The present invention claims the benefit of priority based on Korean Patent Application No. 10-2018-0111802, filed on September 18, 2018 and Korean Patent Application No. 10-2019-0113658, filed on September 16, 2019 All content disclosed in the literature of the application is incorporated as a part of this specification.
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[Technical field]
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The present invention relates to a method for preparing a conjugated diene-based polymer and a method for preparing a graft copolymer comprising the same, and to a method for preparing a conjugated diene-based polymer having improved thermal stability and appearance quality, and a graft copolymer including the same it's about how
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background
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Conjugated diene polymers represented by butadiene polymers are widely used as impact modifiers for various thermoplastic copolymers such as ABS graft copolymers and MBS graft copolymers due to their excellent rubber properties.
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ABS graft copolymers made of conjugated diene-based polymers are widely used as materials for electrical products, electronic products, automobile parts, and general office supplies. In addition to physical properties such as impact resistance, appearance characteristics such as color and gloss are important quality issues is being addressed as
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The ABS graft copolymer is prepared by emulsion polymerization in which styrene and acrylonitrile are graft-polymerized with a butadiene polymer, and then is extruded together with a SAN copolymer according to its use and processed into a thermoplastic resin composition.
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However, while the thermoplastic resin composition has an increased impact strength due to the ABS graft copolymer, the butadiene polymer included in the ABS graft copolymer contains many additives such as an emulsifier, an initiator, and a molecular weight regulator. gas is generated, which causes a problem in that the surface properties of the molded article are deteriorated.
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DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
technical challenge
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It is an object of the present invention to provide a method for preparing a conjugated diene-based polymer capable of reducing the amount of an emulsifier input during polymerization and a method for preparing a graft copolymer.
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In addition, it is an object of the present invention to provide a method for producing a conjugated diene-based polymer capable of reducing the amount of acid input during hypertrophy and a method for producing a graft copolymer.
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In addition, an object of the present invention is to produce a thermoplastic resin molded article with improved appearance quality and improved thermal stability by significantly reducing the amount of gas generated from the additive during molding of the thermoplastic resin composition including the graft copolymer. It is to provide a method for producing a conjugated diene-based polymer.
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means of solving the problem
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In order to solve the above problems, the present invention includes the step of preparing a conjugated diene-based polymer by starting and performing polymerization while continuously inputting a conjugated diene-based monomer into a reactor, wherein the emulsifier is added before the polymerization starts and the polymerization conversion rate is 31 to 80 It provides a method for producing a conjugated diene-based polymer that is dividedly added at the time of %.
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In addition, the present invention comprises the steps of preparing a conjugated diene-based polymer according to the above-described manufacturing method; and graft polymerization of an aromatic vinyl-based monomer and a vinyl cyan-based monomer to the conjugated diene-based polymer.
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Effects of the Invention
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According to the manufacturing method of the conjugated diene-based polymer and the graft copolymer of the present invention, the amount of the emulsifier input during polymerization may be reduced, and thus the amount of the emulsifier remaining in the conjugated diene-based copolymer and the graft copolymer may be reduced. In addition, since the input amount of the emulsifier during polymerization is remarkably reduced, the amount of the acid input when the conjugated diene-based polymer is enlarged may also be reduced. Accordingly, since the thermoplastic resin composition comprising the graft copolymer prepared from the conjugated diene-based polymer of the present invention has significantly reduced content of residual emulsifier and acid, the amount of gas generated from the emulsifier and acid during molding is significantly reduced. . Due to this, it can be manufactured into a thermoplastic resin molded article having excellent appearance quality and thermal stability.
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Best mode for carrying out the invention
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Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in more detail to help the understanding of the present invention.
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The terms or words used in the present specification and claims are not to be construed as being limited to their ordinary or dictionary meanings, and the inventor may properly define the concept of the term in order to best describe his invention. Based on the principle that there is, it should be interpreted as meaning and concept consistent with the technical idea of ​​the present invention.
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In the present invention, the polymerization conversion rate indicates the degree to which the monomers are polymerized to form a polymer, and can be calculated by the following formula.
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Polymerization conversion (%) = {(content of monomers participating in the reaction)/(content of total monomers added to the reaction until the final stage)} × 100
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In the present invention, the average particle diameter of the conjugated diene-based polymer can be measured using a dynamic light scattering method, and in detail, it can be measured using a Nicomp 370HPL equipment (product name, manufacturer: Nicomp).
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In the present specification, the average particle diameter may mean an arithmetic average particle diameter in a particle size distribution measured by a dynamic light scattering method, that is, an average particle diameter of scattering intensity.
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In the present invention, the alkyl group is a methyl group, ethyl group, propyl group, n-propyl group, isopropyl group, butyl group, n-butyl group, isobutyl group, tert-butyl group, sec-butyl group, 1-methyl-butyl group, 1-ethyl-butyl group, pentyl group, n-pentyl group, isopentyl group, neopentyl group, tert-pentyl group, hexyl group, n-hexyl group, 1-methylpentyl group, 2-methylpentyl group, 4- Methyl-2-pentyl group, 3,3-dimethylbutyl group, 2-ethylbutyl group, heptyl group, n-heptyl group, 1-methylhexyl group, cyclopentylmethyl group, cyclohexylmethyl group, octyl group, n-octyl group , tert-octyl group, 1-methylheptyl group, 2-ethylhexyl group, 2-propylpentyl group, n-nonyl group, 2,2-dimethylheptyl group, 1-ethyl-propyl group, 1,1-dimethyl- One selected from the group consisting of a propyl group, an isohexyl group, a 2-methylpentyl group, a 4-methylhexyl group, a 5-methylhexyl group, and a 3-methyloctan-2-yl group may be more than
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In the present invention, the alkenyl group is a vinyl group, 1-propenyl group, isopropenyl group, 1-butenyl group, 2-butenyl group, 3-butenyl group, 1-pentenyl group, 2-pentenyl group, 3-pentenyl group, 3- Methyl-1-butenyl group, 1,3-butadienyl group, allyl group, 1-phenylvinyl-1-yl group, 2-phenylvinyl-1-yl group, 2,2-diphenylvinyl-1-yl group, 2- Phenyl-2-(naphthyl-1-yl)vinyl-1-yl group, 2,2-bis(diphenyl-1-yl)vinyl-1-yl group, stilbenyl group, styrenyl group (E)-non- 1-en-1-yl ((E)-non-1-en-1-yl), (E)-non-3-en-1-ylidene ((E)-non-3-en-1-yl) ylidene), (E)-oct-2-en-1-yl ((E)-oct-2-en-1-yl) and (E)-dec-1-en-1-yl ((E)- dec-1-en-1-yl) may be at least one selected from the group consisting of.
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In the present invention, the alkylene group may mean that the alkyl group has two bonding positions, that is, a divalent group.
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In the present invention, the alkenylene group may mean that the alkenyl group has two bonding positions, that is, a divalent group.
