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Electrophotographic toner

US5382490A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 18, 1992
Grant dateJan 17, 1995
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Expiry dateAug 18, 2012

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC07C315/06
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An electrophotographic toner containing a specific compound as the charge control agent is described. The electrophotographic toner according to the present invention have a sharper distribution of charge and better moisture resistance and charge durability than those of a toner wherein a conventional charge control agent is used. Therefore it can provide an image having a very high gradation and has a very high capability of repeatedly forming an image. Since the charge control agent, as such, is essentially colorless, a colorant can freely be selected according to a hue required of a color toner and the toner is not detrimental to the hue inherent in a dye and a pigment. The charge control agent is highly safe to environment.

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