WO2024079999A1 - インクジェットインク用顔料分散体、インクジェットインク及び印刷物 - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to a pigment dispersion for use in aqueous inkjet inks, an aqueous inkjet ink prepared using the pigment dispersion, and a printed matter that has been inkjet printed using the inkjet ink.
- Ink ejection reliability an issue specific to inkjet printing, is caused by nozzle clogging problems that occur when the ink dries in the ejection part of the inkjet head during the time when ink is not ejected (open time) during inkjet printing.
- Inkjet inks are desired to have excellent ink resolubility that can reduce the occurrence of nozzle clogging.
- alcohol-based disinfectants are sometimes used to disinfect objects in order to prevent contact infection with bacteria or viruses via hands or objects. Since it is anticipated that consumers may touch packages with their hands that have alcohol-based disinfectant on them, or that consumers may disinfect the surface of the package itself with an alcohol-based disinfectant, the inkjet ink used for printing on the surface of the package must also have high alcohol resistance.
- Patent Document 1 discloses an inkjet ink that is excellent in water resistance and alcohol resistance and is capable of film printing, and the ink is characterized in that the acid value of the dispersant is neutralized by ammonia and the resin emulsion has a specific Tg and acid value.
- the solvent resistance is evaluated by rubbing with a cotton swab moistened with a solvent, and it is understood that a certain degree of abrasion resistance can be obtained by the configuration of Patent Document 1.
- Patent Document 1 does not evaluate the abrasion resistance when dry, which is desired to be further improved.
- the invention described in Patent Document 1 uses ammonia for neutralization, there are problems with odors generated during production and odors remaining in the composition itself.
- ammonia is highly volatile, there is also the problem that nozzle clogging may occur due to the evaporation of ammonia used for neutralization.
- further improvement of alcohol resistance is desired.
- the problem that the present invention aims to solve is to provide an inkjet ink that has good abrasion resistance and alcohol resistance when printed on various substrates such as plastic substrates and does not emit an odor during production, as well as an inkjet pigment dispersion that can be used in the inkjet ink, and a printed item that has been inkjet printed with the inkjet ink.
- a dispersion medium comprising a dispersant (A), a pigment (B), a binder (C) and water (D),
- the dispersant (A) contains at least a non-crosslinked resin (A1) having a structural unit (a1) derived from an acid group-containing monomer,
- the acid groups in the structural unit (a1) are neutralized with an alkanolamine at a neutralization rate of 80% or more and 200% or less, with the neutralization rate being 100% when the acid groups are neutralized in a theoretical equivalent amount
- the alkanolamine has one to three hydroxyl groups in its structure.
- the pigment dispersion for inkjet according to (1) wherein the acid value of the resin (A1) is 80 to 225 mgKOH/g.
- the pigment dispersion for inkjet according to any one of (1) to (3) which is for printing on a plastic substrate.
- the present invention makes it possible to obtain an aqueous inkjet ink that has good abrasion resistance and alcohol resistance even when used on plastic substrates, and does not emit odors during production, etc.
- the "pigment dispersion for inkjet” of the present invention contains a dispersant (A), a pigment (B), a binder (C) and water (D), and is used for preparing an inkjet ink.
- dispersant (A) may be referred to as “component (A)”
- component (A) the other components may be referred to in the same manner.
- the pigment dispersion of the present invention is manufactured as an intermediate product for inkjet inks and, after dilution, is used in inkjet printing as an aqueous inkjet ink.
- the dispersant (A) contains a non-crosslinked resin (A1), and the resin (A1) has at least a structural unit (a1) derived from an acid group-containing monomer, and the acid group in the structural unit (a1) in the dispersant (A) is neutralized with a tertiary alkanolamine.
- Resin (A1) is a non-crosslinked resin having a structural unit (a1) derived from an acid group-containing monomer and a structural unit (a2) other than (a1), and is obtained by polymerizing the acid group-containing monomer and the other monomer in the presence of any polymerization initiator using a known method such as radical polymerization.
- the presence of an acid group in resin (A1) gives hydrophilicity to resin (A1), making it possible to stably disperse a pigment in water.
- examples of the acid group include a carboxyl group, a sulfonic acid group, a phosphoric acid group, and a thiocarboxyl group, and ethylenically unsaturated monomers having these groups can be used as raw material monomers for the structural unit (a1).
- Examples of the ethylenically unsaturated monomer containing a carboxyl group include unsaturated carboxylic acids such as acrylic acid, methacrylic acid, maleic acid, fumaric acid, crotonic acid, itaconic acid, and 4-vinylbenzoic acid; and unsaturated polybasic esters such as vinyl succinate, allyl maleate, vinyl terephthalate, and allyl trimetrate.
- unsaturated carboxylic acids such as acrylic acid, methacrylic acid, maleic acid, fumaric acid, crotonic acid, itaconic acid, and 4-vinylbenzoic acid
- unsaturated polybasic esters such as vinyl succinate, allyl maleate, vinyl terephthalate, and allyl trimetrate.
- Examples of ethylenically unsaturated monomers containing a sulfonic acid group include unsaturated carboxylic acid sulfo-substituted alkyl or aryl esters such as 2-sulfoethyl acrylate and 4-sulfophenyl methacrylate; unsaturated sulfocarboxylic acid esters such as vinyl sulfosuccinate; and sulfostyrenes such as styrene-4-sulfonic acid.
- the monomer from which the structural unit (a1) is derived taking into consideration the availability and cost of the raw material monomers, a monomer having a carboxyl group as the acid group is preferred, unsaturated carboxylic acids are more preferred, and acrylic acid or methacrylic acid is more preferred.
- acrylic acid and methacrylic acid both acrylic acid and methacrylic acid will be referred to as "(meth)acrylic acid”
- acrylic acid esters and methacrylic acid esters will be referred to as “(meth)acrylic acid esters”.
- Examples of the structural unit (a2) other than the structural unit (a1) include ethylenically unsaturated monomers that can be copolymerized with (a1).
- Examples of such structural units include (meth)acrylic acid esters such as methyl (meth)acrylate, ethyl (meth)acrylate, methylpropyl (meth)acrylate, and butyl (meth)acrylate; unsaturated fatty acid esters such as dimethyl maleate, dimethyl fumarate, 2-hydroxyethyl (meth)acrylate, and 2-aminoethyl (meth)acrylate; unsaturated fatty acid amides such as (meth)acrylamide and N-methyl(meth)acrylamide; unsaturated nitriles such as (meth)acrylonitrile; unsaturated ethers such as vinyl acetate and vinyl propionate; styrene, ⁇ -methylstyrene, o-methylstyrene, m-methylstyren
- epoxides such as ethylene oxide, propylene oxide, cyclohexene oxide, etc.
- reaction products of monomers containing a substituent having a hydroxyl group, an amino group, etc. among the above-exemplified monomers, and carboxylic acids such as acetic acid, propionic acid, butanoic acid, hexanoic acid, decanoic acid, dodecanoic acid, etc.
- (meth)acrylic acid esters and styrenes are preferred, and butyl (meth)acrylate, styrene, or ⁇ -methylstyrene is preferred, because they have the effect of increasing the adsorptivity of the resin (A1) to the pigment.
- the structural unit (a2) also preferably contains methoxypolyethylene glycol monomethacrylate as a monomer, since this has the excellent effect of improving ejection properties.
- the polymerization initiator includes organic peroxides, azo compounds, and the like.
- organic peroxides include di-t-butyl peroxide, t-butyl hydroperoxide, t-butyl peroxybenzoate, cumene hydroperoxide, isobutyl peroxide, lauroyl peroxide, 3,5,5-trimethylhexanoyl peroxide, t-butyl peroxypivalate, benzoyl peroxide, and methyl ethyl ketone peroxide.
- azo compounds examples include 2,2'-azobisisobutyronitrile (AIBN), 1,1'-azobis(cyclohexanecarbonitrile) (ABCN), 2,2'-azobis-2-methylbutyronitrile (AMBN), 2,2'-azobis-2,4-dimethylvaleronitrile (ADVN), and 4,4'-azobis-4-cyanovaleric acid (ACVA).
- AIBN 2,2'-azobisisobutyronitrile
- ABN 2,2'-azobis-2-methylbutyronitrile
- ADVN 2,2'-azobis-2,4-dimethylvaleronitrile
- ACVA 4,4'-azobis-4-cyanovaleric acid
- the polymerization initiators may be used alone or in combination of two or more kinds.
- Resin (A1) is a non-crosslinked resin.
- non-crosslinked resin (A1) means that resin (A1) is synthesized and produced without intentionally using a compound generally considered to be a crosslinking agent, or that resin (A1) is synthesized and produced without going through a commonly used crosslinking step.
- the crosslinking rate of resin (A1) produced without adding a crosslinking agent or going through an intentional crosslinking step is 5% or less, preferably 3% or less, and most preferably 0%.
- Non-crosslinked resin (A1) is basically a straight-chain resin.
- the above crosslinking rate is a theoretical value, and is 100% when the amount of crosslinking agent is 1 molar equivalent, and 50% when the amount is 0.5 molar equivalent.
- the resin (A1) since the resin (A1) is non-crosslinked, the resolubility of the dispersion and the ink is improved, and excellent ink discharge properties are obtained, thereby suppressing defects such as nozzle clogging. Furthermore, since the crosslinking step is not performed during the production of the resin (A1), it is expected to shorten the production process and reduce energy consumption.
- the mass average molecular weight of the resin (A1) is preferably in the range of 2,000 to 100,000, and particularly preferably in the range of 5,000 to 50,000, in order to provide the pigment dispersion with an appropriate viscosity, improve dispersion stability, and ensure stable printing over a long period of time when used in an inkjet ink.
- the acid value of the resin (A1) is generally 80 to 350 mgKOH/g, preferably 80 to 225 mgKOH/g, more preferably 80 to 220 mgKOH/g, particularly preferably 100 mgKOH/g or more and less than 200 mgKOH/g. It is also preferable to make it less than 170 mgKOH/g.
- the content within the above range, a balance between the hydrophilicity and pigment adsorptivity of the dispersant is achieved, improving the dispersion stability of the pigment dispersion.
- the resin (A1) by making the resin (A1) non-crosslinked, good resolubility can be obtained even when the acid value of the resin (A1) is relatively low (for example, less than 200 mg KOH/g, etc.).