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In the present invention, the content of additives such as initiator, emulsifier, electrolyte and molecular weight regulator is based on 100 parts by weight of the total of the conjugated diene-based monomers added in the method for producing the conjugated diene-based polymer of the present invention.
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1. Manufacturing method of conjugated diene-based polymer
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The method for producing a conjugated diene-based polymer according to an embodiment of the present invention includes the steps of preparing a conjugated diene-based polymer by starting and performing polymerization while continuously adding a conjugated diene-based monomer to a reactor, and adding an emulsifier to the polymerization before and It is dividedly added when the polymerization conversion rate is 31 to 80%.
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When the conjugated diene-based monomer is continuously added to the reactor, polymerization stability and latex stability can be improved by preventing the rapid progress of the reaction, which is a problem that occurs when the conjugated diene-based monomer is added in batches. In addition, it is possible to minimize the formation of polymerization coagulants. Since polymerization loss due to the formation of polymerization coagulate is also minimized, production efficiency can be improved. In addition, since latex stability of the conjugated diene-based polymer is improved, graft polymerization may proceed smoothly during the preparation of the graft copolymer.
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Initiation of the polymerization may be carried out at 60 to 80 °C or 65 to 75 °C, of ​​which it is preferably carried out at 65 to 75 °C. When the above-described conditions are satisfied, it is possible to balance the activation temperature, reaction rate, and reaction stability of the initiator during polymerization.
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The starting time of continuous input of the conjugated diene-based monomer may be the same as the starting time of polymerization.
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The continuous input of the conjugated diene-based monomer may be performed while raising the temperature to 5 to 20 °C or 7 to 15 °C or higher compared to the polymerization initiation temperature, and it is preferable that the temperature is increased by 7 to 15 °C or higher. When the above conditions are satisfied, polymerization can be stably performed while maintaining an appropriate reaction rate.
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The conjugated diene-based monomer may be continuously added to the reactor for 6 to 14 hours or 8 to 12 hours, of which it is preferably continuously added for 8 to 12 hours. If the above conditions are satisfied, it is easy to secure polymerization stability even when polymerization is performed in a state in which the content of the emulsifier is reduced compared to the existing one.
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The conjugated diene-based monomer is preferably continuously introduced at a constant rate in order to improve polymerization stability.
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The conjugated diene-based monomer may be at least one selected from the group consisting of 1,3-butadiene, isoprene, chloroprene and piperylene, of which 1,3-butadiene is preferable.
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On the other hand, the emulsifier may be dividedly added before the polymerization starts and when the polymerization conversion rate is 31 to 80%, preferably before the polymerization starts and at the time of 34 to 78%, more preferably before the polymerization starts and It may be dividedly added at a point in time when the polymerization conversion rate is 40 to 75%. When the above conditions are satisfied, emulsion polymerization can be easily performed while significantly reducing the amount of the emulsifier input during polymerization compared to the prior art, and a conjugated diene-based polymer having a desired average particle diameter can be prepared. In addition, since the input amount of the emulsifier is significantly reduced, the content of the emulsifier remaining in the conjugated diene-based polymer may also be reduced. And, due to the reduction of the input amount of the emulsifier, it is possible to also reduce the input amount of the acid at the time of enlargement of the conjugated diene-based polymer. Accordingly, the thermoplastic resin composition containing the graft copolymer prepared from the conjugated diene polymer significantly reduces the amount of gas derived from the emulsifier and acid during molding, and as a result, a molded article with remarkably excellent surface properties can be manufactured. have.
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If the emulsifier is not added in the above-mentioned range, it is difficult to secure the polymerization stability of the conjugated diene-based polymer and the stability in the thickening process. In addition, if the emulsifier is added only before the polymerization starts and is not added at the above time point, it is difficult to secure the polymerization stability of the conjugated diene-based polymer and the stability in the enlargement process.
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On the other hand, before starting polymerization, 0.1 to 2.5 parts by weight or 0.3 to 2 parts by weight of the emulsifier may be added to 100 parts by weight of the conjugated diene-based monomer, and 0.3 to 2 parts by weight of these may be added. When the above-mentioned range is satisfied, since emulsion polymerization can be easily performed with a small amount compared to the conventional emulsifier, when molding the thermoplastic resin composition including the graft copolymer, the amount of gas derived from the emulsifier is remarkably reduced to a molded product can significantly improve the appearance quality of
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When the polymerization conversion rate is 31 to 80%, the emulsifier may be added in an amount of 0.05 to 0.4 parts by weight or 0.08 to 0.35 parts by weight, based on 100 parts by weight of the conjugated diene-based monomer, of which 0.08 to 0.35 parts by weight. desirable. When the above-mentioned range is satisfied, since emulsion polymerization can be easily performed in a small amount compared to the existing one, when molding the thermoplastic resin composition including the graft copolymer, the amount of gas derived from the emulsifier is significantly reduced to give the appearance of the molded article The quality can be significantly improved.
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The time point at which the polymerization conversion rate is 31 to 80% may be a time point during continuous input of the conjugated diene-based monomer, or may be a time point at which the continuous input of the conjugated diene-based monomer is terminated.
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The emulsifier is a salt of a compound represented by the following formula (1), fatty acid soap, potassium oleate, sodium dicyclohexyl sulfosuccinate, sodium dihexyl sulfosuccinate, sodium di-2-ethylhexyl sulfosuccinate, potassium di-2-ethylhexyl sulfosuccinate, sodium dioctyl sulfosuccinate, sodium dodecyl sulfate, sodium dodecyl benzene sulfate, sodium octadecyl sulfate, sodium oleic sulfate, sodium dodecyl sulfate, potassium octadecyl sulfate, It may include at least one selected from the group consisting of potassium rosinate and sodium rosinate, of which at least one selected from the group consisting of a salt of a compound represented by the following Chemical Formula 1, fatty acid soap, and potassium oleate desirable:
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In Formula 1,
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X is C 1 to C 20 and is a tetravalent or higher aliphatic hydrocarbon with or without an unsaturated bond,
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R 1 To R 4 Are the same as or different from each other, and each independently represents hydrogen, a C 1 to C 20 monovalent aliphatic hydrocarbon or *-L 3 -COOH,
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L 1 To L 3 Are the same as or different from each other, and each independently is a direct bond or a C 1 To C 20 Divalent aliphatic hydrocarbon,
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l and m are the same as or different from each other and are each independently 0 to 6.
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If the emulsifier includes at least one salt of the compound represented by Formula 1, the vaporization temperature of the emulsifier may be significantly higher than that of the conventional emulsifier. Accordingly, the thermoplastic resin composition comprising the graft copolymer prepared from the conjugated diene-based polymer of the present invention is significantly reduced in the amount of gas derived from the emulsifier during molding, so that it can be manufactured into a molded article having excellent appearance quality. In addition, since the salt of the compound represented by Formula 1 contains two or more carboxylates, emulsion polymerization can be easily performed even when a small amount is added.
