1):(H-(CF2)m-COO)pM1
(式中、mは3~19、M1は、H、金属原子、NR5 4、置換基を有していてもよいイミダゾリウム、置換基を有していてもよいピリジニウム、又は、置換基を有していてもよいホスホニウムである。pは1又は2である。)
mが3~19である化合物の含有量は、それぞれ、500ppb以下であることがより好ましく、100ppb以下であることが更に好ましく、25ppb以下であることが特に好ましく、15ppb以下であることが更により好ましく、10ppb以下であることが更により好ましい。下限は特に限定されないが、0ppbであってよく、1ppbであってもよい。本発明の一態様は、上記一般式(1)で示される化合物のいずれかを含む組成物である。
本明細書において、平均粒子径は、低分子量PTFEである場合、レーザー回折式粒度分布測定装置(日本レーザー社製)を用い、カスケードは使用せず、圧力0.1MPa、測定時間3秒で粒度分布を測定し、得られた粒度分布積算の50%に対応する粒子径である。
また、高分子量PTFEの場合、上記平均粒径は、JIS K6891に準拠して測定した値である。
上記粉末の色調L*は、JIS Z8781-4に準拠して、測色色差計(CIELABカラースケール)を用いて測定する。
上記焼成は、385℃に加熱した電気炉内で10分間熱処理することで実施する。
ΔL*(%)=(L*t-L*i)/(L*Std-L*i)×100
L*i=初期の色調であって、フッ素化処理前のPTFEに係るCIELABスケールにおけるL*の計測値。
L*t=処理済の色調であって、フッ素化処理後のPTFEに係るCIELABスケールにおけるL*の計測値。
L*Std=87.3
本発明の組成物は、炭化水素系界面活性剤を含んでよい。炭化水素系界面活性剤としては、上述したカルボン酸型炭化水素含有界面活性剤等が挙げられる。
上記組成物は、上記フルオロポリマー、炭化水素系界面活性剤以外にも、顔料や充填剤等の従来公知の添加剤を添加することができる。上記添加剤は、本発明の効果を妨げない範囲で使用すればよい。
上記レドックス開始剤としては、例えば、過マンガン酸カリウム/シュウ酸、三酢酸マンガン/シュウ酸、セリウム硝酸アンモニウム/シュウ酸、臭素酸塩等が挙げられ、過マンガン酸カリウム/シュウ酸が好ましい。レドックス開始剤を用いる場合は、酸化剤又は還元剤のいずれかをあらかじめ重合槽に仕込み、ついでもう一方を連続的又は断続的に加えて重合を開始させてもよい。例えば、過マンガン酸カリウム/シュウ酸を用いる場合、重合槽にシュウ酸を仕込み、そこへ過マンガン酸カリウムを連続的に添加することが好ましい。
上記含フッ素界面活性剤量は、公知な方法で定量できる。例えば、LC/MS/MS分析にて定量することが出来る。まず、得られた水性分散液、粉末、成形体、ペレット、又は成形体を微細化されたフルオロポリマー、ペレットを微細化されたフルオロポリマーをメタノールの有機溶剤に抽出し、抽出液をLC/MS/MSスペクトルから、分子量情報を抜出し、候補となる界面活性剤の構造式との一致を確認する。
その後、確認された界面活性剤を5水準以上の濃度の水溶液を作成し、それぞれの濃度のLC/MS/MS分析を行ない、エリア面積との検量線を作成する。
得られた水性分散液、粉末、又は成形体を粉砕した粉末をメタノールにてソックスレー抽出を行ない、抽出液をLC/MS/MS分析を行なうことで定量測定することが出来る。
上記含フッ素界面活性剤としては、上述した本発明の製造方法において例示したものと同じである。例えば、アニオン性基を除く部分の総炭素数が20以下のフッ素原子を含む界面活性剤であってよく、アニオン性部分の分子量が800以下のフッ素を含む界面活性剤であってよく、LogPOWが3.5以下の含フッ素界面活性剤であってよい。