- the glass transition point of resin (A1) is preferably 30 to 130°C, more preferably 50 to 120°C, and particularly preferably 80 to 110°C.
- alkanolamine an alkanolamine having 1 to 3 hydroxyl groups in its structure
- the alkanolamine is preferably a compound in which one or two of the three hydrogen atoms of ammonia (NH 3 ) are substituted with an "organic group having a hydroxyl group” and the remaining one or two are substituted with an organic group, or a compound in which all three hydrogen atoms are substituted with an "organic group having a hydroxyl group".
- the organic group substituting the hydrogen atom is preferably an alkyl group having 1 to 3 carbon atoms
- the "organic group having a hydroxyl group" substituting the hydrogen atom is preferably a group in which a hydroxyl group is bonded to an alkyl group having 1 to 3 carbon atoms.
- the alkanolamine is preferably a compound represented by the following formula (I).
- R 1 to R 3 each independently represent an organic group which may have a hydroxyl group, and at least one of R 1 to R 3 represents an organic group having a hydroxyl group.
- the organic group is preferably a linear, branched or cyclic alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms.
- the number of hydroxyl groups substituting the alkyl group is preferably 2 or more, more preferably 1 to 3, and most preferably 1.
- the boiling point of the alkanolamine is preferably from 100 to 330°C, more preferably from 110 to 330°C, more preferably from 120 to 320°C, and even more preferably from 130 to 310°C.
- an alkanolamine having a boiling point of 330° C. or less for neutralization the alkanolamine volatilizes well when the printed matter dries, while not emitting an odor like ammonia.
- an alkanolamine has a boiling point of 100° C. or more, it is less likely to volatilize in the inkjet nozzle, so nozzle clogging and deterioration of ejection properties are less likely to occur.
- alkanolamines mentioned above include monoalkanol tertiary amines such as dimethylethanolamine; dialkanol tertiary amines such as N-methyldiethanolamine, N-ethyldiethanolamine, and N-(3-aminopropyl)diethanolamine; and trialkanol tertiary amines such as triisopropanolamine.
- monoalkanol tertiary amines such as dimethylethanolamine
- dialkanol tertiary amines such as N-methyldiethanolamine, N-ethyldiethanolamine, and N-(3-aminopropyl)diethanolamine
- trialkanol tertiary amines such as triisopropanolamine.
- tertiary alkanolamines having from 2 to 9 carbon atoms are preferred, and methyldiethanolamine or triisopropanolamine is particularly preferred.
- the method of neutralization with an alkanolamine is not particularly limited, but for example, the resin (A1) in an organic solvent obtained by monomer synthesis can be neutralized by adding an alkanolamine and, if necessary, water.
- Neutralization may be carried out using an alkanolamine alone or in combination with another neutralizing agent, such as a metal salt.
- metal salts include metal hydroxides such as sodium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide, and lithium hydroxide; metal chlorides such as sodium chloride and potassium chloride; and metal sulfides such as copper sulfate.
- the neutralization rate is not 150%, it is preferable to use the alkanolamine and metal salt in the same ratio.
- a metal salt in combination, it is possible to achieve a balance between abrasion resistance and solubility.
- the use of a metal salt can cause problems such as being unsuitable for printing on food packaging, so it is preferable to consider the use of the metal salt in combination with the intended application.
- the neutralization may be such that only a portion of the acid groups are neutralized, or such that all of the acid groups are neutralized, but it is preferable that all of the acid groups are neutralized.
- the neutralization rate is 80% or more and 200% or less, preferably 100 to 200%, assuming that the neutralization rate when the acid groups of the resin (A1) are neutralized in a theoretical equivalent amount is 100%. By achieving such a neutralization rate, the solubility and filterability of the resin (A1) are improved.
- the dispersant (A) may consist of only the resin (A1), or may contain other components in addition to the resin (A1).
- the dispersant (A) is preferably contained in an amount of 5 to 100 mass % relative to the pigment in terms of non-volatile matter, and more preferably 10 to 80 mass %. Within these ranges, a decrease in the dispersion stability of the pigment dispersion caused by an excess or deficiency of the dispersant is suppressed, and a stable state can be maintained even during long-term storage.
- the pigment (B) is not particularly limited as long as it can be well dispersed in the dispersion, but it is preferable to use one that can be dispersed with an average particle diameter of 10 to 400 nm (details will be described later).
- organic pigments, inorganic pigments, and dyes that are used in general inks, paints, and recording agents can be used.
- Organic pigments include azo, phthalocyanine, anthraquinone, perylene, perinone, quinacridone, thioindigo, dioxazine, isoindolinone, quinophthalone, azomethine azo, dictopyrrolopyrrole, and isoindoline pigments.
- indigo ink it is preferable to use copper phthalocyanine from the standpoint of cost and light resistance.
- Inorganic pigments include carbon black, titanium oxide, zinc oxide, zinc sulfide, barium sulfate, calcium carbonate, chromium oxide, silica, red ocher, and mica. Also usable is a lustrous pigment (Metashine; Nippon Sheet Glass Co., Ltd.) made of glass flakes or clumped flakes as a base material coated with a metal or metal oxide. From the standpoint of cost and coloring power, it is preferable to use titanium oxide for white ink, carbon black for black ink, aluminum for gold and silver ink, and mica for pearl ink.
- the pigment is preferably dispersed with a volume average particle diameter of 10 to 400 nm.
- the volume average particle diameter of the pigment can be measured by preparing the dispersion and then uniformly dispersing the pigment in the dispersion using a known method such as dynamic light scattering.
- the volume average particle diameter of the dispersion is preferably 10 to 300 nm, more preferably 50 to 200 nm, even more preferably 50 to 150 nm, and particularly preferably 50 nm or more and less than 100 nm.
- a volume average particle diameter of 50 nm or more can suppress pigment aggregation during storage of the pigment dispersion.
- a volume average particle diameter of 400 nm or less improves ink ejection properties.
- the pigment content in the dispersion is not particularly limited, but is preferably 10 to 30% by mass of the total amount of the dispersion. If it is less than 10% by mass, there is a risk that sufficient ink coloring power will not be obtained in the inkjet ink prepared by diluting the dispersion. Furthermore, if it is more than 30% by mass, depending on the type of pigment, the pigment may aggregate during transportation or storage of the dispersion, in which case dispersibility at an average particle size of 50 to 400 nm cannot be guaranteed. Furthermore, there is a concern that the ink ejection properties may deteriorate depending on the degree of dilution.
- the pigment concentration is preferably 10 to 30% by mass, and more preferably 10 to 25% by mass. Within these ranges, when the pigment is diluted to prepare an inkjet ink, both ink coloring power and ink dischargeability can be suitably achieved.
- the content is preferably from 25 to 60% by mass, and more preferably from 30 to 50% by mass.
- ⁇ Binder (C)> By using the binder (C) in the dispersion of the present invention, the adhesion to the substrate and the scratch resistance of the ink can be further improved. On the other hand, if the binder (C) has a pigment dispersing ability, the binder (C) may cause the dispersant (A) to be released from the pigment, which may reduce the dispersion stability of the pigment dispersion. Therefore, it is preferable that the binder (C) does not have a pigment dispersing ability.
- Preferred binders include acrylic binders (C1) and polyester binders (C2).
- the acrylic binder (C1) is not particularly limited as long as it contains an acrylic resin, and may be an acrylic resin or an acrylic emulsion obtained by dispersing an acrylic resin in a solvent. Among them, a water-based acrylic emulsion is preferred because it has excellent dispersibility in the pigment dispersion.
- an olefin-based substrate such as (biaxially) oriented polypropylene (OPP)
- OPP olefin-based substrate
- acrylic emulsion examples include acrylic emulsion, styrene-acrylic emulsion, acrylic-maleic acid emulsion, and styrene-acrylic-maleic acid emulsion, and acrylic emulsion and styrene-acrylic emulsion are preferred.
- the emulsion may be of a core-shell type or may be of a type other than the core-shell type.
- structural unit in the emulsion resin include the structural units (a1) and (a2) described above, as well as those that are copolymerizable therewith.
- the inventors have found through past studies that the higher the Tg of the acrylic binder (C1), the better the dry abrasion resistance, but that the lower the Tg of the acrylic binder (C1), the lower the dry abrasion resistance can be.
- the acid value of the acrylic binder (C1) is preferably 5 to 100 mgKOH/g, more preferably 5 to 80 mgKOH/g, and even more preferably 20 to 50 mgKOH/g. If the acid value is less than 5 mgKOH/g, the dispersion stability of the acrylic binder (C1) may decrease. On the other hand, if the acid value exceeds 100 mgKOH/g, the moisture absorption of the printing coating film may increase, and the wet friction resistance of the abrasion resistance may be impaired.
- the glass transition point of the acrylic binder (C1) is preferably from 0 to 100°C, more preferably from 0 to 80°C, even more preferably from 0 to 70°C, and particularly preferably from 10 to 40°C.
- the volume average particle diameter of the acrylic binder (C1) is preferably 20 to 100 nm, more preferably 20 to 80 nm.
- the volume average particle diameter can be measured, for example, by filling a cell with a resin diluted with ion-exchanged water and using UPA-EX150 under the following conditions.
- acrylic binder C1
- commercially available products include “ME-2039”, “XJE-509”, “XJE-518”, “XJE-520”, “XJE-556”, and “XJE-600” (acrylic emulsions manufactured by Seiko PMC Corporation); “Joncryl 631” and “Joncryl 731” (manufactured by BASF Corporation), etc.
- the polyester-based binder (C2) may be a general polyester resin obtained by dehydration condensation of a polyol with a polycarboxylic acid, a polycarboxylic anhydride, or a polycarboxylic ester.
- a polyester-based binder By using a polyester-based binder, the adhesion of the ink-jet ink using the dispersion of the present invention to a substrate having a polar group, such as polyethylene terephthalate (PET), can be improved.
- PET polyethylene terephthalate
- polyols used in the production of polyester resins include alkylene glycols such as ethylene glycol, 1,2-propylene glycol, 1,3-propylene glycol, 1,4-butylene glycol, and 1,6-hexanediol; alkylene ether glycols such as diethylene glycol, triethylene glycol, dipropylene glycol, polyethylene glycol, polypropylene glycol, and polybutylene glycol; and cyclic diols such as 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol, bisphenol A, bisphenol F, and bisphenol S, as well as alkylene oxide adducts thereof.