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In Formula 1, X is C 1 to C 10 and may be a tetravalent or higher aliphatic hydrocarbon with or without an unsaturated bond.
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In Formula 1, the total number of carbon atoms is 30 to 50 or 35 to 45, of which 30 to 45 are preferable. If the above conditions are satisfied, emulsion polymerization can be easily performed in a small amount compared to the conventional emulsifier. In addition, since the salt of the chemical represented by Chemical Formula 1 is not easily decomposed or gasified at high temperature, the amount of gas derived from the emulsifier is significantly reduced when molding the thermoplastic resin composition including the graft copolymer. can significantly improve the appearance quality of
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The emulsifier may include one or more salts selected from the group consisting of compounds represented by the following Chemical Formulas 2 to 4:
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In Formulas 2 to 4,
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The L 4 to L 10 are the same as or different from each other, and each independently, each independently, a direct bond, a C 1 to C 15 linear or branched alkylene group, or a C 2 to C 15 linear or branched egg Although a kenylene group, L 5 is not a direct bond,
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The R 5 To R 10 are the same as or different from each other, and each independently represent a C 1 to C 15 linear or branched alkyl group, or a C 2 to C 15 linear or branched alkenyl group.
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Here, the direct bonding means bonding without L 4 , L 6 to L 10 .
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The emulsifier may include at least one salt selected from the group consisting of compounds represented by the following Chemical Formulas 5 to 10:
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The compound represented by Formula 1 may be prepared by polymerizing linear or branched unsaturated fatty acids. The compound represented by Formula 1 may be prepared in the form of a mixture of two or more including an unsaturated fatty acid monomer, a derivative of the compound represented by Formula 1, and the like.
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The linear or branched unsaturated fatty acids are 3-octene acid, 10-undecenoic acid, linolenic acid, elaidic acid, palmitoleic acid, stearic acid, tall oil fatty acid, soybean oil fatty acid, palm oil fatty acid, tallow fatty acid, lard fatty acid, blotter fatty acid (duck oil), it may be at least one selected from the group consisting of rice bran oil fatty acids and flaxseed oil fatty acids.
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The salt of the compound represented by Formula 1 may be an alkali metal salt of the compound represented by Formula 1, preferably, a sodium salt or potassium salt of the compound represented by Formula 1.
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It can be prepared by adding an alkali metal to the compound represented by Formula 1 to replace hydrogen of a carboxylic acid with an alkali metal, specifically sodium or potassium. When the compound represented by Formula 1 is prepared in the form of a mixture, it may be prepared by adding an alkali metal to the mixture to replace hydrogen of a carboxylic acid with an alkali metal, specifically sodium or potassium.
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When the emulsifier includes a salt of the compound represented by Formula 1, by-products formed during the preparation of the compound represented by Formula 1 as well as the salt of the compound represented by Formula 1, unreacted monomers and alkalis thereof It may include at least one member from the group consisting of metal salts.
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The emulsifier is one or more selected from the group consisting of FS200 (brand name, manufacturer: LG Household & Health Care), FS300 (brand name, manufacturer: LG Household & Health Care) and FS020 (brand name, manufacturer: LG Household & Health Care) among commercially available substances. and at least one saponified product selected from the group consisting of oleic acid and stearic acid may be mixed and used.
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On the other hand, before initiating polymerization, at least one selected from the group consisting of an initiator, an oxidation-reduction catalyst, an electrolyte, a molecular weight regulator, and water in addition to the above-described emulsifier may be further added to the reactor.
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The initiator is potassium persulfate, sodium persulfate, ammonium persulfate, cumene hydroperoxide, diisopropyl benzene hydroperoxide, azobis isobutylonitrile, t-butyl hydroperoxide, paramentane hydroperoxide and benzoyl peroxide. It may be at least one selected from the group consisting of oxides, of which at least one selected from the group consisting of potassium persulfate and t-butyl hydroperoxide is preferable.
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The initiator may be added in an amount of 0.01 to 1 parts by weight, or 0.05 to 0.5 parts by weight, based on 100 parts by weight of the conjugated diene-based monomer, of which 0.05 to 0.5 parts by weight is preferred. When the above conditions are satisfied, the polymerization rate and polymerization stability can be balanced.
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The oxidation-reduction catalyst may be at least one selected from the group consisting of sodium formaldehyde sulfoxylate, sodium ethylenediamine tetraacetate, ferrous sulfate, dextrose, sodium pyrophosphate, anhydrous sodium pyrophosphate and sodium sulfate. and, among them, at least one selected from the group consisting of ferrous sulfate, dextrose and sodium pyrophosphate is preferable.
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The oxidation-reduction catalyst may be added in an amount of 0.001 to 1 parts by weight or 0.01 to 0.5 parts by weight based on 100 parts by weight of the total of the conjugated diene-based polymer, the aromatic vinyl-based monomer and the vinyl cyan-based monomer, of which 0.01 to It is preferably added in an amount of 0.5 parts by weight. When ferrous sulfate, dextrose and sodium pyrophosphate are all added as the oxidation-reduction catalyst, the first sulfate based on 100 parts by weight of the total of the conjugated diene-based polymer, the aromatic vinyl-based monomer and the vinyl cyan-based monomer It is preferable that 0.0001 to 0.002 parts by weight of iron, 0.01 to 0.3 parts by weight of dextrose, and 0.01 to 0.3 parts by weight of sodium pyrophosphate are added. When the above-described range is satisfied, the polymerization conversion rate can be further increased.
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The electrolyte is KCl, NaCl, KOH, KHCO 3 , NaHCO 3 , K 2 CO 3 , Na 2 CO 3 , KHSO 3 , NaHSO 3 , K 4 P 2 O 7 , Na 4 P 2 O 7 , K 3 PO 4 , Na 3 PO 4 , K 2 HPO 4 and Na 2 HPO 4It may be at least one selected from the group consisting of, of which, at least one selected from the group consisting of KOH and K 2 CO 3 is preferable.
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The electrolyte may be added in an amount of 0.01 to 1 parts by weight, or 0.05 to 0.5 parts by weight, based on 100 parts by weight of the conjugated diene-based monomer, of which 0.05 to 0.5 parts by weight is preferable. When the above conditions are satisfied, a conjugated diene-based polymer having a desired average particle diameter can be prepared.
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The molecular weight modifier is α-methyl styrene dimer, t-dodecyl mercaptan, n-dodecyl mercaptan, octyl mercaptan, carbon tetrachloride, methylene chloride, methylene bromide, tetraethyl thiuram disulfide, dipentamethylene thiuram disulfide. , may be at least one selected from the group consisting of diisopropylxanthogen disulfide, of which t-dodecyl mercaptan is preferable.
