JPH0467314A - Magnetic recording medium - Google Patents

Magnetic recording medium

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JPH0467314A
JPH0467314A JP17565790A JP17565790A JPH0467314A JP H0467314 A JPH0467314 A JP H0467314A JP 17565790 A JP17565790 A JP 17565790A JP 17565790 A JP17565790 A JP 17565790A JP H0467314 A JPH0467314 A JP H0467314A
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vinyl chloride
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Takashi Miyamoto
貴志 宮本
Hideyuki Ohashi
大橋 英之
Shinpei Yamamoto
晋平 山本
Yoshiichi Kodera
宣一 小寺
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Abstract

PURPOSE:To provide the magnetic recording medium which has excellent dispersibility and orientability and is suitable for a high recording density by providing a magnetic layer contg. a radiation curable resin obtd. by bringing a specific vinyl chloride copolymer and specific monomer into reaction and magnetic powder on a base and curing the layer by irradiation with radiations. CONSTITUTION:The magnetic layer contg. the radiation curable resin obtd. by brining the vinyl chloride copolymer having a hydroxyl group and a polar group exclusive of the hydroxyl group and the monomer having >= 1 pieces of ethylenic unsatd. double bonds and isocyanate group and without having the urethane bond in the molecule into reaction and the magnetic powder is provided on the base and is cured by irradiation with radiations. Such radiation curable vinyl chloride binder is used as a binder. The magnetic coating material has excellent stability in this way. In addition, the magnetic recording medium which has the excellent dispersibility and orientability of the magnetic powder and is suitable for the higher recording density is obtd.

Description

【発明の詳細な説明】 (産業上の利用分野) 本発明は、オーディオテープ、ビデオテープ、コンピュ
ーターテープ、磁気ディスク、フロッピーディスク、磁
気カードなどに関して用いられる磁気記録媒体の性能向
上に関し、さらに詳しくは、放射線により硬化するバイ
ンダを用いた磁気記録媒体に関する。
Detailed Description of the Invention (Field of Industrial Application) The present invention relates to improving the performance of magnetic recording media used for audio tapes, video tapes, computer tapes, magnetic disks, floppy disks, magnetic cards, etc. , relates to a magnetic recording medium using a binder that is cured by radiation.

(従来の技術) 近年、磁気記録媒体においては、放射線硬化性樹脂を磁
性粉およびその他の必須成分とともに混合分散して磁性
塗料を調整し、えらめれる磁性塗料を支持体上に塗布、
乾燥させた後、放射線硬化し磁性層を形成することが行
なわれている。
(Prior Art) In recent years, for magnetic recording media, radiation-curable resin is mixed and dispersed with magnetic powder and other essential components to prepare a magnetic paint, and the selected magnetic paint is coated on a support.
After drying, radiation curing is performed to form a magnetic layer.

そして、これら放射線硬化性樹脂として、塩化ビニル−
酢酸ビニル−ビニルアルコール共重合体などの水酸基を
有する塩化ビニル系共重合体に、エチレン不飽和基を有
するモノイソシアネート化合物、たとえばトリレンジイ
ソシアネート1モルと2−ヒドロキシエチルアクリレー
ト1モルとの7ダクト体などを反応させて放射線硬化性
樹脂を得たり、または水酸基を存する塩化ビニル系共重
合体と酸無水物を反応させ、その後グリシジルアクリレ
ート化合物を反応させて放射線硬化性樹脂を得たりして
いる。
As these radiation-curable resins, vinyl chloride-
A 7-duct compound of a monoisocyanate compound having an ethylenically unsaturated group, such as 1 mole of tolylene diisocyanate and 1 mole of 2-hydroxyethyl acrylate, is added to a vinyl chloride copolymer having a hydroxyl group such as a vinyl acetate-vinyl alcohol copolymer. A radiation-curable resin is obtained by reacting a vinyl chloride copolymer containing a hydroxyl group with an acid anhydride, and then reacting with a glycidyl acrylate compound.