- alkylene glycols such as ethylene glycol, 1,2-propylene glycol, 1,3-propylene glycol, 1,4-butylene glycol, and 1,6-hexanediol
- alkylene ether glycols such as diethylene glycol, triethylene glycol, dipropylene glycol, polyethylene glycol, polypropylene glyco
- the polyvalent carboxylic acid used in the production of the polyester resin is preferably a dicarboxylic acid, and specific examples thereof include succinic acid, avidinic acid, sebacic acid, dodecenylsuccinic acid, maleic acid, fumaric acid, citraconic acid, mesaconic acid, phthalic acid, isophthalic acid, terephthalic acid, or derivatives thereof, and naphthalenedicarboxylic acid.
- a polyester resin can be obtained by using one or more of the above-mentioned polyols and one or more of the polyvalent carboxylic acids.
- the number average molecular weight of the polyester resin is preferably 1,000 to 50,000, and more preferably 3,000 to 20,000.
- polyester resins may be used.
- Commercially available polyester resins include, for example, “ELITEL KA-5034" (number average molecular weight: 8500), “ELITEL KA-5071S” (number average molecular weight: 8500), “ELITEL KA-1449” (number average molecular weight: 7000), “ELITEL KA-0134” (number average molecular weight: 8500), “ELITEL KA-3556 (number average molecular weight: 8000), “ELITEL KA-6137” (number average molecular weight: 5000), and “ELITEL KZA-6034” (number average molecular weight: 8500).
- the binder (C) can contain other components in place of or in addition to the above components (C1) and (C2).
- polyurethane resins are preferred.
- polyether polyol polyurethane resins it is preferable to use polyether polyol polyurethane resins, since they are less prone to hydrolysis than polyester polyol polyurethanes and have particularly excellent abrasion resistance of colored images.
- An example of a polyether polyol polyurethane resin is a polyurethane resin obtained by reacting polytetramethylene ether glycol (PTMG) with a diisocyanate.
- the binder (C) is preferably contained in an amount of 10 to 200% by mass, more preferably 30 to 150% by mass, calculated as the non-volatile content, in order to obtain a balance between the adhesion of the ink-jet ink to a substrate, abrasion resistance, and blocking resistance even after dilution.
- the content of the binder (C) in the aqueous ink-jet ink of the present invention (100% by mass) is preferably 0.1 to 5.0% by mass, and more preferably 0.3 to 3.0% by mass.
- the pigment dispersion of the present invention may contain other optional components in addition to the above-mentioned components (A), (B), (C) and water (D), within the scope of the invention's effects.
- other components include an amine compound (E) having a boiling point of 100° C. or higher, other resins other than the above-mentioned components, solvents other than water, surfactants, waxes, low surface tension organic solvents, wetting agents, penetrating agents, dispersants other than the above-mentioned components, defoamers, preservatives, viscosity adjusters, pH adjusters, chelating agents, plasticizers, antioxidants, and ultraviolet absorbing agents.
- E an amine compound having a boiling point of 100° C. or higher
- other resins other than the above-mentioned components solvents other than water, surfactants, waxes, low surface tension organic solvents, wetting agents, penetrating agents, dispersants other than the above-mentioned components, def
- the pigment dispersion of the present invention preferably contains an amine compound (E) having a boiling point of not less than 100° C.
- Examples of the amine compound (E) include polyalkyleneimines, polyallylamine, (poly)ethylenepolyamines, alkanolamines, and alkylamines. Among these, alkanolamines are preferred from the viewpoints of pigment dispersibility, odor and resolubility.
- the polyalkyleneimine is preferably a polyalkyleneimine having an alkylene group having 2 or more and 5 or less carbon atoms.
- the polyalkyleneimine is preferably a polyalkyleneimine having an alkylene group with 2 to 4 carbon atoms, more preferably polyethyleneimine or polypropyleneimine, and further preferably polyethyleneimine. These may be used alone or in combination.
- the number average molecular weight of the polyalkyleneimine is preferably 150 or more, more preferably 500 or more, even more preferably 800 or more, even more preferably 1,000 or more, and preferably 10,000 or less, more preferably 5,000 or less, even more preferably 4,000 or less.
- the molecular weight value is determined by the method described in the Examples.
- polyallylamine examples include polymers having amino groups on the side chains, such as homopolymers or copolymers of allyl compounds, such as allylamine and dimethylallylamine.
- the weight average molecular weight of the polyallylamine is preferably 800 or more, more preferably 1,000 or more, even more preferably 1,500 or more, and is preferably 10,000 or less, more preferably 5,000 or less, even more preferably 4,000 or less.
- the alkanolamine is preferably an alkanolamine having 2 to 9 carbon atoms.
- the alkanolamine include primary alkanolamines such as monoethanolamine, monopropanolamine, and monobutanolamine; secondary monoalkanol amines such as N-methylethanolamine and N-methylpropanolamine; secondary dialkanol amines such as diethanolamine and diisopropanolamine; tertiary monoalkanol amines such as N,N-dimethylethanolamine, N,N-dimethylpropanolamine, and N,N-diethylethanolamine; tertiary dialkanol amines such as N-methyldiethanolamine and N-ethyldiethanolamine; and tertiary trialkanol amines such as triethanolamine and triisopropanolamine.
- tertiary alkanolamines having 2 to 9 carbon atoms are preferred
- the alkylamine is preferably an alkylamine having a carbon number of 1 to 6.
- Examples of the alkylamine include primary amines such as propylamine, butylamine, and hexylamine; and secondary amines such as diethylamine and dipropylamine.
- the amine compound (E) preferably has a neutralization rate of 30 to 500% relative to the acid groups of the dispersant (A), and is particularly preferably set in the range of 50 to 400%. Within these ranges, the ink will not clog the nozzle and will have excellent adhesion and abrasion resistance.
- ком ⁇ онент (Components other than components (A) to (E)) a water-based resin suitable for preparing a pigment dispersion is preferable, and examples thereof include a styrene-maleic acid copolymer, a styrene-maleic anhydride copolymer, and the like.
- Solvents other than water include, for example, alcohol solvents such as methanol, ethanol, n-propanol, and isopropanol; ketone solvents such as acetone and methyl ethyl ketone; polyalkylene glycols such as ethylene glycol, diethylene glycol, and propylene glycol; alkyl ethers of polyalkylene glycol; and lactam solvents such as N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone.
- alcohol solvents such as methanol, ethanol, n-propanol, and isopropanol
- ketone solvents such as acetone and methyl ethyl ketone
- polyalkylene glycols such as ethylene glycol, diethylene glycol, and propylene glycol
- alkyl ethers of polyalkylene glycol alkyl ethers of polyalkylene glycol
- lactam solvents such as N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone.
- Surfactants include anionic surfactants, nonionic surfactants, cationic surfactants, amphoteric surfactants, etc., of which anionic surfactants or nonionic surfactants are preferred.
- anionic surfactants include alkylbenzenesulfonates, alkylphenylsulfonates, alkylnaphthalenesulfonates, higher fatty acid salts, sulfate ester salts of higher fatty acid esters, sulfonates of higher fatty acid esters, sulfate ester salts and sulfonates of higher alcohol ethers, higher alkyl sulfosuccinates, polyoxyethylene alkyl ether carboxylates, polyoxyethylene alkyl ether sulfates, alkyl phosphates, and polyoxyethylene alkyl ether phosphates.
- dodecylbenzenesulfonates include dodecylbenzenesulfonates, isopropylnaphthalenesulfonates, monobutylphenylphenol monosulfonates, monobutylbiphenylsulfonates, and dibutylphenylphenol disulfonates.
- nonionic surfactants include polyoxyethylene alkyl ethers, polyoxyethylene alkylphenyl ethers, polyoxyethylene fatty acid esters, sorbitan fatty acid esters, polyoxyethylene sorbitan fatty acid esters, polyoxyethylene sorbitol fatty acid esters, glycerin fatty acid esters, polyoxyethylene glycerin fatty acid esters, polyglycerin fatty acid esters, sucrose fatty acid esters, polyoxyethylene alkylamines, polyoxyethylene fatty acid amides, fatty acid alkylol amides, alkyl alkanol amides, acetylene glycol, oxyethylene adducts of acetylene glycol, polyethylene glycol polypropylene glycol block copolymers, and alkylphenol ethoxylates.
- polyoxyethylene nonylphenyl ether polyoxyethylene octylphenyl ether, polyoxyethylene dodecylphenyl ether, polyoxyethylene alkyl ethers, polyoxyethylene fatty acid esters, sorbitan fatty acid esters, polyoxyethylene sorbitan fatty acid esters, fatty acid alkylol amides, acetylene glycol, oxyethylene adducts of acetylene glycol, polyethylene glycol polypropylene glycol block copolymers, and alkylphenol ethoxylates are preferred.
- surfactants that can be used include silicon-based surfactants such as polysiloxane oxyethylene adducts; fluorine-based surfactants such as perfluoroalkyl carboxylates, perfluoroalkyl sulfonates, and oxyethylene perfluoroalkyl ethers; and biosurfactants such as spiculisporic acid, rhamnolipids, and lysolecithin.
- silicon-based surfactants such as polysiloxane oxyethylene adducts
- fluorine-based surfactants such as perfluoroalkyl carboxylates, perfluoroalkyl sulfonates, and oxyethylene perfluoroalkyl ethers
- biosurfactants such as spiculisporic acid, rhamnolipids, and lysolecithin.
- surfactants can be used alone or in combination of two or more. Taking into consideration the dissolution stability of the surfactant, it is preferable that its HLB is in the range of 7 to 20.
- fluorine-based surfactants include Novec FC-4430, FC-4432 (all manufactured by Sumitomo 3M), Zonyl FSO-100, FSN-100, FS-300, FSO (all manufactured by DuPont), EF-TOP EF-122A, EF-351, 352801, 802 (manufactured by Gemco), Megafac F-470, F-1405, F474, F-444 (manufactured by DIC), Surflon S-111, S-112, S-113, These include S121, S131, S132, S-141, S-145 (manufactured by Asahi Glass), Ftergent series (manufactured by Neos), Fluorad FC series (manufactured by Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company), Monflor (manufactured by Imperial Chemical Industries), and Licowet VPF series (manufactured by Parkwerke Hoechst).