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The molecular weight modifier may be added in an amount of 0.01 to 1 parts by weight, or 0.05 to 0.8 parts by weight, based on 100 parts by weight of the conjugated diene-based monomer, of which 0.05 to 0.8 parts by weight is preferred. When the above-described conditions are satisfied, there is an advantage that the impact resistance is further improved.
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The molecular weight modifier may be additionally added at a time when the polymerization conversion rate is 20 to 40% or 25 to 35%, of which the molecular weight modifier is preferably additionally added at a time of 25 to 35%. If the above conditions are satisfied, the polymerization rate and the gel content of the conjugated diene-based polymer can be easily adjusted.
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The molecular weight modifier may be added in an amount of 0.5 parts by weight or less, or 0.01 to 0.5 parts by weight, based on 100 parts by weight of the conjugated diene-based monomer, and it is preferably added in an amount of 0.01 to 0.5 parts by weight. When the above conditions are satisfied, the polymerization rate can be properly maintained.
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The water may be ion-exchanged water.
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On the other hand, the method for producing a conjugated diene-based polymer according to an embodiment of the present invention may further include the step of batch-injecting the conjugated diene-based monomer into the reactor before polymerization starts.
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The batch-injected conjugated diene-based monomer may be added in an amount of 35% or less based on the total weight of the conjugated diene-based monomer added in the method for preparing the conjugated diene-based polymer.
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In addition, the weight ratio of the conjugated diene-based monomer fed in batches and the conjugated diene-based monomer continuously added may be 1:99 to 35:65 or 5:95 to 30:70, of which 5:95 to 30:70 it is preferable When the above-described conditions are satisfied, while maintaining excellent polymerization stability during the preparation of the conjugated diene-based polymer, the amount of the emulsifier can be more remarkably reduced, thereby improving the quality of the graft copolymer. In addition, since the amount of the conjugated diene-based monomer introduced before the polymerization is started is relatively small, it is possible to prevent the polymerization from proceeding rapidly from the initial stage of polymerization. Accordingly, polymerization can be stably performed even if the input amount of the emulsifier is reduced compared to the conventional one.
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The conjugated diene-based polymer may have an average particle diameter of 0.07 to 0.2 μm or 0.08 to 0.15 μm, of which 0.08 to 0.15 μm is preferable. If the above-mentioned conditions are satisfied, the polymerization reaction efficiency and stability are excellent, and there is an advantage that the step of thickening described later can be easily performed.
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On the other hand, the method for producing a conjugated diene-based polymer according to an embodiment of the present invention may further include the step of enlarging the conjugated diene-based polymer.
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The thickening may be performed using an acid such as acetic acid or phosphoric acid, and by adding the acid to the conjugated diene-based polymer, the particles are fused to each other to prepare a conjugated diene-based polymer having a large particle diameter. When the conjugated diene-based polymer is enlarged, the polymerization time is shorter than when the average particle diameter of the conjugated diene-based polymer is increased by polymerization, and thus the production efficiency can be increased.
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The acid may be added in an amount of 0.5 to 1.1 parts by weight or 0.6 to 1 parts by weight based on 100 parts by weight of the conjugated diene-based monomer, of which 0.6 to 1 parts by weight is preferable. When the above conditions are satisfied, it is easy to prepare a large particle diameter conjugated diene-based polymer, and the stability of the latex can be further improved. In addition, it is possible to manufacture a thermoplastic resin molded article having excellent surface properties by remarkably reducing the amount of gas derived from the acid during molding of the thermoplastic resin composition including the graft copolymer made of the conjugated diene-based polymer.
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The enlarged conjugated diene-based polymer may have an average particle diameter of 0.25 to 0.4 μm or 0.28 to 0.35 μm, of which 0.28 to 0.35 μm is preferable. When the above-described range is satisfied, the impact resistance of the graft copolymer can be further improved.
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2. Method for preparing graft copolymer
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The graft copolymer according to another embodiment of the present invention comprises the steps of: preparing a conjugated diene-based polymer by a manufacturing method according to an embodiment of the present invention; and graft polymerization of an aromatic vinyl-based monomer and a vinyl cyan-based monomer to the conjugated diene-based polymer.
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The conjugated diene-based polymer may be in the form of a latex dispersed in water in a colloidal state.
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The conjugated diene-based polymer may be added in an amount of 45 to 75% by weight or 50 to 70% by weight, of which 50 to 70% by weight, based on the total weight of the conjugated diene-based polymer, the aromatic vinyl-based monomer, and the vinyl cyan-based monomer. It is preferable to input in %. When the above-described range is satisfied, the impact resistance and processability of the graft copolymer may be further improved.
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The aromatic vinyl-based monomer may be at least one selected from the group consisting of styrene, α-methyl styrene, α-ethyl styrene, and p-methyl styrene, among which styrene is preferable.
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The aromatic vinyl-based monomer may be added in an amount of 15 to 45% by weight or 20 to 40% by weight, of which 20 to 40% by weight, based on the total weight of the conjugated diene-based polymer, the aromatic vinyl-based monomer, and the vinyl cyan-based monomer. It is preferable to input in %. When the above-mentioned range is satisfied, chemical resistance, rigidity, impact resistance, processability and surface gloss of the thermoplastic resin composition may be further improved.
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The vinyl cyan-based monomer may be at least one selected from the group consisting of acrylonitrile, methacrylonitrile, phenylacrylonitrile and α-chloroacrylonitrile, among which acrylonitrile is preferable.
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The vinyl cyan-based monomer may be added in an amount of 1 to 20 wt % or 3 to 17 wt %, of which 3 to 17 wt %, based on the total weight of the conjugated diene-based polymer, the aromatic vinyl-based monomer, and the vinyl cyan-based monomer. It is preferable to input in %. When the above-mentioned range is satisfied, chemical resistance, rigidity, impact resistance, processability and surface gloss of the thermoplastic resin composition may be further improved.
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The polymerization may be carried out in the presence of at least one selected from the group consisting of an emulsifier, an initiator, an oxidation-reduction catalyst, a molecular weight modifier, and ion-exchanged water.
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The emulsifier may include a salt of the compound represented by Formula 1 above.
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The emulsifier may be added in an amount of 0.01 to 1.0 parts by weight or 0.1 to 0.6 parts by weight, of which 0.1 to 0.6 parts by weight, based on 100 parts by weight of the total of the conjugated diene-based polymer, the aromatic vinyl-based monomer and the vinyl cyan-based monomer. It is preferable to be If the above-mentioned range is satisfied, while the emulsion polymerization is easily performed, the residual amount in the graft copolymer can be minimized.
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The type of the initiator is the same as described above, of which t-butyl hydroperoxide is preferable.
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The initiator may be added in an amount of 0.01 to 1 parts by weight or 0.1 to 0.5 parts by weight, of which 0.1 to 0.5 parts by weight, based on 100 parts by weight of the total of the conjugated diene-based polymer, the aromatic vinyl-based monomer and the vinyl cyan-based monomer. It is preferable to be If the above-mentioned range is satisfied, while the emulsion polymerization is easily performed, the residual amount in the graft copolymer can be minimized.
