WO2014041968A1 - ポリアクリル酸(塩)系吸水剤の製造方法及びその吸水剤 - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to a method for producing a polyacrylic acid (salt) water-absorbing agent and the water-absorbing agent. More specifically, the present invention relates to a method for producing a water absorbent used for sanitary materials such as disposable diapers, sanitary napkins, incontinence pads, and the like, and a water absorbent obtained by the production method.
- sanitary materials such as disposable diapers, sanitary napkins, incontinence pads, etc.
- a water-absorbing agent mainly composed of hydrophilic fibers such as pulp and acrylic acid (salt) for the purpose of absorbing bodily fluids.
- Absorbers are widely used.
- sanitary materials such as disposable diapers and sanitary napkins have become highly functional and thin, and the amount of water absorbent used per sanitary material and the water absorption of the entire absorbent body composed of the water absorbent and hydrophilic fibers, etc. The content of the agent tends to increase.
- a sanitary material in which the content of the water-absorbing agent is increased by reducing the ratio of such hydrophilic fibers is a preferable direction from the viewpoint of simply storing the liquid. A problem arises rather if distribution / spreading is considered.
- the water-absorbing agent becomes a soft gel by absorbing water, the amount of water-absorbing agent per unit volume increases, causing a phenomenon of gel blocking when water is absorbed, dramatically improving the liquid diffusibility of the liquid in sanitary materials. Will be reduced.
- the water-absorbing agent placed far from the center of the sanitary material where the liquid is difficult to reach does not function effectively, and the effect of increasing the water-absorbing agent content does not appear sufficiently, and the actual usage conditions
- the absorption capacity of the sanitary material below is greatly reduced with respect to the theoretical amount.
- the ratio between the hydrophilic fiber and the water-absorbing agent is naturally limited, and there has been a limit to the thinning of sanitary materials.
- the index used to evaluate the improvement of gel blocking in sanitary materials is, for example, the absorption capacity under pressure (Absorbance against Pressure: AAP or Performance Under Pressure: PUP) indicating the absorption characteristics under pressure, and physiological saline Examples thereof include flow inductivity (Saline Flow Conductivity: hereinafter abbreviated as SFC / Patent Document 1).
- Patent Documents 2 to 21 As a known technique that can improve gel blocking, it is known that the crosslink density inside and outside the water-absorbing agent is changed by surface treatment (Patent Documents 2 to 21).
- Patent Documents 22 to 35 attempts to improve water absorption performance, particularly liquid diffusibility, are already well known by combining surface treatment with inorganic compounds such as inorganic fine particles and polyvalent metal salts and cationic polymer compounds as liquid permeation improvers.
- Patent Documents 36 to 39 a technique for controlling the reaction environment of the surface crosslinking treatment is also known.
- the production of water-absorbent resin includes many processes such as neutralization process, polymerization process, drying process, pulverization process, classification process, fine powder recovery process, surface crosslinking process, granulation process, modifier additive process, etc.
- continuous production is performed by linking these many processes.
- Patent Document 40 As methods for improving the productivity of the surface cross-linking step (reducing the reaction time), there are a method for lowering the neutralization rate (Patent Document 40) and a method for increasing the reaction temperature. In these methods, the function (physical properties) of the resulting water-absorbing agent is obtained. ) There is a problem of causing a decrease or coloring, a temperature is limited in order to avoid thermal deterioration (decrease in heat resistance) of the water-absorbent resin, and there are further problems such as a limit of the heating capability of the apparatus.
- the surface cross-linking agent is an epoxy compound
- a method of adding an additive selected from the group consisting of a saturated inorganic acid and an organic acid (Patent Document 41)
- the surface cross-linking agent is an epoxy compound
- a method of adding or washing a nucleophile such as water under specific conditions (Patent Document 42)
- the surface cross-linking agent being a polyhydric alcohol, alkylene carbonate, oxazolidinone
- the water-absorbent resin powder after the heat treatment is subjected to a cooling treatment under an air stream, and at the same time, at least of the remaining surface cross-linking agent of the water-absorbent resin powder by the air stream
- Method for removing part (Patent Document 43)
- alcohol whose surface cross-linking agent is selected from amino alcohol, alkylene
- the surface cross-linking agent may be less effective, especially polyhydric alcohol compounds and amino alcohol compounds that are not very reactive with the water-absorbing resin, or surface cross-linking that produces these compounds as a by-product. When the agent was used, there was no effective way to reduce it.
- the remaining surface cross-linking agent may cause not only a safety point of view, but also a decrease in Anti-Caking property and a decrease in powder fluidity at the time of moisture absorption.
- a polyhydric alcohol particularly ethylene glycol
- Patent Documents 45 and 46 have also been proposed.
- the object of the present invention is to maintain or improve the productivity of the water-absorbing agent in the production of a water-absorbing agent having high functionality (particularly high liquid permeability and anti-caking property) as in the above-mentioned Patent Documents 1 to 39.
- the object is to provide a production method capable of reducing the surface crosslinking agent and improving its anti-caking property.
- the water-absorbing agent is suitable for use in thin sanitary materials / absorbent articles having a high water-absorbing agent content, which solves the above-described problems and has a high water-absorbing agent content.
- the present invention relates to a method for producing an excellent water-absorbing agent stably at high productivity in actual production.
- a surface-crosslinking agent and / or a surface-crosslinking agent is added to a polyacrylic acid (salt) water-absorbing resin obtained by polymerizing a hydrophilic unsaturated monomer.
- a surface cross-linking agent adding step for adding the solution and the method for producing the water-absorbing agent for performing the surface cross-linking step (i) in the surface cross-linking step performed after the surface cross-linking agent adding step, in the heating section of the heating device used in the step
- the atmosphere has a maximum temperature of 100 to 300 ° C.
- a liquid flow improving agent adding step of adding a liquid flow improving agent is performed simultaneously with the surface cross-linking agent adding step and / or the surface
- the present invention is a method for producing a polyacrylic acid (salt) -based water-absorbing agent having a surface cross-linking agent addition step and a surface cross-linking step, and is passed through at the same time and / or after the surface cross-linking step.
- Production of a water-absorbing agent characterized in that an improving agent addition step is performed and the maximum temperature of the atmosphere in the heating part of the heating device used in the surface cross-linking step is 100 to 300 ° C. and the minimum dew point is less than 45 ° C. Is the method.
- the remaining surface cross-linking agent in the water-absorbing agent can be reduced, and a water-absorbing agent with high liquid permeability can be produced, and easily becomes a bottleneck on an industrial scale. It is possible to easily produce a water-absorbing agent efficiently by shortening the time of the surface cross-linking step involving high-temperature heat treatment.
- water-absorbing agent means a step of adding a surface cross-linking step and a liquid permeation improver to a water-absorbent resin (hereinafter referred to as “liquid permeation improver adding step”).
- liquid permeation improver adding step a gelling agent of an aqueous liquid containing 70% by mass or more, preferably 85% by mass or more of a water-absorbing resin obtained by applying a chelating agent in addition to a surface cross-linking agent and a liquid permeation improver.
- a reducing agent, an antioxidant, an anti-coloring agent, etc. may be added or contained at 0 to 10% by mass, preferably 0.1 to 1% by mass, respectively, with respect to the water-absorbing resin.
- surface cross-linked water-absorbing resin is a gelling agent of an aqueous solution obtained by subjecting a water-absorbing resin to a surface cross-linking step.
- a case obtained by performing a surface cross-linking step after the adding step and the liquid flow improving agent adding step is also referred to as a surface cross-linked water-absorbing resin.
- the “water-absorbing resin” in the present specification means a water-swellable or water-insoluble polymer gelling agent.
- the “water swellability” means that the CRC (absorption capacity under no pressure) defined by ERT441.2-02 is 5 [g / g] or more, and the “water insolubility” means ERT470.
- ERT441.2-02 water-swellable or water-insoluble polymer gelling agent.
- the “water swellability” means that the CRC (absorption capacity under no pressure) defined by ERT441.2-02 is 5 [g / g] or more, and the “water insolubility” means ERT470.
- ERT470 water-soluble content
- the water-absorbing resin is not limited to a resin whose total amount (100% by mass) is a polymer, and may contain additives and the like within a range that maintains the water swellability and the water insolubility.
- the water-absorbing resin composition containing s is also collectively referred to as the water-absorbing resin in the present invention.
- the shape of the water absorbent resin is not particularly limited, examples of the shape of the water absorbent resin include a sheet shape, a fiber shape, a film shape, a gel shape, and a powder shape, preferably a powder shape, Particularly preferred is a powder form having the particle size and water content described later, and such a water absorbent resin is sometimes referred to as a water absorbent resin powder.
- polyacrylic acid (salt) water-absorbing resin optionally includes a graft component, and as a repeating unit, acrylic acid and / or a salt thereof (hereinafter referred to as “acrylic acid (salt)”). Is a polymer containing as a main component.
- the “polyacrylic acid (salt) -based water-absorbing resin” in the present invention refers to 50 to 100 mol of acrylic acid (salt) in the total monomers (excluding the crosslinking agent) used in the polymerization. %, Preferably 70 to 100 mol%, more preferably 90 to 100 mol%, particularly preferably substantially 100 mol%.
- polyacrylate type (neutralization type) polymers are also collectively referred to as “polyacrylic acid (salt) -based water-absorbing resin”.
- EDANA European Disposables and Nonwovens Associations
- ERT is an abbreviation for the EDANA Recommended Test Methods, which is a European standard (almost the world standard). is there.
- the ERT is a method for measuring physical properties of a water-absorbent resin. In the present specification, unless otherwise specified, the physical properties of the water-absorbent resin are measured in accordance with the original ERT (known document: revised in 2002). To do.
- CRC Centrifuge Retention Capacity (centrifuge retention capacity) and means absorption capacity under no pressure (hereinafter also simply referred to as “absorption capacity”). Specifically, 0.200 g of the water-absorbent resin in the non-woven fabric was freely swollen in a 0.9% by mass sodium chloride aqueous solution (saline) for 30 minutes under no pressure, and then drained with a centrifuge. It means the subsequent absorption rate (unit: [g / g]).
- AAP is an abbreviation for Absorption against Pressure, which means the absorption magnification under pressure.
- the absorption capacity unit: [g / g] after 0.900 g of the water-absorbent resin was swollen with respect to a 0.9 mass% sodium chloride aqueous solution (physiological saline) under a load for 1 hour. ). In this specification, it differs from ERT442.2-02 in that the load is 4.83 kPa (0.7 psi).
- PSD is an abbreviation for Particle Size Distribution, and means a particle size distribution measured by sieve classification.
- the mass average particle size (D50) and the particle size distribution width are measured by the method described in “Average Particle Diameter and Distribution of Particle Diameter” of US Pat. No. 2006/204755.
- liquid permeability The flowability of the liquid flowing between the particles of the swollen water-absorbent resin under load or no load is referred to as “liquid permeability”.
- Typical measurement methods of the above “liquid permeability” include SFC (Saline Flow Conductivity / saline flow conductivity) and GBP (Gel Bed Permeability / gel bed permeability).
- SFC Seline Flow Inducibility
- X to Y indicating a range means “X or more and Y or less” including X and Y.
- t (ton) which is a unit of weight means “Metric ton”.
- ppm means “mass ppm”.
- ⁇ acid (salt) means “ ⁇ acid and / or salt thereof”
- (meth) acryl means “acryl and / or methacryl”.
- measurement is performed at room temperature (20 to 25 ° C.) and relative humidity 40 to 50% RH.
- aqueous solution is an aqueous solution of a monomer mainly composed of acrylic acid (salt) (hereinafter also referred to as “monomer aqueous solution”), and if necessary, a crosslinking agent, a graft component or a trace component (chelating agent, interface) This refers to those prepared with components constituting water-absorbing resin powders such as activators, dispersants, etc.), and those that are subjected to polymerization by adding a polymerization initiator as it is.
- the acrylic acid (salt) may be unneutralized or salt type (completely neutralized type or partially neutralized type).
- the monomer aqueous solution may exceed the saturation concentration, and even if it is a supersaturated aqueous solution of acrylic acid (salt) or a slurry aqueous solution (aqueous dispersion), the acrylic acid (salt) -based simple substance in the present invention is used. Treat as an aqueous solution.
- the monomer solvent is preferably water.
- the acrylic acid (salt) monomer is treated as an aqueous solution.
- the “aqueous solution” is not limited to 100% by mass of the solvent being water, and a water-soluble organic solvent (for example, alcohol) is used in an amount of 0 to 30% by mass, preferably 0 to 5% by mass. May be. In the present specification, these are treated as “aqueous solutions”.
- the “acrylic acid (salt) -based monomer aqueous solution being prepared” refers to a monomer aqueous solution containing acrylic acid (salt) as a main component before all components are mixed. It refers to an aqueous solution of acrylic acid (salt), and specifically includes an aqueous solution of acrylic acid and a completely neutralized or partially neutralized acrylate solution.
- the final acrylic acid (salt) system can be obtained by further neutralizing the acrylic acid (salt) monomer aqueous solution being prepared, mixing water as a solvent, or mixing the above-mentioned trace components. A monomer aqueous solution is used.
- this final acrylic acid (salt) monomer aqueous solution the state before the polymerization is started before being charged into the polymerization apparatus or after being charged into the polymerization apparatus, “after the preparation before the polymerization step” Acrylic acid (salt) monomer aqueous solution ”.
- the acrylic acid (salt) monomer of the present invention is not particularly limited as long as it becomes a water-absorbing resin by polymerization.
- Anionic unsaturated monomers (salts) such as sulfonic acid and 2-hydroxyethyl (meth) acryloyl phosphate; mercapto group-containing unsaturated monomers; phenolic hydroxyl group-containing unsaturated monomers; (meth) acrylamide, Amide
- the content (amount of use) of the acrylic acid (salt) monomer is usually 50 mol% or more, preferably 70 mol% or more, more preferably based on the whole monomer (excluding the internal crosslinking agent). Is 80 mol% or more, more preferably 90 mol% or more, particularly preferably 95 mol% or more (the upper limit is 100 mol%).
- the polyacrylic acid (salt) in the present invention is not limited to non-neutralized (neutralization rate of 0 mol%), but is partially neutralized or completely neutralized (neutralization rate of 100 mol%). It is a concept that includes.
- the neutralization rate of the acrylic acid (salt) monomer in the present invention or the hydrogel cross-linked polymer after polymerization is not particularly limited, but the physical properties of the resulting water-absorbent resin powder or the reactivity of the surface cross-linking agent are not limited. Therefore, it is preferably 40 to 90 mol%, more preferably 50 to 80 mol%, and still more preferably 60 to 74 mol%.
- the water absorption rate (for example, FSR) of the resulting water-absorbent resin tends to decrease.
- the neutralization rate is high, polyacrylic acid (salt) -based water-absorbent resin powder And surface cross-linking agent, in particular, the dehydration reactive surface cross-linking agent described later, and further the reactivity with alkylene carbonate, the productivity of the water-absorbent resin is reduced or liquid permeability (for example, SFC) and absorption capacity under pressure ( For example, since AAP and PUP) tend to decrease, a neutralization rate within the above range is preferable.
- the acrylic acid (salt) monomer or the hydrogel crosslinked polymer is partially or completely May be a salt type, and monovalent salts such as alkali metal salts (sodium salt, lithium salt, potassium salt), ammonium salts and amines are preferred, alkali metal salts are more preferred, and sodium salts and / or potassium salts are more preferred.
- a sodium salt is particularly preferable from the viewpoint of cost and physical properties.
- the acrylic acid (salt) monomer in the present invention contains a polymerization inhibitor.
- the polymerization inhibitor is not particularly limited, and examples thereof include N-oxyl compounds, manganese compounds, and substituted phenol compounds disclosed in International Publication No. 2008/096713. Among these, substituted phenols are preferable, and methoxyphenols are particularly preferable among the substituted phenols.
- methoxyphenol examples include o, m, p-methoxyphenol, or methoxyphenol having one or more substituents such as a methyl group, a t-butyl group, and a hydroxyl group.
- p-methoxyphenol is particularly preferred.
- the content of the polymerization inhibitor in the acrylic acid (salt) monomer is preferably 10 to 200 ppm with respect to the total amount of the acrylic acid (salt) monomer, and 5 to 160 ppm in the following order. 10 to 160 ppm, 10 to 100 ppm, 10 to 80 ppm are preferable, and 10 to 70 ppm is most preferable.
- the said content exceeds 200 ppm, there exists a possibility that the color tone of the water absorbing agent obtained may deteriorate (coloring, such as yellowing and yellowing).
- purifications, such as distillation there exists a possibility that the risk of causing unintended polymerization may become high.
- an internal cross-linking agent is used as necessary during the polymerization.
- the internal crosslinking agent is not particularly limited and known ones can be used.
- the internal cross-linking structure can be changed by changing the reactivity of the functional group possessed by the internal cross-linking agent, so that an amide compound, a (meth) acrylate compound, an allyl compound, It is preferable to select and use an internal crosslinking agent having a different functional group from an amine compound, an imine compound, an alcohol compound, a carbonate compound, and a glycidyl compound.
- the amount of the internal cross-linking agent used can be appropriately determined depending on the desired properties of the water-absorbing agent, but is preferably 0.001 to 5 mol%, preferably 0.005 to 5%, based on the entire acrylic acid (salt) monomer. 2 mol% is more preferable, and 0.01 to 1 mol% is still more preferable.
- the amount of each internal cross-linking agent used is preferably 0.001 to 5 mol% with respect to the entire acrylic acid (salt) monomer. 0.005 to 2 mol% is more preferable, and 0.01 to 1 mol% is still more preferable.
- the amount used (the total amount in the case of two or more combinations) is less than 0.001 mol%, the water-soluble component of the resulting water-absorbing agent is increased, and the amount of water absorption under pressure cannot be secured sufficiently. There is a fear.
- the amount used exceeds 5 mol%, the resulting water-absorbing agent has a high cross-linking density, and the water absorption amount may be insufficient.
- the internal cross-linking agent may be added to the acrylic acid (salt) monomer aqueous solution after the preparation before the polymerization step, or a part thereof may be added after the start of polymerization.
- the dispersant that can be used in the present invention is not particularly limited, and is preferably a water-absorbing polymer dispersant, a hydrophilic polymer dispersant exhibiting water absorption or a water-soluble polymer dispersant, and more preferably a water-soluble polymer dispersant. preferable.
- the weight average molecular weight of the dispersant is appropriately determined depending on the type of the dispersant, but is preferably 500 to 10000000, more preferably 5000 to 5000000, and particularly preferably 10,000 to 3000000.
