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Charge control agent and toner comprising the same

US7943688B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 10, 2008
Grant dateMay 17, 2011
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Expiry dateMar 26, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08K5/0091
  • WIPO fieldOrganic fine chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

This invention teaches a charge control agent and a toner containing such a charge control agent. It solves the problem in current toner processing technique of inadequate electrification, unequal quantity of electricity, spreading and bottom ash. The charge control agent comprising metal complex of tannin acid in which metal atoms have 2 to 4 valences and tannin acid as coordination sub structure. The toners mentioned above at least contains resin, dyestuff and charge control agent of the invention. The powered carbon specializes in excellence in electrification, environment influence retardant. It can obtain stable and high definition image without spreading and bottom ash troubling.

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