上記アニオン性含フッ素界面活性剤としては、上記一般式(N0)で表される化合物が挙げられ、具体的には、一般式(N1)で表される化合物、一般式(N2)で表される化合物、一般式(N3)で表される化合物、一般式(N4)で表される化合物、及び、一般式(N5)で表される化合物で表される化合物が挙げられる。より具体的には、一般式(I)で表されるパーフルオロカルボン酸(I)、一般式(II)で表されるω-Hパーフルオロカルボン酸(II)、一般式(III)で表されるパーフルオロポリエーテルカルボン酸(III)、一般式(IV)で表されるパーフルオロアルキルアルキレンカルボン酸(IV)、一般式(V)で表されるパーフルオロアルコキシフルオロカルボン酸(V)、一般式(VI)で表されるパーフルオロアルキルスルホン酸(VI)、一般式(VII)で表されるω-Hパーフルオロスルホン酸(VII)、一般式(VIII)で表されるパーフルオロアルキルアルキレンスルホン酸(VIII)、一般式(IX)で表されるアルキルアルキレンカルボン酸(IX)、一般式(X)で表されるフルオロカルボン酸(X)、一般式(XI)で表されるアルコキシフルオロスルホン酸(XI)、及び、一般式(XII)で表される化合物(XII)が挙げられる。
また、繊維分野、医療分野、エレクトロケミカル分野、シール材分野、空気濾過分野、換気/内圧調整分野、液濾過分野、一般消費材分野等で使用する製品の素材としても有用である。
以下に、具体的な用途を例示する。
誘電材料プリプレグ、EMI遮蔽材料、伝熱材料等。より詳細には、プリント配線基板、電磁遮蔽シールド材、絶縁伝熱材料、絶縁材料等。
シール材分野
ガスケット、パッキン、ポンプダイアフラム、ポンプチューブ、航空機用シール材等。
ULPAフィルター(半導体製造用)、HEPAフィルター(病院・半導体製造用)、円筒カートリッジフィルター(産業用)、バグフィルター(産業用)、耐熱バグフィルタ-(排ガス処理用)、耐熱プリーツフィルター(排ガス処理用)、SINBRANフィルター(産業用)、触媒フィルター(排ガス処理用)、吸着剤付フィルター(HDD組込み)、吸着剤付ベントフィルター(HDD組込み用)、ベントフィルター(HDD組込み用他)、掃除機用フィルター(掃除機用)、汎用複層フェルト材、GT用カートリッジフィルター(GT向け互換品用)、クーリングフィルター(電子機器筐体用)等。
凍結乾燥用の容器等の凍結乾燥用材料、電子回路やランプ向けの自動車用換気材料、容器キャップ向け等の容器用途、タブレット端末や携帯電話端末等の小型端末を含む電子機器向け等の保護換気用途、医療用換気用途等。
半導体液ろ過フィルター(半導体製造用)、親水性PTFEフィルター(半導体製造用)、化学薬品向けフィルター(薬液処理用)、純水製造ライン用フィルター(純水製造用)、逆洗型液ろ過フィルター(産業排水処理用)等。
衣類、ケーブルガイド(バイク向け可動ワイヤ)、バイク用衣服、キャストライナー(医療サポーター)、掃除機フィルター、バグパイプ(楽器)、ケーブル(ギター用信号ケーブル等)、弦(弦楽器用)等。
PTFE繊維(繊維材料)、ミシン糸(テキスタイル)、織糸(テキスタイル)、ロープ等。
体内埋設物(延伸品)、人工血管、カテーテル、一般手術(組織補強材料)、頭頸部製品(硬膜代替)、口内健康(組織再生医療)、整形外科(包帯)等。
10-ウンデセン酸(4.7g)、1,4-ベンゾキノン(0.63g)、DMF(50mL)、水(5mL)及びPdCl2(0.09g)の混合物を90℃で12時間加熱撹拌した。
その後減圧下に溶媒を留去した。得られた残渣にナトリウムメトキシドメタノール溶液を加え、濾取した固体に塩酸を加え、酢酸エチルで抽出し、硫酸ナトリウムで乾燥し、減圧下に溶媒を留去した。残渣をカラムクロマトグラフィーで精製し、10-オキソウンデカン酸(3.2g)を得た。
得られた10-オキソウンデカン酸のスペクトルデータを以下に示す。
1H-NMR(CDCl3) δppm:1.27-1.37(m,8H)、1.51-1.60(m,4H)、2.11(s,3H)、2.29-2.42(m,4H)
得られた10-オキソウンデカン酸カリウム(以下、界面活性剤Aという)のスペクトルデータを以下に示す。
1H-NMR(CDCl3) δppm:1.04(m,8H)、1.30-1.32(m,4H)、1.89-2.01(m,5H)、2.27-2.33(t,J=7.6,4H)
下記では、下記一般式(1)及び(2)で示される化合物の含有量を測定する方法を説明する。