しかしながら、これら放射線硬化性樹脂をバインダとし
て用いた場合、極性基を持たないた分散剤を使用しなけ
ればならず、塗膜物性の低下が生じる。また高分子鎖か
ら長い側鎖を用いてエチレン性不飽和化合物を結合させ
ているため磁性粉の分散性、配向性が不十分であり、高
記録密度化に対して不十分であるという欠点を有してい
る。
However, when these radiation-curable resins are used as a binder, a dispersant that does not have a polar group must be used, resulting in a decrease in the physical properties of the coating film. In addition, because the ethylenically unsaturated compound is bonded to the polymer chain using a long side chain, the dispersibility and orientation of the magnetic powder are insufficient, making it unsatisfactory for high recording density. have.

(発明が解決しようとする課題) 本発明は、上記の種々の欠点を改良したもので、分散性
、配向性に優れた高記録密度化に適した磁気記録媒体を
提供するものである。
(Problems to be Solved by the Invention) The present invention improves the various drawbacks described above, and provides a magnetic recording medium that is excellent in dispersibility and orientation and is suitable for increasing recording density.

(課題を解決するための手段) 本発明は、水酸基、および水酸基以外の極性基を有する
塩化ビニル系共重合体(A)とエチレン性不飽和二重結
合を1個以上およびイソシアネート(B)とを反応させ
得られる放射線硬化性樹脂と磁性粉とを含む磁性層が支
持体上に設けられ、放射線により硬化されてなる磁気記
録媒体である。
(Means for Solving the Problems) The present invention provides a vinyl chloride copolymer (A) having a hydroxyl group and a polar group other than a hydroxyl group, one or more ethylenically unsaturated double bonds, and an isocyanate (B). A magnetic recording medium is a magnetic recording medium in which a magnetic layer containing a radiation-curable resin obtained by reacting a magnetic powder and a magnetic powder is provided on a support and cured by radiation.

本発明において、水酸基および極性基を有する塩化ビニ
ル系共重合体(A)としては、塩化ビニに一酢酸ビニル
ービニルアルコール共重合体、塩化ビニル−ビニルアル
コール共重合体、塩化ビニル−ヒドロキシアルキル(メ
タ)アクリレート共重合体、塩化ビニル−酢酸ビニル−
ビニルアルコール−グリシジル(メタ)アクリレート共
重合体などがあり、水酸基の数としては1分子中に3〜
60個、好ましくは5〜30個であり、また極性基とし
ては一0803M基、−803基、−OPC)aM基、
−PO3M基、−C00M基などがある(M原子は)1
% Li1Nas K% BalCsなどを示す。)。
In the present invention, the vinyl chloride copolymer (A) having a hydroxyl group and a polar group includes vinyl chloride, vinyl monoacetate-vinyl alcohol copolymer, vinyl chloride-vinyl alcohol copolymer, vinyl chloride-hydroxyalkyl ( meth)acrylate copolymer, vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate-
There are vinyl alcohol-glycidyl (meth)acrylate copolymers, etc., and the number of hydroxyl groups in one molecule is 3 to 3.
The number is 60, preferably 5 to 30, and the polar groups include -803M group, -803 group, -OPC)aM group,
-PO3M group, -C00M group, etc. (M atom) 1
% Li1Nas K% BalCs etc. ).

これらの極性基は1種または2種以上含有させることが
できる。
One or more types of these polar groups can be contained.

本発明において、エチレン性不飽和二重結合を1個以上
およびインシアネート基1個を1分子中に有しかつウレ
タン結合を分子中に持たないモノマー(B)としては、
2−インシアネートエチル(メタ)アクリレートなどが
ある。この分子の様にインシアネート基とアクリル基の
距離は短くなければならない。
In the present invention, monomers (B) having one or more ethylenically unsaturated double bonds and one incyanate group in one molecule and having no urethane bond in the molecule include:
Examples include 2-incyanate ethyl (meth)acrylate. As in this molecule, the distance between the incyanate group and the acrylic group must be short.