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The type of the oxidation-reduction catalyst is the same as described above, and among them, it is preferable that at least one selected from the group consisting of ferrous sulfate, dextrose and sodium pyrophosphate.
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The oxidation-reduction catalyst may be added in an amount of 0.01 to 0.5 parts by weight or 0.05 to 0.3 parts by weight based on 100 parts by weight of the total of the conjugated diene-based polymer, the aromatic vinyl-based monomer and the vinyl cyan-based monomer, of which 0.05 to It is preferably added in an amount of 0.3 parts by weight. When the above-described range is satisfied, the polymerization conversion rate can be further increased.
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The type of the molecular weight modifier is the same as described above.
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The molecular weight regulator may be added in an amount of 0.01 to 1.0 parts by weight or 0.05 to 0.5 parts by weight, of which 0.05 to 0.5 parts by weight, based on 100 parts by weight of the total of the conjugated diene-based polymer, the aromatic vinyl-based monomer, and the vinyl cyan-based monomer. input is preferred. When the above-mentioned range is satisfied, the weight average molecular weight of the shell can be appropriately adjusted.
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3. Thermoplastic resin composition
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The thermoplastic resin composition according to another embodiment of the present invention includes a graft copolymer prepared according to another embodiment of the present invention and a matrix copolymer including an aromatic vinyl-based monomer unit and a vinyl cyan-based monomer unit. .
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The matrix copolymer may impart heat resistance, rigidity, and processability to the thermoplastic resin composition.
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The aromatic vinyl-based monomer unit may be a unit derived from at least one selected from the group consisting of styrene, α-methyl styrene, α-ethyl styrene, and p-methyl styrene, and among these, a unit derived from styrene is preferable. .
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The vinyl cyan-based monomer unit may be a unit derived from at least one selected from the group consisting of acrylonitrile, methacrylonitrile, phenylacrylonitrile and α-chloroacrylonitrile, of which, from acrylonitrile Derived units are preferred.
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The matrix copolymer may include the aromatic vinyl-based monomer unit and the vinyl cyan-based monomer unit in a weight ratio of 85:15 to 60:40 or 80:20 to 65:35, of which 80:20 to 65:35 It is preferable to include it in a weight ratio of When the above-described range is satisfied, the thermoplastic resin composition may better realize a balance of heat resistance, impact resistance, and processability.
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The weight ratio of the graft copolymer and the matrix copolymer may be 15:85 to 35:65 or 20:80 to 30:70, of which 20:80 to 30:70 is preferable. When the above-described range is satisfied, chemical resistance, impact resistance, thermal stability, colorability, fatigue resistance, rigidity and processability of a molded article made of the thermoplastic resin composition may be further improved.
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The molded article made of the thermoplastic resin composition according to another embodiment of the present invention may have a gas generation amount of 2,000 ppm or less and a reflective haze of 1.3 or less during injection molding, preferably 1,500 ppm or less and a reflective haze of 1.2 or less. do. When the above conditions are satisfied, a thermoplastic resin molded article having excellent surface properties can be manufactured.
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Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail so that those of ordinary skill in the art can easily carry out the present invention. However, the present invention may be embodied in various different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein.
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Example 1
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90 parts by weight of ion-exchanged water in a nitrogen-substituted polymerization reactor, 10 parts by weight of 1,3-butadiene, 1 part by weight of FS300 (trade name, manufacturer: LG Household & Health Care) as an emulsifier, 0.35 parts by weight of potassium carbonate (K 2 CO 3 ) as an electrolyte Parts, 0.1 parts by weight of t-dodecyl mercaptan as a molecular weight control agent, and 0.1 parts by weight of potassium persulfate as a polymerization initiator were added in batches. After the reactor was heated to 69 °C, polymerization was initiated.
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Simultaneously with the start of polymerization, 90 parts by weight of 1,3-butadiene was continuously introduced at a constant rate for 10 hours to perform polymerization. The continuous input was carried out while raising the temperature to 78 °C at a constant rate.
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On the other hand, 0.1 parts by weight of t-dodecyl mertaptan at a time when the polymerization conversion rate was 30% was added in batches.
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After the continuous input of 1,3-butadiene is finished (when the polymerization conversion rate is 74%), 0.1 parts by weight of FS300 (trade name, manufacturer: LG Household & Health Care) as an emulsifier is added in batches, and after polymerization for 15 hours, polymerization is carried out. After completion, a small particle diameter conjugated diene-based polymer was prepared.
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An aqueous solution containing 0.8 parts by weight of acetic acid was added to the small particle diameter conjugated diene-based polymer and enlarged to prepare a large particle diameter conjugated diene-based polymer.
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60 parts by weight of a large particle diameter conjugated diene-based polymer (based on solid content) and 1000 parts by weight of ion-exchanged water were added to a nitrogen-substituted polymerization reactor. Then, 12 parts by weight of acrylonitrile, 28 parts by weight of styrene, 20 parts by weight of ion-exchanged water, 0.4 parts by weight of FS300 (trade name, manufacturer: LG Household & Health Care) as an emulsifier mixed in a separate mixing device in the polymerization reactor, molecular weight A first mixture comprising 0.35 parts by weight of t-dodecyl mercaptan and 0.12 parts by weight of t-butyl hydroperoxide, 0.054 parts by weight of dextrose, 0.004 parts by weight of sodium pyrophosphate and 0.002 parts by weight of ferrous sulfate as a modifier The two mixtures were polymerized at 70° C. for 3 hours each while continuously inputting the mixture at a constant rate.
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After the continuous input is completed, 0.05 parts by weight of dextrose, 0.03 parts by weight of sodium pyrophosphate, 0.001 parts by weight of ferrous sulfate, and 0.05 parts by weight of t-butal hydroperoxide are collectively added to the polymerization reactor, After the temperature was raised to 80° C. at a constant rate over 1 hour, polymerization was terminated, and a graft copolymer was prepared.
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After adding 1 part by weight of MgSO 4 to the prepared graft copolymer latex and performing aggregation, washing, dehydration and drying were performed to prepare a graft copolymer powder.
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27 parts by weight of the graft copolymer powder and 73 parts by weight of a SAN copolymer (trade name: 92HR, manufacturer: LG Chem) were mixed to prepare a thermoplastic resin composition.
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Example 2
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Example 1 except that 0.1 parts by weight of FS300 (trade name, manufacturer: LG Household & Health Care) was added as an emulsifier at a time when the polymerization conversion rate was 59% in the preparation of the conjugated diene-based polymer and polymerization was terminated after polymerization for 15 hours A conjugated diene-based polymer, a graft copolymer, and a thermoplastic resin composition were prepared in the same manner as described above.
