WO2016063633A1 - 再帰性反射性材料 - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to a retroreflective material that retroreflects incident light. More specifically, the present invention exhibits high saturation with respect to wide-angle incident light, can change the color tone of reflected light according to the incident angle of incident light, and has uneven color of reflected light. It relates to a retroreflective material that is suppressed.
- a retroreflective material that retroreflects incident light has been widely used for display of traffic signs and the like, and for identification of marine equipment, particularly in order to improve visibility at night.
- retroreflective materials are also used in safety clothing, safety vests, sasuki, armbands, life jackets, etc. as safety clothing for police, fire fighting, civil engineering, etc. Widely used.
- apparel such as windbreakers, training wear, T-shirts, sports shoes, swimwear, etc. It is also used for bags, suitcases, etc.
- a general retroreflective material has a structure in which transparent microspheres are provided on a reflective layer, and light incident through the transparent microspheres is reflected by the reflective layer and passes through the transparent microspheres. The light is retroreflected by emitting the light.
- a transparent resin layer may be provided between the reflective layer and the transparent microsphere in order to adjust the reflection luminance and the color tone of the reflected light.
- the conventional retroreflective material is divided roughly into three types, an open type, a closed type, and a capsule type, according to the embedding aspect of a transparent microsphere. In the open type, some of the transparent microspheres are exposed in the air (see, for example, Patent Document 1).
- the surface of the transparent microsphere (the surface located on the side opposite to the reflective layer) is covered with a resin layer (see, for example, Patent Document 2). Furthermore, in the capsule type, there is a space on the surface of the transparent microsphere (the surface located on the side opposite to the reflective layer), and a resin layer exists on the space (see, for example, Patent Document 3).
- the open type retroreflective material has characteristics such as high reflection luminance and flexibility, and is widely used in the clothing field.
- retroreflective materials that can display novel colors in response to consumer needs such as diversification of decorativeness and the increasing trend toward luxury.
- retroreflective materials have been reported not only to exhibit a single color tone but also to exhibit a plurality of color tones according to the incident angle of incident light.
- the thickness of the interference layer is 100. It is disclosed that a plurality of color tones can be generated according to the incident angle of incident light by adding gradation in a range of ⁇ 600 nm.
- An object of the present invention is to exhibit high saturation with respect to wide-angle incident light, to change the color tone of reflected light according to the incident angle of incident light, and to suppress color unevenness of reflected light. It is to provide a retroreflective material.
- the present inventor has intensively studied to solve the above problems, and in an open type retroreflective material, a transparent resin layer and a transparent metal compound thin film are formed between the transparent microspheres and the fixed resin layer.
- a transparent resin layer and a transparent metal compound thin film are formed between the transparent microspheres and the fixed resin layer.
- this invention provides the retroreflective material of the aspect hung up below.
- Item 1 A fixed resin layer; Transparent microspheres embedded in the fixed resin layer; Between the transparent microsphere and the fixed resin layer, from the transparent microsphere side, comprising a transparent resin layer and a reflective layer made of a transparent metal compound thin film, The transparent resin layer has a following layer thickness L (90 °) of 400 to 1000 nm and a ratio of the following layer thickness L (30 °) to the following layer thickness L (90 °) of 1.35 to 1.50.
- a retroreflective material characterized by Layer thickness L (90 °) Y (90 °) -X (90 °)
- Layer thickness L (30 °) Y (30 °) -X (30 °) X (90 °) : Distance Y (90 °) from the center point of the transparent microsphere to the interface between the transparent microsphere and the transparent resin layer in the direction of 90 ° with respect to the plane direction: of the transparent microsphere Distance X (30 °) from the center point to the interface between the transparent resin layer and the reflective layer in the direction of 90 ° with respect to the plane direction: in the direction of 30 ° with respect to the plane direction from the center point of the transparent microsphere Distance Y (30 °) to the interface between the transparent microsphere and the transparent resin layer: between the transparent resin layer and the reflective layer in the direction of 30 ° with respect to the plane direction from the center point of the transparent microsphere 1.
- Item 4. Item 4. The retroreflective material according to any one of Items 1 to 3, wherein the ratio of the thickness of the reflective layer to the layer thickness L (90 °) of the transparent resin layer is 100: 120 to 1300.
- Item 5. The retroreflective material according to any one of Items 1 to 4, wherein the resin forming the transparent resin layer is a polyurethane resin.
- Item 6. Item 6. The retroreflective material according to any one of Items 1 to 5, wherein a constituent material of the transparent metal compound thin film forming the reflective layer is ZnS.
- Item 7. Item 7.
- Item 8. The retroreflective material according to any one of Items 1 to 7, wherein the transparent microsphere has a refractive index of 1.6 to 2.5.
- Item 9. Item 9. The retroreflective material according to any one of Items 1 to 8, wherein the fixing resin layer is held on a support.
- the hue of the reflected light is suppressed from being uneven depending on the part of the retroreflective material with respect to incident light having the same incident angle, and color unevenness can be suppressed. Furthermore, the retroreflective material of the present invention can exhibit high saturation with respect to wide-angle incident light, and can also be changed to a plurality of colors as the incident angle of incident light changes.
- the retroreflective material of the present invention can exhibit various color tones depending on the direction of viewing with high saturation while suppressing color unevenness, it can improve decorativeness and luxury, and further improve visibility (In particular, the visibility at night can be improved.
- the retroreflective material of the present invention has excellent characteristics in terms of decorativeness, luxury, visibility, etc., so various kinds of safety clothing, apparel, bags, suitcases, shoes, etc. Can be used in the field.
- FIG. 4 is a diagram showing chromaticity diagrams of retroreflective materials of Examples 1, 4 to 7 and Comparative Example 1.
- 3 is a diagram showing chromaticity diagrams of retroreflective materials of Examples 2, 3, 8 to 10 and Comparative Example 1.
- the retroreflective material of the present invention has a transparent microsphere 1, a transparent resin layer 2, a reflective layer 3, and a fixed resin layer 4 laminated in order. It is an open type retroreflective material in which the thickness of the transparent resin layer is set to satisfy a predetermined condition. Further, in the retroreflective material of the present invention, the support 5 is provided on the lower surface of the fixed resin layer (the surface opposite to the reflective layer 3) as a base material for holding the fixed resin layer 4 as necessary. It may be provided.
