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Processes for preparing toner

US5536613A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 23, 1995
Grant dateJul 16, 1996
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Expiry dateFeb 23, 2015

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB29K2105/06
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A process for the preparation of pigmented toner compositions comprising: a) forming at a first temperature, a first melt mixture comprised of a partially crosslinked thermoplastic resin, pigment, optionally a wax, and optional additives, wherein the partially crosslinked thermoplastic resin is comprised of a mixture of crosslinked resin macrogel particles, crosslinked resin microgel particles, and uncrosslinked resin; and b) melt mixing at a second temperature, the first melt mixture to form a second mixture, wherein the macrogel particles are partially converted into microgel particles, and wherein the second temperature is less than or equal to the first temperature.

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