水酸基、および極性基を有する塩化ビニル系共重合体(
A)と七ツマ−(B)との反応によってウレタン結合に
よりエチレン性不飽和二重結合を導入するが、水酸基お
よびその他の極性基を有する塩化ビニル系共重合体(A
)とモノマー(B)のモル比によって放射線硬化性を自
由に設計できる。しかしながら、ウレタン結合濃度を上
げすぎると分散性の低下が生じる。そこで分散性と硬化
性のバランスを取ると、水酸基およびその他の極性基を
存する塩化ビニル系共重合体(A)1分子あたり1〜2
0個、好ましくは2〜10個のモノマー(B)を反応さ
せると分散性、硬化性ともに優れた放射線硬化性樹脂を
得ることができる。
Vinyl chloride copolymer with hydroxyl group and polar group (
Ethylenically unsaturated double bonds are introduced through urethane bonds by the reaction between A) and 7-mer (B), but vinyl chloride copolymers having hydroxyl groups and other polar groups (A
) and the monomer (B), the radiation curability can be freely designed. However, if the urethane bond concentration is increased too much, dispersibility decreases. Therefore, when balancing dispersibility and curability, 1 to 2 polyvinyl chloride copolymers (A) containing hydroxyl groups and other polar groups are
By reacting 0, preferably 2 to 10 monomers (B), a radiation-curable resin having excellent dispersibility and curability can be obtained.

本発明における、水酸基およびその他の極性基を有する
塩化ビニル系共重合体(A)とモノマー(B)の反応は
、必要に応じて反応に関与しない公知の有機溶剤に水酸
基およびその他の極性基を有する塩化ビニル系共重合体
を溶解させ、公知のウレタン化反応触媒を用い、公知の
ラジカル重合禁止剤、たとえばハイドロキノンを用い、
反応温度60℃以下で行なわれる。
In the present invention, the reaction between the vinyl chloride copolymer (A) having hydroxyl groups and other polar groups and the monomer (B) can be carried out by adding hydroxyl groups and other polar groups to a known organic solvent that does not participate in the reaction, if necessary. by dissolving the vinyl chloride copolymer containing the polyvinyl chloride copolymer, using a known urethanization reaction catalyst, and using a known radical polymerization inhibitor, such as hydroquinone,
The reaction temperature is 60°C or lower.

本発明において磁性粉としては、γ−Fe20.、Fe
5O4、γ−Fe2QsとFe50.の混晶、コバルト
をドープしたγ−Fe20a 、コバルトをドープした
Fe3O4、二酸化クロム、バリウムフェライト、また
は鉄、コバルト等の金属磁性体、あるいは種々の合金磁
性体等をあげることができる。
In the present invention, the magnetic powder is γ-Fe20. , Fe
5O4, γ-Fe2Qs and Fe50. , cobalt-doped γ-Fe20a, cobalt-doped Fe3O4, chromium dioxide, barium ferrite, metal magnetic materials such as iron and cobalt, and various alloy magnetic materials.

上記放射線硬化性樹脂および磁性粉のほかに、ポリエス
テルアクリレート、ポリウレタンアクリレート、エポキ
シアクリレートなどの放射線硬化性樹脂、スチレンなど
の希釈モノマー、潤滑剤、研磨剤、帯電防止剤などを添
加し、塗布などの方法により支持体上に磁性層として設
け、必要に応じて乾燥した後、放射線照射により硬化さ
せて磁気記録媒体を得る。
In addition to the above radiation-curable resin and magnetic powder, radiation-curable resins such as polyester acrylate, polyurethane acrylate, and epoxy acrylate, diluent monomers such as styrene, lubricants, abrasives, antistatic agents, etc. are added to A magnetic recording medium is obtained by providing a magnetic layer on a support by a method, drying if necessary, and curing by irradiation with radiation.