- the type of the dispersant is not particularly limited.
- starch, starch derivative, cellulose, cellulose derivative, polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), carboxymethyl cellulose (sodium), hydroxyethyl cellulose, polyacrylic acid (salt), polyacrylic acid ( Salt) and a hydrophilic polymer such as a crosslinked product a water-soluble polymer dispersant selected from starch, cellulose, and PVA is preferable from the viewpoint that the hydrophilicity of the water-absorbing agent of the present invention is not impaired.
- the amount of the dispersant used is preferably 0 to 50 parts by mass, more preferably 0.01 to 20 parts by mass, and 0.05 to 10 parts by mass with respect to 100 parts by mass of the acrylic acid (salt) monomer. Is more preferable, and 0.1 to 5 parts by mass is particularly preferable. When the said dispersion exceeds 50 mass parts, there exists a possibility that the absorption characteristic of a water absorbing agent may fall.
- Polymerization step (Polymerization method)
- the polymerization method for obtaining the water-absorbent resin powder of the present invention include spray polymerization, droplet polymerization, bulk polymerization, precipitation polymerization, aqueous solution polymerization, reverse phase suspension polymerization, and the like.
- aqueous polymerization or reverse phase suspension polymerization in which the monomer is an aqueous solution is preferred.
- the aqueous solution polymerization is a method of polymerizing an aqueous monomer solution without using a dispersion solvent.
- the reverse phase suspension polymerization is a polymerization method in which an aqueous monomer solution is suspended in a hydrophobic organic solvent.
- aqueous monomer solution is suspended in a hydrophobic organic solvent.
- monomers, polymerization initiators and the like disclosed in these patent documents can be applied.
- the concentration of the aqueous monomer solution during the polymerization is not particularly limited, but is preferably 20% by mass to saturated concentration or less, more preferably 25 to 80% by mass, and further preferably 30 to 70% by mass. When the concentration is less than 20% by mass, productivity may be lowered.
- the polymerization in the monomer slurry (acrylic acid aqueous dispersion) shows a decrease in physical properties, and therefore, it is preferable to carry out the polymerization at a saturation concentration or less (refer to Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. Hei 1). -318021 ").
- a dissolved oxygen degassing step for example, a substitution step with an inert gas
- bubbles especially inert gases
- various foaming agents for example, organic or inorganic carbonates, azo compounds, urea compounds
- an aqueous monomer solution to be used in the polymerization step and A surfactant may be added during the polymerization process.
- the surfactant used for this purpose the surfactants described in paragraphs [0115] to [0123] of WO 2011/078298 can be applied.
- the polymerization step in the present invention can be performed at normal pressure, reduced pressure, or increased pressure, but is performed at normal pressure (101.3 kPa (1 atm)) (or in the vicinity (normal pressure ⁇ 10%)). Is preferred.
- the temperature at the start of the polymerization is preferably 15 to 130 ° C., more preferably 20 to 120 ° C., although it depends on the type of polymerization initiator used.
- the polymerization initiator used in the present invention is appropriately determined depending on the polymerization form and is not particularly limited, and examples thereof include a photodegradable polymerization initiator, a thermal decomposition polymerization initiator, and a redox polymerization initiator. Polymerization in the present invention is initiated by these polymerization initiators.
- photodegradable polymerization initiator examples include benzoin derivatives, benzyl derivatives, acetophenone derivatives, benzophenone derivatives, and azo compounds.
- thermal decomposition polymerization initiator examples include persulfates such as sodium persulfate, potassium persulfate, and ammonium persulfate; peroxides such as hydrogen peroxide, t-butyl peroxide, and methyl ethyl ketone peroxide; Examples include azo compounds such as' -azobis (2-amidinopropane) dihydrochloride and 2,2'-azobis [2- (2-imidazolin-2-yl) propane] dihydrochloride.
- redox polymerization initiator examples include a system in which a reducing compound such as L-ascorbic acid or sodium bisulfite is used in combination with the persulfate or peroxide.
- photodecomposition polymerization initiator and the thermal decomposition polymerization initiator in combination.
- active energy rays such as ultraviolet rays, electron beams, and ⁇ rays may be used alone or in combination with the above polymerization initiator.
- the amount of the polymerization initiator used is preferably 0.0001 to 1 mol%, more preferably 0.0005 to 0.5 mol%, based on the total amount of the monomers. When this usage-amount exceeds 1 mol%, there exists a possibility that the color tone deterioration of a water absorbent resin powder may arise. Further, when the amount used is less than 0.0001 mol%, the residual monomer may increase.
- the polymerization method of the acrylic acid (salt) monomer aqueous solution is a reversed-phase suspension from the viewpoint of the physical properties of the water-absorbent resin powder (for example, water absorption speed and liquid permeability) and ease of polymerization control.
- At least one of polymerization, spray polymerization, droplet polymerization or aqueous solution polymerization, particularly aqueous solution polymerization is employed.
- the polymerization initiation temperature is preferably 40 ° C. or higher, more preferably 50 ° C. or higher, further preferably 60 ° C. or higher, particularly preferably 70 ° C. or higher, and most preferably 80 ° C. or higher (the upper limit is High-temperature initiating aqueous solution polymerization to the boiling point) or the monomer concentration is preferably 40% by mass or more, more preferably 45% by mass or more, still more preferably 50% by mass or more (the upper limit is 90% by mass or less, preferably 80% by mass). % Or less, more preferably 70% by mass or less), and high-concentration / high-temperature initiating aqueous solution polymerization combining these.
- kneader polymerization or belt polymerization is preferable.
- aqueous solution polymerization continuous belt polymerization (US Pat. Nos. 4,893,999, 6,241,928, US Patent Application Publication No. 2005/215734, International Publication No. 2008/114847 pamphlet), continuous kneader polymerization, batch kneader polymerization (disclosed in US Pat. Nos. 6,987,151, 6,710,141, WO 2008/114848, etc.).
- Another preferred example is batch or continuous kneader polymerization in which the polymerization initiation temperature is preferably 15 ° C. or more and the monomer concentration is 30% by mass or more.
- the polymerization start time (the time from when the polymerization initiator is added until the polymerization starts) is preferably more than 0 and within 300 seconds, and more preferably from 1 to 240 seconds.
- the polymerization method is preferably used in a large scale production apparatus with a large production amount per line, and the production amount is preferably 0.5 [t / hr] or more, and 1 [t / hr].
- the above is more preferable, 5 [t / hr] or more is further preferable, and 10 [t / hr] or more is particularly preferable.
- hydrogel hydrogel crosslinked polymer obtained through the above-described polymerization step (particularly aqueous solution polymerization) is gel-pulverized to form particulate particles.
- This is an optional step of obtaining a hydrous gel (hereinafter referred to as “particulate hydrous gel”).
- the above water-containing gel is pulverized by gel pulverization, particularly gel pulverization by kneading, so that both the water absorption speed and liquid permeability of the resulting absorbent resin can be achieved, and the impact resistance is also improved.
- aqueous solution polymerization rather than reverse phase suspension polymerization without gel pulverization, and particularly during polymerization (for example, kneader polymerization) or after polymerization (
- aqueous solution polymerization in which gel pulverization is employed for belt polymerization and further, if necessary, kneader polymerization.
- the gel pulverizer that can be used in the present invention is not particularly limited.
- a gel pulverizer having a plurality of rotary stirring blades such as a batch-type or continuous double-arm kneader, a single-screw extruder, and a twin-screw extruder. , Meat chopper and the like.
- a screw type extruder having a perforated plate at the tip is preferable, and an example of a screw type extruder having a perforated plate at the tip is a screw type disclosed in Japanese Published Patent Publication “JP-A 2000-063527”. An extruder is mentioned.
- the temperature (gel temperature) of the hydrogel before gel pulverization is preferably 60 to 120 ° C., and preferably 65 to 110 ° C. from the viewpoints of particle size control of the particulate hydrogel and the properties of the water absorbent resin. Is more preferable.
- the gel temperature is lower than 60 ° C., the hardness increases due to the characteristics of the hydrous gel, and it may be difficult to control the particle shape and particle size distribution during gel pulverization.
- the said gel temperature exceeds 120 degreeC, the softness of a water-containing gel increases and there exists a possibility that control of a particle shape or a particle size distribution may become difficult.
- the said gel temperature can be controlled by the temperature at the time of superposition
- the mass average particle diameter (D50) (specified by sieve classification) of the particulate hydrogel after gel pulverization is preferably 0.5 to 3 mm, more preferably 0.6 to 2 mm, and 0.8 to 1.5 mm. Is more preferable.
- the ratio of the coarse particulate hydrogel having a particle diameter of 5 mm or more is preferably 10% by mass or less, more preferably 5% by mass or less, and still more preferably 1% by mass or less of the entire particulate hydrous gel.
- the polymerization step and the gel pulverization step are a kneader polymerization method in which the hydrogel crosslinked polymer is gel pulverized during polymerization, and a method in which the hydrogel crosslinked polymer obtained by continuous belt polymerization is subjected to the gel pulverization step. Either can be implemented.
- (2-4) Drying step This step is a step of drying the hydrogel obtained through the above polymerization step and the like to obtain a dry polymer.
- the said polymerization process is aqueous solution polymerization
- pulverization fine-graining
- the drying method in this step is not particularly limited, and various methods can be employed. Specific examples of drying methods include heat drying, hot air drying, reduced pressure drying, infrared drying, microwave drying, azeotropic dehydration drying with hydrophobic organic solvents, and high humidity drying using high-temperature steam. 1 type or 2 types of these can also be used together.
- the drying temperature is preferably from 100 to 300 ° C, more preferably from 150 to 250 ° C.
- the drying time is not particularly limited because it depends on the surface area and water content of the hydrated gel, the type of the dryer, etc. For example, it is preferably 1 minute to 5 hours, more preferably 5 minutes to 1 hour.
- the resin solid content determined from loss on drying is preferably 80% by mass or more, more preferably 85 to 99% by mass, More preferably, it is -98 mass%.
- This step is a step of pulverizing and / or classifying the dried polymer obtained in the drying step, preferably a step of obtaining a water-absorbing resin powder having a specific particle size.
- the (2-3) gel pulverization step is different in that the object to be pulverized has undergone a drying step. Further, the water absorbent resin after the pulverization step may be referred to as “pulverized product”.
- the mass average particle diameter (D50) of the water-absorbent resin powder before surface crosslinking is preferably in the range of 200 to 600 ⁇ m from the viewpoint of the water absorption rate, liquid permeability, absorption capacity under pressure, etc.
- the range of 550 ⁇ m is more preferable, the range of 250 to 500 ⁇ m is still more preferable, and the range of 350 to 450 ⁇ m is particularly preferable.
- the content of the fine particles is preferably 0 to 5% by mass, and 0 to 3 % By mass is more preferable, and 0 to 1% by mass is even more preferable.
- the content of coarse particles is preferably 0 to 5% by mass, 3% by mass is more preferable, and 0 to 1% by mass is even more preferable.
- the content of large particles of 710 ⁇ m or more is preferably 0 to 20% by mass, more preferably 0 to 10% by mass, still more preferably 0 to 5% by mass, still more preferably 0 to 3% by mass, and more preferably 0 to 1% by mass is particularly preferred.
- the particle diameter distribution range is preferably 150 ⁇ m or more and less than 850 ⁇ m, more preferably 150 ⁇ m or more and less than 710 ⁇ m, in terms of water absorption rate, liquid permeability, absorption capacity under pressure, and the like. , 95% by mass or more, preferably 98% by mass or more, more preferably 99% by mass or more (upper limit is 100% by mass).
- Controlling the mass average particle size or particle size (hereinafter also simply referred to as “particle size”) of the water-absorbent resin powder can be performed in the polymerization step, the gel pulverization step, or the pulverization / classification step in the drying step. It is particularly preferable to carry out in the classification step after drying.
- the particle size is measured using a JIS standard sieve (Z8801-1 (2000)) according to the methods specified in International Publication No. 2004/69915 and EDANA-ERT420.2-02.
- the shape of the water-absorbent resin powder in the present invention may be a spherical shape or an aggregate thereof, or may be an irregularly pulverized shape obtained through a pulverization step with respect to a water-containing gel or a dry polymer. From the viewpoint of the water absorption rate, an irregularly crushed shape or a granulated product thereof is preferable.
- the above particle size is preferably applied to the water-absorbing agent which is preferably the final product after surface crosslinking.
- the production method according to the present invention includes a classification step after the drying step (including a second classification step after the surface cross-linking step; the same applies hereinafter). After separating the water absorbent resin fine particles that have passed through the standard sieve, it is preferable to collect (reuse) the water absorbent resin fine particles or a water additive thereof before the drying step.
- the coarse particles removed in the classification step may be re-pulverized as necessary, and the fine particles removed in the classification step may be discarded or used for other purposes. You may use for this fine powder collection process.
- the liquid permeability (for example, SFC) of the obtained water absorbent resin is improved, and further, the water absorption rate (for example, FSR) of the obtained water absorbent resin can be further improved by this step.
- the fine powder collecting step includes water-absorbing resin fine particles (particularly those containing 70% by mass or more of particles having a particle diameter of 150 ⁇ m or less) generated in the drying step and, if necessary, pulverization and classification steps.
- fine powder it may be referred to as “fine powder”), and is collected as it is, or hydrated or granulated, and collected before the drying step, preferably in the polymerization step, gel pulverization step or drying step. Refers to the process of recovery.
- the particle size of the water-absorbing resin and the water-absorbing agent can be controlled, and the water absorption rate of the water-absorbing resin obtained by this step can be further improved.
- the fine powder to be collected may be a fine powder before surface crosslinking or a fine powder after surface crosslinking.
- the recovered amount of the fine powder is preferably 1 to 40% by mass of the dry polymer, and more preferably 5 to 30% by mass.
- the preferred fine powder recovery method in the present invention is the following: an aqueous monomer solution prior to polymerization, a hydrogel during polymerization, or a dryer in the drying step, a water absorbent resin fine powder or a hydrate or granulated product thereof, and if necessary inorganic fine particles And the like.
- the recovery method in the monomer aqueous solution before the polymerization is International Publication Nos. 92/001008 and 92/020723
- the recovery method in the hydrogel during polymerization is International Publication Nos. 2007/074167 and 2009 / No. 109563, No. 2009/153196, No. 2010/006937
- the recovery method in the drying step (dryer) are exemplified in US Pat. No. 6,228,930, etc.
- This step is a step of preparing a water-absorbing resin powder containing a surface cross-linking agent used for the surface cross-linking step.
- surface cross-linking is performed by adding an organic surface cross-linking agent described later, polymerizing monomers on the surface of the water-absorbent resin powder, or adding a radical polymerization initiator such as persulfate, and heating / ultraviolet irradiation. Is called.
- a radical polymerization initiator such as persulfate
- heating / ultraviolet irradiation Is called.
- organic surface cross-linking agent examples include, from the viewpoint of physical properties of the water-absorbent resin powder obtained, for example, polyhydric alcohol compounds, epoxy compounds, polyvalent amine compounds or condensates thereof with haloepoxy compounds, oxazoline compounds. , (Mono) oxazolidinone compounds, (di) oxazolidinone compounds, (poly) oxazolidinone compounds, oxetane compounds, alkylene carbonate compounds, and the like. Among these, polyhydric alcohol compounds and alkylene carbonate compounds that require a dehydration and high temperature reaction in particular. A dehydration-reactive crosslinking agent composed of an oxazolidinone compound or the like is preferable.
- the dehydration-reactive surface cross-linking agent is a dehydration esterification reaction between a carboxyl group that is a functional group of a polyacrylic acid (salt) -based water absorbent resin powder and a hydroxyl group or an amino group of a functional group of the surface cross-linking agent, or dehydration.
- Surface cross-linking agents that undergo amidation reaction, and surface cross-linking agents that generate and pass hydroxyl groups and amino groups from cyclic cross-linking agents such as alkylene carbonate compounds and oxazolidinone compounds are also classified as dehydration-reactive surface cross-linking agents.
- organic surface crosslinking agent examples include (di) ethylene glycol, (tri) ethylene glycol, (tetra) ethylene glycol, (poly) ethylene glycol, (di) propylene glycol, (poly) propylene glycol, 1,3 -Propanediol, 2,2,4-trimethyl-1,3-pentanediol, (poly) glycerin, 2-butene-1,4-diol, 1,4-butanediol, 1,3-butanediol, 1, Polyalcohol compounds such as 5-pentanediol, 1,6-hexanediol, trimethylolpropane, diethanolamine, triethanolamine, pentaerythritol, sorbitol; (poly) ethylene glycol diglycidyl ether, (di) glycerol polyglycidyl ether, ( Poly) glycero Epoxy compounds such as rup
- a silane coupling agent 3-methyl-3-oxetanemethanol, 3-ethyl-3-oxetanemethanol, 3-butyl-3-oxetanemethanol, 3-methyl-3-oxetaneethanol, 3-ethyl-3-oxetaneethanol, Oxetane compounds such as 3-butyl 3-oxetaneethanol, 3-chloromethyl-3-methyloxetane, 3-chloromethyl-3-ethyloxetane, polyvalent oxetane compounds, cyclic urea compounds such as 2-imidazolidinone, etc. It is done.
- the organic surface crosslinking agent is preferably selected from a polyhydric alcohol compound, an epoxy compound, an oxazoline compound, and an alkylene carbonate compound, and a compound selected from the polyhydric alcohol compound and an organic surface other than the polyhydric alcohol It is more preferable to use in combination with a compound selected from a crosslinking agent (epoxy compound, oxazolinone compound, alkylene carbonate compound).
- Patent Document 45 Patent Document WO 2012/102406
- Patent Document 46 Patent Document WO 2012/102407
- the organic surface cross-linking agent it is preferable to use a plurality of compounds from polyhydric alcohols, alkylene carbonates, oxazolidinone compounds, oxetane compounds, and amino alcohol compounds, particularly selected from polyhydric alcohols, alkylene carbonates, oxazolidinone compounds, and oxetane compounds. It is more preferable to use a cyclic compound in combination, and it is more preferable to use a polyhydric alcohol and an alkylene carbonate in combination as described in Patent Documents 45 and 46.
- the methods described in (2-8), (2-9) and (3-3) to (3-9) of Patent Documents 45 and 46 are preferably applied as the surface cross-linking agent addition step in the present invention. Preferably, such description is described in the present application.
- the polyhydric alcohol is a polyhydric alcohol having 2 to 8 carbon atoms, preferably 3 to 6 carbon atoms, particularly preferably 3 to 4 carbon atoms.