一般式(1):(H-(CF2)m-COO)pM1(式中、mは3~19、M1は、H、金属原子、NR5 4、置換基を有していてもよいイミダゾリウム、置換基を有していてもよいピリジニウム、又は、置換基を有していてもよいホスホニウムである。pは1又は2である。)
一般式(2):(H-(CF2)n-SO3)qM2(式中、nは4~20である。M2はH、金属原子、NR5 4、置換基を有していてもよいイミダゾリウム、置換基を有していてもよいピリジニウム、又は、置換基を有していてもよいホスホニウムである。qは1又は2である。)
粉末からの抽出
粉末1gにメタノール10g(12.6mL)を加え、60分間の超音波処理を行い、一般式(1)で示される化合物を含む上澄み液を抽出した。
水性分散液の固形分を測定し、PTFE固形分0.5gに相当する量の水性分散液を100mLスクリュー管に秤量した。その後、水性分散液中に含まれている水と合わせ、抽出溶媒が40g(43.14mL)の水/メタノール=50/50vol%となるように水とメタノールを加えた。その後、凝析するまでよく振とうした。固形分を取り除き、液相を4000rpmで1時間遠心分離を行い、一般式(1)で示される化合物を含む上澄み液を抽出した。
抽出液に含まれる一般式(1)で示される化合物の含有量はパーフルオロオクタン酸に換算することにより求めた。
1ng/mL~100ng/mLの濃度既知のパーフルオロオクタン酸のメタノール標準溶液を5水準調製し、液体クロマトグラフ質量分析計(Waters, LC-MS ACQUITY UPLC/TQD)を用いて測定を行った。それぞれのサンプル濃度とピークの積分値から一次近似を用い、関係式(1)によりa、bを求めた。
A=a×X+b (1)
A:パーフルオロオクタン酸のピーク面積
X:パーフルオロオクタン酸の濃度(ng/mL)
液体クロマトグラフ質量分析計を用い、炭素数が4以上20以下の一般式(1)で示される化合物を測定した。抽出した液相について、MRM法を用いて各炭素数の一般式(1)で示される化合物のピーク面積を求めた。
XCm=((ACm-b)/a)×((50×m+45)/413) (3)
XCm:抽出溶液中の炭素数(m+1)の一般式(1)で示される化合物の含有量(ng/mL)
ACm:抽出溶液中の炭素数(m+1)の一般式(1)で示される化合物のピーク面積
この測定における定量限界は1ng/mLである。
粉末中に含まれる炭素数(m+1)の一般式(1)で示される化合物の含有量は式(4)により求めた。
YCm=XCm×12.6 (4)
YCm:粉末中に含まれる炭素数(m+1)の一般式(1)で示される化合物の含有量(対フルオロポリマー)
水性分散液中に含まれる炭素数(m+1)の一般式(1)で示される化合物の含有量は式(5)により求めた。
ZCm=XCm×86.3 (5)
ZCm:水性分散液中に含まれる炭素数(m+1)の一般式(1)で示される化合物の含有量(対フルオロポリマー)
粉末からの抽出
粉末1gにメタノール10g(12.6mL)を加え、60分間の超音波処理を行い、一般式(2)で示される化合物を含む上澄み液を抽出した。
水性分散液の固形分を測定し、PTFE固形分0.5gに相当する量の水性分散液を100mLスクリュー管に秤量した。その後、水性分散液中に含まれている水と合わせ、抽出溶媒が40g(43.14mL)の水/メタノール=50/50vol%となるように水とメタノールを加えた。その後、凝析するまでよく振とうした。固形分を取り除き、液相を4000rpmで1時間遠心分離を行い、一般式(2)で示される化合物を含む上澄み液を抽出した。
抽出液に含まれる一般式(2)で示される化合物の含有量はパーフルオロオクタンスルホン酸に換算することにより求めた。
1ng/mL~100ng/mLの濃度既知のパーフルオロオクタンスルホン酸のメタノール標準溶液を5水準調製し、液体クロマトグラフ質量分析計(Waters, LC-MS ACQUITY UPLC/TQD)を用いて測定を行った。それぞれのサンプル濃度とピークの積分値から一次近似を用い、下記関係式(1)によりa、bを求めた。
A=a×X+b (1)
A:パーフルオロオクタンスルホン酸のピーク面積
X:パーフルオロオクタンスルホン酸の濃度(ng/mL)