本発明の磁気記録媒体に用いられる支持体としては、ポ
リエチレンテレフタレート、ポリエチレンナフタレート
、ポリカーボネート、ポリプロピレン、ポリ塩化ビニル
、ポリイミド、ポリアミドイミド、アルミニウム合金な
どの任意の物をあげることができる。また、塗布乾燥後
の磁性層の厚さは通常2〜20μmである。
Examples of the support used in the magnetic recording medium of the present invention include polyethylene terephthalate, polyethylene naphthalate, polycarbonate, polypropylene, polyvinyl chloride, polyimide, polyamideimide, aluminum alloy, and the like. The thickness of the magnetic layer after coating and drying is usually 2 to 20 μm.

本発明において便用される放射線としては、電子線加速
器などを線源とした電子線 C011(!を線源とした
γ線、X線発生器を線源としたX線、紫外線などである
Radiation conveniently used in the present invention includes γ-rays using an electron beam C011(! as a source) using an electron beam accelerator as a source, X-rays using an X-ray generator as a source, and ultraviolet rays.

(実施例) 以下、実施例により本発明を説明する。実施例中部とは
、重量部を表わす。
(Example) The present invention will be explained below with reference to Examples. The middle part of the example refers to parts by weight.

合成例 1 塩化ビニル系共重合体rMR110J  (商品名、日
本ゼオン社製)100部をメチルエチルケトン200部
とトルエン50部に溶解させ、ついでフェノチアジン、
ハイドロキノンを各々アクリル化合物に対して200 
ppo+混合した。その後2−イソシアナートエチルメ
タアクリレート(MOI、昭和電工社製)5部、ウレタ
ン化反応触媒のジーn−ブチ/L/チンラウレート(D
BTL)をMOIに対してL O00ppa+混合し、
反応温度60℃で8時間撹拌を行なった。IRスペクト
ルによりインシアネート基の吸収がないことを確認した
Synthesis Example 1 100 parts of vinyl chloride copolymer rMR110J (trade name, manufactured by Nippon Zeon Co., Ltd.) was dissolved in 200 parts of methyl ethyl ketone and 50 parts of toluene, and then phenothiazine,
200% hydroquinone for each acrylic compound
ppo+ mixed. Thereafter, 5 parts of 2-isocyanatoethyl methacrylate (MOI, manufactured by Showa Denko), di-n-buty/L/tin laurate (D
BTL) is mixed with L O00ppa+ to MOI,
Stirring was performed at a reaction temperature of 60° C. for 8 hours. It was confirmed by IR spectrum that there was no absorption of incyanate groups.

合成例 2 80℃に加熱したトリレンジイソシアネート174部に
ハイドロキノン0.13部を加えた後、2−ヒドロキシ
エチルメタアクリレート130部を徐々に滴下すること
により加え、80℃で2時間反応させてアダクト体を得
た。
Synthesis Example 2 After adding 0.13 parts of hydroquinone to 174 parts of tolylene diisocyanate heated to 80°C, 130 parts of 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate was gradually added dropwise, and the mixture was reacted at 80°C for 2 hours to form an adduct. I got a body.

塩化ビニル系共重合体rVROHJ  (商品名、ユニ
オンカーバイド社製)200部をメチルエチルケトン4
00部、トルエン180部に60℃で溶解させ、これに
得られたアダクト体50部を加え、ウレタン化反応触媒
のDBTLを0.1部加えた。60℃で8時間攪拌し、
工Rスペクトルによりイソシアネート基の吸収のないこ
とを確認した。
200 parts of vinyl chloride copolymer rVROHJ (trade name, manufactured by Union Carbide) were mixed with 4 parts of methyl ethyl ketone.
00 parts, was dissolved in 180 parts of toluene at 60°C, 50 parts of the obtained adduct body was added thereto, and 0.1 part of DBTL as a urethanization reaction catalyst was added. Stir at 60°C for 8 hours,
It was confirmed by the engineering R spectrum that there was no absorption of isocyanate groups.