- Silicon-based surfactants include KF-351A, KF-642, Olfin PD-501, Olfin PD-502, Olfin PD-570 (manufactured by Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd.), BYK347, and BYK348 (manufactured by BYK Japan).
- polyoxyethylene alkyl ether surfactants examples include the BT series (Nikko Chemicals), the Nonipol series (Sanyo Chemical), the D- and P-series (Takemoto Oil & Fat), the EMALEX DAPE series (Nippon Emulsion), and the Pegnol series (Toho Chemical Industry).
- BT series Nikko Chemicals
- Nonipol series Sanyo Chemical
- D- and P-series Takemoto Oil & Fat
- EMALEX DAPE series Nippon Emulsion
- Pegnol series Toho Chemical Industry
- An example of a polyethylene glycol alkyl ester surfactant is Pegnol (Toho Chemical Industry).
- Acetylene glycol surfactants include Olfin E1010, STG, and Y (all manufactured by Nissin Chemical Co., Ltd.), Surfynol 104, 82, 420, 440, 465, 485, and TG (manufactured by Air Products and Chemicals Inc.).
- waxes examples include plant and animal waxes such as carnauba wax, candelilla wax, beeswax, rice wax, and lanolin; mineral waxes such as montan wax and ozokerite; paraffin wax, a so-called petroleum wax; and synthetic waxes such as carbon wax, Hoechst wax, polyolefin wax, silicone wax, and stearic acid amide, as well as natural and synthetic wax emulsions and blended waxes such as ⁇ -olefin-maleic anhydride copolymers. These waxes have the effect of imparting slip properties to the surface of the formed recording material and improving abrasion resistance. These waxes can be used alone or in combination. Of these, silicone wax, polyolefin wax, and paraffin wax are preferably used.
- silicone waxes include, for example, SM8706EX, SM7036EX, SM7060EX, SM7025EX, SM490EX, SM8701EX, SM8709SR, SM8716SR, IE-7045, IE-7046T, SH7024, BY22-744EX, BY22-818EX, FZ-4658, FZ-4634EX, FZ-4602 (all trade names, manufactured by Dow Corning Toray Co., Ltd.), POLON-MF-14, POLON-MF-14EC, POLON-MF- 23 POLON-MF-63, POLON-MF-18T, POLON-MF-56, POLON-MF-49, POLON-MF-33A, POLON-MF-55T, POLON-MF-28T, POLONMF-50, POLON-MK-206, POLON-SR-CONC, KM-9771, KM-9774, KM
- polyolefin waxes examples include waxes and copolymers thereof made from olefins such as ethylene, propylene, and butylene, or derivatives thereof, specifically polyethylene-based waxes, polypropylene-based waxes, and polybutylene-based waxes.
- Polyolefin waxes can be used alone or in combination of two or more.
- polyethylene-based waxes are preferred, as they are less likely to react with the crosslinkable groups of the urethane resin particles having the above-mentioned crosslinkable groups, and therefore have excellent ejection stability.
- polyolefin waxes include, for example, the AQUACER series, such as AQUACER 531 (polyethylene wax, average particle size 100 nm to 200 nm, melting point 130°C, solid content 30%), AQUACER 507, AQUACER 515, AQUACER 840, and AQUACER 1547 (all trade names, manufactured by BYK-Chemie Japan), as well as Hi-Tech E-7025P, Hi-Tech E-2213, Hi-Tech E-6500, Hi-Tech E-6314, Examples include the Hitech series, such as Hitech E-9460, Hitech E-9015, Hitech E-4A, Hitech E-5403P, and Hitech E-8237 (all trade names, manufactured by Toho Chemical Industry, polyethylene wax), Nopcoat PEM-17 (trade name, manufactured by San Nopco, polyethylene emulsion, average particle size 40 nm), and ULTRALUBE E-843N (trade name, manufactured by Keim Additec Surface GmbH, poly
- Paraffin wax is a type of petroleum-based wax.
- paraffin refers to an alkane with 20 or more carbon atoms
- paraffin wax refers to a mixture of hydrocarbons with a molecular weight of about 300 to 500, mainly consisting of straight-chain paraffinic hydrocarbons with 20 to 30 carbon atoms, and containing a small amount of isoparaffin.
- the ink contains paraffin wax, it gives the recorded material slip properties and water repellency, which improves abrasion resistance.
- paraffin wax products include, for example, AQUACER 537 and AQUACER 539 (both trade names, manufactured by BYK Japan).
- the wax is preferably contained in the pigment dispersion in a fine particle state, that is, in an emulsion state or suspension state. This makes it easier to adjust the viscosity of the ink to an appropriate range for ejection using an inkjet head, and also makes it easier to ensure ejection stability and intermittent ejection characteristics during recording.
- Low surface tension organic solvents include glycol ether compounds such as diethylene glycol mono (alkyl having 1 to 8 carbon atoms) ether, triethylene glycol mono (alkyl having 1 to 8 carbon atoms) ether, propylene glycol mono (alkyl having 1 to 6 carbon atoms) ether, and dipropylene glycol mono (alkyl having 1 to 6 carbon atoms) ether, which can be used alone or in a mixture of two or more kinds.
- glycol ether compounds such as diethylene glycol mono (alkyl having 1 to 8 carbon atoms) ether, triethylene glycol mono (alkyl having 1 to 8 carbon atoms) ether, propylene glycol mono (alkyl having 1 to 6 carbon atoms) ether, and dipropylene glycol mono (alkyl having 1 to 6 carbon atoms) ether, which can be used alone or in a mixture of two or more kinds.
- ethylene glycol monomethyl ether ethylene glycol monoethyl ether, ethylene glycol monoisopropyl ether, ethylene glycol monobutyl ether, ethylene glycol monot-butyl ether, diethylene glycol monomethyl ether, diethylene glycol monoethyl ether, diethylene glycol monopropyl ether, diethylene glycol monoisopropyl ether, diethylene glycol monobutyl ether, diethylene glycol monot-butyl ether, diethylene glycol monopentyl ether, diethylene glycol monohexyl ether, diethylene glycol monoheptyl ether, diethylene glycol monooctyl ether, triethylene glycol monomethyl ether, triethylene glycol monoethyl ether, triethylene glycol monopropyl ether, triethylene glycol monobutyl ether, triethylene glycol monot-butyl ether,
- the ethers include dipropylene glycol monopentyl ether
- Glycol ethers, surfactants, etc. can be used as surface tension adjusters to adjust the surface tension of the ink. Specifically, they can be added appropriately so that the surface tension of the ink is 15 mN/m to 30 mN/m, and the amount of surfactant added is preferably in the range of about 0.1 to 10 mass% of the aqueous pigment dispersion, and more preferably 0.3 to 2 mass%. It is even more preferable for the surface tension to be in the range of 16 to 28 mN/m, and most preferably in the range of 18 to 25 mN/m.
- the wetting agent is not particularly limited, but is preferably one that is miscible with water and has an effect of preventing clogging of the inkjet printer head.
- glycerin ethylene glycol, diethylene glycol, triethylene glycol, polyethylene glycols with a molecular weight of 2000 or less, propylene glycol, dipropylene glycol, tripropylene glycol, 1,3-propylene glycol, isopropylene glycol, isobutylene glycol, 1,2-butanediol, 1,4-butanediol, 1,2-pentanediol, 1,5-pentanediol, 1,2-hexanediol, 1,6-hexanediol, 2-methylpentane-2,4-diol, and the like.
- suitable inks include diol compounds such as 1,2-heptanediol, 1,2-nonanediol, 1,2-octanediol, 1,2-hexanediol, 1,2-heptanediol, 1,2-nonanediol, and 1,2-octanediol, and nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compounds such as 1,4-butanediol, 1,3-butanediol, mesoerythritol, pentaerythritol, N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone, N-hydroxyethyl-2-pyrrolidone, 2-pyrrolidone, 1,3-dimethylimidazolidinone, and ⁇ -caprolactam.
- inks containing propylene glycol and 1,3-butyl glycol are safe and have excellent effects on ink drying properties and ejection performance.
- the content of the wetting agent in the ink is preferably 3
- penetrating agents examples include lower alcohols such as ethanol and isopropyl alcohol, ethylene oxide adducts of alkyl alcohols such as ethylene glycol hexyl ether and diethylene glycol butyl ether, and propylene oxide adducts of alkyl alcohols such as propylene glycol propyl ether.
- the content of the penetrating agent in the pigment dispersion is preferably 0.01 to 10% by mass.
- the method for producing the pigment dispersion in the present invention is not limited in any way.
- the pigment dispersion may be prepared by dispersing components (A) to (D) and optional components such as component (E) that are added as necessary, or a pigment dispersion millbase liquid having a high pigment concentration may be prepared in advance using a portion of components (A), (B) and (D) or a medium, and then component (C) is added as appropriate and diluted with an aqueous medium such as component (D) to prepare a pigment dispersion for use in preparing an aqueous inkjet ink.
- the following method can be used to produce the pigment dispersion mill base.
- a pigment and, if necessary, a pigment dispersant are kneaded using a kneading machine such as a two-roll mill or a mixer, the resulting kneaded mixture is added to an aqueous medium, and a pigment dispersion millbase is prepared using a stirring and dispersing device.
- an organic solvent compatible with water such as methyl ethyl ketone or tetrahydrofuran
- stirring/dispersing devices examples include ultrasonic homogenizers, high-pressure homogenizers, paint shakers, ball mills, roll mills, sand mills, sand grinders, Dyno Mills, Dispermats, SC Mills, Nanomizers, etc., and any one of these may be used alone or two or more types of devices may be used in combination.
- the pigment dispersion of the present invention is used and diluted with an aqueous medium so that the pigment content is 1 to 30% by mass to prepare an aqueous inkjet ink.
- This aqueous medium may be water, as with component (D), a mixture of water and an organic solvent, or an organic solvent only.
- the organic solvent include those mentioned above as optional components under the term "solvent other than water.”
- the aqueous medium may contain optional components of the pigment dispersion (for example, a preservative, a surface tension adjuster, etc.).
- the inkjet ink of the present invention has excellent adhesion to various substrates, in particular to plastic substrates, and therefore can be suitably used to produce printed matter in the field of flexible packaging used for food, daily necessities, pharmaceuticals, etc., which has a plastic substrate and a printed layer formed by the inkjet ink.