- a diol is preferable, and examples thereof include ethylene glycol, propylene glycol, 1,3-propanediol, and 1,4-butanediol.
- the ratio is the mass of polyhydric alcohol: dehydration-reactive surface cross-linking agent other than polyhydric alcohol. Is usually 1: 9 to 9: 1, preferably 2: 8 to 8: 2, more preferably 3: 7 to 7: 3, particularly preferably 5: 5 to 7: 3. It is.
- the dehydration-reactive surface cross-linking agent other than the polyhydric alcohol used in combination is preferably the cyclic compound, more preferably alkylene carbonate, and still more preferably ethylene carbonate.
- polyhydric alcohol compound in the present invention propylene glycol, 1,3-propanediol and 1,4-butanediol are preferably used.
- a polyglycidyl compound is preferably used as the epoxy compound in the present invention.
- 2-oxazolidinone is preferably used as the oxazoline compound in the present invention, and 1,3-dioxolan-2-one is preferably used as the alkylene carbonate compound in the present invention.
- the temperature of the solvent in which the organic surface crosslinking agent is mixed is determined as appropriate, but if the temperature is too low, the solubility and viscosity may be too low.
- a solid non-polymeric organic compound described later is used as a surface cross-linking agent, particularly when ethylene carbonate is used as a surface cross-linking agent, heating to room temperature or higher (preferably 30 to 100 ° C., more preferably 35 to 70 ° C., It is preferable to use water as a solvent (40 to 65 ° C. is more preferable).
- non-polymeric organic compounds especially solid surface cross-linking agents, and solid cyclic compounds such as polyhydric alcohols and alkylene carbonates
- water are preferably heated. It is more preferable that the temperature range be
- the alkylene carbonate compound or the polyhydric alcohol compound, particularly the solid alkylene carbonate compound is preferably heated in advance before mixing with water.
- the heating temperature is preferably higher than the temperature of the surface crosslinking agent solution after the addition of water.
- a polyhydric alcohol particularly a solid polyhydric alcohol
- the temperature is preferably 30 to 100 ° C., more preferably 35 to 70 ° C. 40 to 65 ° C. is more preferable.
- the mixing adjustment ratio of the surface cross-linking agent solution in the present invention depends on subtle fluctuations in the concentration or ratio of the surface cross-linking agent solution. Shaking may occur. Therefore, the surface cross-linking agent solution in the present invention is preferably mixed with the water absorbent resin powder by measuring the flow rate with a mass flow meter, particularly a Coriolis mass flow meter.
- the Coriolis mass flowmeter is suitably used not only for the preparation of the surface cross-linking agent at a predetermined ratio, but also for the addition of the prepared surface cross-linking agent to the water absorbent resin.
- the amount of the organic surface cross-linking agent used is 0.001 to 15 parts by mass with respect to 100 parts by mass of the water-absorbent resin before the addition in the total addition treatment.
- the amount is preferably 0.01 to 5 parts by mass.
- the polyhydric alcohol compound is added to 100 parts by mass of the water-absorbing resin before addition.
- the total amount in the total addition treatment is preferably 0.001 to 10 parts by mass, more preferably 0.01 to 5 parts by mass, and the total amount in the total addition treatment of compounds other than polyhydric alcohols is The amount is preferably 0.001 to 10 parts by mass, and more preferably 0.01 to 5 parts by mass.
- the surface cross-linking agent solution preferably contains water. That is, the surface cross-linking agent solution is preferably a surface cross-linking agent aqueous solution.
- the amount of water is preferably 0.5 to 20 parts by mass, and more preferably 0.5 to 10 parts by mass, based on the total amount of all the addition treatments with respect to 100 parts by mass of the water absorbent resin before the addition treatment. Note that the amount of water includes crystal water, hydration water, and the like of the surface cross-linking agent.
- a hydrophilic organic solvent may be used in the surface cross-linking agent addition step, and the amount of the hydrophilic organic solvent exceeds 0 part by mass and 10 parts by mass with respect to 100 parts by mass of the water absorbent resin before the addition treatment. Part or less, more preferably 0 part by mass or more and 5 parts by mass or less.
- the hydrophilic organic solvent include primary alcohols having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, further 2 to 3 carbon atoms, and lower ketones having 4 or less carbon atoms such as acetone.
- volatile alcohols having a boiling point of less than 150 ° C., more preferably less than 100 ° C. are volatilized during the surface cross-linking treatment, so that no residue remains.
- hydrophilic organic solvent examples include lower alcohols such as methyl alcohol, ethyl alcohol, n-propyl alcohol, isopropyl alcohol, n-butyl alcohol, isobutyl alcohol, and t-butyl alcohol; ketones such as acetone; Ethers such as dioxane, tetrahydrofuran and methoxy (poly) ethylene glycol; Amides such as ⁇ -caprolactam and N, N-dimethylformamide; Sulphoxides such as dimethyl sulfoxide; Polyoxypropylene and oxyethylene-oxypropylene block copolymers And other polyhydric alcohols.
- lower alcohols such as methyl alcohol, ethyl alcohol, n-propyl alcohol, isopropyl alcohol, n-butyl alcohol, isobutyl alcohol, and t-butyl alcohol
- ketones such as acetone
- Ethers such as dioxane, tetrahydrofuran and me
- water-insoluble fine particles and a surfactant may be added within a range not impeding the effects of the present invention.
- the water-insoluble fine particles and the surfactant are more than 0 parts by mass and 10 parts by mass or less, preferably more than 0 parts by mass and 5 parts by mass or less. More preferably, more than 0 parts by mass and 1 part by mass or less can coexist. Under the present circumstances, what is disclosed by US Patent 747339 grade
- the surface crosslinking agent concentration in the surface crosslinking agent solution is appropriately determined.
- concentration of the surface crosslinking agent in the surface crosslinking agent solution in the present invention is 1 to 80% by mass
- the aqueous solution is 5 to 60% by mass, 10 to 40% by mass, and 15 to 30% by mass.
- the said hydrophilic organic solvent and other components may be included.
- the temperature of the surface cross-linking agent solution is appropriately determined based on the solubility of the surface cross-linking agent used or the viscosity of the solution.
- the temperature of the surface crosslinking agent solution is preferably ⁇ 10 to 100 ° C., more preferably 5 to 70 ° C., still more preferably 10 to 65 ° C., and particularly preferably 25 to 50 ° C.
- the cyclic surface cross-linking agent is Hydrolyzing (for example, decomposition from ethylene carbonate to ethylene glycol, decomposition from oxazolidinone to ethanolamine), or (2) water and hydrophilic organic solvent contained in the surface cross-linking agent solution volatilize, and so on. May decrease, which is not preferable.
- the temperature of the surface cross-linking agent solution is too low, (1) the surface cross-linking agent solution may solidify or (2) the surface cross-linking agent may precipitate.
- the polyacrylic acid (salt) water-absorbent resin powder in the present invention may contain a surfactant, and the surfactant may be mixed in any step included in the production method according to the present invention. preferable.
- the surface of the water-absorbent resin powder in the present invention is coated with a surfactant to obtain a water-absorbent resin powder having a high water absorption rate and high liquid permeability.
- the surfactant in the present invention is not particularly limited, but the surfactants disclosed in WO 97/017397 and US Pat. No. 6,107,358, that is, nonionic surfactants, anionic surfactants, Examples include cationic surfactants and amphoteric surfactants. These surfactants may be polymerizable or reactive with acrylic acid (salt) monomers or water-absorbing resin powders.
- specific surfactant compounds the compounds described in (2-1) of Patent Documents 45 and 46 are applied.
- the type and amount of surfactant to be used are appropriately determined.
- the surfactants in the present invention are preferably used within the range of surface tensions described in US 2006/204755.
- the amount of the surfactant used in the present invention is 0 to 0.5 parts by weight, more preferably 0.00001 to 0.1 parts by weight, and 0.001 to 0.05 parts by weight with respect to the water absorbent resin. Used in part range.
- anionic surfactants, nonionic surfactants, or silicone surfactants are preferably used, and nonionic surfactants or silicone surfactants are more preferably used.
- the surface crosslinking agent solution contains an acid or base in addition to the organic surface crosslinking agent, the hydrophilic organic solvent, the surfactant and the water-insoluble fine particles. May be included.
- an organic acid or a salt thereof, an inorganic acid or a salt thereof, or an inorganic base can be used as the acid or base.
- the amount of the acid or base is 0 to 10 parts by weight, more preferably 0.001 to 5 parts by weight, and still more preferably 0.000 parts by weight with respect to 100 parts by weight of the water absorbent resin before the addition treatment of the surface crosslinking agent solution. It is suitably used at 01 to 3 parts by mass.
- the organic acid include water-soluble organic acids having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, more preferably 2 to 4 carbon atoms, water-soluble saturated organic acids, and saturated organic acids containing hydroxyl groups. Particularly, saturated organic acids containing hydroxyl groups. Is preferred.
- non-crosslinkable water-soluble inorganic bases preferably alkali metal salts, ammonium salts, alkali metal hydroxides and ammonia or hydroxides thereof
- non-reducing And an alkaline metal salt pH buffer preferably bicarbonate, dihydrogen phosphate, hydrogen phosphate, etc.
- the surface cross-linking agent is added to the water-absorbent resin powder by addition treatment.
- the method of the addition treatment is not particularly limited.
- a method of spraying or dropping the cross-linking agent solution and mixing them may be used.
- the method (2) is preferable.
- the spray nozzles may be used at the same time, but a single composition surface cross-linking agent is adjusted from the viewpoint of uniform addition. It is preferable to add after. If the surface cross-linking agent has a single composition, a plurality of spray nozzles may be used in consideration of the size and processing amount of the addition processing apparatus, the spray angle of the spray nozzle, and the like.
- Examples of the apparatus used for the above addition treatment include, for example, a cylindrical mixer, a double-wall conical mixer, a V-shaped mixer, a ribbon mixer, and a screw.
- a cylindrical mixer a double-wall conical mixer
- a V-shaped mixer a V-shaped mixer
- a ribbon mixer a screw
- Suitable for type mixer fluid type furnace, rotary disk mixer, airflow type mixer, double arm type kneader, internal mixer, grinding type kneader, rotary mixer, screw type extruder, turbuler mixer, pro shear mixer, etc. It is.
- the mixing device is preferably a device capable of continuous mixing.
- the same apparatus may be used for each addition process, and a different apparatus may be used.
- the water absorbent resin powder used in this step is preferably heated and kept warm, and the temperature of the water absorbent resin powder is preferably 30 to 100 ° C., more preferably 35 to 80 ° C., and still more preferably 40. It is in the range of ⁇ 70 ° C.
- the temperature of the water-absorbent resin powder is low, surface treatment may be insufficient or non-uniform due to precipitation of a surface cross-linking agent or moisture absorption of the water-absorbent resin.
- the temperature of the water absorbent resin powder is excessively high, particularly when the surface cross-linking agent solution is a surface cross-linking agent aqueous solution and exceeds the boiling point of water, the water in the surface cross-linking agent aqueous solution evaporates, etc. There is a risk of precipitation of the crosslinking agent.
- the temperature of the mixture of the surface cross-linking agent solution obtained through this step and the water-absorbent resin powder is preferably 30 ° C. to 100 ° C., more preferably 30 to 90 ° C., and further preferably 30 to 80 ° C. It is a range. When the temperature of the said mixture is the said range, there exists an effect that the added surface cross-linking agent reacts effectively in the subsequent surface cross-linking step and can maintain an appropriate fluidity.
- This step heat treatment is performed to cross-link the surface of the water-absorbent resin powder or the vicinity of the surface in order to improve the absorption capacity and liquid permeability under pressure. It is a process.
- This step can be performed simultaneously with the surface cross-linking agent addition step or after the surface cross-linking agent addition step, and is preferably performed after the surface cross-linking agent addition step from the viewpoint of quality stabilization. In the production method according to the present invention, this step may be performed once or a plurality of times under the same conditions or different conditions. However, the water-absorbing agent according to the present invention can be obtained by performing this step at least once in an atmosphere controlled to a specific dew point.
- Heating device As a heating device used in the present invention, a continuous or batch type (batch type) heating device provided with a gas discharge mechanism and / or a gas supply mechanism for setting a predetermined atmosphere in a known dryer or heating furnace. And a continuous heating device is preferable.
- a conduction heat transfer type As the heating method of the heating device, a conduction heat transfer type, a radiation heat transfer type, a hot air heat transfer type, and a dielectric heating type are suitable.
- the heating method is preferably a conduction heat transfer and / or hot air heat transfer type heating method, and more preferably a conduction heat transfer type method.
- the control temperature of the heating device is not limited as long as the water-absorbent resin can be heated to a temperature described later, and is not necessarily constant from the beginning to the end of the surface crosslinking step.
- the temperature of the heating device is preferably 100 to 300 ° C, more preferably 120 to 280 ° C, still more preferably 150 to 250 ° C, It is particularly preferably 170 to 230 ° C.
- an apparatus equipped with a mechanism for continuously stirring and / or flowing the object to be heated in order to increase the heating efficiency and perform uniform heat treatment is preferable.
- a stirring and / or fluidizing method a grooved stirring method, a screw type, a rotary type, a disk type, a kneading type, a fluidized tank type, etc. are preferable, such as a stirring method using a stirring blade (paddle) or a rotary retort furnace.
- a stirring method by movement of the heat transfer surface itself is more preferable.
- the agitation and / or flow mechanism is intended to perform a uniform heat treatment, and is not used when the amount of treatment is small, for example, when the thickness of an object to be dried is less than 1 cm. It doesn't matter.
- the heating apparatus includes a gas discharge mechanism for discharging steam generated from the object to be heated, and the adjustment of the mechanism, for example, the dew point and temperature of the atmosphere of the heating unit (inside the heating apparatus) can be controlled by the discharge amount. I can do it.
- the heating unit is not a so-called heat source such as a heater or a dielectric coil, but a place for heating the object to be heated.
- the above discharge mechanism is not only a simple exhaust port, but also when the gas is discharged from the outlet of the heat-treated product, the outlet also corresponds to the discharge mechanism. Furthermore, it is preferable that the discharge mechanism adjusts the amount of gas discharged and the pressure using a blower or the like.
- the number of exhausts is not limited to one, and a plurality of exhausts can be provided in consideration of the size of the heating device and the adjustment state of the dew point and temperature.
- the heating device includes a gas supply mechanism, and the dew point and temperature of the atmosphere of the heating unit can be controlled by adjusting the mechanism, for example, the supply amount.
- the direction of the airflow is preferably vertical or horizontal with respect to the flow from the inlet to the outlet of the object to be heated, more preferably horizontal, countercurrent and / or More preferred is concurrent flow, and particularly preferred is concurrent flow.
- the fixed direction does not mean the same direction at all points, but means that the direction of the flow of the substance from a macro viewpoint does not change. For example, a partial and / or temporary turbulent state or vortex state of an air flow caused by agitation or the like is out of control of the air flow in the present invention.
- the state of intake air from the input port and exhaust state from the exhaust port changes to the state of exhaust air from the input port and intake air from the exhaust port during the heat treatment, it is not a fixed direction. .
- a countercurrent point and a cocurrent point may coexist in the heating unit.
- Flow rate of the air stream is not particularly limited so especially in the continuous production using an amount capable of controlling the ambient temperature or the dew point in the apparatus for varying the size of the apparatus in a predetermined range, at least greater than 0Nm 3 / hr, 10000Nm 3 / hr preferably less, at least beyond the 0 Nm 3 / hr, more preferably 5000 Nm 3 / hr or less, at least greater than 0 Nm 3 / hr, further preferably 3000 Nm 3 / hr.
- the ratio of the amount of water-absorbent resin powder to be treated is preferably 3000 Nm 3 / ton or less, and more preferably not more than 1000 Nm 3 / ton.
- Nm 3 is the volume of gas converted to the standard state (0 ° C., 1 atm), and is not the volume of gas existing at 0 ° C. and 1 atm.
- the above flow rate and the above ratio are values defined by the total flow rate of the discharged gas, the flow rate, and the weight of the water-absorbing resin before the heat treatment that is put into the apparatus. Note that the above ratio may be lost when the apparatus is not in a steady state in continuous production such as at the start of operation and at the end of operation.
- the supply gas may be appropriately depressurized or pressurized, and may be appropriately heated or cooled.
- the above-mentioned supply gas is usually supplied in the vicinity of room temperature (for example, 0 to 50 ° C.) at a substantially normal pressure (101.3 kPa (1 atm) ⁇ 10%, preferably ⁇ 5%, more preferably ⁇ 1%). It only has to be done.
- the gas pressure in the heating section is preferably slightly reduced from normal pressure (101.3 kPa (1 atm)).
- normal pressure 101.3 kPa (1 atm)
- the differential pressure with respect to atmospheric pressure is preferably 0 to ⁇ 10 kPa, more preferably 0 to ⁇ 5 kPa, and further preferably 0 to ⁇ 2 kPa.
- the heated object is placed in one or more trays or the like in which the heated object is distributed substantially evenly, or the heated object is placed in a single tank or a plurality of tanks.
- a method of filling and heating while stirring with a stirring blade or the like a method of filling a fluidized tank with a material to be heated and heating while stirring with a stirring blade or the like, are used.
- a method of transporting by inclination is used.
- the heating device in the present invention is preferably a conduction heat transfer type heating device using pressurized steam (high pressure steam) having a continuous stirring mechanism as a heat source. Furthermore, in order to efficiently carry out continuous production, it is preferable that the heating apparatus has an inclination (more than 0 degree below with respect to the horizontal plane) that allows the object to be heated to flow down naturally toward the outlet. . Since the inclination of the heating device may cause unevenness in the heating time if the downward inclination angle is too large, it is preferably more than 0 and not more than 20 degrees, more than 0 and not more than 10 degrees with respect to the horizontal plane. More preferably it is.
- the heat transfer from the wall surface of the heating device or the water absorbent resin and the increase of the dew point due to water vapor generated from the water absorbent resin in the heating device are considered. What is necessary is just to control discharge
- the dew point and temperature of the atmosphere in this step mean the dew point and temperature of the gaseous atmosphere existing in the upper space of the object to be heated in the heating unit of the heating device.
- a method of adjusting the dew point steam, dry air, nitrogen, helium, argon, dry air is used as the supply gas, and steam generated from water contained in the water-absorbent resin powder by heating in this step is used.
- a method is mentioned.
- a specific method for adjusting the dew point is to provide a device for measuring the dew point in the heating device, and to introduce and adjust the gas as necessary, to change the flow rate and pressure of the gas exhaust gas, etc.