- the structure and constituent materials of the retroreflective material of the present invention will be described.
- Transparent microsphere 1 The transparent microsphere 1 is embedded in the fixing resin layer 4 through the transparent resin layer 2 and the reflective layer 3 and functions to transmit incident light and outgoing light that is regressively reflected by the reflective layer.
- the average particle diameter of the transparent microspheres 1 is not particularly limited, but is usually 30 to 200 ⁇ m, preferably 40 to 120 ⁇ m, and more preferably 40 to 90 ⁇ m.
- the average particle diameter of the transparent microspheres 1 is obtained by measuring the maximum diameter of the transparent microspheres 30 with respect to 30 transparent microspheres using a microscope, setting the magnification to 500 times, and calculating the average value thereof. It is a value calculated by this.
- the ratio (exposure rate) at which the transparent microspheres 1 are exposed to the air is not particularly limited, but is, for example, 40 to 80%, preferably 40 to 60. %, More preferably 45 to 55%.
- the exposure rate of the transparent microspheres 1 is the ratio (%) of the height of the area where the transparent microspheres 1 are exposed to the air to the diameter of the transparent microspheres 1. Yes, a value calculated according to the following formula.
- Exposure rate of transparent microsphere 1 (%) (T / R) ⁇ 100 R: Diameter of the transparent microsphere 1 T: Surface of the transparent microsphere exposed in the air from the top of the surface of the transparent resin layer 2 (surface of the transparent resin layer 2 in the area exposed to air) Height to the top of
- the said exposure rate is a value calculated by measuring each exposure rate about 30 or more of the transparent microspheres 1 embedded in the retroreflective material, and calculating the average value thereof. .
- the number of transparent microspheres 1 embedded per unit area may be appropriately set according to the characteristics to be provided. Examples include 50 to 500, preferably 100 to 400, and more preferably 150 to 300 transparent microspheres 1 per 1 mm 2 of the conductive material.
- the material of the transparent microsphere 1 only needs to be capable of retroreflection, and the refractive index is not particularly limited, but is, for example, 1.6 to 2.5, preferably 1.9 to 2.3. More preferred is 1.9 to 2.1.
- the material of the transparent microsphere 1 may be made of glass or resin, but glass is excellent in transparency, chemical resistance, washing resistance, weather resistance, etc. It is preferably used in the invention.
- the transparent resin layer 2 is a layer provided between the transparent microsphere 1 and the reflective layer 3.
- the reflective layer 3 by including the reflective layer 3 together with the transparent resin layer 2 satisfying a predetermined layer thickness to be described later, the reflected light according to the high saturation with respect to the wide-angle incident light and the incident angle of the incident light. Color tone change and color unevenness can be suppressed.
- the transparent resin layer 2 has a layer thickness L (90 °) in the direction of 90 ° with respect to the plane direction from the center point of the transparent microsphere 1 within a range of 400 to 1000 nm.
- the layer thickness L (90 °) of the transparent resin layer 2 is preferably 570. ⁇ 1000 nm, more preferably 560 to 880 nm, still more preferably 570 to 800 nm, and particularly preferably 570 to 700 nm.
- the layer thickness L (90 °) of the transparent resin layer 2 is specifically a value calculated according to the following equation. In FIG.
- Layer thickness L (90 °) Y (90 °) -X (90 °) X (90 °) : Distance Y (90 °) from the center point of the transparent microsphere 1 to the interface between the transparent microsphere 1 and the transparent resin layer 2 in the direction of 90 ° with respect to the plane direction: Transparency micro Distance from the center point of the sphere 1 to the interface between the transparent resin layer 2 and the reflective layer 3 in the direction of 90 ° with respect to the plane direction
- the transparent resin layer 2 has a ratio (layer thickness ) of the layer thickness L (30 °) in the direction of 30 ° with respect to the plane direction from the center point of the transparent microsphere 1 to the layer thickness L (90 °) .
- L (30 °) / layer thickness L (90 °) ) is set to 1.35 to 1.50.
- the layer thickness of the transparent resin layer 2 is changed so that the layer thickness L (30 °) / layer thickness L (90 °) is within the range. By doing so, it is possible to change the color tone of the reflected light according to the incident angle of the incident light while suppressing the occurrence of color unevenness.
- the layer thickness L (30 °) / layer thickness L (90 °) Preferably, 1.35 to 1.48, more preferably 1.41 to 1.46, and still more preferably 1.44 to 1.46.
- the layer thickness L (30 °) of the transparent resin layer 2 is specifically a value calculated according to the following equation. In FIG. 1, the layer thickness L (30 °) , Y (30 °) , and The relationship of Y (30 °) is schematically shown.
- Layer thickness L (30 °) Y (30 °) -X (30 °) X (30 °) : Distance Y (30 °) from the center point of the transparent microsphere 1 to the interface between the transparent microsphere 1 and the transparent resin layer 2 in the direction of 30 ° with respect to the plane direction: Transparency micro Distance from the center point of the sphere 1 to the interface between the transparent resin layer 2 and the reflective layer 3 in the direction of 30 ° with respect to the plane direction
- the layer thickness L (30 °) of the transparent resin layer 2 may be appropriately set within a range satisfying the layer thickness L (30 °) / layer thickness L (90 °) , and specifically, 560 to 1500 nm, Preferably it is 820 to 1240 nm, more preferably 830 to 1200 nm, and still more preferably 830 to 1000 nm.
- the layer thickness L (60 °) in the direction of 60 ° with respect to the plane direction from the center point of the transparent microsphere 1 is not particularly limited, but color unevenness is more effectively generated.
- the layer thickness layer thickness for L (90 °) L (60 °) ( layer thickness L (60 °) / Layer thickness L (90 °) ) is 1.01 to 1.25, preferably 1.05 to 1.20, more preferably 1.07 to 1.13, still more preferably 1.07 to 1.10. It is desirable to set so that
- the layer thickness L (60 °) of the transparent resin layer 2 is specifically a value calculated according to the following equation. In FIG.
