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Process for producing toner for developing electrostatic images

US5916726A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 6, 1998
Grant dateJun 29, 1999
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Expiry dateFeb 6, 2018

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03G9/08755
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A process for producing a toner for developing electrostatic images is disclosed. A polymerizable monomer composition is first prepared and dispersed in an aqueous medium by the action of high shear force to produce particles. The polymerizable monomer is then polymerized in a container having a jacket. The liquid temperature inside the container is controlled by feeding a high-pressure vapor into the jacket while adjusting the degree of vacuum inside the jacket. The production process can achieve a superior temperature response, can keep the reaction system at a constant temperature with ease and can realize shortened production time and reduced production cost.

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