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Example 3
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Example 1 except that 0.1 parts by weight of FS300 (trade name, manufacturer: LG Household & Health Care) was added as an emulsifier at a time when the polymerization conversion rate was 41% in the preparation of the conjugated diene-based polymer and polymerization was terminated after polymerization for 15 hours A conjugated diene-based polymer, a graft copolymer, and a thermoplastic resin composition were prepared in the same manner as described above.
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Example 4
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Example 1 except that 0.1 parts by weight of FS300 (trade name, manufacturer: LG Household & Health Care) was added as an emulsifier at a time when the polymerization conversion rate was 34% in the preparation of the conjugated diene-based polymer and polymerization was terminated after polymerization for 15 hours A conjugated diene-based polymer, a graft copolymer, and a thermoplastic resin composition were prepared in the same manner as described above.
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Example 5
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Example 1 except that 0.08 parts by weight of FS300 (trade name, manufacturer: LG Household & Health Care) was added as an emulsifier at a time when the polymerization conversion rate was 78% in the preparation of the conjugated diene-based polymer and polymerization was terminated after polymerization for 15 hours A conjugated diene-based polymer, a graft copolymer, and a thermoplastic resin composition were prepared in the same manner as described above.
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Example 6
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In the preparation of the conjugated diene-based polymer, 35 parts by weight of 1,3-butadiene was batched before polymerization was started, and 65 parts by weight of 1,3-butadiene was continuously added at a constant rate for 10 hours at the same time as polymerization was started, and the polymerization conversion rate was 58%. Conjugated diene-based polymer, graft copolymer in the same manner as in Example 1, except that 0.1 parts by weight of FS300 (brand name, manufacturer: LG Household & Health Care) as an emulsifier at this point was batched in and polymerization was completed for 15 hours. and a thermoplastic resin composition.
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Example 7
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A conjugated diene-based polymer, a graft copolymer, and a thermoplastic resin composition were prepared in the same manner as in Example 1, except that the emulsifier was used as FS020 (trade name, manufacturer: LG Household & Health Care, component: fatty acid soap).
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Comparative Example 1
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75 parts by weight of ion-exchanged water in a nitrogen-substituted polymerization reactor, 90 parts by weight of 1,3-butadiene, 3 parts by weight of FS300 (trade name, manufacturer: LG Household & Health Care) as an emulsifier, 0.1 weight of potassium carbonate (K 2 CO 3 ) as an electrolyte parts, 0.1 parts by weight of t-dodecyl mercaptan as a molecular weight regulator, 0.15 parts by weight of t-butyl hydroperoxide as a polymerization initiator, 0.06 parts by weight of dextrose, 0.005 parts by weight of sodium pyrophosphate, and 0.0025 parts by weight of ferrous sulfate was put in. After the reactor was heated to 55 °C, polymerization was initiated.
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Then, after polymerization until the polymerization conversion rate is 32%, 0.3 parts by weight of potassium persulfate is batched in, the temperature is raised to 72° C., and polymerization is performed until the polymerization conversion is 68%, and then 10 parts by weight of 1,3-butadiene After batch input, polymerization for 15 hours, polymerization was terminated, and a small particle diameter conjugated diene-based polymer was prepared.
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An aqueous solution containing 1.5 parts by weight of acetic acid was added to the small particle diameter conjugated diene-based polymer and enlarged to prepare a large particle diameter conjugated diene-based polymer.
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A graft copolymer was prepared in the same manner as in Example 1, except that 2 parts by weight of MgSO 4 was added to the prepared graft copolymer latex and aggregation was performed.
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A thermoplastic resin composition was prepared in the same manner as in Example 1.
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Comparative Example 2
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In the preparation of the conjugated diene-based polymer, the conjugated diene-based polymer, the graft copolymer and the thermoplastic in the same manner as in Comparative Example 1, except that 1.5 parts by weight of FS300 (trade name, manufacturer: LG Household & Health Care) was added as an emulsifier before polymerization was started. A resin composition was prepared.
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Comparative Example 3
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Example 1 except that 0.1 parts by weight of FS300 (trade name, manufacturer: LG Household & Health Care) was added as an emulsifier at a time when the polymerization conversion rate was 27% in the preparation of the conjugated diene-based polymer and polymerization was terminated after polymerization for 15 hours Conjugated diene-based polymer, graft copolymer and thermoplastic resin composition were prepared in the same manner as
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Comparative Example 4
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Example 1 except that 0.1 parts by weight of FS300 (trade name, manufacturer: LG Household & Health Care) was added as an emulsifier at a time when the polymerization conversion rate was 84% ​​in the preparation of the conjugated diene-based polymer and polymerization was terminated after polymerization for 15 hours A conjugated diene-based polymer, a graft copolymer, and a thermoplastic resin composition were prepared in the same manner as described above.
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Comparative Example 5
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90 parts by weight of ion-exchanged water in a nitrogen-substituted polymerization reactor, 35 parts by weight of 1,3-butadiene, 1 part by weight of FS300 (trade name, manufacturer: LG Household & Health Care) as an emulsifier, 0.35 parts by weight of potassium carbonate (K 2 CO 3 ) as an electrolyte Parts, 0.1 parts by weight of t-dodecyl mercaptan as a molecular weight control agent, and 0.1 parts by weight of potassium persulfate as a polymerization initiator were added in batches. After the reactor was heated to 69 °C, polymerization was initiated. At a time when the polymerization conversion rate was 20%, 65 parts by weight of 1,3-butadiene was batched into the reactor and polymerization was performed. At a time when the polymerization conversion rate was 30%, 0.1 parts by weight of t-dodecyl mertaptan was batched in and polymerization was performed. When the polymerization conversion rate was 60%, 0.1 parts by weight of FS300 (brand name, manufacturer: LG Household & Health Care) as an emulsifier was batched in, and after polymerization for 15 hours, polymerization was terminated, and a small particle diameter conjugated diene-based polymer was prepared.
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An aqueous solution containing 0.8 parts by weight of acetic acid was added to the small particle diameter conjugated diene-based polymer and enlarged to prepare a large particle diameter conjugated diene-based polymer.
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A graft copolymer was prepared in the same manner as in Example 1, except that the obtained large particle diameter conjugated diene-based polymer was used.
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27 parts by weight of the obtained graft copolymer powder and 73 parts by weight of a SAN copolymer (trade name: 92HR, manufacturer: LG Chem) were mixed to prepare a thermoplastic resin composition.
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Experimental Example 1
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The physical properties of the conjugated diene-based polymers of Examples and Comparative Examples were measured in the following manner, and the results are described in the table below.
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(1) Polymerization conversion (%) = 2 g of the conjugated diene-based polymer latex is dried in a hot air dryer at 150 ° C. for 15 minutes, then the weight is measured to obtain the total solid content (TSC), and the polymerization conversion rate is calculated by the following formula did.
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Polymerization conversion (%) = (total content of initially added monomers-total content of unreacted monomers)/(total content of initially added monomers) × 100
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(2) Average particle diameter (㎛): measured by dynamic light scattering method using Nicomp 370HPL equipment (product name, manufacturer: Nicomp).