- Plastic substrates include polyamide resins such as Ny6, nylon 66, and nylon 46; polyester resins such as polyethylene terephthalate, polyethylene naphthalate, polytrimethylene terephthalate, polytrimethylene naphthalate, polybutylene terephthalate, and polybutylene naphthalate; polyhydroxycarboxylic acids such as polylactic acid; biodegradable resins such as aliphatic polyester resins such as poly(ethylene succinate) and poly(butylene succinate); polyolefin resins such as polypropylene and polyethylene; and thermoplastic resins such as polyvinyl chloride, polyimide resins, polyarylate resins, and mixtures thereof, as well as laminates of these materials.
- substrates made of polyester, polyamide, polyethylene, polypropylene, and polyvinyl chloride are preferably used.
- the plastic substrate may be a plastic film.
- the plastic film may be an unstretched film or a stretched film, and the manufacturing method is not limited.
- the thickness of the film is not particularly limited, but is usually in the range of 1 to 500 ⁇ m.
- the printed surface of the film is preferably subjected to a corona discharge treatment, and silica, alumina, etc. may be vapor-deposited on the printed surface.
- the printed matter of the present invention has good adhesion to plastic substrates and can be produced by inkjet printing, making it suitable for use as a packaging material. In particular, it has excellent design properties and on-demand printability, making it particularly suitable for use in food packaging. In addition, since the inkjet ink of the present invention has excellent abrasion resistance, the printed matter of the present invention can also be made into a surface-printed printed matter in which inkjet printing is performed on the surface that will become the surface.
- Example 1 ⁇ Preparation of Dispersion Resin> 600 g of methyl ethyl ketone (MEK) was placed in a 2L stainless steel flask, and nitrogen was blown in at 20 mL/min. The mixture was heated to 80° C. using an oil bath while stirring at 100 rpm. 84.5 g of methacrylic acid, 215.0 g of styrene, 200.0 g of butyl methacrylate, and 18.0 g of Perbutyl (registered trademark) O (manufactured by NOF Corp.) that had been mixed in advance were dropped into the flask at 2 g/min. Thereafter, stirring was continued for 16 hours while maintaining the internal temperature at 80° C., and a dispersion resin A with a non-volatile content of 45%, an acid value of 110, and a mass average molecular weight of 20,000 was obtained.
- MEK methyl ethyl ketone
- the slurry was charged into an SC100 mill (manufactured by Nippon Coke Company), and 440g of ⁇ 0.5mm zirconia beads (manufactured by Nikkato Corporation, YTZ) were added, and a dispersion treatment was performed. After the dispersion treatment, the beads were removed and the obtained dispersion was adjusted with ion-exchanged water so that the pigment content was 29%. Thereafter, coarse particles were removed using a centrifuge (6000 G for 30 minutes), and the mixture was filtered using a membrane filter (nitrocellulose, manufactured by Merck Millipore) having a pore size of 8 ⁇ m to obtain a pigment dispersion.
- SC100 mill manufactured by Nippon Coke Company
- YTZ ⁇ 0.5mm zirconia beads
- the prepared pigment dispersion was mixed with components such as a water-soluble solvent to obtain an aqueous inkjet ink having a pigment concentration of 5%, an acrylic binder (acrylic emulsion manufactured by Seiko PMC, acid value 30°C, Tg 20°C) concentration of 1.5%, an oxidized polyethylene wax (manufactured by Keim Additec) concentration of 1.1%, a total of 28% water-soluble solvent (propylene glycol 10%, 1.3-butanediol 5%, 1.2-hexanediol 3%, 2-pyrrolidone 10%), and a preservative/surface tension adjuster concentration of 0.1 to 1.0%.
- a water-soluble solvent such as a water-soluble solvent to obtain an aqueous inkjet ink having a pigment concentration of 5%, an acrylic binder (acrylic emulsion manufactured by Seiko PMC, acid value 30°C, Tg 20°C) concentration of 1.5%, an oxidized polyethylene wax (manufact
- Example 2 A pigment dispersion and an aqueous inkjet ink were obtained in the same manner as in Example 1, except that in the preparation step of the dispersion resin neutralization liquid, MDEA was replaced with dimethylethanolamine (DMEA, boiling point 133° C.) and an amount equivalent to a neutralization rate of 100% was added.
- MDEA dimethylethanolamine
- Example 3 An aqueous inkjet ink was obtained in the same manner as in Example 1, except that in the inkjet ink preparation process, a polyester binder (Elitel KA-5071S manufactured by Unitika) was used instead of the acrylic binder.
- a polyester binder Elitel KA-5071S manufactured by Unitika
- Example 4 An aqueous inkjet ink was obtained in the same manner as in Example 2, except that in the preparation process of the inkjet ink, a polyester binder (Elitel KA-5071S manufactured by Unitika) was used instead of the cryl binder.
- a polyester binder Elitel KA-5071S manufactured by Unitika
- Example 5 An aqueous inkjet ink was obtained in the same manner as in Example 2, except that in the preparation process of the inkjet ink, a polyurethane binder (polyether polyol-based polyurethane resin, XPD3253 manufactured by Lubrizol Corporation) was used instead of the acrylic binder.
- a polyurethane binder polyether polyol-based polyurethane resin, XPD3253 manufactured by Lubrizol Corporation
- Example 1 An aqueous inkjet ink was obtained in the same manner as in Example 1, except that no acrylic binder was used in the inkjet ink preparation process.
- Example 2 An aqueous inkjet ink was obtained in the same manner as in Example 2, except that no acrylic binder was used in the inkjet ink preparation process.
- Example 3 A pigment dispersion and a water-based inkjet ink were obtained in the same manner as in Example 3, except that in the preparation step of the dispersion resin neutralization solution, MDEA was replaced with potassium hydroxide in an amount equivalent to a neutralization rate of 100%.
- Example 4 A pigment dispersion and a water-based inkjet ink were obtained in the same manner as in Example 1, except that in the step of preparing the dispersion resin neutralization liquid, MDEA was replaced with ammonia water in an amount equivalent to a neutralization rate of 100%.
- the inkjet ink of each example was filled into an ink cartridge of an inkjet printer (MJ-510C, manufactured by Seiko Epson Corporation), and a solid pattern was printed on a corona-treated polypropylene (OPP) biaxially stretched film ("Pylen P2161” manufactured by Toyobo Co., Ltd., thickness 20 ⁇ m), a corona-treated (PVC) film ("LSPVC1270f 140 ⁇ m” manufactured by Sakurai Corporation) or a corona-treated polyethylene terephthalate (PET) film ("Ester E5100" manufactured by Toyobo Co., Ltd., thickness 12 ⁇ m), and the film was dried with a dryer and then further dried in a 90° C. oven for 10 minutes to obtain a print.
- OPP polypropylene
- PVC polypropylene
- PET polyethylene terephthalate
- ⁇ Dry abrasion resistance> In accordance with JIS K5701-1:2000, a Gakushin-type abrasion fastness tester (AB-301, manufactured by Tester Sangyo Co., Ltd.) was used to evaluate the abrasion resistance of prints made on PET film using the inkjet ink of each example. The prints were set in the tester, and the dry abrasion test was carried out using PPC paper as the abrasion paper, a load of 200 g, and 100 strokes back and forth. After the test, the degree of ink peeling from the prints was visually evaluated according to the following evaluation criteria. A grade of B or higher is considered to be acceptable. A: No peeling occurred at all. B: Less than 1% peeling occurred. C: Peeling occurred in 1% or more and less than 5%. D: Peeling occurred in 5% or more and less than 10%.
- Example 6 to 7 and Comparative Examples 5 to 6 Pigment dispersions and aqueous inkjet inks of Examples 6 to 7 and Comparative Examples 5 and 6 were obtained in the same manner as in Examples 3 and 4 and Comparative Examples 1 and 2, except that the component (C) and the neutralizing agent and neutralization ratio used were as shown in the table below.
- the inkjet pigment dispersion and inkjet ink of the present invention do not emit odors during production and can be suitably used for inkjet printing.
- the pigment dispersion and inkjet ink of the present invention have excellent abrasion resistance and alcohol resistance, they are suitable for printing on various substrates such as plastic films, and can be widely used in applications such as packaging and sign displays, and it has been confirmed that they can also be applied to surface printing.
- Example 8 ⁇ Preparation of Dispersion Resin> 600 g of isopropyl alcohol was placed in a 2L stainless steel flask, and nitrogen was blown in at 20 mL/min. The mixture was heated to 80 ° C. using an oil bath while stirring at 100 rpm.
- a pigment dispersion was obtained in the same manner as in Example 1, except that the 150% MDEA neutralized solution of dispersion resin A was changed to the 150% MDEA neutralized solution of dispersion resin B.
- aqueous inkjet ink was obtained in the same manner as in Example 1, except that in the inkjet ink preparation process, a polyester binder (Elitel KA-5071S manufactured by Unitika) was used instead of the acrylic binder.
- Example 9 An aqueous inkjet ink was obtained in the same manner as in Example 8, except that in the inkjet ink preparation process, the polyester binder concentration was changed to 2.5%.
- Example 10 An aqueous inkjet ink was obtained in the same manner as in Example 9, except that in the inkjet ink preparation process, the polyester binder was changed to a polyester binder (Elitel KT-9511, manufactured by Unitika).
- Example 11 An aqueous inkjet ink was obtained in the same manner as in Example 9, except that in the inkjet ink preparation process, the polyester binder was changed to a polyester binder (Elitel KT-8803 manufactured by Unitika).
- Example 12 A pigment dispersion and an aqueous inkjet ink were obtained in the same manner as in Example 9, except that in the preparation step of the dispersion resin neutralization liquid, MDEA was replaced with dimethylethanolamine (DMEA, boiling point 133° C.) and an amount equivalent to a neutralization rate of 100% was added.
- MDEA dimethylethanolamine
- Example 13 An aqueous inkjet ink was obtained in the same manner as in Example 12, except that in the preparation process of the inkjet ink, the polyester binder was changed to a polyester binder (Elitel KT-8803 manufactured by Unitika).
- Example 14 A pigment dispersion and a water-based inkjet ink were obtained in the same manner as in Example 9, except that in the preparation step of the dispersion resin neutralization liquid, MDEA was replaced with triisopropanolamine (TIPA, boiling point: approximately 300° C.) and an amount equivalent to a neutralization rate of 150% was added.