液体クロマトグラフ質量分析計を用い、炭素数が4以上20以下の一般式(2)で示される化合物を測定した。抽出した液相について、MRM法を用いて各炭素数の一般式(2)で示される化合物のピーク面積を求めた。
XSn=((ASn-b)/a)×((50×n+81)/499) (3)
XSn:抽出溶液中の炭素数nの一般式(2)で示される化合物の含有量(ng/mL)
ASn:抽出溶液中の炭素数nの一般式(2)で示される化合物のピーク面積
この測定における定量限界は1ng/mLである。
粉末中に含まれる炭素数nの一般式(2)で示される化合物の含有量は式(4)により求めた。
YSn=XSn×12.6 (4)
YSn:粉末中に含まれる炭素数nの一般式(2)で示される化合物の含有量(対フルオロポリマー)
水性分散液中に含まれる炭素数nの一般式(2)で示される化合物の含有量は式(5)により求めた。
ZSn:水性分散液中に含まれる炭素数nの一般式(2)で示される化合物の含有量(対フルオロポリマー)
動的光散乱法により測定した。フルオロポリマー固形分濃度約1.0質量%に調整したフルオロポリマー水性分散液を作成し、ELSZ-1000S(大塚電子株式会社製)を使用して25℃、積算70回にて測定した。溶媒(水)の屈折率は1.3328、溶媒(水)の粘度は0.8878mPa・sとした。
PTFE水性分散液1gを、送風乾燥機中で150℃、60分の条件で乾燥し、水性分散液の質量(1g)に対する、加熱残分の質量の割合を百分率で表した値を採用する。
実施例により得られたPTFE粉末について、示差走査熱量計〔DSC〕を用いて、昇温速度10℃/分の条件にて融解熱曲線を描き、上記融解熱曲線に現れる吸熱ピークの極大値に対応する温度とした。
HFP含有量は、PTFE粉末をプレス成形することで薄膜ディスクを作成し、薄膜ディスクをFT-IR測定した赤外線吸光度から、982cm-1における吸光度/935cm-1における吸光度の比に0.3を乗じて求めた。
ASTM D4895-89に準拠して成形されたサンプルを用い、ASTM D-792に準拠した水置換法により測定した。
ALPHA TECHNOLOGIES社製 ムーニー粘度計MV2000E型を用いて、140℃において、JIS K6300に従い測定した。
内容積1Lのガラス製のオートクレーブに550gの脱イオン脱気水、30gのパラフィンワックス、0.0145gの界面活性剤Aを加えた。反応器を密閉し、系内を窒素で置換を行ない、酸素を取り除いた。反応器を70℃に昇温し、TFEを反応器に充填して、反応器を0.78MPaにした。重合開始剤として過硫酸アンモニウム(APS)0.110gを仕込んだ。反応圧力が0.78MPa一定となるように、TFEを仕込んだ。TFEを50g仕込んだ時に、撹拌を停止し、反応器が大気圧になるまで脱圧を行なった。水性分散液を反応器より取り出し、冷却後、パラフィンワックスを分離し、PTFE水性分散液を得た。得られたPTFE水性分散液に含まれる粒子の平均一次粒子径(体積平均粒子径)は、216nmであった。また、得られたPTFE水性分散液の固形分含有量は、8.2質量%であった。
得られたPTFE水性分散液を150℃、18時間乾燥した。
得られたPTFE樹脂のSSGは、2.261であった。このことより、得られたPTFEは、高分子量PTFEであることが分かった。
内容積6LのSUS製のオートクレーブに3600gの脱イオン脱気水、180gのパラフィンワックス、0.54gのラウリン酸ナトリウムを加え、反応器を密閉し、系内を窒素で置換を行ない、酸素を取り除いた。反応器を70℃に昇温し、TFEを反応器に充填して、反応器を2.76MPaにした。重合開始剤として過硫酸アンモニウム(APS)0.62g、ジコハク酸パーオキサイド(DSP)1.488gを仕込んだ。反応圧力が2.76MPa一定となるように、TFEを仕込んだ。TFEを350g仕込んだ時に、撹拌を停止し、反応器が大気圧になるまで脱圧を行なった。水性分散液を反応器より取り出し、冷却後、パラフィンワックスを分離した。得られたPTFE水性分散液に含まれる粒子の平均一次粒子径は、157nmであった。また、得られたPTFE水性分散液の固形分含有量は、8.9質量%であった。
