Toners exhibiting reduced machine ultrafine particle (UFP) emissions and related methods
US10409185B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 8, 2018 |
| Grant date | Sep 10, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 8, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03G9/08784
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Methods of forming a toner are provided. In embodiments, such a method comprises forming a toner from a mixture of at least one resin, at least one wax, and optionally, at least one colorant, wherein the at least one wax is of a type and is present at an amount which are selected to provide a predetermined PER10 value for the toner; and measuring a PER10 value for the toner, wherein the measured PER10 value for the toner is equal to or less than the predetermined PER10 value. Toners formed using the methods are also provided.
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