- MDEA triisopropanolamine
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Description
従来、フィルム基材への印刷では溶剤型フレキソインクや溶剤型グラビアインクが主流だった。しかしながら、これらの印刷方法では製版が必要なことからコストが増大し、且つ、印刷までに時間を要するという課題があった。そのため、フィルムパッケージ印刷においても、製版が不要でオンデマンド印刷が可能なインクジェット印刷への要望が大きくなっている。また、パッケージ用途以外のフィルム基材へのオンデマンド印刷、例えば、屋内外で利用されるサインディスプレイ用途でのフィルム印刷等への要望も高まっている。
加えて、特許文献1記載の発明では中和にアンモニアを用いていることから、製造時に発生する臭気や組成物自体に残存する臭気による問題もあった。さらに、アンモニアは揮発性が高いことから、中和に用いたアンモニアが揮発することでノズル詰まりが発生しうるという問題もある。さらに、耐アルコール性についてもさらなる特性の向上が望まれる。
(1)分散剤(A)、顔料(B)、バインダー(C)及び水(D)を含有し、
前記分散剤(A)は、少なくとも、酸基含有モノマーに由来する構成単位(a1)を有する非架橋の樹脂(A1)を含有し、
前記樹脂(A1)において、構成単位(a1)中の前記酸基が、酸基を理論当量で中和した場合の中和率を100%として、80%以上、200%以下の中和率で、アルカノールアミンを用いて中和されており、
前記アルカノールアミンは、構造中に水酸基を1~3つ有することを特徴とする、インクジェット用顔料分散体。
(2)前記樹脂(A1)の酸価が、80~225mgKOH/gである、(1)のインクジェット用顔料分散体。
(3)前記バインダー(C)が、アクリルバインダー又はポリエステルバインダーである、(1)又は(2)のインクジェット用顔料分散体。
(4)プラスチック基材への印刷用である、(1)~(3)のいずれかのインクジェット用顔料分散体。
(5)(1)~(4)のいずれかのインクジェット用顔料分散体を用いたインクジェットインク。
(6)(5)のインクジェットインクで印刷した印刷物。
本発明の「インクジェット用顔料分散体」(以下、単に「顔料分散体」又は「分散体」ということがある。)は、分散剤(A)、顔料(B)、バインダー(C)及び水(D)を含有するものであって、インクジェットインクの調製のために用いられるものである。以下、「分散剤(A)」を「(A)成分」ということがあり、他の成分についても同様にいうことがある。
本発明の顔料分散体は、インクジェットインクのための中間製品として製造されるものであって、希釈した後に水性インクジェットインクとしてインクジェット印刷に使用される。
分散剤(A)は、非架橋の樹脂(A1)を含有するものであって、樹脂(A1)は、少なくとも、酸基含有モノマーに由来する構成単位(a1)を有する。また、分散剤(A)において、構成単位(a1)中の構成単位(a1)中の前記酸基が第3級アルカノールアミンで中和されている。
樹脂(A1)は、酸基含有モノマーに由来する構成単位(a1)と、(a1)以外の構成単位(a2)とを有する非架橋の樹脂であって、酸基含有モノマーと、それ以外のモノマーとを、任意の重合開始剤の存在下でラジカル重合等の公知の方法を用いて重合させることにより得られる。樹脂(A1)が酸基を有することにより、樹脂(A1)に親水性が付与され、顔料を水中で安定に分散することが可能となる。
カルボキシル基を含有するエチレン性不飽和単量体としては、例えば、アクリル酸、メタクリル酸、マレイン酸、フマル酸、クロトン酸、イタコン酸、4-ビニル安息香酸等の不飽和カルボン酸類;コハク酸ビニル、マレイン酸アリル、テレフタル酸ビニル、トリメトリット酸アリル等の多塩基酸不飽和エステル類が挙げられる。
また、スルホン酸基を含有するエチレン性不飽和単量体の例としてはアクリル酸2-スルホエチル、メタクリル酸4-スルホフェニル等の不飽和カルボン酸スルホ置換アルキル又はアリールエステル類:スルホコハク酸ビニル等のスルホカルボン酸不飽和エステル類;スチレン-4-スルホン酸等のスルホスチレン類を挙げることができる。
なかでも、構成単位(a1)を誘導するモノマーとしては、原料モノマーの入手のしやすさ、価格等を考慮すると、酸基としてカルボキシル基を有するモノマーが好ましく、不飽和カルボン酸類がより好ましく、アクリル酸又はメタクリル酸が好ましい。
以下、アクリル酸とメタクリル酸との双方を包含して「(メタ)アクリル酸」ということがあり、アクリル酸エステルとメタクリル酸エステルとの双方を包含して「(メタ)アクリル酸エステル」ということがある。類似のアクリル酸系化合物についても同様である。
なかでも、構成単位(a2)を誘導するモノマーとしては、樹脂(A1)の顔料への吸着力を高める効果が得られる点で、(メタ)アクリル酸エステル類、スチレン類が好ましく、(メタ)アクリル酸ブチル、スチレン、又はα-メチルスチレンが好ましい。
有機過酸化物としては、ジ-t-ブチルぺルオキシド、t-ブチルヒドロぺルオキシド、t-ブチルペルオキシベンゾエート、クメンヒドロぺルオキシド、イソブチルペルオキシド、ラウロリルペルオキシド、3,5,5-トリメチルヘキサノイルペルオキシド、t-ブチルペルキシピバレート、過酸化ベンゾイル、メチルエチルケトンペルオキシド等が挙げられる。
アゾ化合物としては、2,2’-アゾビスイソブチロニトリル(AIBN)、1,1’-アゾビス(シクロヘキサンカルボニトリル)(ABCN)、2,2’-アゾビス-2-メチルブチロニトリル(AMBN)、2,2’-アゾビス-2,4-ジメチルバレロニトリル(ADVN)、4,4’-アゾビス-4-シアノ吉草酸(ACVA)等が挙げられる。
重合開始剤は単独で用いても、2種以上を組み合わせて用いてもよい。
本発明では、後述するアルカノールアミンにより耐擦過性が向上することから、樹脂(A1)の架橋によって耐擦過性を担保する必要がない。そして、樹脂(A1)が非架橋であることにより、分散体及びインクの再溶解性が良好となり、優れたインク吐出性が得られる結果、ノズル詰まり不良等の不具合が抑制される。また、樹脂(A1)の製造時に架橋工程を経ないことにより、製造工程の短縮及び消費エネルギー低減が期待される。
上記範囲内とすることにより、分散剤の親水性と顔料吸着性のバランスがとれて顔料分散体の分散安定性が向上する。
本発明では、樹脂(A1)を非架橋とすることで、樹脂(A1)の酸価が比較的低い(例えば、200mgKOH/g未満、等)の場合にも良好な再溶解性を得ることができる。
アルカノールアミンとしては、アンモニア(NH3)の3つの水素原子のうち、1つ又は2つの水素原子が「水酸基を有する有機基」で置換され、残りの1つ又は2つが有機基で置換された化合物、又は、3つの水素原子の全てが、「水酸基を有する有機基」で置換された化合物が好ましい。水素原子を置換する有機基としては炭素原子数1~3のアルキル基が好ましく、水素原子を置換する「水酸基を有する有機基」としては炭素原子数1~3のアルキル基に水酸基が結合した基が好ましい。
アルカノールアミンとしては、下記式(I)で表される化合物が好ましい。
また、当該アルキル基を置換する水酸基の数は、2つ以上が好ましく、1~3が好ましく、1つが好ましい。
アルカノールアミンの沸点は、100~330℃が好ましく、110~330℃が好ましく、120~320℃がより好ましく、130℃~310℃がさらに好ましい。
330℃以下の沸点を有するアルカノールアミンを中和に用いることにより、印刷物乾燥時にアルカノールアミンが良好に揮発する一方で、アンモニアのように臭気を発生することがない。また、100℃以上の沸点を有するアルカノールアミンであれば、インクジェットノズルで揮発しづらくなるため、ノズルの目詰まりや吐出性の低下が発生しづらい。
これらの中でも、炭素数2以上9以下の3級アルカノールアミンが好ましく、メチルジエタノールアミン又はトリイソプロパノールアミンが特に好ましい。
金属塩としては、水酸化ナトリウム、水酸化カリウム、水酸化リチウムなどの金属水酸化物;塩化ナトリウム、塩化カリウムなどの金属塩化物;硫酸銅などの金属硫化物が挙げられる。
アルカノールアミンと金属塩を併用する場合の比率は、後述する中和率が150%の場合には、アルカノールアミン:金属塩=60~120%:30~90%で合計150%の中和率とすることが好ましい。中和率150%でない場合には、同様の比率でアルカノールアミンと金属塩とを用いることが好ましい。
金属塩を併用することにより、耐擦過性と溶解性のバランスを取ることができるが、一方で金属塩を使用した場合には食品パッケージ用途の印刷に適さない等の問題もあるため、用途を考慮して併用を検討することが好ましい。
具体的には、樹脂(A1)の酸基を理論等量で中和した場合の中和率を100%として、中和率は80%以上、200%以下であって、100~200%が好ましい。このような中和率とすることにより、樹脂(A1)の溶解性及びろ過性が向上する。
顔料(B)は、分散体中に良好に分散し得るものであれば特に限定されるものではないが、平均粒子径10~400nmで分散しうるものを用いることが好ましい(詳細は後述)。例えば、一般のインク、塗料、及び記録剤などに使用されている有機顔料、無機顔料や染料を使用することができる。
また、顔料が無機顔料の場合、25~60質量%が好ましく、30~50質量%がより好ましい。
本発明の分散体にバインダー(C)を用いることにより、インクの基材密着性や耐擦過性をより向上させることができる。一方で、バインダー(C)が顔料分散能を有すると、バインダー(C)が分散剤(A)を顔料から脱離させて顔料分散体の分散安定性を低下させる可能性があることから、バインダー(C)は顔料分散能を有さないことが好ましい。
好ましいバインダーとしては、アクリル系バインダー(C1)、ポリエステル系バインダー(C2)が挙げられる。