得られたPTFE水性分散液を凝固するまで激しく撹拌して凝析し、得られた凝集物を150℃、18時間乾燥し、PTFE粉末を得た。
得られたPTFEの標準比重は、2.184であった。このことより、得られたPTFEは、高分子量PTFEであることが分かった。
また、同様にして得られたPTFE水性分散液を凝固するまで激しく撹拌して凝析し、得られた凝集物を150℃又は210℃、18時間乾燥し、PTFE粉末を得た。
内容積6LのSUS製のオートクレーブに3600gの脱イオン脱気水、180gのパラフィンワックス、0.360gのラウリン酸ナトリウムを加え、反応器を密閉し、系内を窒素で置換を行ない、酸素を取り除いた。反応器を70℃に昇温し、TFEを反応器に充填して、反応器を2.76MPaにした。重合開始剤として、シュウ酸0.50gを仕込み、過マンガン酸カリウム水溶液を連続的に添加して、直ちに重合が開始した。反応圧力が2.76MPa一定となるように、TFEを仕込んだ。過マンガン酸カリウム固形分で0.655g相当の過マンガン酸カリウム水溶液を連続的に仕込んだ。TFEを350g仕込んだ時に、撹拌を停止し、反応器が大気圧になるまで脱圧を行なった。水性分散液を反応器より取り出し、冷却後、パラフィンワックスを分離した。得られたPTFE水性分散液に含まれる粒子の平均一次粒子径は、229nmであった。また、得られたPTFE水性分散液の固形分含有量は、9.0質量%であった。
得られたPTFE水性分散液を凝固するまで激しく撹拌して凝析し、得られた凝集物を150℃、18時間乾燥し、PTFE粉末を得た。
得られたPTFEの標準比重は、2.182であった。このことより、得られたPTFEは、高分子量PTFEであることが分かった。
また、同様にして得られたPTFE水性分散液を凝固するまで激しく撹拌して凝析し、得られた凝集物を150℃又は210℃、18時間乾燥し、PTFE粉末を得た。
得られたPTFE水性分散液を150℃、18時間乾燥した。得られたPTFE粉末のピーク温度は、344℃であった。
反応器にTFEを750g仕込む以外は、比較例1と同じ条件にて反応を行なった。得られたPTFE水性分散液に含まれる粒子の平均一次粒子径は、268nmであった。得られたPTFE水性分散液の固形分含有量は、17.5質量%であった。
得られたPTFE水性分散液を150℃、18時間乾燥した。
内容積1Lの攪拌機付きガラス製の反応器に、658.0gの脱イオン水、35.0gのラウリン酸ナトリウムを加え、反応器を密閉し、系内を窒素で置換を行い、酸素を取り除いた。反応器を90℃に昇温し、窒素で0.4MPaに昇圧する。6.90gの過硫酸アンモニウム(APS)を仕込み、3時間撹拌した。撹拌を停止し、反応器を大気圧になるまで脱圧を行い、冷却を行なった。
得られた界面活性剤水溶液にアンモニア水溶液を攪拌しながら徐々に加えて、pHを8.5に調整した界面活性剤水溶液Bを得た。この界面活性剤水溶液Bのラウリン酸ナトリウム濃度は4.75質量%となった。
内容積3LのSUS製のオートクレーブに1800gの脱イオン水、90gのパラフィンワックス、0.540gのラウリン酸ナトリウム、0.25gのシュウ酸を加え、反応器を密閉し、系内を窒素で置換を行ない、酸素を取り除いた。反応器を70℃に昇温し、6.8gのHFPを加え、さらにTFEにて昇圧し、2.70MPaとした。重合開始剤として、1.0質量%濃度の過マンガン酸カリウム水溶液を反応器に連続的に仕込みことで反応を行なった。反応圧が2.70MPa一定となるようにTFEを仕込んだ。45gのTFEを仕込んだ時に攪拌を停止し、反応器が大気圧になるまで脱圧を行なった。水性分散液を反応器から取り出し、冷却後、パラフィンワックスを分離し、得られたPTFE水性分散液に含まれる平均一次粒子径は、81nmであった。得られたPTFE水性分散液の固形分濃度は、2.5質量%であった。
得られたPTFE水性分散液を高速攪拌条件下で凝固させ、水を分離した。凝固した湿潤粉末を210℃で18時間乾燥した。得られたPTFE粉末のHFP変性量は、0.06質量%、ピーク温度は、328℃であった。