- the method of adjusting by is mentioned. In the present invention, a plurality of methods may be appropriately combined as necessary.
- the temperature of the atmosphere is preferably higher than the dew point in order to prevent dew condensation in the heating unit.
- the temperature of the atmosphere is in the range of 100 to 300 ° C, more preferably 100 to 250 ° C, and still more preferably 100 to 230 ° C.
- the dew point is less than 45 ° C., and the lower limit is preferably ⁇ 30 ° C. or higher, more preferably ⁇ 10 ° C. or higher, and still more preferably 0 ° C. or higher.
- the dew point and temperature of the atmosphere change as the position in the heating unit and the processing time elapse, but within a certain range in the apparatus (each of which does not exceed the above range and the range of change is preferably within 20 ° C. It is more preferable that the temperature is controlled within a range of more preferably 5 ° C, even more preferably within 5 ° C, and particularly preferably within 2 ° C.
- the temperature and dew point are measured values of the atmosphere above the water-absorbent resin powder heated in the heating unit, and when the temperature of the measured dew point differs in the vertical direction depending on the device used, the highest dew point is It is a dew point concerning this invention.
- the range may be out of the range.
- the atmosphere of the dew point is obtained after the temperature reaches 100 ° C.
- the dew point and temperature in the suitable measurement point in the gas discharge mechanism of the said apparatus as the dew point and temperature of the atmosphere in this invention. Specifically, there is no mixing with other gases from the heating section to the measurement point, no processing by a gas cleaning device or the like is performed, and forced temperature change processing using a heater or a cooler is performed. Furthermore, the arrival time of the exhaust gas from the heating unit to the measurement point may be within 1 second.
- the maximum temperature of the water-absorbent resin powder that is an object to be heated in the step is higher than the dew point of the gas in the atmosphere, and the temperature is preferably 175 ° C to 300 ° C. It is more preferably 175 ° C. to 250 ° C., and particularly preferably 180 ° C. to 230 ° C. If the temperature is less than 175 ° C, the formation of covalent bonds for surface cross-linking may be insufficient, and if the temperature exceeds 300 ° C, the resulting water-absorbent resin may be deteriorated.
- the time for the heat treatment is not particularly limited as long as the temperature condition is satisfied, but is usually 1 to 120 minutes, and preferably 5 to 60 minutes.
- the water-absorbent resin taken out from the heating apparatus as necessary is preferably less than 100 ° C., more preferably 0 to 95 ° C., 40 to 90 for the purpose of suppressing excessive crosslinking reaction and improving the handleability in the subsequent process. It may be cooled to ° C.
- the additive When implemented simultaneously with the surface cross-linking agent addition step, the additive is not mixed with the surface cross-linking agent or the surface cross-linking agent solution after being added to the surface cross-linking agent or the surface cross-linking agent solution. Simultaneous addition or addition at the previous stage of the surface cross-linking agent addition step, and a plurality of combinations are also applicable.
- the last surface cross-linking agent addition step is not after the last additive addition step. More preferably, the agent addition step is not performed before the first surface cross-linking agent addition step. In addition, when adding only once, this addition process is the first addition process and becomes the last addition process.
- the additive addition step is performed after the surface cross-linking agent addition step, the surface cross-linking agent addition step and the additive addition step are simultaneously performed, and the additive addition step is further performed after performing both steps simultaneously.
- Etc. are exemplified.
- the surface cross-linking step is not performed before the first surface cross-linking agent addition step, and it is preferable to perform this step at least once after performing the surface cross-linking agent addition step at least once. More preferably, it is performed once after the surface cross-linking agent addition step.
- an additive selected from a water-insoluble fine particle compound and a cationic compound is used, but preferably, it is used so as to exert an effect as a liquid permeation improver or an anti-caking agent, particularly as a liquid permeation improver.
- a liquid improving agent with representative actions.
- liquid permeation improver in the present invention improves SFC or free swelling GBP as compared with the case where an additive selected from insoluble fine particle compounds and polyvalent cationic compounds or the liquid permeation improver is not used (preferably in the following range).
- an additive selected from insoluble fine particle compounds and polyvalent cationic compounds or the liquid permeation improver is not used (preferably in the following range).
- GBP is defined in WO2004 / 096304.
- the water-insoluble fine particle compound and the cationic compound in the present invention act as a steric spacer or an electrostatic spacer on the surface of the water-absorbent resin, and improve the liquid passing through the resulting water-absorbing agent (e.g.
- the additive or the liquid permeation improver that is essential is selected from water-insoluble inorganic fine particles and polyvalent cationic compounds (cationic polymer compounds or water-soluble polyvalent metal cation-containing compounds). It is preferable.
- the “water-soluble” compound refers to a compound that dissolves 1 g or more, more preferably 5 g or more, with respect to 100 g of water at 25 ° C.
- the “water-insoluble” compound refers to 100 g of water at 25 ° C. Refers to a compound that dissolves less than 1 g, further less than 0.5 g, and less than 0.1 g.
- inorganic fine particles examples include silicon dioxide, titanium dioxide, aluminum oxide, magnesium oxide, zinc oxide, talc, metal phosphate (eg, calcium phosphate, barium phosphate, aluminum phosphate), metal borate (eg, titanium borate, boron Water-insoluble fine particle inorganic powders such as aluminum oxide, iron borate, magnesium borate, manganese borate, and calcium borate), silicic acid or its salts, clay, diatomaceous earth, zeolite, bentonite, kaolin, hydrotalcite, activated clay, etc.
- Organic fine powder powder such as body, calcium lactate, aluminum lactate, metal soap (polyvalent metal salt of long chain fatty acid).
- the inorganic fine particles preferably have a volume average particle diameter of 10 ⁇ m or less, more preferably 1 ⁇ m or less.
- the inorganic fine particles may be mixed with the water-absorbent resin as a powder, or may be mixed with the water-absorbent resin with a water dispersion (slurry, for example, colloidal silica), or may be dispersed in a surface cross-linking agent or an aqueous solution thereof. You may mix with a water absorbing resin.
- a water dispersion slurry, for example, colloidal silica
- cationic polymer compound Although the cationic polymer compound is not particularly limited, the cationic polymer compounds described in US Pat. Nos. 5,382,610, 7098284, WO2009 / 110645, WO2009 / 041731, and WO2009 / 041727 can be preferably used. Among the cationic polymer compounds in the present invention, polyethyleneimine, polyvinylamine, polyallylamine, and a dimethylamine / ammonia / epichlorohydrin condensate are preferable among those described in the above documents.
- the molecular weight of the cationic polymer compound is preferably a weight average molecular weight of 1,000 to 5,000,000, more preferably 2,000 to 1,000,000, and even more preferably 10,000 to 500,000.
- the cationic polymer compound is preferably water-soluble from the viewpoint of easy mixing.
- water-soluble means that 1 g or more dissolves in 100 g of water at 25 ° C.
- the above cationic polymer compound may be mixed directly with the water-absorbent resin, may be mixed with a solution, particularly an aqueous solution, or may be mixed with a surface cross-linking agent or an aqueous solution thereof.
- the water-soluble polyvalent metal cation-containing compound refers to a compound containing a metal cation that is divalent or higher, preferably trivalent or higher.
- Examples of the trivalent or higher metal cation include aluminum, zirconium and titanium, and among these, aluminum is preferable.
- Examples of the polyvalent metal cation-containing compound include inorganic surface cross-linking agents such as aluminum sulfate, aluminum chloride, chlorinated zirconium oxide, ammonium zirconium carbonate, zirconium carbonate potassium, zirconium carbonate potassium, zirconium sulfate, zirconium acetate, and zirconium nitrate.
- Examples thereof include inorganic salts of valent metals, polyvalent metal compounds such as organic salts of polyvalent metals such as aluminum acetate, aluminum lactate, hydroxy zirconium chloride, titanium triethanolamate, and titanium lactate. Among these, a compound containing aluminum as a polyvalent metal cation is preferable.
- water-absorbent resin may be directly mixed with the water-absorbent resin as a powder, or may be a solution or a dispersion, particularly an aqueous solution, or may be mixed by being dissolved in a surface cross-linking agent or an aqueous solution thereof.
- the amount of the additive or the liquid permeation improver selected from the water-insoluble fine particle compound and the polyvalent cationic compound is preferably 0.001 to 5 parts by mass with respect to 100 parts by mass of the water-absorbing resin to be added.
- the amount is more preferably 0.01 to 2 parts by mass, and further preferably 0.01 to 1 part by mass.
- a water-soluble polyvalent metal cation-containing compound it is a value converted to the amount of polyvalent metal cation.
- the water-soluble polyvalent metal cation-containing compound may be added a plurality of times.
- the addition ratio (first time / second time) is specified in the range of 1/99 to 99/1, preferably 10/90 to 90/10. Is done. Exceeding the above range is not preferable because it is very close to the same situation as the one-time addition and the effect of the plurality of additions becomes poor.
- non-metallic ionic crosslinking agents such as cationic polymer compounds may exhibit adhesiveness during the above-mentioned mixing, it is preferable to add them after the final heat treatment.
- water or an aqueous solution of a crosslinking agent is preferable, and if necessary, a hydrophilic organic solvent (alcohol or polyglycol) or a surfactant is used in combination with water. Dispersibility, solubility, and mixing properties may be improved.
- the amount of water to be used is appropriately determined depending on the type and addition method of the additive. For example, 0 part by mass (dry mixing) to 50 parts by mass, and further 0.1 to 100 parts by mass with respect to 100 parts by mass of the water absorbent resin. 10 parts by mass, 0.5 to 5 parts by mass.
- liquid permeation improver other than the above, water-soluble polysiloxanes described in International Publication No. 2009/093708, primary to tertiary amine compounds described in International Publication No. 2008/108343, etc. are preferably used.
- This step is a step of adding other additives to impart various functions to the surface-crosslinked water-absorbent resin, and is composed of one or a plurality of steps.
- the additive include the above-described liquid permeation improver, deodorant, fragrance, antibacterial agent, foaming agent, chelating agent, surfactant, anti-coloring agent, pigment, dye, fertilizer, oxidizing agent, and reducing agent. It may contain a product and impart or enhance functions.
- the use ratio of these additives is less than 10% by mass of the surface-crosslinked water-absorbing resin particles, preferably less than 5% by mass, more preferably less than 1% by mass.
- These additives may be added simultaneously with the surface cross-linking step or may be added separately.
- AAP absorption capacity under pressure
- the absorption capacity (AAP) with respect to a 0.9 wt% sodium chloride aqueous solution under a pressure of 4.8 kPa is 15 (g / g) or more, preferably 17 ( g / g) or more, more preferably 19 (g / g) or more.
- the AAP of the water absorbent resin powder is preferably an upper limit of 40 (g / g) or less, more preferably. Is 35 (g / g) or less, more preferably 30 (g / g) or less.
- the AAP of the water-absorbent resin powder can be controlled by surface cross-linking, CRC and a liquid flow improver.
- the water-absorbent resin powder in the present invention has a water absorption coefficient with a non-pressure absorption capacity (CRC) of 20 (g / g) or more, preferably 23 (g / g) or more, more preferably 25 (g / g) or more. Resin powder. If the absorption capacity under no pressure is low, the efficiency when used for sanitary materials such as diapers may be deteriorated. The higher the CRC of the water absorbent resin powder, the better. However, from the viewpoint of balance with other physical properties (for example, SFC), the CRC of the water absorbent resin powder is preferably 60 (g / g) or less, more preferably the upper limit. Is 50 (g / g) or less, more preferably 35 (g / g) or less.
- the CRC of the water-absorbent resin powder can be controlled by the crosslinking density during polymerization or surface crosslinking.
- SFC saline flow conductivity
- 0.69 wt% saline flow conductivity (SFC) indicating a liquid flow characteristic of the solution under pressure is 10 ( ⁇ 10 ⁇ 7 cm). 3 ⁇ sec / g) or more, more preferably 15 ( ⁇ 10 ⁇ 7 cm 3 ⁇ sec / g) or more, more preferably 30 ( ⁇ 10 ⁇ 7 cm 3 ⁇ sec / g) or more. is there.
- the physiological saline flow conductivity depends on the content (wt%) of the water-absorbent resin composition in the sanitary material, but the higher the content of the water-absorbent resin composition, the higher the saline flow. Inductivity (SFC) is required. Note that the SFC is preferably set to about 1000 ( ⁇ 10 ⁇ 7 cm 3 ⁇ sec / g) or less from the viewpoint of balance with other physical properties (for example, CRC). SFC can be controlled by the above particle size, CRC, and crosslinking density during polymerization or surface crosslinking (particularly surface crosslinking).
- the water-absorbing resin and water-absorbing agent Extract are preferably 5 to 20% by mass, more preferably 5 to 18% by mass, and further preferably 5 to 15% by mass.
- the above Extr When the amount exceeds 20% by mass, the gel strength of the water-absorbing resin or water-absorbing agent obtained is weak and the liquid permeability may be inferior.
- a water absorbent resin is used for a water absorbent body such as a diaper, there is a possibility that a water absorbent resin with little return (rewetting) of liquid when pressure is applied to the water absorbent body cannot be obtained.
- Extr. Can be appropriately controlled by the internal cross-linking agent described above. However, Extr. It is necessary to use a large amount of an internal cross-linking agent in order to obtain a water-absorbing resin or water-absorbing agent with a content of less than 5% by mass. In addition to the cost increase and the generation of residual cross-linking agent (exceeding the detection limit), Since it reduces, it is not preferable.
- the particle size and particle size distribution of the water-absorbent resin and water-absorbing agent obtained in the present invention are not particularly limited, but the last surface post-crosslinking agent was added and mixed. It is preferable to adjust the size later to obtain particles having a particle diameter of less than 1 mm, and water-absorbing resin and water-absorbing agent having the following particle diameter.
- the coarse particles not only cause discomfort to the wearer when used in thin sanitary materials and absorbent articles, but also constitute absorbent articles This is not preferable because the water-impermeable material, so-called back sheet, is damaged due to scratching and may cause leakage of urine in actual use.
- the number of particles having a size of 850 ⁇ m or more is smaller, the number of particles having a size of 850 ⁇ m or more is preferably 0 to 5% by mass, more preferably 0 to 3% by mass, still more preferably 0 to 1% by mass, and substantially free of particles. It is particularly preferred. Further, the content of large particles of 710 ⁇ m or more is preferably 0 to 20% by mass, more preferably 0 to 10% by mass, still more preferably 0 to 5% by mass, still more preferably 0 to 3% by mass, and more preferably 0 to 1% by mass is particularly preferred.
- the proportion of particles having a particle diameter of less than 150 ⁇ m is preferably 0 to 3% by mass, more preferably 0 to 2% by mass, and further preferably 0 to 1.5% by mass. preferable.
- particles within a range of 150 ⁇ m or more and less than 850 ⁇ m, more preferably 150 ⁇ m or more and less than 710 ⁇ m are contained in an amount of 95% by mass or more, and 98% by mass or more. More preferably, 99% by mass or more is further included, and it is most preferable that substantially the entire amount is included in the range.
- the water-absorbing agent obtained as a final product through the above steps in the present invention preferably has a mass average particle diameter of 200 ⁇ m or more and 600 ⁇ m or less as defined by the standard sieve classification of water-absorbing resin particles, and improves performance. Therefore, the range of 550 to 200 ⁇ m is more preferable, the range of 500 to 250 ⁇ m is more preferable, and the range of 450 to 350 ⁇ m is most preferable.
- the ratio of particles having a particle size of less than 300 microns is preferably 10% by mass or more, more preferably in the range of 10 to 50% by mass, and still more preferably in the range of 10 to 30% by mass. .
- the particle size can be appropriately controlled by pulverization, classification (before surface crosslinking, and further after surface crosslinking), granulation, and the like.
- the number of particles having a particle size of less than 150 ⁇ m is as small as possible because it not only lowers the liquid permeability but also has an adverse effect due to dust generation in the manufacturing work environment of the absorbent article using a water absorbent resin as a raw material. Is preferred.
- the water-absorbing agent according to the present invention preferably contains an additive selected from a liquid permeation improver or a water-insoluble fine particle compound and a cationic compound. It may contain additives such as fragrances, antibacterial agents, foaming agents, chelating agents, surfactants, anti-coloring agents, pigments, dyes, fertilizers, oxidizing agents, reducing agents, etc., and may have been given or enhanced functions. .
- the use ratio of these additives is less than 10% by mass, preferably less than 5% by mass, more preferably less than 1% by mass with respect to the total amount of the water-absorbent resin particles and the water-soluble polyvalent metal salt particles.
- the water-absorbent resin in the present invention is used for sanitary materials such as disposable diapers, sanitary napkins, incontinence pads, medical pads and the like.
- the sanitary material is (a) a liquid-permeable topsheet disposed adjacent to the wearer's body, (b) far from the wearer's body, It is preferably used in a configuration comprising a back sheet that is impermeable to liquid and disposed adjacent to the wearer's clothing, and a water absorbent disposed between the top sheet and the back sheet.
- the water absorber may be two or more layers, or may be used with a pulp layer or the like.
- the absorbed gel is unlikely to cause so-called gel blocking, and the voids between the gel particles are not blocked by the adhesion between the gels. Even when used in concentration, urine and body fluids from the second time onward can diffuse into the absorber without losing a place on the surface of the absorber, and urine and body fluids can be distributed to the water absorbent resin inside it can.
- Particle size distribution (ERT420.2-02)
- Particle Size Distribution is an abbreviation for Particle Size Distribution, and means a particle size distribution measured by sieve classification.
- the mass average particle diameter (D50) and the particle diameter distribution width were measured and calculated by the method described in “(1) Average Particle Diameter and Distribution of Particle Diameter” of US Patent No. 2006/204755.
- This extract was filtered using one sheet of filter paper (ADVANTEC Toyo Co., Ltd., product name: (JIS P 3801, No. 2), thickness 0.26 mm, retained particle diameter 5 ⁇ m). 0 g was measured and used as a measurement solution.
- a titration ([NaOH] ml, [HCl] ml) was determined by performing the same titration operation on the measurement solution.
- Soluble content (mass%) 0.1 ⁇ (average molecular weight) ⁇ 200 ⁇ 100 ⁇ ([HCl] ⁇ [bHCl]) / 1000 / 1.0 / 50.0
- the average molecular weight of the monomer is calculated using the neutralization rate obtained by titration.