アクリル系バインダー(C1)としては、アクリル系樹脂を含有するものであれば特に限定されるものではなく、アクリル樹脂を用いてもよく、アクリル樹脂を溶媒に分散してなるアクリル系エマルションを用いてもよい。なかでも顔料分散体中での分散性に優れることから水系のアクリル系エマルションが好ましい。アクリル系バインダー(C1)を用いることにより、本発明の分散体を用いたインクジェットインクの(二軸)延伸ポリプロピレン(OPP)等のオレフィン系基材への密着性を向上させることができる。
アクリル系エマルションとしては、例えば、アクリルエマルション、スチレンアクリルエマルション、アクリルマレイン酸エマルション、スチレンアクリルマレイン酸エマルションが挙げられ、アクリルエマルションやスチレンアクリルエマルションが好ましいものとして挙げられる。エマルションはコアシェル型であってもよく、コアシェル型以外であってもよい。
エマルション樹脂中の構成単位としては、構成単位(a1)や構成単位(a2)で上述したものや、それらと共重合可能なものが挙げられる。
上記範囲内とすることにより、印刷後の乾燥時間を短縮することができ、印刷速度の向上及び省エネの観点から好ましい。
・ローディングインデックス:5±1
・測定時間:180秒
・測定回数:5回
・透過性:透過
・粒子屈折率:1.80
・形状:真球
・密度:1.00
・溶媒屈折率:1.333
・高温時粘度:30℃、0.797
・低温時粘度:20℃、1.002
・フィルタ:Stand:Norm
・感度:Standard
・UPA互換モード
ポリエステル系バインダー(C2)は、ポリオールと、多価カルボン酸、多価カルボン酸無水物又は多価カルボン酸エステルとを脱水縮合させて得られる一般的なポリエステル樹脂を用いることができる。ポリエステル系バインダーを用いることにより、本発明の分散体を用いたインクジェットインクのポリエチレンテレフタレート(PET)等の極性基を有する基材への密着性を向上させることができる。
ポリエステル樹脂の製造に用いるポリオールとしては、エチレングリコール、1,2-プロピレングリコール、1,3-プロピレングリコール、1,4-ブチレングリコール、1,6-ヘキサンジオール等のアルキレングリコール;ジエチレングリコール、トリエチレングリコール、ジプロピレングリコール、ポリエチレングリコール、ポリプロピレングリコール、ポリブチレングリコール等のアルキレンエーテルグリコール;1,4-シクロヘキサンジメタノール、ビスフェノールA、ビスフェノールF、ビスフェノールS等の環式ジオールやそのアルキレンオキシド付加物等が挙げられる。
ポリエステル樹脂の製造に用いる多価カルボン酸としてはジカルボン酸が好ましく、具体的にはコハク酸、アピジン酸、セバシン酸、ドデセニルコハク酸、マレイン酸、フマル酸、シトラコン酸、メサコン酸、フタル酸、イソフタル酸、テレフタル酸又はこれらの誘導体、ナフタレンジカルボン酸等が挙げられる。
上記のようなポリオールの1種又は2種以上と、多価カルボン酸の1種又は2種以上とを用いることにより、ポリエステル樹脂を得ることができる。
また、本発明の水性インクジェットインク100質量%中のバインダー(C)の含有量は、好ましくは0.1~5.0質量%、好ましくは0.3~3.0質量%である。
本発明の顔料分散体は、本発明の効果が損なわれない範囲内で、上述の(A)成分、(B)成分、(C)成分及び水(D)に加えて、その他の任意成分を含有していてもよい。
その他の成分として例えば、沸点が100℃以上のアミン化合物(E)、上記成分以外のその他樹脂、水以外の溶媒、界面活性剤、ワックス、低表面張力有機溶剤、湿潤剤、浸透剤、上記以外の分散剤、消泡剤、防腐剤、粘度調製剤、pH調製剤、キレート化剤、可塑剤、酸化防止剤、紫外線吸収剤等が挙げられる。
本発明の顔料分散体は、沸点が100℃以上のアミン化合物(E)を含有することが好ましい。アミン化合物(E)を添加することで、インクの過度な乾燥がより抑制されてインクがノズル詰まりを起こすことがなく、結果として吐出性が良好となり、吐出性と耐擦過性とを両立することができる。
これらの中でも、顔料分散性、臭気及び再溶解性の観点から、アルカノールアミンが好ましい。
ポリアルキレンイミンは、好ましくは炭素数が2以上5以下のアルキレン基を有するポリアルキレンイミンである。
ポリアルキレンイミンは、好ましくはアルキレン基の炭素数が2以上4以下のポリアルキレンイミン、より好ましくはポリエチレンイミン又はポリプロピレンイミン、更に好ましくはポリエチレンイミンである。これらは、1種又は2種以上を用いてもよい。
該分子量の値は、実施例に記載の方法により求められる。
ポリアリルアミンとしては、アリルアミン、ジメチルアリルアミン等のアリル化合物の単独重合体又は共重合体などのアミノ基を側鎖に有するポリマーが挙げられる。
ポリアリルアミンの重量平均分子量は、好ましくは800以上、より好ましくは1,000以上、更に好ましくは1,500以上であり、そして、好ましくは10,000以下、より好ましくは5,000以下、更に好ましくは4,000以下である。
(ポリ)エチレンポリアミンとしては、例えば、エチレンジアミン、ジエチレントリアミン、トリエチレンテトラミン、テトラエチレンペンタミン、ペンタエチレンヘキサミン等が挙げられる。これらの中でも、ジエチレントリアミン、トリエチレンテトラミン、テトラエチレンペンタミンが好ましい。
アルカノールアミンとしては、好ましくは炭素数2以上9以下のアルカノールアミンである。アルカノールアミンとしては、例えば、モノエタノールアミン、モノプロパノールアミン、モノブタノールアミン等の1級アルカノールアミン;N-メチルエタノールアミン、N-メチルプロパノールアミン等のモノアルカノール2級アミン、ジエタノールアミン、ジイソプロパノールアミン等のジアルカノール2級アミンなどの2級アルカノールアミン;N,N-ジメチルエタノールアミン、N,N-ジメチルプロパノールアミン、N,N-ジエチルエタノールアミン等のモノアルカノール3級アミン、N-メチルジエタノールアミン、N-エチルジエタノールアミン等のジアルカノール3級アミン、トリエタノールアミン、トリイソプロパノールアミン等のトリアルカノール3級アミンなどの3級アルカノールアミンが挙げられる。これらの中でも、炭素数2以上9以下の3級アルカノールアミンが好ましく、トリイソプロパノールアミンが特に好ましい。
アルキルアミンとしては、好ましくは炭素数1以上6以下のアルキルアミンである。アルキルアミンとしては、例えば、プロピルアミン、ブチルアミン、ヘキシルアミン等の1級アミン;ジエチルアミン、ジプロピルアミン等の2級アミンが挙げられる。
その他樹脂としては、顔料分散体を調製するのに好適な水性樹脂がよく、例えば、スチレン-マレイン酸共重合体、スチレン-無水マレイン酸共重合体等が挙げられる。
湿潤剤のインク中の含有量は3~50質量%であることが好ましい。
本発明における顔料分散体の製造方法は何ら限定されるものではない。
(A)~(D)成分と、必要に応じて添加される(E)成分等の任意成分とを分散させて顔料分散体としてもよいし、予め、(A)、(B)成分及び(D)成分の一部や媒体等により顔料濃度の高い顔料分散ミルベース液を作製し、適宜(C)成分を添加し、(D)成分等の水性媒体で希釈して水性インクジェットインクの調製のための顔料分散体としてもよい。攪拌・分散装置を用いて顔料を分散させて顔料分散ミルベース液を予め作製した後に顔料分散体を作製することにより、所望の体積平均粒子径で顔料が分散された水性顔料分散体を容易に得ることができる。
以下、後者の顔料分散ミルベース液を作製した後、顔料分散体とする方法について述べる。
(1)必要に応じて顔料分散剤を含有する水性媒体に顔料を添加した後、攪拌・分散装置を用いて顔料を該水性媒体中に分散させることにより、顔料分散ミルベース液を調製する方法。
(2)顔料、及び必要に応じて顔料分散剤を2本ロール、ミキサー等の混練機を用いて混練し、得られた混練物を水性媒体中に添加し、攪拌・分散装置を用いて顔料分散ミルベース液を調製する方法。
(3)メチルエチルケトン、テトラヒドロフラン等の水と相溶性を有する有機溶剤中に顔料分散剤を溶解して得られた溶液に顔料を添加した後、攪拌・分散装置を用いて顔料を有機溶液中に分散させ、次いで水性媒体を用いて転相乳化させた後、前記有機溶剤を留去し顔料分散ミルベース液を調製する方法。
本発明の顔料分散体を用い、顔料の含有率が1~30質量%となる様に水性媒体で希釈し水性インクジェットインクとする。この水性媒体は、(D)成分と同様に水であってもよく、水と有機溶剤との混合物であってもよく、有機溶剤のみであってもよい。有機溶剤としては、水と混和するものであれば特に限定されないが、「水以外の溶媒」として任意成分中で上述したものが挙げられる。
また、水性媒体中に、顔料分散体の任意成分(例えば、防腐剤、表面張力調整剤等)を含有させることもできる。
本発明のインクジェットインクは、各種基材への密着性に優れる。なかでも、プラスチック基材への密着性に優れることから、プラスチック基材とインクジェットインクによる印刷層とを有する、食品、日用品、医薬品等に用いられる軟包装分野において、印刷物を好適に製造することが可能である。
また、フィルムの印刷面には、コロナ放電処理がされていることが好ましい。また、印刷面にシリカ、アルミナ等が蒸着されていても構わない。
[実施例1]
<分散樹脂の作製>
2Lのステンレス製フラスコにメチルエチルケトン(MEK)600gを入れ、20mL/minにて窒素を吹き入れ、100rpmで攪拌しながら、オイルバスを用いて80℃まで加温した。予め混合しておいた、メタクリル酸 84.5g、スチレン 215.0g、メタクリル酸ブチル 200.0g、パーブチル(登録商標)O(日油社製) 18.0gを2g/minにてフラスコ内に滴下した。その後、内温を80℃に保持したまま16時間攪拌を続け、不揮発分45% 酸価110 質量平均分子量20000の分散樹脂Aを得た。
10Lのガラス製のセパラブルフラスコにイオン交換水 1284.58g、メチルジエタノールアミン(MDEA、沸点247℃) 315.42g(中和率150%分)、分散樹脂A 2000gを入れ撹拌した。その後さらにイオン交換水を3300g追加投入し、撹拌させながら昇温させMEK及び水を留去し、樹脂分18.82%の分散樹脂AのMDEA150%中和液を得た。