内容積3LのSUS製のオートクレーブに1454gの脱イオン水、90gのパラフィンワックス、355gの実施例4で得られたPTFE水性分散液を加え、反応器を密閉し、系内を窒素で置換を行ない、酸素を取り除いた。反応器を85℃に昇温し、TFEを反応器に充填して、反応器を2.70MPaとした。重合開始剤として、0.5724gのジコハク酸パーオキサイド(DSP)を仕込んだ。反応圧が2.70MPa一定となるようにTFEを仕込んだ。合成例2で得られた界面活性剤水溶液Bを直ちに反応器に連続的に仕込んだ。さらに、濃度2.0質量%のジコハク酸パーオキサイド水溶液を反応器に連続的に仕込んだ。175gのTFEを仕込んだ時に攪拌を停止し、反応器が大気圧になるまで脱圧を行なった。反応終了時にまでに27.4gの界面活性剤水溶液Bと30gのジコハク酸パーオキサイド水溶液を仕込んだ。水性分散液を反応器から取り出し、冷却後、パラフィンワックスを分離し、得られたPTFE水性分散液に含まれる平均一次粒子径は、216nmであった。得られたPTFE水性分散液の固形分濃度は、8.5質量%であった。
得られたPTFE水性分散液を高速攪拌条件下で凝固させ、水を分離した。凝固した湿潤粉末を210℃で18時間乾燥した。得られたPTFE粉末のSSGは、2.201であり、HFP変性量は、0.003質量%であった。
内容積3LのSUS製のオートクレーブに1780gの脱イオン水、90gのパラフィンワックス、0.270gのラウリン酸ナトリウムを加え、反応器を密閉し、系内を窒素で置換を行ない、酸素を取り除いた。反応器を85℃に昇温し、7.0gのHFPを加え、さらにTFEにて昇圧し、2.70MPaとした。20gの純水に0.310gの過硫酸アンモニウム(APS)を溶解した重合開始剤水溶液を反応器に仕込んだ。反応圧が2.70MPa一定となるようにTFEを仕込んだ。45gのTFEを仕込んだ時に攪拌を停止し、大気圧まで脱圧を行なった。直ちに、反応器をTFEにて充填し、反応圧を2.70MPaとした。攪拌を再開して、反応を継続させた。合成例2で得られた界面活性剤水溶液Bを直ちに反応器に連続的に仕込んだ。さらに、濃度2.0質量%のジコハク酸パーオキサイド水溶液を反応器に連続的に仕込んだ。685gのTFEを仕込んだ時に攪拌を停止し、反応器が大気圧になるまで脱圧を行なった。反応終了時にまでに47.0gの界面活性剤水溶液Bと14.5gのジコハク酸パーオキサイド水溶液を仕込んだ。水性分散液を反応器から取り出し、冷却後、パラフィンワックスを分離し、得られたPTFE水性分散液に含まれる平均一次粒子径は、189nmであった。得られたPTFE水性分散液の固形分濃度は、26.8質量%であった。
得られたPTFE水性分散液を高速攪拌条件下で凝固させ、水を分離した。凝固した湿潤粉末を210℃で18時間乾燥した。得られたPTFE粉末のSSGは、2.198であり、HFP変性量は0.03質量%であった。
脱イオン水に0.273gのラウリン酸を加え、攪拌しながらアンモニア水を徐々に加え、30gの界面活性剤水溶液Cを得た。界面活性剤水溶液CのpHは8.5であった。
脱イオン水に5gのラウリン酸を加え、攪拌しながらアンモニア水を徐々に加え、pHを8.5に調整した界面活性剤水溶液Dを得た。この界面活性剤水溶液Dのラウリン酸濃度は、4.35質量%であった。
内容積3LのSUS製のオートクレーブに1750gの脱イオン水、90gのパラフィンワックス、30gの界面活性剤水溶液Cを加え、反応器を密閉し、系内を窒素で置換を行ない、酸素を取り除いた。反応器を85℃に昇温し、7.0gのHFPを加え、さらにTFEにて昇圧し、2.70MPaとした。20gの純水に0.310gの過硫酸アンモニウム(APS)を溶解した重合開始剤水溶液を反応器に仕込んだ。反応圧が2.70MPa一定となるようにTFEを仕込んだ。45gのTFEを仕込んだ時に攪拌を停止し、大気圧まで脱圧を行なった。直ちに、反応器をTFEにて充填し、反応圧を2.70MPaとした。攪拌を再開して、反応を継続させた。上記で得られた界面活性剤水溶液Dを直ちに反応器に連続的に仕込んだ。さらに、濃度2.0質量%のジコハク酸パーオキサイド水溶液を反応器に仕込んだ。375gのTFEを仕込んだ時に攪拌を停止し、反応器が大気圧になるまで脱圧を行なった。反応終了時にまでに27gの界面活性剤水溶液Dと14gのジコハク酸パーオキサイド水溶液を仕込んだ。得られた水性分散液を反応器から取り出し、冷却後、パラフィンワックスを分離し、得られたPTFE水性分散液に含まれる平均一次粒子径は、144nmであった。得られたPTFE水性分散液の固形分濃度は、16.9質量%であった。
