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Block copolymer containing binder composition and electro photographic toner composition derived therefrom

US5641602A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 8, 1995
Grant dateJun 24, 1997
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Expiry dateSep 8, 2015

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S430/105
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Intermediate binder composition for use in toner compositions, comprising (a) a block copolymer comprising one predominantly poly(monovinyl aromatic) block per molecule and one predominantly poly(conjugated diene) block per molecule, the latter blocks being selectively hydrogenated to a residual unsaturation degree of 20% or lower, in an amount of from 5 to 35% by weight relative to the weight of the intermediate binder composition, and a microcrystalline wax, having a weight average molecular weight of from 1000 to 10,000, and having a drop point of 75.degree. C. or higher (measured according to ASTM D 3104), in an amount of from 95 to 65% by weight relative to the weight of the binder composition. Also covered are electrophotographic toner compositions containing the intermediate binder composition and magnetizable particles.

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