- Layer thickness L (60 °) Y (60 °) -X (60 °) X (60 °) : Distance Y (60 °) from the center point of the transparent microsphere 1 to the interface between the transparent microsphere 1 and the transparent resin layer in the direction of 60 ° with respect to the plane direction: Transparency micro Distance from the center point of the sphere 1 to the interface between the transparent resin layer 2 and the reflective layer 3 in the direction of 60 ° with respect to the plane direction
- the thickness L (60 °) of the transparent resin layer 2 include 550 to 1200 nm, preferably 620 to 1200 nm, and more preferably 620 to 800 nm.
- the layer thickness L ( ⁇ ) in a region not in contact with the transparent microspheres 1 (region between the transparent microspheres 2 ) is not particularly limited, but is, for example, 5000 to 20000 nm.
- the preferred range is 8000 to 15000 nm, and the more preferred range is 8000 to 12000 nm.
- the layer thickness L ( ⁇ ) of the transparent resin layer 2 is from the interface between the transparent resin layer 2 and the reflective layer 3 to the transparent resin layer 2 exposed in the air at 90 ° to the plane direction.
- FIG. 1 schematically shows the layer thickness L ( ⁇ ) of the transparent resin layer 2.
- the resin that forms the transparent resin layer 2 is not particularly limited as long as it has light transparency, and examples thereof include acrylic resins, polyurethane resins, polyester resins, and the like, and more particularly, uneven color of reflected light is more likely to occur. From the viewpoint of further suppression, a polyurethane resin is preferred.
- the resin forming the transparent resin layer 2 may be copolymerized with a silane coupling agent as necessary for the purpose of imparting durability, adhesiveness and the like to the transparent resin layer 2.
- the resin that forms the transparent resin layer 2 is a polyisocyanate-based crosslinking agent, an epoxy-based crosslinking agent, a melamine-based resin, or the like, if necessary, for the purpose of imparting heat resistance or washing resistance to the transparent resin layer 2. It may be cross-linked by a cross-linking agent.
- the transparent resin layer 2 contains additives such as an ultraviolet absorber, an antioxidant, a dye, a pigment, a phosphorescent pigment, and an inorganic filler, depending on the use of the retroreflective material and the required functions. It may be.
- the surface not in contact with the transparent microspheres 1 may be decorated with a pattern, a character pattern, or the like as necessary.
- the reflective layer 3 is a layer provided between the transparent resin layer 2 and the fixed resin layer 4.
- the reflection layer 3 performs a function of retroreflecting light incident from the transparent microsphere, and also contributes to a high saturation with respect to wide-angle incident light and a change in color tone of the reflected light according to the incident angle of the incident light.
- the layer thickness of the reflective layer 3 is not particularly limited, but is appropriately set according to the retroreflective performance to be imparted and the color tone of the reflected light to be varied, but more effectively while suppressing the cost. From the viewpoint of realizing high saturation with respect to wide-angle incident light and a change in the color tone of the reflected light according to the incident angle of the incident light, the thickness of the reflective layer 3 is 90 to 240 nm, preferably 90 to 200 nm, more preferably Is preferably 110 to 190 nm, and more preferably 140 to 160 nm.
- the range of 90 to 240 nm corresponds to a so-called first order range in which interference colors are usually difficult to be generated.
- the method of directly laminating a single-layer reflective layer made of a specific metal compound effectively changes to various colors. I can't let you.
- the specific transparent resin layer 2 is provided between the transparent microsphere 1 and the reflective layer 3, it is effective even when the thickness of the reflective layer 3 is 90 to 240 nm. It is possible to change to various colors.
- the ratio between the thickness of the reflective layer 3 and the thickness of the transparent resin layer 2 is not particularly limited, but the reflection according to the incident angle of incident light while suppressing color unevenness more effectively.
- the ratio of the layer thickness L of the reflective layer 3 to the layer thickness L (90 °) of the transparent resin layer 2 is 100: 120 to 1300, preferably 100: 160 to 1100, more preferably. Is preferably set so as to satisfy 100: 200 to 900, particularly preferably 100: 380 to 500.
- the reflective layer 3 is formed of a transparent metal compound thin film (transparent metal compound thin film) that transmits light.
- the refractive index of the transparent metal compound thin film forming the reflective layer 3 is not particularly limited as long as retroreflection is possible.
- the refractive index is 2.0 to 2.8, preferably 2.1 to 2.7, More preferred is 2.2 to 2.6.
- the constituent material of the transparent metal compound thin film forming the reflective layer 3 is not particularly limited as long as the light incident from the transparent microsphere can be retroreflected.
- the constituent material of the transparent metal compound thin film forming the reflective layer 3 is not particularly limited as long as the light incident from the transparent microsphere can be retroreflected.
- ZnS is preferable.
- the maximum value of the retroreflection performance when the incident angle is changed in the range of 5 to 50 °, which will be described later, is 30 to 60 cd / This is more preferable because it easily satisfies the range of lx / m 2 .
- the constituent material of the metal thin film that is not transparent include Al, Ag, Cr, Ni, Mg, Au, and Sn. Since these only exhibit a single color tone, the reflective layer 3 of the present invention. It is inappropriate as a constituent material of the transparent metal compound thin film that forms the film.
- the fixing resin layer 4 is a layer provided on the lower surface of the reflective layer 3 and functions to embed and hold transparent microspheres.
- the resin for forming the fixing resin layer 4 is not particularly limited as long as the transparent microspheres 1 can be embedded and held, and is appropriately set in consideration of the flexibility required for the retroreflective material. That's fine.
- the resin forming the fixing resin layer 4 include polyolefin resins (polyethylene, polypropylene, etc.), ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer resins, polyvinyl alcohol, acrylic resins, urethane resins, ester resins, and the like. Among these, from the viewpoint of imparting excellent flexibility, a urethane resin is preferably used.
- the resin forming the fixing resin layer 4 may be copolymerized with a silane coupling agent, if necessary. By copolymerizing the silane coupling agent in this way, it is possible to provide the fixing resin layer 4 with durability, adhesiveness, and the like.
- the resin forming the fixing resin layer 4 may be cross-linked by a cross-linking agent such as a polyisocyanate cross-linking agent, an epoxy cross-linking agent, or a melamine resin, if necessary.
- a cross-linking agent such as a polyisocyanate cross-linking agent, an epoxy cross-linking agent, or a melamine resin, if necessary.
- the fixing resin layer 4 may contain additives such as dyes, pigments, phosphorescent pigments and inorganic fillers according to the use of the retroreflective material and the required functions.