- Residual surface cross-linking agent and residual by-product The measurement of the residual surface cross-linking agent and residual by-product was carried out by swelling 1 g of a water-absorbing resin in a 0.9 wt% sodium chloride aqueous solution (saline). After stirring for 1 hour, the mixture was filtered through a 0.45 ⁇ m disk filter. The obtained filtrate was measured by high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), and the remaining amount relative to the weight of the water absorbent resin was measured. The detection limit (ND level) was 100 ppm or less.
- Moisture absorption blocking rate was measured by allowing 2.0 g of a water absorbent resin or water absorbent to stand for 30 minutes in a thermo-hygrostat set to an ambient temperature of 25 ° C. and a relative humidity of 70% RH. It can be determined by measuring the mass of the hygroscopic and agglomerated mass, and the smaller the value, the higher the caking resistance.
- a constant temperature and humidity chamber uses an ADVANTEC THN040FA that can be adjusted to an atmospheric temperature of 25 ⁇ 0.5 ° C. and a relative humidity of 70 ⁇ 3% RH, and 2.0 g of a water absorbent resin or a water absorbent.
- An aluminum cup having a bottom diameter of 52 mm and a height of 2.5 mm was used for the container.
- a 2.0 g sample was weighed in the container and allowed to stand for 30 minutes in a thermo-hygrostat set in advance to the above conditions.
- the container was turned over on a 2 mm JIS standard sieve (including a saucer), and the taken out water absorbent resin or water absorbent was transferred.
- the sample amount (W adh ) after moisture absorption that did not fall on the sieve even when turned over was recorded as an aggregated amount.
- the sample after moisture absorption dropped on the 2 mm sieve is tapped 30 times and divided into agglomerated and non-aggregated particles by absorbing moisture, and masses of 2 mm or more and particles less than 2 mm (each W on and W pass) was measured.
- Free swelling ratio According to ERT440.2-02, free swelling ratio (FSC) with respect to 0.9% physiological saline was determined.
- the main difference from the CRC (ERT441.2-0.2) is that draining after water absorption is performed in a suspended state without using centrifugation.
- (A) was added to (B) at once in an open system and mixed. Precipitates were observed at the beginning of mixing, but dissolved immediately to obtain an aqueous monomer solution (monomer concentration: 43 mass%, neutralization rate: 73 mol%). Further, 19.4 g of 3.6% by mass sodium persulfate aqueous solution was added to the above monomer aqueous solution, and after stirring for a few seconds, immediately placed on a 90 ° C. hot plate, and then a silicon sheet was attached to the inner surface. It was poured into an open stainless steel vat-type container.
- the stainless bat-shaped container has a bottom surface of 200 mm ⁇ 260 mm, a top surface of 560 mm ⁇ 460 mm, and a height of 140 mm, and a cross-sectional figure when cut vertically through the center is a trapezoid.
- Polymerization was started with the upper surface of the stainless bat container open. Polymerization proceeded while generating water vapor and expanding and foaming to produce a hydrous polymer. After the polymerization, the water-containing polymer was taken out.
- This hydropolymer was divided into 16 equal parts. Then, using a meat chopper (REMACOM HL-3225N) having a 9.5 mm ⁇ die, the water-containing polymer cut into the meat chopper at a rate of once every 10 seconds while adding ion-exchanged water at 50 g / min. Charged and pulverized. The pulverized and finely divided water-containing polymer was spread on a 50 mesh (mesh opening 300 ⁇ m) wire net and dried with hot air at 190 ° C. for 50 minutes. In this way, a particulate or powdery water-absorbing resin or an agglomerated water-absorbing resin in the form of particulates or powders was obtained.
- a meat chopper (REMACOM HL-3225N) having a 9.5 mm ⁇ die
- the obtained water-absorbent resin was pulverized with a roll mill, and further classified using a JIS standard sieve having a mesh opening of 710 ⁇ m to remove particles remaining on the sieve.
- the water-absorbent resin (F1) that has passed through the JIS standard sieve having an opening of 150 ⁇ m is classified by using the JIS standard sieve having an opening of 150 ⁇ m by classifying the particles that have passed through the JIS standard sieve having an opening of 710 ⁇ m in the above-described operation.
- the particulate water-absorbing resin (1) was obtained.
- the obtained water-absorbent resin (1) had a CRC of 33.0 g / g and a soluble content of 8.5%.
- Table 3 shows the particle size distribution of the water absorbent resin (1) obtained.
- Example 1 Surface treatment agent mixed solution: 2-oxo-1,3-dioxolane / 1,2-propanediol / ion exchange water (mixing ratio (mixing ratio (100)) per 100 parts by mass of the water-absorbent resin (1) obtained in Reference Example 1 4.1 parts by mass of (mass ratio): 0.4 / 0.7 / 3.0) was added and mixed.
- a Leedge mixer manufactured by Gerbrueder Ledige Maschibenbau GmbH
- the surface treatment agent mixed solution is sprayed by a spray nozzle (1 fluid empty conical nozzle 1 / 4M-K-008 manufactured by Ikeuchi Co., Ltd.).
- the water absorbent resin (1) and the surface treatment agent mixed solution were mixed.
- the obtained mixture was evenly spread on a SUS vat and placed in a drier whose atmospheric temperature was 197 ° C. and dew point was ⁇ 5 ° C. as measured by Humidity and Temperature Transmitter HMT337, Serial No. G1110105 manufactured by VAISALA.
- the SUS bat was allowed to stand and subjected to heat treatment for 25 minutes.
- the heated particles were passed through a 710 ⁇ m JIS standard sieve to obtain a surface-crosslinked water-absorbing resin (1) whose surface was crosslinked.
- Example 2 The same operation was performed except that the dew point at the time of heat treatment in Example 1 was changed to 40 ° C., the heat treatment time was extended to 30 minutes, and the particles that passed through 710 ⁇ m were classified with a JIS standard sieve having an opening of 150 ⁇ m.
- a water-absorbing resin (F2), a surface-crosslinked water-absorbing resin (2), and a water-absorbing agent (2) that passed through a JIS standard sieve having an opening of 150 ⁇ m were obtained.
- Table 1 shows the physical properties of the water-absorbing agent (2) and Table 3 shows the particle size distribution.
- Comparative Example 1 Surface crosslinking was performed in accordance with Patent Document 38 (International Publication No. 2009/125849). That is, the same operation was performed except that the dew point during the heat treatment of Example 1 was changed to 80 ° C. and the heat treatment time was extended to 35 minutes, and the comparative surface crosslinked water-absorbing resin (1) and the comparative water-absorbing agent were used. (1) was obtained.
- Table 1 shows the physical properties of the comparative water-absorbing agent (1) and Table 3 shows the particle size distribution.
- Comparative Example 2 Surface cross-linking was performed according to Patent Document 38. That is, the same operation was performed except that the dew point during the heat treatment in Example 1 was changed to 90 ° C. and the heat treatment time was extended to 40 minutes, and the comparative surface crosslinked water-absorbing resin (2) and the comparative water-absorbing agent were used. (2) was obtained.
- the physical properties of the comparative water-absorbing agent (2) obtained are shown in Table 1, and the particle size distribution is shown in Table 3.
- Example 3 The surface-crosslinked water-absorbing resin (1) obtained in Example 1 was used as a comparative water-absorbing agent (3) as it was.
- Example 4 The surface-crosslinked water-absorbing resin (2) obtained in Example 2 was used as a comparative water-absorbing agent (4) as it was.
- Reference Example 2 In Reference Example 1, the amount of polyethylene glycol diacrylate was changed from 3.06 g to 0.90 g (0.03 mol%), and the opening of the sieve for classifying the particles that passed through the 710 ⁇ m JIS standard sieve after pulverizing the roll mill was changed. Except having changed to 75 micrometers, the same operation was performed and the water absorbing resin (2) was obtained. The obtained water-absorbent resin (2) had a CRC of 47.0 g / g and a soluble content of 16.1%. Table 3 shows the particle size distribution of the water absorbent resin (2) obtained.
- Example 3 The dryer used for surface cross-linking in Example 1 was changed to the paddle type dryer described in Comparative Example 5, and the inner wall (heating medium) temperature was adjusted to 198 ° C, the ambient temperature to 105 ° C, and the dew point to 40 ° C. Then, except that the heat treatment time was extended to 30 minutes, the same operation as in Example 1 was carried out, and surface crosslinking was performed until the CRC became about 27.5 g / g to obtain a water absorbing agent (3).
- the physical properties of the water-absorbing agent (3) obtained are shown in Table 1, and the particle size distribution is shown in Table 3.
- Example 4 The 2-oxo-1,3-dioxolane used as the surface crosslinking agent solution in the surface treatment agent mixture of Example 1 was changed to 1,3-propanediol, and the surface treatment agent mixture: 1,3-propanediol / 1,2-propanediol / ion-exchanged water (mixing ratio (mass ratio): 0.3 / 0.7 / 3.0), and the atmospheric temperature was further adjusted to 210 ° C. Operation was performed to obtain a water absorbing agent (4). Table 1 shows the physical properties of the water-absorbing agent (4) obtained.
- Example 5 The 2-oxo-1,3-dioxolane used as the surface cross-linking agent solution in the surface treating agent mixed solution of Example 1 was changed to 1,4-butanediol, and the surface treating agent mixed solution: 1,4-butanediol / 1,2-propanediol / ion-exchanged water (mixing ratio (mass ratio): 0.4 / 0.7 / 3.0), and the atmospheric temperature was further adjusted to 210 ° C. Operation was performed to obtain a water absorbing agent (5). Table 1 shows the physical properties of the water-absorbing agent (5) obtained.
- Example 6 (Comparative Example 6) Except that the dew point in Example 3 was changed to 80 ° C. and the heat treatment time was extended to 40 minutes, the same operation as in Example 3 was carried out, and the surface was crosslinked until the CRC reached about 27.5 g / g. Agent (6) was obtained. Table 1 shows the physical properties of the comparative water-absorbing agent (6) obtained.
- the obtained water-containing polymer was a polymer having a particle size of about 5 mm or less. This finely divided water-containing polymer was spread on a 50 mesh (mesh opening 300 ⁇ m) wire net and dried with hot air at 180 ° C. for 45 minutes.
- a particulate or powdery water-absorbing resin or an agglomerated water-absorbing resin in the form of particulates or powders, which is easily shaped and easily pulverized was obtained.
- the obtained water-absorbent resin was pulverized with a roll mill, and further classified with a JIS standard sieve having an opening of 710 ⁇ m to remove particles remaining on the sieve.
- the water absorbent resin that has passed the JIS standard sieve having an opening of 150 ⁇ m is removed.
- a particulate water-absorbing resin (3) was obtained.
- CRC of the obtained water absorbent resin (3) was 32.1 g / g.
- Example 6 In the process of changing the water absorbent resin (1) used in Example 1 to the water absorbent resin (3) obtained in Reference Example 3 to obtain the surface crosslinked water absorbent resin (1), heat treatment The surface crosslinked water-absorbent resin (7) was obtained by performing the same operation as in Example 1 except that the dew point at the time was changed to 35 ° C. and the heat treatment time was changed to 30 minutes.
- a dimethylamine / ammonia / epichlorohydrin resin aqueous solution (Senka Co., Ltd., Unisense KHE102L, average molecular weight of about 70,000, 1% aqueous solution pH of about 6, solid content concentration of 50 4 parts by mass of a mixed solution of mass% aqueous solution / methanol (mixing ratio (mass ratio): 1/1) was added. After the addition, it was dried at 90 ° C. for 1 hour under no-air conditions. Next, the obtained particles were passed through a JIS standard sieve having an aperture of 850 ⁇ m to obtain a water absorbing agent (6). Table 1 shows the physical properties of the water-absorbing agent (6) obtained.
- Example 7 The same operation as in Example 6 was performed except that the dew point during the heat treatment of Example 6 was changed to 90 ° C. and the heat treatment time was extended to 50 minutes, and the comparative surface crosslinked water-absorbing resin (7) and the comparative sample were used. A water absorbing agent (7) was obtained. Table 1 shows the physical properties of the comparative water-absorbing agent (7).
- Example 7 The surface treatment agent mixture used in Example 1 was added to 3.95 parts by mass of ethylene glycol / 1,2-propanediol / water (mixing ratio (mass ratio): 0.25 / 0.7 / 3.0). The atmospheric dew point at the time of the heat treatment was changed to 35 ° C., the heating time for the surface cross-linking treatment was changed to 45 minutes, and the other operations were the same as in Example 1 to obtain a water absorbing agent (7). . Table 2 shows the physical properties of the water-absorbing agent (7) obtained.
- Example 8 The surface treatment agent mixture used in Example 1 was changed to 4.15 parts by mass of diethylene glycol / 1,2-propanediol / water (mixing ratio (mass ratio): 0.45 / 0.7 / 3.0). Then, the atmosphere dew point at the time of the heat treatment was changed to 35 ° C., the heating time for the surface cross-linking treatment was changed to 35 minutes, and other operations were performed in the same manner as in Example 1 to obtain a water absorbing agent (8). Table 2 shows the physical properties of the water-absorbing agent (8) obtained.
- Example 9 3 The surface treatment agent mixture used in Example 1 was 1,2-propylene carbonate / 1,2-propanediol / water (mixing ratio (mass ratio): 0.4 / 0.7 / 3.0). 1 part by mass, the atmospheric dew point during the heat treatment was changed to 35 ° C., the heating time for the surface cross-linking treatment was changed to 40 minutes, and the other operations were the same as in Example 1, and the water absorbing agent (9 ) Table 2 shows the physical properties of the water-absorbing agent (9) obtained.
- Example 10 3.
- the surface treatment agent mixture used in Example 1 was 1,3-butanediol / 1,2-propanediol / water (mixing ratio (mass ratio): 0.35 / 0.7 / 3.0). It was changed to 05 parts by mass, the atmospheric dew point at the time of the heat treatment was changed to 35 ° C., the heating time for the surface cross-linking treatment was changed to 40 minutes, and the other operations were the same as in Example 1, and the water absorbing agent (10 ) Table 2 shows the physical properties of the water-absorbing agent (10) obtained.
- the obtained water-containing gel-like crosslinked polymer was a polymer having a particle size of about 5 mm or less. This finely divided hydrogel crosslinked polymer was spread on a 50 mesh (mesh opening 300 ⁇ m) wire net and dried with hot air at 180 ° C. for 50 minutes.
- the water absorbent resin obtained using a roll mill was pulverized and further classified with JIS standard sieves having openings of 600 ⁇ m and 300 ⁇ m to adjust the particle size distribution to obtain a water absorbent resin (4).
- the obtained water absorbent resin (4) had a CRC of 35.2 g / g, a soluble content of 8.5 wt%, and a mass average particle size of 450 ⁇ m.
- Example 11 The water-absorbing resin (1) used in Example 1 was changed to the water-absorbing resin (4), and the surface treatment agent mixed solution was changed to ethylene glycol diglycidyl ether / 1,3-propanediol / water (mixing ratio (mass ratio) ): 0.04 / 1.0 / 2.6) Change to 3.64 parts by mass, change the atmospheric dew point during the heat treatment to 35 ° C., and change the heating time for the surface cross-linking treatment to 30 minutes. A mixed solution of 27% by weight aluminum sulfate / 60% by weight aqueous sodium lactate / 1,2-propylene glycol (mixing ratio (mass ratio): 1 / 0.3 / 0.025) described in Example 1 was added.
- the water absorbing agent (11) was obtained by performing the same operation as in Example 1 except that the sieve after the change was changed to a JIS standard sieve having an opening of 600 ⁇ m. Table 2 shows the physical properties of the water-absorbing agent (11) obtained.
- Comparative Example 8 A comparative water-absorbing agent (8) was obtained in the same manner as in Example 7 except that the dew point of Example 7 was changed from 35 ° C. to 80 ° C. and the heat treatment time was changed from 35 minutes to 40 minutes. Table 2 shows the physical properties of the comparative water-absorbing agent (8).
- Example 12 The surface treating agent mixed solution used in Example 11 was changed to 1,3-propanediol / water (mixing ratio (mass ratio): 1.0 / 2.6) 3.60 parts by mass, and the surface crosslinking treatment was performed. The same operation was performed except that the heating time was 40 minutes, and a water absorbing agent (12) was obtained. Table 2 shows the physical properties of the water-absorbing agent (12) so obtained.
- Comparative Example 9 A comparative water absorbing agent (9) was obtained by performing the same operation as in Comparative Example 8, except that the dew point of Comparative Example 8 was changed from 35 ° C. to 80 ° C. and the heat treatment time was changed from 40 minutes to 50 minutes. Table 2 shows the physical properties of the comparative water-absorbing agent (9).
- the rotation rate of the stirrer was set to 196 rpm, the monomer aqueous solution was added to the separable flask, and the system inside the separable flask was replaced with nitrogen and kept at 35 ° C. for 30 minutes, and then a 70 ° C. hot water bath.
- the above-mentioned separable flask was immersed and heated to effect polymerization, whereby a first post-polymerization slurry was obtained.
- the slurry was cooled to 26 to 30 ° C., and the second-stage monomer aqueous solution was added to the system of the separable flask while replacing with nitrogen. After holding for 30 minutes, the separable flask was again immersed in a 70 ° C. water bath to raise the temperature, and polymerization was performed to obtain a second post-polymerization slurry.
- the temperature of the separable flask was raised using an oil bath at 120 ° C., and water and n-heptane were azeotroped to extract 255.0 g of water out of the system while refluxing n-heptane. Then, after maintaining at 100 ° C. for 2 hours, n-heptane was evaporated and dried to obtain 220.0 g of a water-absorbing resin having the form of secondary particles in which spherical primary particles were aggregated.
- the obtained water-absorbent resin had a mass average particle diameter of 400 ⁇ m and a moisture content of 6% by mass.
- the water absorbent resin (5) was obtained by classifying with a JIS standard sieve having openings of 600 ⁇ m and 300 ⁇ m and adjusting the particle size distribution.
- the obtained water-absorbent resin (5) had a CRC of 35.2 g / g, a soluble content of 24.2 wt%, and a mass average particle size of 455 ⁇ m.
- Example 13 The water-absorbent resin (4) used in Example 12 was changed to the water-absorbent resin (5), and the surface treating agent mixed solution was 1,4 butanediol / propylene glycol / water (mixing ratio (mass ratio): 0. 3 / 0.5 / 2.7) Same operation as in Example 12 except that it was changed to 3.50 parts by mass, the heating temperature was changed to 180 ° C., and the heating time for the surface cross-linking treatment was changed to 45 minutes. To obtain a water-absorbing agent (14). Table 2 shows the physical properties of the water-absorbing agent (14) obtained.