5Lのポリ容器に、イオン交換水 474.58g、分散樹脂AのMDEA150%中和液 557.92g、サーフィノール465 17.5g、消泡剤としてBYK-019 0.805g、フタロシアニン顔料(DIC社製、FASTOGEN BLUE SBG-SD) 700gを入れ、ディスパーマットで1時間撹拌させてスラリーを得た。その後、SC100ミル(日本コークス社製)にスラリーを投入し、φ0.5mmジルコニアビーズ(ニッカトー社製、YTZ) 440gを入れ、分散処理を行った。分散処理後、ビーズを除去して得た分散液をイオン交換水にて顔料分が29%となるように調整した。その後、遠心分離機(6000G 30分間)にて粗大粒子を除去し、孔径8umのメンブレンフィルター(メルクミリポア社製、ニトロセルロース)を用いてろ過を行い、顔料分散体を得た。
作製した顔料分散体と水可溶性溶剤等の成分を混合し、顔料濃度5%、アクリルバインダー(星光PMC製アクリルエマルション 酸価30℃ Tg20℃)濃度 1.5%、酸化ポリエチレンワックス(keim additec社製)濃度 1.1%、水可溶性溶剤 合計28%(プロピレングリコール 10%、1.3-ブタンジオール 5%、1.2-ヘキサンジオール3%、2-ピロリドン 10%)、防腐剤・表面張力調整剤濃度 0.1~1.0%の水性インクジェットインクを得た。
分散樹脂中和液の作製工程において、MDEAをジメチルエタノールアミン(DMEA、沸点133℃)に変えて中和率100%相当量を添加した以外は実施例1と同様の方法で、顔料分散体及び水性インクジェットインクを得た。
インクジェットインクの作製工程において、アクリルバインダーに代えてポリエステルバインダー(ユニチカ製 エリーテルKA-5071S)とした以外は実施例1と同様の方法で、水性インクジェットインクを得た。
インクジェットインクの作製工程において、クリルバインダーに代えてポリエステルバインダー(ユニチカ製 エリーテルKA-5071S)とした以外は実施例2と同様の方法で、水性インクジェットインクを得た
インクジェットインクの作製工程において、アクリルバインダーに代えてポリウレタンバインダー(ポリエーテルポリオール系ポリウレタン樹脂 ルーブリゾール社製 XPD3253)とした以外は実施例2と同様の方法で、水性インクジェットインクを得た。
インクジェットインクの作製工程において、アクリルバインダーを用いなかった以外は実施例1と同様の方法で、水性インクジェットインクを得た。
インクジェットインクの作製工程において、アクリルバインダーを用いなかった以外は実施例2と同様の方法で、水性インクジェットインクを得た。
分散樹脂中和液の作製工程において、MDEAを水酸化カリウムに代えて中和率100%相当量を添加した以外は実施例3と同様の方法で、顔料分散体及び水性インクジェットインクを得た。
分散樹脂中和液の作製工程において、MDEAをアンモニア水に代えて中和率100%相当量を添加した以外は実施例1と同様の方法で、顔料分散体及び水性インクジェットインクを得た。
各例のインクジェットインクをインクジェットプリンター(セイコーエプソン(株)製、MJ-510C)のインクカートリッジに充填し、コロナ処理ポリプロピレン(OPP)二軸延伸フィルム(東洋紡績社製「パイレンP2161」、厚さ20μm)、コロナ処理(PVC)フィルム(サクライ社製「LSPVC1270f140μm)又はコロナ処理ポリエチレンテレフタレート(PET)フィルム(東洋紡績社製「エステルE5100」、厚さ12μm)に、ベタ絵柄を印刷後、ドライヤーで乾燥したのち、更に90℃オーブンに入れ10分乾燥し印刷物を得た。
室温における顔料分散液のアミン臭気を、以下の評価基準に従って官能評価した。
○:ほぼ無臭
×:強烈な匂い
各例のインクジェットインクの粘度を測定し、70℃の恒温槽に1週間静置保存させた。その後、再び粘度を測定し、下記の計算式及び評価基準に従って貯蔵安定性を評価した。B以上を合格とする。
貯蔵安定性=|1-(保存後粘度)/(保存前粘度)|×100 (式)
A:0以上5未満
B:5以上10未満
C:10以上20未満
D:20以上
JIS K5701-1:2000に従って、学振型摩擦堅牢度試験機(テスター産業(株)製、AB-301)を用い、PETフィルム上に各例のインクジェットインクを用いて印刷した印刷物の耐擦過性を評価した。印刷物を試験機にセットし、乾式摩擦試験は摩擦用紙としてPPCペーパー、荷重200g、100往復の条件としして試験を行った。試験後の印刷物におけるインクの剥がれ具合について、目視にて以下の評価基準に従って評価した。B以上を合格とする。
A:全く剥がれが生じなかった。
B:1%未満の剥がれがあった。
C:1%以上5%未満の剥がれがあった。
D:5%以上10%未満の剥がれがあった。
(C)成分、並びに使用する中和剤及び中和比率を下表に示すものとした以外は実施例3及び4並びに比較例1及び2と同様にして、実施例6~7及び比較例5~6の顔料分散体及び水性インクジェットインクを得た。
JIS K5701-1:2000に従って、学振型摩擦堅牢度試験機(テスター産業(株)製、AB-301)を用い、PETフィルム上に各例のインクジェットインクを用いて印刷した印刷物のアルコール耐性を評価した。印刷物を試験機にセットし、摩擦用紙として75%エタノール(EtOH)で湿らせたカナキン3号、荷重200g、10往復の条件として試験を行った。試験後の印刷物におけるインクの剥がれ具合について、目視にて以下の評価基準に従って評価した。B以上を合格とする。
A:10%未満の剥がれがあった。
B:10%以上30%未満の剥がれがあった。
C:30%以上50%未満の剥がれがあった。
D:50%以上の剥がれがあった。
加えて、本発明の顔料分散体及びインクジェットインクは、耐擦過性及びアルコール耐性に優れることから、プラスチックフィルム等の各種基材への印刷に適したものであり、パッケージやサインディスプレイ等の用途で広く用いることができる上、表刷りにも適用し得ることが確認できた。
<分散樹脂の作製>
2Lのステンレス製フラスコにイソプロピルアルコール 600gを入れ、20mL/minにて窒素を吹き入れ、100rpmで攪拌しながら、オイルバスを用いて80℃まで加温した。予め混合しておいた、メタクリル酸 82.7g、スチレン 153.25g、メタクリル酸ブチル 88.65g、メタクリル酸2-ヒドロキシエチル 73.44g、アクリル酸ブチル 88.65g、2,2-アゾビス(2-メチルブチロニトリル)6.58g、4,4-アゾビス-吉草酸 6.58g、3-メルカプトー1,2-プロパンジオール(チオグリセロール)0.33gを2g/minにてフラスコ内に滴下した。その後、内温を80℃に保持したまま16時間攪拌を続け、不揮発分45% 酸価110 質量平均分子量20000の分散樹脂Bを得た。
分散樹脂Aを分散樹脂Bに変えた以外は、実施例1の分散樹脂中和液の作製と同様にして、樹脂分18.82%の分散樹脂BのMDEA150%中和液を得た。
分散樹脂AのMDEA150%中和液を分散樹脂BのMDEA150%中和液に変えた以外は、実施例1の顔料分散体の作製と同様にして、顔料分散体を得た。
インクジェットインクの作製工程において、アクリルバインダーに代えてポリエステルバインダー(ユニチカ製 エリーテルKA-5071S)とした以外は実施例1と同様の方法で、水性インクジェットインクを得た。
インクジェットインクの作製工程において、ポリエステルバインダー濃度を2.5%に変えた以外は実施例8と同様の方法で、水性インクジェットインクを得た。
インクジェットインクの作製工程において、ポリエステルバインダーをポリエステルバインダー(ユニチカ製 エリーテルKT-9511)に変えた以外は実施例9と同様の方法で、水性インクジェットインクを得た。
インクジェットインクの作製工程において、ポリエステルバインダーをポリエステルバインダー(ユニチカ製 エリーテルKT-8803)に変えた以外は実施例9と同様の方法で、水性インクジェットインクを得た。
分散樹脂中和液の作製工程において、MDEAをジメチルエタノールアミン(DMEA、沸点133℃)に変えて中和率100%相当量を添加した以外は実施例9と同様の方法で、顔料分散体及び水性インクジェットインクを得た。
インクジェットインクの作製工程において、ポリエステルバインダーをポリエステルバインダー(ユニチカ製 エリーテルKT-8803)に変えた以外は実施例12と同様の方法で、水性インクジェットインクを得た。
分散樹脂中和液の作製工程において、MDEAをトリイソプロパノールアミン(TIPA、沸点 約300℃)に変えて中和率150%相当量を添加した以外は実施例9と同様の方法で、顔料分散体及び水性インクジェットインクを得た。
Claims (6)
- 分散剤(A)、顔料(B)、バインダー(C)及び水(D)を含有し、
前記分散剤(A)は、少なくとも、酸基含有モノマーに由来する構成単位(a1)を有する非架橋の樹脂(A1)を含有し、
前記樹脂(A1)において、構成単位(a1)中の前記酸基が、酸基を理論当量で中和した場合の中和率を100%として、80%以上、200%以下の中和率で、アルカノールアミンを用いて中和されており、
前記アルカノールアミンは、構造中に水酸基を1~3つ有することを特徴とする、インクジェット用顔料分散体。 - 前記樹脂(A1)の酸価が、80~225mgKOH/gである、請求項1に記載のインクジェット用顔料分散体。
- 前記バインダー(C)が、アクリルバインダー又はポリエステルバインダーである、請求項1に記載のインクジェット用顔料分散体。
- プラスチック基材への印刷用である、請求項1に記載のインクジェット用顔料分散体。
- 請求項1~4のいずれか一項に記載のインクジェット用顔料分散体を用いたインクジェットインク。
- 請求項5に記載のインクジェットインクで印刷した印刷物。
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