- the layer thickness of the fixing resin layer 4 is not particularly limited as long as the transparent microspheres 1 can be embedded and held, but examples thereof include 15 to 300 ⁇ m, preferably 20 to 200 ⁇ m.
- the support 5 is a member provided as necessary, and fulfills a function as a base material for holding the fixed resin layer 4.
- the support 5 may not be provided, for example, at the distribution stage.
- the support 5 may be directly laminated on the fixing resin layer 4, but may be laminated on the fixing resin layer 4 via an adhesive layer formed of an adhesive.
- the material constituting the support 5 may be set as appropriate based on the use of the retroreflective material, the required strength and flexibility, and the like.
- Specific examples of the material for the support 5 include natural fibers such as pulp; resins such as polyesters such as polyethylene terephthalate and polyethylene naphthalate; metals and the like.
- the shape of the support 5 is not particularly limited, and examples thereof include a sheet shape such as a woven or knitted fabric, a nonwoven fabric, a film, and paper; a thread shape; a string shape.
- the retroreflective material of the present invention can exhibit high saturation with respect to wide-angle incident light of about 0 ° to 85 °, and depends on the incident angle of incident light.
- the reflected light can be clearly changed into a plurality of color tones, and various color tones can be exhibited according to the viewing direction.
- the incident angle of incident light is a value in which the direction perpendicular to the surface direction of the retroreflective material is 0 ° (that is, the surface direction of the retroreflective material is 90 °).
- the incident angle of incident light when the incident angle of incident light is changed from 5 ° to 50 ° with respect to the surface direction, for example, * h (hue) is within a range of 40 to 250. Can be changed.
- the transparent resin layer 2 has a layer thickness L (90 °) of 590 nm and a layer thickness L (30 °) / layer thickness L (90 °) of 1.46.
- the layer thickness of the reflective layer 3 is set to 150 nm, when the incident angle of incident light is changed from 0 ° to about 50 °, yellow, yellowish yellow green, yellowish green, greenish yellowish green sequentially The color tone can be changed (see Example 5 described later).
- the transparent resin layer 2 has a layer thickness L (90 °) of 590 nm, a layer thickness L (30 °) / layer thickness L (90 °) of 1.46, and a reflection.
- the layer thickness of the layer 3 is set to 110 nm or 140 nm, the color tone can be changed sequentially from red-orange, orange, yellow-orange, yellow when the incident angle of incident light is changed from 0 ° to about 50 °. (See Examples 1 and 2 described later).
- the maximum value of the retroreflective performance when the incident angle is changed in the range of 5 to 50 ° is in the range of 30 to 150 cd / lx / m 2 .
- the range is 30 to 100 cd / lx / m 2 , more preferably 30 to 60 cd / lx / m 2 .
- a conventional retroreflective material having a monochromatic color tone using Al or the like as a constituent material of a transparent metal compound thin film forming a reflective layer is 200 cd / lx / m from the viewpoint of improving night visibility.
- the retroreflective performance usually has a retroreflective performance of 2 or more. However, if the retroreflective performance is 200 cd / lx / m 2 or more, the color of the reflected light may become white.
- the maximum value of the retroreflective performance when the incident angle is changed in the range of 5 to 50 ° is 30 to 150 cd / lx / m 2 , the reflected light is reflected. It becomes difficult to exhibit white color, and it becomes easier to exhibit high saturation with respect to incident light with a wider angle, and it becomes easier to change the color tone of reflected light according to the incident angle of incident light more effectively.
- the layer thickness L (90 °) of the transparent resin layer Is 400 to 1000 nm and the ratio of the layer thickness L (30 °) to the layer thickness L (90 °) satisfies 1.35 to 1.50, and the constituent material of the transparent metal compound thin film forming the reflective layer 3 The conditions such as the type and the layer thickness of the reflective layer 3 may be adjusted.
- the retroreflective material of the present invention is used in various applications such as safety clothing, apparel, bags, suitcases, shoes, road markings, retroreflective photoelectric sensors, and touch panels (for example, infrared retroreflective detection type touch panels). Can be used.
- the method for producing the retroreflective material of the present invention is not particularly limited as long as it can be provided with the above-described configuration, but as an example, a method including the following steps 1 to 6 Is mentioned.
- Step 1 a step of softening the thermoplastic film by heating the release support in which the thermoplastic film is laminated on the base film at a temperature equal to or higher than the softening point of the thermoplastic film
- Step 2 Before, simultaneously with, or after Step 1, the transparent microspheres 1 were sprayed on the thermoplastic film of the release support, and the transparent microspheres 1 were embedded in a softened thermoplastic film at a predetermined ratio.
- Step 3 Forming the transparent resin layer 2 on the transparent microsphere 1 side of the release support in which the transparent microsphere 1 is embedded so as to have the layer thickness
- Process 4 A process of laminating the reflective layer 3 on the transparent resin layer 2 formed in the process 3
- Step 5 A step of applying a resin for forming the fixing resin layer 4 on the reflective layer 3 formed in the step 4 and laminating the fixing resin layer 4, and a step 6: after peeling off the release support.
- the base film of the release support used in Step 1 is not particularly limited as long as the shape can be stably maintained at the softening temperature of the thermoplastic film.
- thermoplastic film of the mold release support body used in the said process 1 the resin film softened at low temperature is preferable, and polyolefin resin films, such as polyethylene and a polypropylene, are mentioned as such a resin film.
- polyolefin resin films such as polyethylene and a polypropylene
- the embedding of the transparent microspheres 1 in the thermoplastic film is performed by gravity sedimentation of the transparent microspheres 1 placed on the softened thermoplastic film. Therefore, in the second step, the heating that softens the degree of softening of the thermoplastic film in consideration of the size and density of the transparent microspheres 1 in the first step, the density and thickness of the thermoplastic film, and the like.
- the degree of embedding the transparent microspheres in the thermoplastic film may be controlled by appropriately adjusting the temperature and time.
- the transparent microsphere portions embedded in the thermoplastic film are exposed to air in the retroreflective material of the present invention.
- the third step is performed after the second step, after returning the thermoplastic film to a cured state by cooling or cooling.
- a transparent resin in which the resin forming the transparent resin layer 2 is dissolved or dispersed so as to have a relatively low solid content concentration in order to form the transparent resin layer 2 so as to have the layer thickness described above.