- Comparative Example 10 A comparative water absorbing agent (10) was obtained by performing the same operation as in Example 13 except that the dew point of Example 13 was changed to 80 ° C. and the heat treatment time was changed to 55 minutes.
- Table 2 shows the physical properties of the comparative water-absorbing agent (10).
- Example 14 The same operation as in Example 13 was performed, except that the water absorbent resin (5) used in Example 13 was changed to the water absorbent resin (6) and the heating time for the surface crosslinking treatment was changed to 35 minutes. Agent (14) was obtained. Table 2 shows the physical properties of the water-absorbing agent (14) obtained.
- Comparative Example 11 A comparative water absorbing agent (11) was obtained by performing the same operation as in Example 14 except that the dew point of Example 14 was changed from 35 ° C to 80 ° C and the heat treatment time was changed to 45 minutes.
- Table 2 shows the physical properties of the comparative water-absorbing agent (11).
- the obtained water absorbent resin (7) had a CRC of 32.5 g / g and a soluble content of 8.9 wt%.
- Example 15 The same procedure as in Example 1 was performed except that the water absorbent resin (1) used in Example 1 was changed to the water absorbent resin (7) and the heat treatment time was changed to 22 minutes, and the water absorbent (15) was added. Obtained.
- Table 2 shows the physical properties of the water-absorbing agent (15) so obtained.
- Comparative Example 12 The water absorbent resin (1) used in Comparative Example 2 was changed to the water absorbent resin (7), and the heat treatment time was changed to 40 minutes. Got. Table 2 shows the physical properties of the comparative water-absorbing agent (12).
- Example 16 The water absorbing agent (16) was obtained in the same manner as in Example 2 except that the dew point for 3 minutes after the heat treatment of Example 2 was changed to 80 ° C. and the subsequent dew point was changed to 40 ° C. Table 2 shows the physical properties of the water-absorbing agent (16) so obtained.
- “On 710 ⁇ m” in Table 3 represents mass% of the water-absorbing resin or water-absorbing agent remaining on the sieve having a mesh opening of 710 ⁇ m, and “on 600 ⁇ m”, “on 500 ⁇ m”, “on 300 ⁇ m”, and “on 150 ⁇ m” are also the same. . “150 ⁇ m pass” represents the mass% of the water-absorbing resin or water-absorbing agent that has passed through a sieve having an opening of 150 ⁇ m, and “D50 ( ⁇ m)” represents the mass average particle diameter.
- Example 11 and Comparative Example 8 Example 12 and Comparative Example 9, Example 13 and Comparative Example 10, and Example 14 and Comparative Example 11 are compared, the reaction time until the same water absorption ratio is reached. You can see that it gets faster.
- Example 15 and Comparative Example 12 are compared, when a water absorbent resin mixed with a granulated product containing fine powder after surface treatment is used, productivity is reduced to about 1 by controlling the dew point to less than 45 ° C. .8 times (reaction time 40 minutes / 22 minutes).
- Example 16 shows that even if the dew point for the initial 3 minutes of the heat treatment is 80 ° C., if the subsequent dew point is less than 45 ° C., there is no effect on the reaction time.
- Comparative Example 5 was subjected to surface cross-linking according to Example 7 of Patent Document 36, but it was found that the moisture absorption blocking property (100%) and the liquid permeability were low.
- alkylene carbonate particularly 2-oxo-1,3-dioxolane
- a specific compound is added. It can be seen that the dosage is small and effective.
- the present invention can not only obtain a water-absorbing agent having high physical properties by a method not disclosed in Patent Documents 1 to 36, but can also improve productivity and reduce the residual surface cross-linking agent (and improve its anti-caking property). .
- liquid permeability and moisture absorption blocking properties can be improved by using specific additives not disclosed in Patent Documents 36 to 39, particularly Patent Document 36.
- the present invention can reduce the residual surface cross-linking agent, particularly ethylene glycol derived from alkylene carbonate (particularly 2-oxo-1,3-dioxolane), by a method not disclosed in Patent Documents 40 to 44.
- a surface-crosslinking agent and / or a surface-crosslinking agent is added to a polyacrylic acid (salt) water-absorbing resin obtained by polymerizing a hydrophilic unsaturated monomer.
- a surface cross-linking agent adding step for adding the solution and the method for producing the water-absorbing agent for performing the surface cross-linking step (i) in the surface cross-linking step performed after the surface cross-linking agent adding step, in the heating section of the heating device used in the step
- the atmosphere has a maximum temperature of 100 to 300 ° C.
- a liquid flow improving agent adding step of adding a liquid flow improving agent is performed simultaneously with the surface cross-linking agent adding step and / or the surface
- the present invention is a method for producing a polyacrylic acid (salt) water-absorbing agent having a surface cross-linking agent addition step and a surface cross-linking step, which is performed simultaneously with and / or after the surface cross-linking step.
- a water-absorbing agent characterized in that a liquid improver addition step is performed and the maximum temperature of the atmosphere in the heating section of the heating device used in the surface cross-linking step is 100 to 300 ° C. and the minimum dew point is less than 45 ° C. It is a manufacturing method.
- the maximum temperature of the water absorbent resin powder is preferably heated to 175 ° C. to 230 ° C., more preferably 180 ° C. to 300 ° C., still more preferably 180 ° C. to 250 ° C., A temperature of 180 ° C. to 230 ° C. is particularly preferable.
- the heating temperature is less than 175 ° C., covalent bonding for surface crosslinking may be insufficient, and when it exceeds 300 ° C., the water absorbent resin may be deteriorated, which is not preferable.
- the liquid flow improver addition step may be performed once or more, may be performed at the time of the surface cross-linking agent addition step, may be performed after the surface cross-linking step, or at the time of the surface cross-linking agent addition step and after the surface cross-linking step. It may be performed twice.
- the temperature of the polyacrylic acid (salt) water-absorbing resin used in the surface cross-linking agent addition step is preferably 30 ° C. to 100 ° C., more preferably 35 ° C. to 80 ° C., and 40 ° C. More preferably, it is ⁇ 70 ° C. If the temperature is less than 30 ° C, the water-absorbing resin may absorb moisture and flowability may be difficult, and if it exceeds 100 ° C, the surface cross-linking agent solution may be rapidly evaporated. This is not preferable because it prevents the uniform addition of the surface cross-linking agent.
- the minimum dew point of the atmosphere in which the heat treatment is performed is less than 45 ° C., and the lower limit is preferably ⁇ 30 ° C. or more, more preferably ⁇ 10 ° C. or more, and further preferably 0 ° C. or more.
- the heat treatment time is 1 to 120 minutes, and more preferably 5 to 60 minutes.
- the liquid flow improving agent used in the liquid flow improving agent adding step includes water-insoluble inorganic fine particles, a cationic polymer compound, a water-soluble polyvalent metal cation-containing compound containing a divalent or higher metal cation, and a water-soluble polysiloxane. And an oxyalkylene group-containing amine compound having 8 or more carbon atoms.
- the addition amount of the liquid permeation improver is preferably 0.01 to 5 parts by mass, more preferably 0.01 to 2 parts by mass with respect to 100 parts by mass of the water absorbent resin. More preferably, it is 1 part by mass.
- a gas having a temperature of 30 ° C. or higher and lower than 100 ° C. and a dew point of ⁇ 100 ° C. or higher and 30 ° C. or lower it is preferable to introduce a gas selected from dry air, nitrogen, helium, argon, carbon dioxide, and steam.
- the surface cross-linking agent solution used in the surface cross-linking treatment preferably contains an organic surface cross-linking agent that forms a covalent bond with a carboxyl group present in the vicinity of the surface of the water absorbent resin by heat treatment.
- the organic surface crosslinking agent is preferably at least one selected from a polyhydric alcohol, an oxazoline compound, an epoxy compound, an alkylene carbonate compound, and an oxetane compound.
- an alkylene carbonate compound or an alkylene carbonate compound and one or more other organic surface cross-linking agents are preferred, and a composite organic surface cross-linking agent containing two or more types is more preferred.
- the amount of the organic surface crosslinking agent added is preferably 0.01 to 10 parts by mass, more preferably 0.1 to 5 parts by mass with respect to 100 parts by mass of the water-absorbent resin.
- the surface crosslinking agent solution may contain water, and the amount thereof is preferably 0 to 10 parts by mass, more preferably 1 to 5 parts by mass with respect to 100 parts by mass of the water absorbent resin. .
- a Coriolis mass flow meter is preferably used.
- the mass flow meter is less prone to measurement errors due to the temperature of the object to be measured and enables accurate measurement.
- the organic surface cross-linking agent solution adjusted to have a water content of 1 to 10 parts by mass with respect to 100 parts by mass of the water-absorbing resin powder.
- the water-absorbing agent of the present invention preferably has less fine powder of less than 150 ⁇ m, and preferably less than 5% by mass. Furthermore, the mass average particle diameter of the water-absorbing agent is preferably 200 ⁇ m or more and 600 ⁇ m or less, more preferably 200 to 550 ⁇ m, even more preferably 250 to 500 ⁇ m, and most preferably 350 to 450 ⁇ m.