合成例 3 塩化ビニル系共重合体rVROH4200部をメチルエ
チルケトン290部に60℃で溶解させ、次いで無水フ
タル酸25部、グリシジルメタアクリレート25部、ハ
イドロキノン0.02部およびトリエタノールアミン0
.12部を加え、80℃で200時間反応せ、酸価が1
0未満になったのを確認した。
Synthesis Example 3 4200 parts of vinyl chloride copolymer rVROH was dissolved in 290 parts of methyl ethyl ketone at 60°C, and then 25 parts of phthalic anhydride, 25 parts of glycidyl methacrylate, 0.02 part of hydroquinone and 0 part of triethanolamine were added.
.. Add 12 parts and react at 80°C for 200 hours until the acid value is 1.
I confirmed that it was less than 0.

実施例 1 成分■ 成分■ 上記成分■をボールミル中にて3時間混合分散させ、次
いで上記成分■を加え、5時間混合分散させて磁性塗料
を得た。得られた磁性塗料を厚さ15μmのポリエステ
ルフィルム製支持体に塗布することによって磁性層を設
け、磁場配向させ、電子線を5 Mradll射するこ
とにより硬化させた。
Example 1 Component (1) Ingredient (2) The above component (2) was mixed and dispersed in a ball mill for 3 hours, and then the above component (2) was added and mixed and dispersed for 5 hours to obtain a magnetic paint. A magnetic layer was provided by applying the obtained magnetic coating material to a polyester film support having a thickness of 15 μm, and the coating was oriented in a magnetic field and cured by irradiating 5 Mradll of electron beams.

得られた磁気フィルムについて、磁気記録媒体の性能評
価を行なうために表面光沢(グロス60度)、角形比(
Rs)の測定を行った。
Regarding the obtained magnetic film, surface gloss (gloss 60 degrees) and squareness ratio (
Rs) was measured.

なお、上記の磁性塗料は24時間放置後も磁性粉の沈殿
やバインダーの分離等はほとんど認められず非常に安定
なものであった。
The magnetic paint described above was extremely stable with almost no precipitation of magnetic powder or separation of binder observed even after being left for 24 hours.

比較例 1 実施例1において、合成例1で得られた樹脂の溶剤溶液
のかわりに、合成例2で得られた樹脂の溶剤溶液を使用
し、同様の組成および分散条件で磁性塗料を調整し、同
様の評価を行った。なお磁性塗料の安定性は不良であっ
た。
Comparative Example 1 In Example 1, the solvent solution of the resin obtained in Synthesis Example 2 was used instead of the solvent solution of the resin obtained in Synthesis Example 1, and a magnetic paint was prepared with the same composition and dispersion conditions. , conducted a similar evaluation. Note that the stability of the magnetic paint was poor.

比較例 2 実施例1において、合成例1で得られた樹脂の溶剤溶液
のかわりに、合成例3で得られた樹脂の溶剤溶液を使用
し、同様の組成および分散条件で磁性塗料を調整し、同
様の評価を行った。なお、磁性塗料の安定性は不良であ
った。
Comparative Example 2 In Example 1, the solvent solution of the resin obtained in Synthesis Example 3 was used instead of the solvent solution of the resin obtained in Synthesis Example 1, and a magnetic paint was prepared with the same composition and dispersion conditions. , conducted a similar evaluation. Note that the stability of the magnetic paint was poor.

得うれた磁気フィルムについて、実施例と比較例との評
価結果を第1−表に示す。
Table 1 shows the evaluation results of the obtained magnetic films in Examples and Comparative Examples.

平成2年9月6日September 6, 1990

Claims (1)

【特許請求の範囲】[Claims] 水酸基および水酸基以外の極性基を有する塩化ビニル系
共重合体(A)とエチレン性不飽和二重結合を分子中に
持たないモノマー(B)とを反応させて得られる放射線
硬化性樹脂と磁性粉とを含む磁性層が支持体上に設けら
れ、放射照射線照射により硬化されてなる磁気記録媒体
Radiation-curable resin and magnetic powder obtained by reacting a vinyl chloride copolymer (A) having a hydroxyl group and a polar group other than a hydroxyl group with a monomer (B) that does not have an ethylenically unsaturated double bond in its molecule A magnetic recording medium comprising: a magnetic layer provided on a support; and cured by irradiation with radiation.
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