- a method of applying the resin layer 2 forming solution to the transparent microsphere 1 side of the release support in which the transparent microspheres 1 are embedded and drying the solution can be mentioned.
- the concentration of the resin forming the transparent resin layer 2 is specifically 1 to 6% by mass, preferably 1.2 to 5.0% by mass, and more preferably 1 0.2 to 3.0% by mass, particularly preferably 1.2 to 2.0% by mass.
- the transparent resin layer 2 can be satisfied with the layer thickness conditions described above. Become.
- the type of the solvent for dissolving or dispersing the resin forming the transparent resin layer 2 is not particularly limited, and examples thereof include toluene, cyclohexanone, N, N-dimethylformamide (DMF), Examples thereof include a solvent having a boiling point of 70 ° C. or higher at normal pressure, such as methyl ethyl ketone (MEK) and isopropyl alcohol (IPA). These solvents may be used individually by 1 type, and may be used in combination of 2 or more type.
- MEK methyl ethyl ketone
- IPA isopropyl alcohol
- the above-described layer thickness can be made more efficient.
- the resin layer 2 can be provided. More specifically, when two kinds of solvents having different boiling points of about 30 to 50 ° C. are used in combination in the solution for forming the transparent resin layer 2, the solvent having a low boiling point is first volatilized during drying to form the transparent microspheres 1.
- a transparent resin layer 2 is formed on the transparent microspheres 1 including the top portion (layer thickness L (90 °) portion) and between the transparent microspheres 1 (layer thickness L ( ⁇ ) portion).
- a transparent resin layer is sequentially formed in a portion other than the top portion of the transparent microsphere 1 while a solvent having a high boiling point flows down from the top portion of the transparent microsphere 1.
- the transparent resin layer 2 satisfying the layer thickness L (90 °) and the layer thickness L (30 °) / layer thickness L (90 °) can be formed.
- the layer thickness L (90 °) and the layer thickness L (30 °) / layer thickness L (90 °) are satisfied in a more preferable range. From this viewpoint, a combination of toluene and cyclohexanone is preferable.
- a solvent having a higher boiling point a solvent having a lower boiling point
- the volume ratio may be 3: 7 to 7: 3, more preferably 4: 6 to 6: 4.
- the viscosity of the solution for forming the transparent resin layer 2 is not particularly limited.
- the viscosity measured at 3 is 5 to 20 seconds, preferably 5 to 15 seconds, and more preferably 6 to 12 seconds.
- the coating amount of the solution for forming the transparent resin layer 2 may be appropriately set according to the layer thickness of the transparent resin layer 2 to be provided, for example, 10 to 60 g / m 2 , preferably Is 15 to 50 g / m 2 , more preferably 20 to 40 g / m 2 .
- the conditions for drying the solution for forming the transparent resin layer 2 are not particularly limited, but for example, 120 to 190) ° C. for 1 to 4 minutes, preferably 130 to 180 ° C. for 1 to 3 minutes. Can be mentioned.
- the conditions for drying the transparent resin layer 2 forming solution are preferably 1 to 2 at 150 to 180 ° C. Minutes.
- the reflective layer 3 may be formed by forming a metal film on the transparent resin layer 2 by vapor deposition.
- the vacuum reflective method is used as the vapor deposition method, and the retroreflective material is made. It is preferable to perform vapor deposition from above the transparent resin layer 2 so that the surface direction and the emission direction of the evaporation source are approximately 90 °.
- the resin for forming the fixing resin layer 4 may be applied on the reflective layer by a known resin coating method.
- the bonding method between the fixing resin layer 4 and the support 5 is not particularly limited, and can be performed by, for example, a known laminating method.
- Example 1 A 40 ⁇ m thick polyethylene film laminated on a 75 ⁇ m thick polyester film was used as a release support, and this was heated at 200 ° C. for 2 minutes to melt the polyethylene film. In this state, transparent glass spheres having an average particle size of 50 ⁇ m and a refractive index of 1.93 are sprayed on almost one surface as transparent microspheres so as to be 220 to 300 pieces / mm 2 and allowed to cool to cure the polyethylene film. I let you. Next, 27 g / m 2 of a transparent resin layer-forming solution having the following formulation 1 was applied to the transparent glass sphere side on the mold release support and dried under conditions of a temperature of 155 ° C. and a time of 1.5 minutes.
- the layer thickness L (90 °) is 590 nm
- the layer thickness L (60 °) is 630 nm
- the layer thickness L (30 °) is 860 nm
- the layer thickness L ( ⁇ ) is 10500 nm
- the layer thickness L (30 °) / the layer thickness L (90 °) was 1.46.
- the measurement of the transparent resin layer was performed with the following method. First, a plurality of transparent microspheres on which a transparent resin layer was formed were cut out from the obtained sheet using a cutter knife. Next, the plurality of transparent microspheres are observed using a scanning electron microscope, and a portion where the glass microspheres are partially exposed is extracted from between the cracks of the transparent resin layer. (90 °) , layer thickness L (60 °) , and layer thickness L (30 °) were measured. Further, the layer thickness L ( ⁇ ) is measured by cutting out the portion of the sheet obtained above where the transparent microspheres are not present with a cutter knife and observing the cross section with a scanning electron microscope. did.
- ZnS is vapor-deposited on the transparent resin layer by a vacuum vapor deposition method so that the surface direction of the retroreflective material and the emission direction of the evaporation source are approximately 90 °, and the layer thickness is 110 nm. A layer was formed.
- PET polyethylene terephthalate
- the polyester-cotton taffeta woven fabric (black) used as the support and the fixing resin layer were bonded by hot pressing at 130 ° C., and then the release support was peeled off.
- a retroreflective material was obtained in which polyester-cotton taffeta fabric (support) / PET (fixed resin layer) / ZnS film (reflective layer) / transparent resin layer / transparent microspheres were sequentially laminated.
- the exposure rate of the transparent microspheres was measured and found to be 48%.
- Example 2 A retroreflective material was produced under the same conditions as in Example 1 except that the thickness of the reflective layer was 140 nm.
- Example 3 A retroreflective material was produced under the same conditions as in Example 2 except that the transparent resin layer forming solution of the following formulation 2 was used instead of the transparent resin layer forming solution of the formulation 1.