- the particle size and particle size distribution of the water-absorbing agent are preferably applied to the water-absorbing resin used in the surface cross-linking agent addition step, and therefore, before the surface cross-linking agent addition step, It is preferable to perform a classification step.
- a surfactant addition step In order to obtain a water-absorbing agent with higher physical properties, it is preferable to perform a surfactant addition step, and may be performed simultaneously with the surface cross-linking agent solution addition step and / or after the surface cross-linking step.
- the simultaneous implementation is a form in which the surface crosslinking agent and the surfactant are added simultaneously and / or a form in which the surface crosslinking agent and the surfactant are mixed and then added.
- An apparatus equipped with a mechanism for continuously stirring and / or flowing the object to be heated in order to increase the efficiency of heating and perform uniform heat treatment is preferable.
- a stirring and / or fluidizing method a grooved stirring method, a screw type, a rotary type, a disk type, a kneading type, a fluidized tank type, etc. are preferable, such as a stirring method using a stirring blade (paddle) or a rotary retort furnace.
- a stirring method by movement of the heat transfer surface itself is more preferable.
- the agitation and / or flow mechanism is intended to perform a uniform heat treatment, and is not used when the amount of treatment is small, for example, when the thickness of an object to be dried is less than 1 cm. It doesn't matter.
- the production method of the present invention can provide a water-absorbing agent having high physical properties (particularly high liquid permeability and anti-caking properties), high productivity, and a low residual surface cross-linking agent, and is therefore inexpensive and safe for sanitary materials such as disposable diapers. A large amount of highly water-absorbing agent can be supplied.
Abstract
Description
(1-1)吸水剤
本明細書において、「吸水剤」とは、吸水性樹脂に表面架橋工程及び通液向上剤を添加する工程(以下「通液向上剤添加工程」とも称する)を施して得られた吸水性樹脂を70質量%以上、好ましくは85質量%以上含む水性液のゲル化剤を意味し、表面架橋剤及び通液向上剤の他に、キレート剤、還元剤、酸化防止剤、着色防止剤等を、吸水性樹脂に対してそれぞれ0~10質量%、好ましくは0.1~1質量%で添加してもよいし含有してもよい。
本明細書において、「表面架橋吸水性樹脂」とは、吸水性樹脂に表面架橋工程を施して得られた水性溶液のゲル化剤であり、表面架橋剤添加工程及び通液向上剤添加工程後に表面架橋工程を施して得られた場合も表面架橋吸水性樹脂と称する。
本明細書における「吸水性樹脂」とは、水膨潤性または水不溶性の高分子ゲル化剤を意味する。尚、上記「水膨潤性」とは、ERT441.2-02で規定するCRC(無加圧下吸収倍率)が5[g/g]以上であることをいい、上記「水不溶性」とは、ERT470.2-02で規定するExtr(水可溶分)が0~50質量%であることをいう。
「EDANA」は、欧州不織布工業会(European Disposables and Nonwovens Associations)の略称であり、「ERT」は、欧州標準(ほぼ世界標準)である吸水性樹脂の測定方法(EDANA Recommended Test Methods)の略称である。尚、上記ERTは、吸水性樹脂の物性測定法であるが、本明細書では、特に断りのない限り、ERT原本(公知文献:2002年改定)に準拠して、吸水性樹脂の物性を測定する。
「CRC」は、Centrifuge Retention Capacity(遠心分離機保持容量)の略称であり、無加圧下吸収倍率(以下、単に「吸収倍率」と称することもある)を意味する。具体的には、不織布中の吸水性樹脂0.200gを、0.9質量%塩化ナトリウム水溶液(生理食塩水)に無加圧下で30分間、自由膨潤させ、次いで、更に遠心分離機で水切りした後の吸収倍率(単位;[g/g])を意味する。
「AAP」は、Absorption Against Pressureの略称であり、加圧下吸収倍率を意味する。具体的には、吸水性樹脂0.900gを、0.9質量%塩化ナトリウム水溶液(生理食塩水)に対して、荷重下で1時間膨潤させた後の吸収倍率(単位;[g/g])を意味する。尚、本明細書において、ERT442.2-02とは、荷重が4.83kPa(0.7psi)である点で異なる。
「PSD」とは、Particle Size Distributionの略称であり、篩分級により測定される粒度分布を意味する。尚、質量平均粒子径(D50)及び粒子径分布幅は、米国特許第2006/204755号の「Average Particle Diameter and Distribution of Particle Diameter」に記載された方法により測定する。
荷重下又は無荷重下における膨潤した吸水性樹脂の粒子間を流れる液の流れ性を「通液性」という。上記「通液性」の代表的な測定方法として、SFC(Saline Flow Conductivity/生理食塩水流れ誘導性)や、GBP(Gel Bed Permeability/ゲル床透過性)が挙げられる。
本明細書において、範囲を示す「X~Y」は、X及びYを含む「X以上、Y以下」であることを意味する。また、重量の単位である「t(トン)」は、「Metric ton(メトリック トン)」を意味する。更に、特に注釈のない限り、「ppm」は「質量ppm」を意味する。また、「~酸(塩)」は「~酸及び/又はその塩」を意味し、「(メタ)アクリル」は「アクリル及び/又はメタクリル」を意味する。また、物性等の測定に関しては、特に断りのない限り、室温(20~25℃)、相対湿度40~50%RHで測定する。
(2-1)アクリル酸(塩)系単量体水溶液の調製工程
本明細書において、「アクリル酸(塩)系単量体水溶液」とは、アクリル酸(塩)を主成分とする単量体の水溶液(以下「単量体水溶液」とも称する)であって、必要により架橋剤、グラフト成分又は微量成分(キレート剤、界面活性剤、分散剤等)等の吸水性樹脂粉末を構成する成分が調合されたものを指し、そのままの状態で重合開始剤を添加して重合に供されるものをいう。
本発明のアクリル酸(塩)系単量体は、重合により吸水性樹脂となるものであれば特に限定されず、例えば、(メタ)アクリル酸、(無水)マレイン酸、イタコン酸、ケイ皮酸、ビニルスルホン酸、アリルトルエンスルホン酸、ビニルトルエンスルホン酸、スチレンスルホン酸、2-(メタ)アクリルアミド-2-メチルプロパンスルホン酸、2-(メタ)アクリロイルエタンスルホン酸、2-(メタ)アクリロイルプロパンスルホン酸、2-ヒドロキシエチル(メタ)アクリロイルフォスフェート等のアニオン性不飽和単量体(塩);メルカプト基含有不飽和単量体;フェノール性水酸基含有不飽和単量体;(メタ)アクリルアミド、N-エチル(メタ)アクリルアミド、N,N-ジメチル(メタ)アクリルアミド等のアミド基含有不飽和単量体;N,N-ジメチルアミノエチル(メタ)アクリレート、N,N-ジメチルアミノプロピル(メタ)アクリレート、N,N-ジメチルアミノプロピル(メタ)アクリルアミド等のアミノ基含有不飽和単量体等が挙げられる。
本発明におけるアクリル酸(塩)系単量体は、重合禁止剤を含有する。該重合禁止剤としては、特に限定されないが、例えば、国際公開第2008/096713号に開示されるN-オキシル化合物、マンガン化合物、置換フェノール化合物等が挙げられる。これらの中でも、置換フェノール類が好ましく、置換フェノール類の中でもメトキシフェノール類が特に好ましい。
本発明では、重合に際して、必要に応じて内部架橋剤が用いられる。該内部架橋剤としては、特に限定されず公知のものが使用でき、例えば、N,N’-メチレンビス(メタ)アクリルアミド、(ポリ)エチレングリコールジ(メタ)アクリレート、(ポリ)プロピレングリコールジ(メタ)アクリレート、トリメチルロールプロパントリ(メタ)アクリレート、グリセリントリ(メタ)アクリレート、グリセリンアクリレートメタクリレート、エチレンオキサイド変性トリメチロールプロパントリ(メタ)アクリレート、ペンタエリスリトールヘキサ(メタ)アクリレート、トリアリルシアヌレート、トリアリルイソシアヌレート、トリアリルホスフェート、トリアリルアミン、ポリ(メタ)アリロキシアルカン、(ポリ)エチレングリコールジグリシジルエーテル、グリセロールジグリシジルエーテル、エチレングリコール、ポリエチレングリコール、プロピレングリコール、グリセリン、1,4-ブタンジオール、ペンタエリスリトール、エチレンジアミン、エチレンカーボネート、プロピレンカーボネート、ポリエチレンイミン、グリシジル(メタ)アクリレート等を挙げることができる。これらの中から、反応性を考慮して、1種又は2種以上を使用することができ、中でも2個以上の重合性不飽和基を有する化合物を使用することが好ましい。
本発明にて使用できる分散剤としては特に限定されず、吸水性高分子分散剤、吸水性を示す親水性高分子分散剤又は水溶性高分子分散剤が好ましく、水溶性高分子分散剤がより好ましい。また、上記分散剤の重量平均分子量は、分散剤の種類によって適宜決定されるが、500~10000000が好ましく、5000~5000000がより好ましく、10000~3000000が特に好ましい。
(重合方法)
本発明の吸水性樹脂粉末を得るための重合方法としては、噴霧重合、液滴重合、バルク重合、沈殿重合、水溶液重合又は逆相懸濁重合等を挙げることができるが、本発明の課題を解決するためには、単量体が水溶液である水溶液重合又は逆相懸濁重合が好ましい。
本発明にて使用される重合開始剤は、重合形態によって適宜決定され、特に限定されないが、例えば、光分解型重合開始剤、熱分解型重合開始剤、レドックス系重合開始剤等が挙げられる。これらの重合開始剤により、本発明における重合が開始される。
本発明における、アクリル酸(塩)系単量体水溶液の重合方法として、吸水性樹脂粉末の物性(例えば、吸水速度や通液性)や重合制御の容易性等の観点から、逆相懸濁重合、噴霧重合、液滴重合又は水溶液重合の少なくとも1種、特に水溶液重合が採用される。
本工程は、上記重合工程等(特に水溶液重合)を経て得られる、含水ゲル状架橋重合体(以下、「含水ゲル」と称する)をゲル粉砕し、粒子状の含水ゲル(以下、「粒子状含水ゲル」と称する)を得る任意の工程である。
本工程は、上記重合工程等を経て得られる含水ゲルを乾燥して乾燥重合体を得る工程である。尚、上記重合工程が水溶液重合である場合、含水ゲルの乾燥前及び/又は乾燥後に、ゲル粉砕(細粒化)が行われる。また、乾燥工程で得られる乾燥重合体(凝集物)はそのまま粉砕工程に供給されてもよい。
本工程は、上記乾燥工程にて得られた乾燥重合体を、粉砕及び/又は分級する工程であり、好ましくは特定粒度の吸水性樹脂粉末を得る工程である。尚、上記(2-3)ゲル粉砕工程とは、粉砕対象物が乾燥工程を経ている点で異なる。また、粉砕工程後の吸水性樹脂を「粉砕物」と称することもある。
表面架橋前の吸水性樹脂粉末の質量平均粒子径(D50)は、得られる吸水性樹脂の吸水速度や通液性、加圧下吸収倍率等の観点から、200~600μmの範囲が好ましく、200~550μmの範囲がより好ましく、250~500μmの範囲が更に好ましく、350~450μmの範囲が特に好ましい。また、標準篩分級で規定される粒子径150μm未満の微粒子は少ない程よく、得られる吸水性樹脂の通液性等の観点から、該微粒子の含有量は0~5質量%が好ましく、0~3質量%がより好ましく、0~1質量%が更に好ましい。
本発明に係る製造方法において、乾燥工程後に分級工程(表面架橋工程後の第2分級工程を含む。以下同じ。)を含み、上記分級工程において、目開き150μmの標準篩を通過した吸水性樹脂微粒子を分離した後、該吸水性樹脂微粒子又はその水添加物を乾燥工程以前の工程に回収(再利用)することが好ましい。尚、上記分級工程にて除去される粗大粒子を、必要に応じて再粉砕してもよく、また、上記分級工程で除去される微粒子を、廃棄しても、他の用途に使用しても、本微粉回収工程に供してもよい。
本工程は、表面架橋工程に供する表面架橋剤を含有する吸水性樹脂粉末を調製する工程である。一般に、表面架橋は、後述の有機表面架橋剤の添加や、吸水性樹脂粉末表面での単量体の重合、又は、過硫酸塩等のラジカル重合開始剤の添加及び加熱・紫外線照射等によって行われる。本発明における表面架橋剤添加工程では、上記分級工程にて得られる吸水性樹脂粉末、更には微粉回収工程を含む吸水性樹脂粉末に有機表面架橋剤を添加することが好ましい。また、後述する通液向上剤添加工程を同時に行ってもよい。
本発明にて使用できる有機表面架橋剤としては、得られる吸水性樹脂粉末の物性の観点から、例えば、多価アルコール化合物、エポキシ化合物、多価アミン化合物又はそのハロエポキシ化合物との縮合物、オキサゾリン化合物、(モノ)オキサゾリジノン化合物、(ジ)オキサゾリジノン化合物、(ポリ)オキサゾリジノン化合物、オキセタン化合物、アルキレンカーボネート化合物等が挙げられ、これらの中でも特に脱水高温反応が必要となる、多価アルコール化合物、アルキレンカーボネート化合物、オキサゾリジノン化合物等からなる脱水反応性架橋剤が好ましい。
本発明における表面架橋剤溶液の混合調整比は、表面架橋剤溶液の濃度又は比率の微妙な振れに依存し、特に一日又は季節ごとの気温変化により表面架橋剤溶液の濃度や比率の微妙な振れが起こる場合がある。そのため、本発明における表面架橋剤溶液の混合は、好ましくは、質量流量計、特にコリオリ式質量流量計で流量を測定し、吸水性樹脂粉末に混合することが好ましい。
上記有機表面架橋剤を用いる場合、上記有機表面架橋剤の使用量は、全添加処理での総量が、添加前の上記吸水性樹脂100質量部に対して、0.001~15質量部であることが好ましく、0.01~5質量部であることがさらに好ましい。
本発明におけるポリアクリル酸(塩)系吸水性樹脂粉末は、界面活性剤を含んでいてもよく、本発明に係る製造方法に包含される何れかの工程にて界面活性剤を混合することが好ましい。
上記表面架橋剤溶液は、表面架橋剤の反応や均一な混合を促進するため、上記有機表面架橋剤、上記親水性有機溶媒、上記界面活性剤及び上記水不溶性微粒子の他に、酸又は塩基を含んでいてもよい。
添加処理により、上記表面架橋剤を吸水性樹脂粉末に添加する。該添加処理の方法は特に限定されず、例えば、(1)吸水性樹脂を親水性有機溶媒に浸漬し、表面架橋剤を吸水性樹脂に吸着させる方法、(2)吸水性樹脂に直接、表面架橋剤溶液を噴霧若しくは滴下して混合する方法等が挙げられる。所定量の表面架橋剤を吸水性樹脂に均一に添加する観点から、(2)の方法が好ましい。更に、該添加処理中は、表面架橋剤を均一に添加するために、吸水性樹脂を攪拌しながら行うことが好ましく、更に表面架橋剤を噴霧することが好ましい。
本工程は、吸水性樹脂粉末の加圧下吸収倍率や通液性を向上させるために、吸水性樹脂粉末の表面又は表面近傍を架橋処理するために加熱処理を行う工程である。本工程は、上記表面架橋剤添加工程と同時に実施する、又は上記表面架橋剤添加工程の後に実施することができ、品質安定化の観点から上記表面架橋剤添加工程の後に実施することが好ましい。本発明に係る製造方法において、本工程の実施は一回でもよく、同じ条件又は別の条件で複数回行ってもよい。ただし、少なくとも1回は、特定の露点に制御された雰囲気下で本工程を行うことで、本発明に係る吸水剤を得ることが出来る。
本発明にて用いられる加熱装置としては、公知の乾燥機又は加熱炉に所定の雰囲気とするための気体排出機構及び/又は気体供給機構を具備せしめた連続式又は回分式(バッチ式)加熱装置が挙げられ、連続式加熱装置が好ましい。
本工程における雰囲気の露点及び温度とは、上記加熱装置の加熱部中の被加熱物の上部空間に存在する気体の雰囲気の露点及び温度を意味する。
本発明に係る製造方法では、添加剤(通液向上剤)、特に水不溶性微粒子化合物及び多価カチオン性化合物から選ばれる添加剤を添加することを必須にする。上記水不溶性微粒子化合物及び多価カチオン性化合物から選ばれる添加剤の添加工程は、上記表面架橋剤添加工程と同時に実施してもよく、上記表面架橋工程後に実施してもよい。
本発明における通液向上剤は、不溶性微粒子化合物及び多価カチオン性化合物から選択される添加剤、又は通液向上剤を未使用の場合に比べてSFCないし自由膨潤GBPを向上(好ましくは下記範囲でのSFC向上)させる添加剤をさす。なお、GBPはWO2004/096304で規定されている。
上記無機微粒子としては、二酸化ケイ素、二酸化チタン、酸化アルミニウム、酸化マグネシウム、酸化亜鉛、タルク、金属リン酸塩(例えばリン酸カルシウム、リン酸バリウム、リン酸アルミニウム)、金属硼酸塩(例えばホウ酸チタン、ホウ酸アルミニウム、ホウ酸鉄、ホウ酸マグネシウム、ホウ酸マンガン、及びホウ酸カルシウム)、珪酸またはその塩、粘土、珪藻土、ゼオライト、ベントナイト、カオリン、ハイドロタルサイト、活性白土等の水不溶性微粒子状無機粉体、乳酸カルシウム、乳酸アルミニウム、金属石鹸(長鎖脂肪酸の多価金属塩)等の有機微紛末が挙げられる。上記無機微粒子は、体積平均粒子径は10μm以下が好ましく、1μm以下がより好ましい。
カチオン性高分子化合物は、特に限定されないが、米国特許5382610号、同7098284号、WO2009/110645号、WO2009/041731号、WO2009/041727号に記載のカチオン性高分子化合物が好適に使用できる。本発明におけるカチオン性高分子化合物は、上記文献に記載されている中でも、ポリエチレンイミン、ポリビニルアミン、ポリアリルアミン、ジメチルアミン/アンモニア/エピクロロヒドリンの縮合物が好ましい。
上記水溶性多価金属カチオン含有化合物は、2価以上、好ましく3価以上の、金属カチオンを含有する化合物を指す。該3価以上の金属カチオンとしては、アルミニウム、ジルコニウム、チタニウムが例示され、これらの中でもアルミニウムが好ましい。該多価金属カチオン含有化合物としては、無機系表面架橋剤である硫酸アルミニウム、塩化アルミニウム、塩化酸化ジルコニウム、炭酸ジルコニウムアンモニウム、炭酸ジルコニウムカリウム、炭酸ジルコニウムカリウム、硫酸ジルコニウム、酢酸ジルコニウム、硝酸ジルコニウムなどの多価金属の無機塩、酢酸アルミニウム、乳酸アルミニウム、ヒドロキシ塩化ジルコニウム、チタントリエタノールアミネート、チタンラクテートなどの多価金属の有機塩等の多価金属化合物等が挙げられる。中でも、多価金属カチオンとしてアルミニウムを含有する化合物であることが好ましい。
本工程は表面架橋吸水性樹脂に種々の機能を付与するために、その他の添加剤を添加する工程であり、一つ又は複数の工程から構成される。上記添加剤としては、上述した通液向上剤、消臭剤、香料、抗菌剤、発泡剤、キレート剤、界面活性剤、着色防止剤、顔料、染料、肥料、酸化剤、還元剤等の添加物を含有し、機能を付与あるいは高めたものであってもよい。
(3-1)AAP(加圧下吸収倍率)
上記重合後の表面架橋を達成する手段の一例として、4.8kPaの加圧下での0.9重量%の塩化ナトリウム水溶液に対する吸収倍率(AAP)が15(g/g)以上、好ましくは17(g/g)以上、より好ましくは19(g/g)以上を示す吸水性樹脂粉末である。なお、吸水性樹脂粉末のAAPは高いほど好ましいが、他の物性(例えばSFC)とのバランスの観点から、吸水性樹脂粉末のAAPは、好ましくは、上限40(g/g)以下、より好ましくは35(g/g)以下、更に好ましくは30(g/g)以下である。なお、吸水性樹脂粉末のAAPは、表面架橋、CRC及び通液向上剤により制御できる。
本発明における吸水性樹脂粉末は、無加圧下吸収倍率(CRC)が20(g/g)以上、好ましくは23(g/g)以上、より好ましくは25(g/g)以上を示す吸水性樹脂粉末である。無加圧下吸収倍率が低いとおむつ等の衛生材料に使用する場合の効率が悪くなるおそれがある。なお、吸水性樹脂粉末のCRCは高いほど好ましいが、他の物性(例えばSFC)とのバランスの観点から、吸水性樹脂粉末のCRCは、好ましくは、上限60(g/g)以下、より好ましくは50(g/g)以下、更に好ましくは35(g/g)以下である。吸水性樹脂粉末のCRCは、重合時ないし表面架橋での架橋密度で制御できる。
上記重合及びその粒度制御した表面架橋を達成する手段の一例として、加圧下での溶液の通液特性を示す0.69重量%生理食塩水流れ誘導性(SFC)が10(×10-7cm3・sec/g)以上、より好ましくは15(×10-7cm3・sec/g)以上、より好ましくは30(×10-7cm3・sec/g)以上を示す吸水性樹脂粉末である。
本発明で得られる吸水性樹脂や吸水剤のExtr.(水可溶分)は、5~20質量%が好ましく、5~18質量%がより好ましく、5~15質量%がさらに好ましい。上記Extr.が20質量%を超える場合、得られる吸水性樹脂あるいは吸水剤のゲル強度が弱く、液透過性に劣ったものとなるおそれがある。また、吸水性樹脂をおむつなどの吸水体に使用すると、吸水体に圧力が加わった際の液の戻り(リウェット)が少ない吸水性樹脂を得ることができないおそれがある。