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(3) Polymerization coagulated material of small particle size conjugated diene-based polymer (%): After the polymerization was completed, the weight of the polymerized coagulant produced in the reaction tank and the total monomer input was measured, and the coagulated content was calculated according to the following formula.
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Polymerization coagulant (%) = (weight of polymerization coagulant produced in the reactor / weight of total monomers added) × 100
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(4) Polymerization coagulated material of large particle size conjugated diene-based polymer (%): After the completion of hypertrophy, the weight of the polymerized coagulant produced in the reaction tank and the total monomer input was measured, and the coagulated content was calculated according to the following formula.
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Polymerization coagulant (%) = (weight of polymerization coagulant produced in the reactor / weight of total monomers added) × 100
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Experimental Example 2
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The physical properties of the graft copolymer powders of Examples and Comparative Examples were measured in the following manner, and the results are described in the table below.
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(4) Bulk density: 100 ㎖ After placing the container (material: stainless steel) on the scale, set the zero point, put the graft copolymer powder in the container, and flatten the graft copolymer powder according to the height of the container. The density was measured through the weight.
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Bulk density = weight of graft copolymer powder (unit: g) / volume of graft copolymer powder (unit: ml)
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(5) Magnesium content (ppm) in the graft copolymer powder: After wet decomposition of 0.1 g of the graft copolymer powder with sulfuric acid, nitric acid, and hydrogen peroxide, it was diluted to 20 g with ultrapure water, and then the Mg content was analyzed by ICP. .
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Experimental Example 3
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The thermoplastic resin compositions of Examples and Comparative Examples were extruded to prepare pellets, and the physical properties of the pellets were measured in the following manner, and the results are shown in the table.
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(6) Gas generation amount (ppm): The total content of volatile organic compounds (VOC) generated at 250° C. for 1 hour with respect to 1 g of the pellets was measured using HS-GC/MSD.
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Experimental Example 4
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The pellets prepared in Experimental Example 3 were injected to prepare a specimen, and the physical properties of the specimen were measured in the following manner, and the results are shown in the table below.
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(7) Reflection haze: The reflection haze was measured by adding gloss values ​​between 17 to 19° and 21 to 23° according to standard measurement ASTM E430 using a specimen.
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[Table 1]
division Example
One 2 3 4 5 6 7
1,3-Butadiene Primary Input method batch batch batch batch batch batch batch
Input amount (parts by weight) 10 10 10 10 10 35 10
Secondary Input method continuity continuity continuity continuity continuity continuity continuity
Input amount (parts by weight) 90 90 90 90 90 65 90
emulsifier Kinds FS300 FS300 FS300 FS300 FS300 FS300 FS020
Primary Input time (polymerization conversion rate) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Input amount (parts by weight) One One One One One One One
Secondary Input time (polymerization conversion rate) 74 59 41 34 78 58 74
Input amount (parts by weight) 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.08 0.1 0.1
Small particle diameter conjugated diene polymer Polymerization conversion (%) 96 95 95 96 95 95 95
Average particle diameter (㎛) 0.125 0.121 0.115 0.110 0.122 0.131 0.119
Polymerized coagulant (%) 0.02 0.03 0.01 0.03 0.02 0.04 0.03
Large particle diameter conjugated diene-based polymer Average particle diameter (㎛) 0.330 0.328 0.319 0.320 0.322 0.316 0.329
Polymerized coagulant (%) 0.04 0.03 0.03 0.02 0.03 0.04 0.03
graft copolymer Bulk density (g/ml) 0.39 0.40 0.38 0.37 0.38 0.38 0.38
Magnesium content (ppm) 650 700 680 670 690 600 720
Thermoplastic resin composition Gas generation (ppm) 1,500 1,400 1,410 1,350 1,150 1,280 1,650
reflection haze 0.9 1.0 1.1 1.0 1.2 1.0 1.1
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[Table 2]
division comparative example
One 2 3 4 5
1,3-Butadiene Primary Input method batch batch batch batch batch
Input amount (parts by weight) 90 90 10 10 35
Secondary Input time (polymerization conversion rate) 68 68 0 0 20
Input method batch continuity continuity continuity batch
Input amount (parts by weight) 10 10 90 90 65
emulsifier Kinds FS300 FS300 FS300 FS300 FS300
Primary Input time (polymerization conversion rate) 0 0 0 0 0
Input amount (parts by weight) 3 1.5 One One One
Secondary Input time (polymerization conversion rate) - - 27 84 60
Input amount (parts by weight) - - 0.1 0.1 0.1
Small particle diameter conjugated diene polymer Polymerization conversion (%) 96 94 96 95 94
Average particle diameter (㎛) 0.122 0.130 0.081 0.116 0.129
Polymerized coagulant (%) less than 0.01 greater than 0.2 0.03 greater than 0.1 greater than 0.2
Large particle diameter conjugated diene-based polymer Average particle diameter (㎛) 0.329 0.351 0.350 0.309 0.330
Polymerized coagulant (%) 0.02 0.1 0.3 0.05 0.1
graft copolymer Bulk density (g/ml) 0.38 0.32 0.35 0.36 0.32
Magnesium content (ppm) 1,300 800 820 700 720
Thermoplastic resin composition Gas generation (ppm) 2,300 1,500 1,350 1,400 1,380
reflection haze 1.6 1.5 1.6 1.4 1.5
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Referring to the table, in Examples 1 to 7, the small particle diameter conjugated diene-based polymer and the large particle diameter conjugated diene-based polymer produced less polymerization coagulation. Accordingly, the small particle diameter conjugated diene-based polymer and the large particle diameter conjugated diene-based polymer of Examples 1 to 7 have excellent latex stability, low polymerization loss, and no need for a separate polymerization coagulant removal process. It was confirmed that it was excellent. In addition, in Examples 1 to 7, since the bulk density of the graft copolymer was 0.37 or more, it was expected that the aggregation property was excellent, and the handling was easy because the volume was relatively small with respect to the same weight. In addition, even when the coagulant, MgSO 4 , was used in the same amount, the content of magnesium remaining in the graft copolymer was small, and thus it was confirmed that the thermal stability was excellent. In addition, it was confirmed that the thermoplastic resin composition had a small amount of gas generation and a low reflection haze value, so that the appearance quality was excellent. However, in Comparative Example 1, in which 3 parts by weight of the emulsifier was added only before the start of polymerization, it was confirmed that the magnesium content remaining in the graft copolymer was high even when the coagulant was used in the same amount as in Example when the graft copolymer was prepared. . In addition, since the thermoplastic resin composition has high gas generation and reflection haze, it was predicted that the appearance characteristics would be deteriorated.