- the layer thickness of the formed transparent resin layer is as follows: layer thickness L (90 °) is 880 nm, layer thickness L (60 °) is 990 nm, layer thickness L (30 °) is 1240 nm, layer thickness L ( ⁇ ) is 11700 nm, The layer thickness L (30 °) / the layer thickness L (90 °) was 1.41.
- Example 4 A retroreflective material was manufactured under the same conditions as in Example 1 except that the thickness of the reflective layer was 130 nm.
- Example 5 A retroreflective material was produced under the same conditions as in Example 1 except that the thickness of the reflective layer was 150 nm.
- Example 6 A retroreflective material was produced under the same conditions as in Example 1 except that the thickness of the reflective layer was 170 nm.
- Example 7 A retroreflective material was manufactured under the same conditions as in Example 1 except that the thickness of the reflective layer was 190 nm.
- Example 8 Example except that the transparent resin layer forming solution of the following formulation 3 was used instead of the transparent resin layer forming solution of the following formulation 1 and the coating amount of the transparent resin layer forming solution was changed to 26 g / m 2.
- a retroreflective material was produced under the same conditions as in 1.
- the thickness of the formed transparent resin layer has a thickness L (90 °) is 560 nm, the layer thickness L (60 °) is 600 nm, the layer thickness L (30 °) is 820 nm, the layer thickness L (-) is 10280Nm, The layer thickness L (30 °) / the layer thickness L (90 °) was 1.46.
- Example 9 Example except that the transparent resin layer forming solution of the following formulation 4 was used instead of the transparent resin layer forming solution of the formulation 1 and the coating amount of the transparent resin layer forming solution was changed to 29 g / m 2.
- a retroreflective material was produced under the same conditions as in 1.
- the formed transparent resin layer has a layer thickness L (90 °) of 680 nm, a layer thickness L (60 °) of 750 nm, a layer thickness L (30 °) of 980 nm, a layer thickness L ( ⁇ ) of 10960 nm,
- the layer thickness L (30 °) / the layer thickness L (90 °) was 1.44.
- Example 10 Example except that the transparent resin layer forming solution of the following formulation 5 was used in place of the transparent resin layer forming solution of the formulation 1 and the coating amount of the transparent resin layer forming solution was changed to 30 g / m 2.
- a retroreflective material was produced under the same conditions as in 1.
- the layer thickness of the formed transparent resin layer is as follows: layer thickness L (90 °) is 770 nm, layer thickness L (60 °) is 860 nm, layer thickness L (30 °) is 1100 nm, layer thickness L ( ⁇ ) is 11000 nm, The layer thickness L (30 °) / the layer thickness L (90 °) was 1.42.
- Comparative Example 1 The application of the transparent resin layer forming solution of Formula 1 is omitted, and the surface direction of the retroreflective material and the emission direction of the evaporation source are approximately 90 ° from above the glass microspheres by vacuum deposition.
- a retroreflective material was manufactured under the same conditions as in Example 1 except that ZnS was deposited to form a reflective layer having a layer thickness of 110 nm.
- Comparative Example 2 Example except that the transparent resin layer forming solution of the following formulation 6 was used instead of the transparent resin layer forming solution of the formulation 1 and the coating amount of the transparent resin layer forming solution was changed to 60 g / m 2.
- a retroreflective material was produced under the same conditions as in 1.
- the thickness of the formed transparent resin layer has a thickness L (90 °) is 5200 nm, the layer thickness L (60 °) is 10300Nm, thickness L (30 °) is 18700Nm, thickness L (-) is 22000Nm, The layer thickness L (30 °) / the layer thickness L (90 °) was 3.60.
- each retroreflective material manufactured above was evaluated. Specifically, the reflective performance of the retroreflective material is in accordance with JIS Z 9117 “Retroreflective material”, and each retroreflective material is cut into 20 cm ⁇ 20 cm as a sample, and CIE (International Commission on Illumination) A color light meter (made by Topcon Co., Ltd.) with an observation light angle of 12 'and an incident angle of 5 °, 10 °, 20 °, 30 °, 40 °, 50 °, 60 °, and 70 °. BM-5AS), x, y, and L (x, y: chromaticity coordinates, L: luminance) were obtained. In addition, as shown in FIG. 2, the measurement of x, y, and L was performed about a total of five places, the center point of a sample, and the point inside 1 cm in length and breadth from each vertex of a sample.
- CIE International Commission on Illumination
- the retroreflective performance was evaluated in the incident angle range of 5 to 70 °.
- the retroreflection performance was evaluated according to the method described in JISZ9117 (2010).
- each retroreflecting material was evaluated according to the following criteria.
- A The sample central portion in the measurement location (4 locations) other than the sample central portion at each of the incident angles of 5 °, 10 °, 20 °, 30 °, 40 °, 50 °, 60 °, and 70 °.
- No difference in h * of 60 or more with respect to h * of ⁇ Sample center at incident angles of 5 °, 10 °, 20 °, 30 °, 40 °, 50 °, 60 °, and 70 °
- the measurement locations (4 locations) other than the portion there is one location where h * differs by 60 or more with respect to h * at the center of the sample.
- ⁇ incident angle 5 °, 10 °, 20 °, 30 °
- h * differs by 60 or more from h * in the sample center in the measurement locations (4 locations) other than the sample center.
- x incident angles 5 °, 10 °, 20 °, 30 °, 40 °, 50 °, 60 °, 70 °
- h * incident angle 5 °, 10 °, 20 °, 30 °
- 40 °, 50 °, 60 °, 70 ° During sample heart other than the measurement locations (four locations), to h * of the sample central portion where h * is different than 60 there are three or four positions
- the layer thickness L (90 °) does not satisfy 400 to 1000 nm, and the layer thickness L (90 °) / layer thickness L (30 °) does not satisfy 1.35 to 1.50.
- C * saturatedation
- the layer thickness L (90 °) is 570 to 700 nm
- the ratio of the layer thickness L (30 °) to the layer thickness L (90 °) is 1.44 to 1.46
- the thickness of the reflective layer was 140 to 160 nm
- C * (saturation) the maximum difference of h * in the range of 5 ° to 50 °
- the retroreflective performance the suppression of color unevenness of reflected light. It was particularly excellent.
