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Toner compositions and processes

US5763133A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 28, 1997
Grant dateJun 9, 1998
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Expiry dateMar 28, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03G9/08733
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A process for the preparation of toner comprising PA1 (i) blending (a) an aqueous pigment dispersion containing a first ionic surfactant and an optional charge control agent with (b) a latex blend comprised of linear polymer and crosslinked polymer particles, optional nonionic surfactant and a second ionic surfactant with a charge polarity opposite to that of said first ionic surfactant in said pigment dispersion; PA1 (ii) heating the resulting mixture at about below the glass transition temperature (Tg) of the linear latex polymer to form toner sized aggregates; and PA1 (iii) subsequently heating said aggregate suspension about above the Tg of the linear latex polymer to effect fusion or coalescence of said aggregates.

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