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Also, in Comparative Example 2, in which 1.5 parts by weight of the emulsifier was added only before the polymerization was started, an excess of polymerization coagulation was generated in the small and large particle diameter conjugated diene-based polymer. From these results, in Comparative Example 2, it was confirmed that the small particle diameter conjugated diene-based polymer and the large particle diameter conjugated diene-based polymer had lower latex stability, a lot of polymerization loss, and had to perform a separate polymerization coagulation removal process, so the production efficiency was lowered. could In addition, it could be predicted that the graft copolymer had a low bulk density, so the agglomeration property was lowered, and it was not easy to handle because it was relatively bulky with respect to the same weight. In addition, it was confirmed that even when the coagulant, MgSO 4 , was used in the same amount, the magnesium content remained in the graft copolymer was high, and thermal stability was deteriorated, and the appearance quality was also deteriorated due to the high reflection haze.
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In addition, in Comparative Example 3, in which the emulsifier was added secondary at a time when the polymerization conversion rate was 27%, an excessive amount of polymerization coagulation did not occur in the small particle diameter conjugated diene-based polymer, but the latex stability of the small particle diameter conjugated diene-based polymer was excellent. It wasn't. Due to this, the latex stability of the small particle diameter conjugated diene-based polymer was not maintained during the enlargement process, and an excessive amount of polymerization coagulated material was generated in the large particle diameter conjugated diene-based polymer, so a separate polymerization coagulation product removal process was required. In addition, it was confirmed that the thermoplastic resin composition had a high reflection haze and deteriorated appearance quality.
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In Comparative Example 4, in which the emulsifier was secondarily added at the time when the polymerization conversion rate was 84%, the emulsifier was not added at the point when the polymerization stability was lowered during the polymerization process. occurred. Due to this, latex stability is lowered, polymerization loss is large, and since a separate polymerization coagulant removal process must be performed, it was confirmed that the production efficiency was lowered. In addition, it was also confirmed that the average particle diameter of the large particle diameter conjugated diene-based polymer affecting the impact strength was slightly decreased. In addition, it was confirmed that the thermoplastic resin composition had a high reflection haze and deteriorated appearance quality.
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In addition, in Comparative Example 5, in which 1,3-butadiene was batch-injected at the time of secondary input, an excessive amount of polymerization coagulate was generated in the small particle diameter conjugated diene-based polymer, so latex stability was reduced and polymerization loss increased, resulting in reduced production efficiency. could confirm that In addition, even though a separate polymerization coagulant removal process was performed before the small particle diameter conjugated diene-based polymer was enlarged, the large particle diameter conjugated diene-based polymer had an excessive amount of polymerization coagulate. In addition, it could be predicted that the graft copolymer had a low bulk density, so the agglomeration property was lowered, and it was not easy to handle because it was relatively bulky with respect to the same weight. In addition, it was confirmed that the thermoplastic resin composition had a high reflection haze and deteriorated appearance quality.
Claims
[Claim 1]
A conjugated diene-based polymer comprising the step of preparing a conjugated diene-based polymer by initiating and performing polymerization while continuously introducing a conjugated diene-based monomer into a reactor, wherein the emulsifier is dividedly added before the polymerization starts and when the polymerization conversion rate is 31 to 80% A method for producing a polymer.
[Claim 2]
The method according to claim 1, wherein the emulsifier comprises a salt of a compound represented by the following Chemical Formula 1: In Chemical Formula 1, X is C 1 to C 20 and an unsaturated bond It is a tetravalent or more aliphatic hydrocarbon with or without, R 1 To R 4 Are the same as or different from each other, and each independently represent hydrogen, a C 1 to C 20 monovalent aliphatic hydrocarbon or *-L 3 -COOH, L 1 To L 3 Are the same as or different from each other, and each independently represent a direct bond or a C 1 to C 20 divalent aliphatic hydrocarbon, and l and m are the same as or different from each other and each independently 0 to 6.
[Claim 3]
The method for producing a conjugated diene-based polymer according to claim 1, wherein the emulsifier is added in divided portions before polymerization starts and when the polymerization conversion rate is 34 to 78%.
[Claim 4]
The method for producing a conjugated diene-based polymer according to claim 1, wherein the emulsifier is added in an amount of 0.1 to 2.5 parts by weight based on 100 parts by weight of the conjugated diene-based monomer prior to polymerization.
[Claim 5]
The method according to claim 1, wherein at a polymerization conversion of 31 to 80%, the emulsifier is added in an amount of 0.05 to 0.4 parts by weight based on 100 parts by weight of the conjugated diene-based monomer.
[Claim 6]
The method of claim 1, wherein the conjugated diene-based monomer is continuously added for 6 to 14 hours.
[Claim 7]
The method for producing a conjugated diene-based polymer according to claim 2, wherein the emulsifier comprises at least one salt selected from the group consisting of compounds represented by the following Chemical Formulas 2 to 4: < Formula 4> In Formulas 2 to 4, L 4 to L 10 are the same as or different from each other, and each independently, each independently, a direct bond, a C 1 to C 15 linear or branched alkylene group, or C 2 to C 15 A linear or branched alkenylene group, but L 5 is not a direct bond, R 5 To R 10 Are the same as or different from each other, and each independently, C 1 To C 15 Linear or branched type of an alkyl group, or C 2 to C 15of a linear or branched alkenyl group.
[Claim 8]
The method for producing a conjugated diene-based polymer according to claim 2, wherein the emulsifier comprises at least one salt selected from the group consisting of compounds represented by the following Chemical Formulas 5 to 10: < Formula 7>
[Claim 9]
The method for producing a conjugated diene-based polymer according to claim 2, wherein the salt of the compound represented by Formula 1 is an alkali metal salt of the compound represented by Formula 1.
[Claim 10]
The method for producing a conjugated diene-based polymer according to claim 2, wherein the salt of the compound represented by Formula 1 is a sodium salt or potassium salt of the compound represented by Formula 1.
[Claim 11]
The method for producing a conjugated diene-based polymer according to claim 1, further comprising the step of batch-injecting the conjugated diene-based monomer into the reactor before initiating polymerization.
[Claim 12]
The method for producing a conjugated diene-based polymer according to claim 11, wherein the weight ratio of the batch-injected conjugated diene-based monomer and the continuously-injected conjugated diene-based monomer is 1:99 to 35:65.
[Claim 13]
The method according to claim 1, wherein the conjugated diene-based polymer has an average particle diameter of 0.07 to 0.2 μm.
[Claim 14]
The method according to claim 1, further comprising the step of enlarging the conjugated diene-based polymer.
[Claim 15]
The method for producing a conjugated diene-based polymer according to claim 14, wherein the acid is added in an amount of 0.5 to 1.1 parts by weight based on 100 parts by weight of the conjugated diene-based monomer in the step of thickening.
[Claim 16]
Preparing a conjugated diene-based polymer according to the method of any one of claims 1 to 15; and graft polymerization of an aromatic vinyl-based monomer and a vinyl cyan-based monomer to the conjugated diene-based polymer.