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項1. 固着樹脂層と、
前記固着樹脂層に埋設された透明性微小球と、
前記透明性微小球と前記固着樹脂層の間に、前記透明性微小球側から、透明樹脂層と、透明金属化合物薄膜からなる反射層と、を備え、
前記透明樹脂層が、下記層厚L(90°)が400~1000nm、且つ下記層厚L(90°)に対する下記層厚L(30°)の比率が1.35~1.50を満たすことを特徴とする、再帰性反射性材料。
層厚L(90°)=Y(90°)-X(90°)
層厚L(30°)=Y(30°)-X(30°)
X(90°):前記透明微小球の中心点から面方向に対して90°方向での前記透明微小球と前記透明樹脂層との界面までの距離
Y(90°):前記透明微小球の中心点から面方向に対して90°方向での前記透明樹脂層と前記反射層との界面までの距離
X(30°):前記透明微小球の中心点から面方向に対して30°方向での前記透明微小球と前記透明樹脂層との界面までの距離
Y(30°):前記透明微小球の中心点から面方向に対して30°方向での前記透明樹脂層と前記反射層との界面までの距離
項2. 前記透明樹脂層が、前記層厚L(90°)に対する下記層厚L(60°)の比率が1.01~1.25を満たす、項1に記載の再帰性反射性材料。
層厚L(60°)=Y(60°)-X(60°)
X(60°):前記透明微小球の中心点から面方向に対して60°方向での前記透明微小球と前記透明樹脂層との界面までの距離
Y(60°):前記透明微小球の中心点から面方向に対して60°方向での前記透明樹脂層と前記反射層との界面までの距離
項3. 前記反射層の層厚が90~240nmである、項1又は2に記載の再帰性反射性材料。
項4. 前記反射層の層厚:前記透明樹脂層の前記層厚L(90°)の比率が、100:120~1300である、項1~3のいずれかに記載の再帰性反射性材料。
項5. 前記透明樹脂層を形成する樹脂がポリウレタン樹脂である、項1~4のいずれかに記載の再帰性反射性材料。
項6. 前記反射層を形成する透明金属化合物薄膜の構成素材がZnSである、項1~5のいずれかに記載の再帰性反射性材料。
項7. 前記透明微小球がガラス製である、項1~6のいずれかに記載の再帰性反射性材料。
項8. 前記透明微小球の屈折率が1.6~2.5である、項1~7のいずれかに記載の再帰性反射性材料。
項9. 前記固着樹脂層が支持体に保持されている、項1~8のいずれかに記載の再帰性反射性材料。
本発明の再帰性反射性材料は、透明性微小球1と、透明樹脂層2と、反射層3と、固着樹脂層4とが順に積層されており、当該透明樹脂層の層厚を所定の条件を満たすように設定されているオープンタイプの再帰性反射性材料である。また、本発明の再帰性反射性材料には、必要に応じて、固着樹脂層4を保持する基材として、固着樹脂層の下面(反射層3とは反対側の面)に支持体5が設けられていてもよい。以下、本発明の再帰性反射性材料の構造及び構成素材について説明する。
透明性微小球1は、透明樹脂層2及び反射層3とを介して固着樹脂層4に埋設され、入射光と、前記反射層で回帰反射された出射光を透過させる機能を果たす。
透明性微小球1の露出率(%)=(T/R)×100
R:透明性微小球1の直径
T:透明樹脂層2の表面の最上部(空気に露出している領域の透明樹脂層2の表面)から、空気中に露出している透明性微小球表面の最上部までの高さ
透明樹脂層2は、透明性微小球1と反射層3との間に設けられる層である。本発明の再帰性反射性材料では、後述する所定の層厚を満たす透明樹脂層2と共に反射層3を備えることにより、広角な入射光に対する高い彩度、入射光の入射角に応じた反射光の色調変化、及び色ムラの抑制が可能になる。
層厚L(90°)=Y(90°)-X(90°)
X(90°):透明性微小球1の中心点から面方向に対して90°方向での透明性微小球1と透明樹脂層2との界面までの距離
Y(90°):透明性微小球1の中心点から面方向に対して90°方向での透明樹脂層2と反射層3との界面までの距離
層厚L(30°)=Y(30°)-X(30°)
X(30°):透明性微小球1の中心点から面方向に対して30°方向での透明性微小球1と透明樹脂層2との界面までの距離
Y(30°):透明性微小球1の中心点から面方向に対して30°方向での透明樹脂層2と反射層3との界面までの距離
層厚L(60°)=Y(60°)-X(60°)
X(60°):透明性微小球1の中心点から面方向に対して60°方向での透明性微小球1と前記透明樹脂層との界面までの距離
Y(60°):透明性微小球1の中心点から面方向に対して60°方向での透明樹脂層2と反射層3との界面までの距離
反射層3は、透明樹脂層2と固着樹脂層4との間に設けられる層である。反射層3は、透明性微小球から入射する光を回帰反射させる機能を果たすと共に、広角な入射光に対する高い彩度、及び入射光の入射角に応じた反射光の色調変化にも寄与する。
反射層3の層厚=Z(90°)-Y(90°)
Y(90°):透明性微小球1の中心点から、面方向に対して90°方向での透明樹脂層2と反射層3との界面までの距離
Z(90°):透明性微小球1の中心点から、面方向に対して90°方向での反射層3と固着樹脂層4との界面までの距離
固着樹脂層4は、反射層3の下面に設けられる層であり、透明性微小球を埋設して保持する機能を果たす。
支持体5は、必要に応じて設けられる部材であり、固着樹脂層4を保持する基材としての機能を果たす。本発明の再帰性反射性材料において、支持体5は、例えば流通段階では設けられていなくてよい。また、支持体5は、固着樹脂層4に対して直接積層されていてもよいが、接着剤で形成される接着層を介して固着樹脂層4と積層されていてもよい。
本発明の再帰性反射性材料は、0°から85°程度の広角の入射光に対して高い彩度を示すことができると共に、入射光の入射角に応じて反射光を明瞭に複数の色調に変化させることが可能になっており、視認する方向に応じて多彩な色調を呈させることができる。なお、本明細書において、入射光の入射角は、再帰性反射性材料の面方向に対する垂直方向を0°(即ち、再帰性反射性材料の面方向を90°)とした値である。