得られたPTFE水性分散液を高速攪拌条件下で凝固させ、水を分離した。凝固した湿潤粉末を210℃で18時間乾燥した。得られたPTFE粉末のSSGは、2.205であり、ピーク温度は339℃、HFP変性量は0.03質量%であった。
内容積3LのSUS製のオートクレーブに1500gの脱イオン水、0.225gのラウリン酸ナトリウムを加え、反応器を密閉し、系内を窒素で置換し酸素を取り除いた。反応器を80℃に昇温し、攪拌しながら、フッ化ビニリデン〔VDF〕/テトラフルオロエチレン〔TFE〕/ヘキサフルオロプロピレン〔HFP〕(=19/11/70モル%)、1.53MPaとなるようにモノマー(初期モノマー)を圧入した。ついで、過硫酸アンモニウム(APS)0.030gを脱イオン水に溶解した重合開始剤水溶液を窒素ガスで圧入し、反応を開始した。重合の進行に伴い、内圧が1.50 MPaに降下した時点で、VDF/TFE/HFP(=50/20/30モル%)の混合モノマーを内圧が1.53MPa一定となるように仕込んだ。APSを重合開始から100分後に0.15g、180分後に0.03g、240分後に0.03g、300分後に0.75gを上記の通り脱イオン水に溶解させ窒素ガスで圧入し、重合反応を継続した。混合モノマーを512g追加した時点で、撹拌を停止し、反応器が大気圧になるまで脱圧を行った。オートクレーブを冷却して、固形分濃度23.4質量%の水性分散液を得た。
上記水性分散液に硫酸アルミニウム水溶液を添加して凝固を行った。得られた凝固物を水洗し、乾燥して、ゴム状の含フッ素共重合体を得た。上記ゴム状の含フッ素共重合体のムーニー粘度はML1+20(140℃)=114.8であった。NMR分析により共重合組成を調べたところ、VDF/TFE/HFP=50/20/30(モル%)であった。
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- 界面活性剤の存在下に、水性媒体中でフルオロモノマーの重合を行うことによりフルオロポリマーを得る重合工程を含み、
前記界面活性剤は、カルボン酸型炭化水素含有界面活性剤である
ことを特徴とするフルオロポリマーの製造方法。 - 更に、重合工程で得られたフルオロポリマーを155℃以上で乾燥する工程を含む請求項1記載の製造方法。
- 重合工程は、非イオン性界面活性剤を実質的に含まない水性媒体中でフルオロモノマーの重合を行う請求項1又は2記載の製造方法。
- 重合工程は、重合初期のカルボン酸型炭化水素含有界面活性剤量が水性媒体に対して50ppmを超える請求項1~3のいずれかに記載の製造方法。
- 重合工程は、重合開始剤を水性媒体に添加する請求項1~4のいずれかに記載の製造方法。
- 重合開始剤は、レドックス開始剤である請求項5記載の製造方法。
- 重合開始剤は、ラジカル重合開始剤である請求項5記載の製造方法。
- カルボン酸型炭化水素含有界面活性剤は、カルボニル基(但し、カルボキシル基中のカルボニル基を除く)を含まない請求項1~7のいずれかに記載の製造方法。
- 重合工程は、水性媒体中に形成されるフルオロポリマー粒子の濃度が0.36質量%以下であるときにカルボン酸型炭化水素含有界面活性剤を水性媒体中に添加する請求項1~8のいずれかに記載の製造方法。
- 重合工程は、重合開始前に、カルボン酸型炭化水素含有界面活性剤を水性媒体中に添加する請求項1~9のいずれかに記載の製造方法。
- 重合工程は、
重合温度が30~100℃であり、
重合圧力が0.5~5.0MPaである
請求項1~5のいずれかに記載の製造方法。 - 重合工程は、
重合温度が30~100℃であり、
重合圧力が0.5~5.0MPaであり、
重合開始剤がレドックス開始剤である
請求項1~5のいずれかに記載の製造方法。 - 重合工程は、
重合温度が30~100℃であり、
重合圧力が0.5~5.0MPaであり、
重合開始剤がレドックス開始剤であり、