本発明で得られる吸水性樹脂や吸水剤の粒径や粒度分布は、特に制限は無いが、最後の表面後架橋剤を添加・混合した後に整粒し、1mm未満の粒子、さらに下記の粒径の吸水性樹脂や吸水剤を得ることが好ましい。1mm以上の粒子、特に850μm以上の粒子を多く含む場合、該粗大粒子が特に薄型の衛生材料・吸収性物品に用いる際に、装着者への不快感をもたらすばかりでなく、吸収性物品を構成する水不透過性材料、所謂バックシートを擦過傷により破損し、実使用において、尿などの漏洩を招く恐れがあるため好ましくない。よって、850μm以上の粒子は少ない方が好ましく、850μm以上の粒子が0~5質量であることが好ましく、0~3質量%がより好ましく、0~1質量%が更に好ましく、実質的に含まないことが特に好ましい。更に、710μm以上の大粒子の含有量は、0~20質量%が好ましく、0~10質量%がより好ましく、0~5質量%が更に好ましく、0~3質量%がより更に好ましく、0~1質量%が特に好ましい。
本発明における吸水性樹脂は、紙おむつ、生理用ナプキン、失禁パッド、医療用パッド等の衛生材料に使用される。本発明における吸水性樹脂を衛生材料に用いる場合、当該衛生材料は、(a)着用者の体に隣接して配置される液体透過性のトップシート、(b)着用者の身体から遠くに、着用者の衣類に隣接して配置される、液体に対して不透過性のバックシート、及びトップシートとバックシートの間に配置された吸水体を含んでなる構成で使用されることが好ましい。上記吸水体は二層以上であっても良いし、パルプ層などとともに用いても良い。
ERT441.2-0.2に従い、吸水性樹脂0.200gを、大過剰の0.90重量%塩化ナトリウム水溶液(生理食塩水とも称する)に無加圧下で30分間自由膨潤させ、更に遠心分離で水きり後の吸収倍率(CRC)を求めた。
EDANA(European Disposables and Nonwovens Association)出版の加圧下吸収倍率評価方法、ERT442.2-02に記載の方法に従い、吸水性樹脂0.900gを、0.9質量%塩化ナトリウム水溶液に対して1時間の測定を行い、4.83kPa(約0.7psi)での過重下で吸水性樹脂の加圧下吸収倍率(g/g)を算出した。
SFCは周知の測定法であり、米国特許第5562646号に記載の方法にて測定を行った。
「PSD」とは、Particle Size Distributionの略称であり、篩分級により測定される粒度分布を意味する。尚、質量平均粒子径(D50)及び粒子径分布幅は、米国特許第2006/204755号の「(1)Average Particle Diameter and Distribution of Particle Diameter」に記載された方法で測定して算出した。
EDANA(European Disposables and Nonwovens Association)出版の加圧下吸収倍率評価方法、ERT470.2-02記載の方法に準じて測定を行った。
可溶分(質量%)=0.1×(平均分子量)×200×100×([HCl]-[bHCl])/1000/1.0/50.0
により算出することができる。未知量の場合は滴定により求めた中和率を用いてモノマーの平均分子量を算出する。
残存表面架橋剤及び残存副生成物の測定は、吸水性樹脂1gを0.9重量%の塩化ナトリウム水溶液(生理食塩水)中に膨潤させ、1時間攪拌した後に0.45μmのディスクフィルターでろ過し、得られたろ液を高速液体クロマトグラフィー(HPLC)にて測定し、吸水性樹脂重量に対する残存量を測定した。なお、検出限界(N.D.レベル)は100ppm以下であった。
吸湿ブロッキング率の測定は、吸水性樹脂又は吸水剤2.0gを雰囲気温度25℃、相対湿度70%RHの条件に設定した恒温恒湿器に30分間静置させ、吸湿・凝集した塊の質量を測定することで求められ、値が小さいほど耐ケーキング性が高いといえる。
吸湿ブロッキング率(%)=(Wadh+Won)/(Wadh+Won+Wpass)×100
を用いて算出した。
ERT440.2-02に従い、0.9%生理食塩水に対する自由膨潤倍率(FSC)を求めた。なお、上記CRC(ERT441.2-0.2)との主な相違点は、吸水後の水切りが、遠心分離を用いないで、吊り下げた状態で水きりを実施する点である。
アクリル酸421.7g、ポリエチレングリコールジアクリレート(重量平均分子量523、内部架橋剤としての上記ポリエチレングリコールジアクリレートは、エチレンオキシドの平均付加モル数nが9である。)3.06g(0.10mol%)、及び2質量%ジエチレントリアミン五酢酸三ナトリウム塩水溶液(キレスト株式会社)1.29gを混合した溶液(A)、48.5質量%NaOH水溶液352.3gをイオン交換水402.7gで希釈したNaOH水溶液(B)をそれぞれ調製した。
参考例1にて得られた吸水性樹脂(1)100質量部に対して表面処理剤混合液:2-オキソ-1,3-ジオキソラン/1,2-プロパンジオール/イオン交換水(混合比率(質量比):0.4/0.7/3.0)を4.1質量部添加して混合した。該混合において、混合機にレディゲミキサー(Gerbrueder Ledige Maschibenbau GmbH社製)を用い、表面処理剤混合液をスプレーノズル(いけうち社製1流体空円錐ノズル1/4M-K-008)にて噴霧することにより、上記吸水性樹脂(1)と上記表面処理剤混合液とを混合した。得られた混合物をSUSバット上に均一に撒き、VAISALA社製のHumidity and Temperature Transmitter HMT337,Serial No.G1110105にて測定した雰囲気温度が197℃、露点が-5℃に調湿された乾燥機内に上記SUSバットを静置し、25分間加熱処理を行った。加熱後の粒子を710μmのJIS標準篩に通し、表面近傍が架橋された表面架橋吸水性樹脂(1)を得た。
実施例1の加熱処理時の露点を40℃に変更し、加熱処理時間を30分間に延長し、710μmを通過した粒子を目開き150μmのJIS標準篩で分級する以外はすべて同じ操作を行い、目開き150μmのJIS標準篩を通過した吸水性樹脂(F2)、表面架橋吸水性樹脂(2)及び吸水剤(2)を得た。得られた吸水剤(2)の物性を表1に、その粒度分布を表3に示す。
特許文献38(国際公開2009/125849号)に準じて表面架橋を行った。すなわち、実施例1の加熱処理時の露点を80℃に変更し、加熱処理時間を35分間に延長した以外はすべて同じ操作を行い、比較用表面架橋吸水性樹脂(1)及び比較用吸水剤(1)を得た。得られた比較用吸水剤(1)の物性を表1に、その粒度分布を表3に示す。
特許文献38に準じて表面架橋を行った。すなわち、実施例1の加熱処理時の露点を90℃に変更し、加熱処理時間を40分間に延長した以外はすべて同じ操作を行い、比較用表面架橋吸水性樹脂(2)及び比較用吸水剤(2)を得た。得られた比較用吸水剤(2)の物性を表1に、その粒度分布を表3に示す。
実施例1で得られた表面架橋吸水性樹脂(1)をそのまま比較吸水剤(3)とした。
実施例2で得られた表面架橋吸水性樹脂(2)をそのまま比較吸水剤(4)とした。
参考例1において、ポリエチレングリコールジアクリレートの量を3.06gから0.90g(0.03mol%)に変更し、ロールミル粉砕後の目開き710μmJIS標準篩を通過した粒子を分級する篩の目開きを75μmに変更した以外は同じ操作を行い、吸水性樹脂(2)を得た。得られた吸水性樹脂(2)のCRCは47.0g/g、可溶分は16.1%であった。得られた吸水性樹脂(2)の粒度分布を表3に示す。
特許文献36(欧州特許第119051号)の実施例7に準じて表面架橋を行った。
実施例1の表面架橋にて用いた乾燥機を、比較例5に記載のパドル型乾燥機に変更し、内壁(熱媒)温度を198℃、雰囲気温度を105℃、露点を40℃に調整し、加熱処理時間を30分間に延長した以外は、実施例1と同じ操作を行い、CRCが約27.5g/gとなるまで表面架橋し、吸水剤(3)を得た。得られた吸水剤(3)の物性を表1に、その粒度分布を表3に示す。
実施例1の表面処理剤混合液中の表面架橋剤溶液として用いた2-オキソ-1,3-ジオキソランを1,3-プロパンジオールに変更し、表面処理剤混合液:1,3-プロパンジオール/1,2-プロパンジオール/イオン交換水(混合比率(質量比):0.3/0.7/3.0)を用い、さらに雰囲気温度を210℃に調整する以外、実施例1と同じ操作を行い、吸水剤(4)を得た。得られた吸水剤(4)の物性を表1に示す。
実施例1の表面処理剤混合液中の表面架橋剤溶液として用いた2-オキソ-1,3-ジオキソランを1,4-ブタンジオールに変更し、表面処理剤混合液:1,4-ブタンジオール/1,2-プロパンジオール/イオン交換水(混合比率(質量比):0.4/0.7/3.0)を用い、さらに雰囲気温度を210℃に調整する以外、実施例1と同じ操作を行い、吸水剤(5)を得た。得られた吸水剤(5)の物性を表1に示す。
実施例3における露点を80℃に変更し、加熱処理時間を40分間に延長した以外は、実施例3と同じ操作を行い、CRCが約27.5g/gとなるまで表面架橋し、比較吸水剤(6)を得た。得られた比較吸水剤(6)の物性を表1に示す。
シグマ型羽根を2本有する内容積10リットルのジャケット付きステンレス型双腕型ニーダーに蓋を付けて形成した反応器中で、アクリル酸436.4g、37質量%アクリル酸ナトリウム水溶液4617.9g、イオン交換水395.96g、ポリエチレングリコールジアクリレート(分子量523、内部架橋剤としての上記ポリエチレングリコールジアクリレートは、エチレンオキシドの平均付加モル数nが9である。)10.13g(0.08mol%)、1,4-ブタンジオール0.873g(0.04mol%)を溶解させて反応液とした。さらに、上記反応液を25℃に保ちながら、上記反応液を窒素ガス雰囲気下にて、20分間脱気した。反応器中に溶存する酸素は1ppm以下であった。
実施例1にて使用した吸水性樹脂(1)を、参考例3にて得られた吸水性樹脂(3)に変更し、表面架橋吸水性樹脂(1)を得る工程の中で、加熱処理時の露点を35℃に変更し、加熱処理時間を30分間に変更した以外は、実施例1と同じ操作を行い、表面架橋吸水性樹脂(7)を得た。
実施例6の加熱処理時の露点を90℃に変更し、加熱処理時間を50分間に延長した以外は、実施例6と同じ操作を行い、比較用表面架橋吸水性樹脂(7)及び比較用吸水剤(7)を得た。得られた比較用吸水剤(7)の物性を表1に示す。
実施例1にて用いた表面処理剤混合液をエチレングリコール/1,2-プロパンジオール/水(混合比率(質量比):0.25/0.7/3.0)3.95質量部に変更し、加熱処理時の雰囲気露点を35℃に変更し、表面架橋処理のための加熱時間を45分間に変更し、その他は実施例1と同じ操作を行い、吸水剤(7)を得た。得られた吸水剤(7)の物性を表2に示す。
実施例1にて用いた表面処理剤混合液をジエチレングリコール/1,2-プロパンジオール/水(混合比率(質量比):0.45/0.7/3.0)4.15質量部に変更し、加熱処理時の雰囲気露点を35℃に変更し、表面架橋処理のための加熱時間を35分間に変更し、その他は実施例1と同じ操作を行い、吸水剤(8)を得た。得られた吸水剤(8)の物性を表2に示す。
実施例1にて用いた表面処理剤混合液を1,2-プロピレンカーボネート/1,2-プロパンジオール/水(混合比率(質量比):0.4/0.7/3.0)4.1質量部に変更し、加熱処理時の雰囲気露点を35℃に変更し、表面架橋処理のための加熱時間を40分間に変更し、その他は実施例1と同じ操作を行い、吸水剤(9)を得た。得られた吸水剤(9)の物性を表2に示す。
実施例1にて用いた表面処理剤混合液を1,3-ブタンジオール/1,2-プロパンジオール/水(混合比率(質量比):0.35/0.7/3.0)4.05質量部に変更し、加熱処理時の雰囲気露点を35℃に変更し、表面架橋処理のための加熱時間を40分間に変更し、その他は実施例1と同じ操作を行い、吸水剤(10)を得た。得られた吸水剤(10)の物性を表2に示す。
シグマ型羽根を2本有する内容積10リットルのジャケット付きステンレス型双腕型ニーダーに蓋を付けて形成した反応器中で、73mol%の中和率を有するアクリル酸ナトリウムの水溶液5432.0g(単量体濃度39質量%)にポリエチレングリコールジアクリレート11.9g(0.1mol%)を溶解させて反応液とした。次にこの反応液を窒素ガス雰囲気下で、30分間脱気した。続いて、反応液に10質量%過硫酸ナトリウム水溶液29.36g及び0.1質量%L-アスコルビン酸水溶液24.47gを攪拌しながら添加した。添加してからおよそ1分後に重合が開始した。そして、生成したゲルを粉砕しながら、20~95℃で重合を行い、重合が開始して30分後に生成した含水ゲル状架橋重合体を取り出した。
実施例1にて用いた吸水性樹脂(1)を吸水性樹脂(4)に変更し、表面処理剤混合液をエチレングリコールジグリシジルエーテル/1,3-プロパンジオール/水(混合比率(質量比):0.04/1.0/2.6)3.64質量部に変更し、加熱処理時の雰囲気露点を35℃に変更し、表面架橋処理のための加熱時間を30分間に変更し、実施例1記載の硫酸アルミニウム27質量%水溶液/乳酸ナトリウム60質量%水溶液/1,2-プロピレングリコール(混合比率(質量比):1/0.3/0.025)からなる混合液を添加した後の篩を目開き600μmのJIS標準篩に変更する以外は、実施例1と同じ操作を行い、吸水剤(11)を得た。得られた吸水剤(11)の物性を表2に示す。
実施例7の露点を35℃から80℃に変更し、加熱処理時間を35分間から40分間に変更した以外は、実施例7と同じ操作を行い、比較用吸水剤(8)を得た。得られた比較用吸水剤(8)の物性を表2に示す。
実施例11にて用いた表面処理剤混合液を1,3-プロパンジオール/水(混合比率(質量比):1.0/2.6)3.60質量部に変更し、表面架橋処理のための加熱時間を40分間にした以外はすべて同じ操作を行い、吸水剤(12)を得た。得られた吸水剤(12)の物性を表2に示す。
比較例8の露点を35℃から80℃に変更し、加熱処理時間を40分から50分に変更した以外は、比較例8と同じ操作を行い、比較用吸水剤(9)を得た。得られた比較用吸水剤(9)の物性を表2に示す。
2Lの4ツ口セパラブルフラスコに還流冷却器、滴下ロート、窒素ガス導入管を取り付け、n-ヘプタンを500mL計り取った。このフラスコにショ糖ステアリン酸エステル(S-370:三菱フーズ製)(界面活性剤)を0.92g添加し、80℃まで昇温し、界面活性剤を35℃まで冷却した。
実施例12にて用いた吸水性樹脂(4)を吸水性樹脂(5)に変更し、表面処理剤混合液を1,4ブタンジオール/プロピレングリコール/水(混合比率(質量比):0.3/0.5/2.7)3.50質量部に変更し、加熱温度を180℃に変更し、表面架橋処理のための加熱時間を45分間にした以外は、実施例12と同じ操作を行い、吸水剤(14)を得た。得られた吸水剤(14)の物性を表2に示す。
実施例13の露点を80℃に変更し、加熱処理時間を55分間に変更した以外は、実施例13と同じ操作を行い、比較用吸水剤(10)を得た。得られた比較用吸水剤(10)の物性を表2に示す。
断熱効果のある重合容器(デュワー瓶)中で、アクリル酸155.0g、トリアリルイソシアヌレート0.81g(0.15mol%)、及び脱イオン水494.0gを攪拌・混合しながら3℃に保った。この混合物中に窒素を流入して溶存酸素量を1ppm以下とした後、1%過酸化水素水溶液15.5g、2%アスコルビン酸水溶液1.94g及び2%の2,2’-アゾビス[2-メチル-プロピオンアミド]ジヒドロクロライド水溶液23.23gを添加・混合して重合を開始させた。混合物の温度が67℃に達した後、65℃で約5時間重合することにより含水ゲルを得た。
実施例13にて用いた吸水性樹脂(5)を吸水性樹脂(6)に変更し、表面架橋処理のための加熱時間を35分にした以外は、実施例13と同じ操作を行い、吸水剤(14)を得た。得られた吸水剤(14)の物性を表2に示す。
実施例14の露点を35℃から80℃に変更し、加熱処理時間を45分間に変更した以外は、実施例14と同じ操作を行い、比較用吸水剤(11)を得た。得られた比較用吸水剤(11)の物性を表2に示す。
参考例1にて得られた目開き150μmのJIS標準篩を通過した吸水性樹脂(F1)100質量部に対して実施例2で得られた目開き150μmのJIS標準篩を通過した吸水性樹脂(F2)20質量部を混合し、米国特許6228930号に記載されたGranulation Example 1の方法に準じて造粒した。得られた造粒粒子200質量部及び参考例1にてミートチョッパー(REMACOM HL-3225N)を用いて粉砕した得られた含水重合体800質量部を混ぜながら、50メッシュ(目開き300μm)の金網上に広げた。以降の操作は参考例1と同じ操作を行い、粒子状の吸水性樹脂(7)を得た。得られた吸水性樹脂(7)のCRCは32.5g/g、可溶分は8.9wt%であった。
実施例1にて用いた吸水性樹脂(1)を吸水性樹脂(7)に変更し、加熱処理時間を22分にした以外は、実施例1と同じ操作を行い、吸水剤(15)を得た。得られた吸水剤(15)の物性を表2に示す。
比較例2にて用いた吸水性樹脂(1)を吸水性樹脂(7)に変更し、加熱処理時間を40分にした以外は比較例2と同じ操作を行い、比較用吸水剤(12)を得た。得られた比較用吸水剤(12)の物性を表2に示す。
実施例2の加熱処理を行ってから3分間の露点を80℃に変更し、以降の露点を40℃に変更した以外は実施例2と同じ操作を行い、吸水剤(16)を得た。得られた吸水剤(16)の物性を表2に示す。
実施例1,2及び比較例1,2は、同じ吸水性樹脂(1)(CRCが33g/g)に対して同じ表面架橋剤で196℃の加熱によって同じ吸水倍率(CRCが約27.5g/g)まで表面架橋したものを対比するものである。
本発明は、特許文献1~36に開示のない方法で高物性の吸水剤を得るだけでなく、生産性の向上や残存表面架橋剤の低減(やそのAnti-Caking性向上)することもできる。本発明は、特許文献36~39、特に特許文献36に開示のない特定添加剤を使用することで通液性や吸湿ブロッキング性を向上できる。本発明は特許文献40~44に開示のない方法で、残存表面架橋剤を低減、特にアルキレンカーボネート(特に2-オキソ-1,3-ジオキソラン)由来のエチレングリコールを低減できる。
本発明者らは上記課題を解決すべく鋭意検討した結果、親水性不飽和単量体を重合することにより得られるポリアクリル酸(塩)系吸水性樹脂に表面架橋剤及び/又は表面架橋剤溶液を添加する表面架橋剤添加工程及び表面架橋工程を施す吸水剤の製造方法において、(i)該表面架橋剤添加工程後に行われる表面架橋工程において、該工程で用いられる加熱装置の加熱部内の雰囲気の、最高温度が100~300℃で最低露点が45℃未満であり、(ii)通液向上剤を添加する通液向上剤添加工程を該表面架橋剤添加工程と同時及び/又は該表面架橋工程後に行うことで、通液性が高く、また、付加的効果として吸湿時の耐ブロッキング性(Anti-Caking性)に優れた吸水剤が生産性高く得られることを見出し、本発明を完成した。さらに意外なことに、該表面架橋工程に供される前の吸水性樹脂に、分級工程から取り除かれた微粒子を造粒して乾燥・粉砕した粒子をリサイクルすることで、より生産性が高くなり、表面架橋工程後の第2分級工程を経た吸水剤から取り除いた微粒子を含む場合、その向上が顕著に表れることも見出した。
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- 表面架橋剤を添加する表面架橋剤添加工程及び表面架橋工程を有するポリアクリル酸(塩)系吸水剤の製造方法であって、
該表面架橋剤添加工程と同時及び/又は該表面架橋工程後に通液向上剤を添加する通液向上剤添加工程を行い、かつ該表面架橋工程において用いられる加熱装置の加熱部内の雰囲気の最高温度が100~300℃で、かつ最低露点が45℃未満であることを特徴とする吸水剤の製造方法。 - 前記表面架橋工程において、吸水性樹脂粉末の最高温度が175℃~230℃に加熱すること特徴とする請求項1に記載の製造方法。
- 前記ポリアクリル酸(塩)系吸水剤の製造工程において微粉回収工程を有することを特徴とする請求項1又は2に記載の製造方法。
- 前記通液向上剤添加工程に用いられる通液向上剤が、多価金属カチオン含有化合物、水不溶性無機微粒子、カチオン性高分子化合物、水溶性ポリシロキサン、炭素数8以上のオキシアルキレン基含有アミン化合物から選ばれる少なくとも1種であることを特徴とする請求項1~3の何れか1項に記載の製造方法。
- 前記通液向上剤の添加量が、吸水性樹脂粉末100質量部に対して0.01~5質量部であることを特徴とする請求項1~4の何れか1項に記載の製造方法。
- 前記通液向上剤が、多価金属カチオン含有化合物を含む水溶液を用い、該水溶液が加熱されていることを特徴とする請求項1~5の何れか1項に記載の製造方法。
- 温度が30℃以上、100℃未満で、露点が-100℃以上、30℃以下の気体を前記加熱部内に導入することを特徴とする請求項1~6の何れか1項に記載の製造方法。
- 前記気体が乾燥空気、窒素、ヘリウム、アルゴン、二酸化炭素、蒸気から選ばれる1種であることを特徴とする請求項7に記載の製造方法。
- 前記表面架橋剤添加工程に供される吸水性樹脂粉末の温度が30~100℃であることを特徴とする請求項1~8の何れか1項に記載の製造方法。
- 前記表面架橋工程における加熱処理時間が5~60分間であることを特徴とする請求項1~9の何れか1項に記載の製造方法。
- 前記表面架橋剤添加工程において、有機表面架橋剤を用い、該有機表面架橋剤の添加量が吸水性樹脂粉末100質量部に対して0.1~10質量部であることを特徴とする請求項1~10の何れか1項に記載の製造方法。
- 前記表面架橋剤は、多価アルコール化合物及び/又はアミノアルコール、アルキレンカーボネート、オキサゾリジノン化合物、エポキシ化合物から選ばれる少なくとも1種を含むことを特徴とする請求項1~11の何れか1項に記載の製造方法。
- 前記表面架橋剤がアルキレンカーボネート又はアルキレンカーボネート水溶液を含み、該アルキレンカーボネート又はアルキレンカーボネート水溶液が加熱された状態で用いることを特徴とする請求項1~12の何れか1項に記載の製造方法。
- 前記表面架橋剤添加工程において、表面架橋剤として有機表面架橋剤を複数含む複合有機表面架橋剤を添加することを特徴とする請求項1~13の何れか1項に記載の製造方法。
- 前記複合有機表面架橋剤の調製において、コリオリ式質量流量計で混合比を制御されることを特徴とする請求項1~14の何れか1項に記載の製造方法。
- 前記表面架橋剤添加工程において、吸水性樹脂粉末100質量部に対して1~10質量部の水分量となるように調整された表面架橋剤溶液を用いることを特徴とする請求項1~15の何れか1項に記載の製造方法。
- 前記表面架橋工程の前工程及び/又は後工程において、
吸水性樹脂粉末に含まれる150μm未満の粒子を5%未満に制御する工程、及び/又は標準篩分級で規定される質量平均粒子径が200μm以上、600μm以下に制御する工程、を含むことを特徴とする請求項1~16の何れか1項に記載の製造方法。 - 界面活性剤添加工程を有することを特徴とする請求項1~17の何れか1項に記載の製造方法。
- 前記表面架橋工程において用いられる加熱装置が、連続攪拌機構を備えた加熱装置であることを特徴とする請求項1~18の何れか1項に記載の製造方法。
- 請求項1~19の何れか1項に記載の製造方法で得られた吸水剤。
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