重合開始前、又は、水性媒体中に形成するフルオロポリマー粒子の濃度が0.36重量%以下であるときにカルボン酸型炭化水素含有界面活性剤を水性媒体中に添加する
請求項1~5のいずれかに記載の製造方法。 - 重合工程は、
重合温度が30~100℃であり、
重合圧力が0.5~5.0MPaであり、
重合開始剤がレドックス開始剤であり、
カルボン酸型炭化水素含有界面活性剤は、カルボニル基(但し、カルボキシル基中のカルボニル基を除く)を含まない
請求項1~5のいずれかに記載の製造方法。 - 重合工程は、
重合温度が30~100℃であり、
重合圧力が0.5~5.0MPaであり、
重合開始前、又は、水性媒体中に形成されるフルオロポリマー粒子の濃度が0.36質量%以下であるときにカルボン酸型炭化水素含有界面活性剤を水性媒体中に添加する
請求項1~5のいずれかに記載の製造方法。 - 重合工程は、
重合開始剤がレドックス開始剤であり、
重合温度が30~100℃であり、
重合圧力が0.5~5.0MPaであり、
水性媒体中に形成されるフルオロポリマー粒子の濃度が0.36質量%以下であるときにカルボン酸型炭化水素含有界面活性剤を水性媒体中に添加する
請求項1~5のいずれかに記載の製造方法。 - 重合工程は、
重合開始剤がレドックス開始剤であり、
重合温度が30~100℃であり、
重合圧力が0.5~5.0MPaであり、
重合開始前にカルボン酸型炭化水素含有界面活性剤を水性媒体中に添加する
請求項1~5のいずれかに記載の製造方法。 - 重合工程は、
重合温度が30~100℃であり、
重合圧力が0.5~5.0MPaであり、
カルボン酸型炭化水素含有界面活性剤は、カルボニル基(但し、カルボキシル基中のカルボニル基を除く)を含まない
請求項1~5のいずれかに記載の製造方法。 - 重合工程は、
重合温度が30~100℃であり、
重合圧力が0.5~5.0MPaであり、
重合開始前、又は、水性媒体中に形成されるフルオロポリマー粒子の濃度が0.36質量%以下であるときにカルボン酸型炭化水素含有界面活性剤を水性媒体中に添加し、
カルボン酸型炭化水素含有界面活性剤は、カルボニル基(但し、カルボキシル基中のカルボニル基を除く)を含まない
請求項1~11のいずれかに記載の製造方法。 - 重合工程は、
重合圧力が1.5MPa以上であり、
重合開始剤がレドックス開始剤である
請求項5、6及び8~19のいずれかに記載の製造方法。 - カルボン酸型炭化水素含有界面活性剤が、下記式(A):
R-COO-M (A)
(式中、Rは、2~29個の炭素原子を含有するアルキル基、アルケニル基、アルキレン基又はアルケニレン基であり、これらはエーテル結合を含んでもよい。Mは、H、金属原子、NR11 4、置換基を有していてもよいイミダゾリウム、置換基を有していてもよいピリジニウム、又は、置換基を有していてもよいホスホニウムである。R11は、同一又は異なって、H又は炭素数1~10の有機基である。)の化合物である
請求項1~20のいずれかに記載の製造方法。 - 式(A)において、Rは、アルキル基又はアルケニル基であり、これらはエーテル基を含んでいてもよい請求項21記載の製造方法。
- 重合工程は、フルオロポリマー水性分散液を得るものであり、
前記フルオロポリマー水性分散液は、下記一般式(3)で示される化合物を実質的に含まず、下記一般式(4)で示される化合物をフルオロポリマーに対して20ppm超含む
ことを特徴とする請求項1~22のいずれかに記載の製造方法。
一般式(3):(H-(CF2)8-SO3)qM2
(式中、M2はH、金属原子、NR11 4、置換基を有していてもよいイミダゾリウム、置換基を有していてもよいピリジニウム、又は、置換基を有していてもよいホスホニウムである。qは1又は2である。R11は、同一又は異なって、H又は炭素数1~10の有機基である。)
一般式(4):(H-(CF2)7-COO)pM1
(式中、M1は、H、金属原子、NR5 4、置換基を有していてもよいイミダゾリウム、置換基を有していてもよいピリジニウム、又は、置換基を有していてもよいホスホニウムである。pは1又は2である。)
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