本発明の再帰性反射性材料を製造する方法は、前述する構成を備えさせ得ることを限度として、特に制限されないが、一例として、下記工程1~6を含む方法が挙げられる。
工程1:基材フィルム上に熱可塑性フィルムを積層させた離型用支持体を、当該熱可塑性フィルムの軟化点以上の温度で加熱して当該熱可塑性フィルムを軟化させる工程、
工程2:前記工程1の前、同時又は後に、離型用支持体の熱可塑性フィルムに透明性微小球1を散布し、透明性微小球1が軟化した熱可塑性フィルムに所定の割合で埋没した時点で冷却して前記熱可塑性フィルムを硬化させ、透明性微小球1を埋設した離型用支持体を得る工程、
工程3:透明性微小球1を埋設した離型用支持体の透明性微小球1側に、前記層厚となるように透明樹脂層2を形成する工程、
工程4:前記工程3で形成された透明樹脂層2上に、反射層3を積層させる工程、
工程5:前記工程4で形成された反射層3上に、固着樹脂層4を形成する樹脂を塗布し、固着樹脂層4を積層させる工程、及び
工程6:離型用支持体を剥離した後に固着樹脂層4と支持体5を接着させる、又は固着樹脂層4と支持体5を接着させた後に離型用支持体を剥離する工程。
実施例1
離型用支持体として、厚さ75μmのポリエステルフィルムにラミネートされた厚さ40μmのポリエチレンフィルムを使用し、これを200℃で2分間加熱して、ポリエチレンフィルムを溶融させた。この状態で、透明性微小球として、平均粒径50μm、屈折率1.93の透明ガラス球を220~300個/mm2となるように略一面に散布し、放冷してポリエチレンフィルムを硬化させた。次いで、離型用支持体上の透明ガラス球側に下記処方1の透明樹脂層形成用溶液を27g/m2塗布し、温度155℃、時間1.5分の条件で乾燥させ、透明樹脂層を形成した。形成された透明樹脂層の層厚は、層厚L(90°)が590nm、層厚L(60°)が630nm、層厚L(30°)が860nm、層厚L(-)が10500nm、層厚L(30°)/層厚L(90°)が1.46であった。
[処方1]
ポリウレタン樹脂(純分):1.5質量%
トルエン(純度99%以上):49.25質量%
シクロヘキサノン(純度99%以上):49.25質量%
粘度:7秒(25℃、ザーンカップ法No.3)
反射層の層厚を140nmとした以外は、実施例1と同様の条件で再帰性反射性材料を製造した。
処方1の透明樹脂層形成用溶液に代えて、下記処方2の透明樹脂層形成用溶液を使用したこと以外は、実施例2と同様の条件で再帰性反射性材料を製造した。形成された透明樹脂層の層厚は、層厚L(90°)が880nm、層厚L(60°)が990nm、層厚L(30°)が1240nm、層厚L(-)が11700nm、層厚L(30°)/層厚L(90°)が1.41であった。
[処方2]
ポリウレタン樹脂(純分):6.0質量%
トルエン(純度99%以上):47質量%
シクロヘキサノン(純度99%以上):47質量%
粘度:10秒(25℃、ザーンカップ法No.3)
反射層の層厚を130nmとした以外は、実施例1と同様の条件で再帰性反射性材料を製造した。
反射層の層厚を150nmとした以外は、実施例1と同様の条件で再帰性反射性材料を製造した。
反射層の層厚を170nmとした以外は、実施例1と同様の条件で再帰性反射性材料を製造した。
反射層の層厚を190nmとした以外は、実施例1と同様の条件で再帰性反射性材料を製造した。
処方1の透明樹脂層形成用溶液に代えて、下記処方3の透明樹脂層形成用溶液を使用し、透明樹脂層形成用溶液の塗布量を26g/m2に変更したこと以外は、実施例1と同様の条件で再帰性反射性材料を製造した。形成された透明樹脂層の層厚は、層厚L(90°)が560nm、層厚L(60°)が600nm、層厚L(30°)が820nm、層厚L(-)が10280nm、層厚L(30°)/層厚L(90°)が1.46であった。
[処方3]
ポリウレタン樹脂(純分):1.0質量%
トルエン(純度99%以上):49.5質量%
シクロヘキサノン(純度99%以上):49.5質量%
粘度:5秒(25℃、ザーンカップ法No.3)
処方1の透明樹脂層形成用溶液に代えて、下記処方4の透明樹脂層形成用溶液を使用し、透明樹脂層形成用溶液の塗布量を29g/m2に変更したこと以外は、実施例1と同様の条件で再帰性反射性材料を製造した。形成された透明樹脂層の層厚は、層厚L(90°)が680nm、層厚L(60°)が750nm、層厚L(30°)が980nm、層厚L(-)が10960nm、層厚L(30°)/層厚L(90°)が1.44であった。
[処方4]
ポリウレタン樹脂(純分):3.0質量%
トルエン(純度99%以上):48.5質量%
シクロヘキサノン(純度99%以上):48.5質量%
粘度:8秒(25℃、ザーンカップ法No.3)
処方1の透明樹脂層形成用溶液に代えて、下記処方5の透明樹脂層形成用溶液を使用し、透明樹脂層形成用溶液の塗布量を30g/m2に変更したこと以外は、実施例1と同様の条件で再帰性反射性材料を製造した。形成された透明樹脂層の層厚は、層厚L(90°)が770nm、層厚L(60°)が860nm、層厚L(30°)が1100nm、層厚L(-)が11000nm、層厚L(30°)/層厚L(90°)が1.42であった。
[処方5]
ポリウレタン樹脂(純分):4.5質量%
トルエン(純度99%以上):47.75質量%
シクロヘキサノン(純度99%以上):47.75質量%
粘度:9秒(25℃、ザーンカップ法No.3)
処方1の透明樹脂層形成用溶液を塗布することを省略し、ガラス微小球の上から、真空蒸着法によって、再帰性反射性材料の面方向と蒸発源の出射方向とが略90°となるようにZnSを蒸着させて層厚が110nmの反射層を形成したこと以外は、実施例1と同様の条件で再帰性反射性材料を製造した。
処方1の透明樹脂層形成用溶液に代えて、下記処方6の透明樹脂層形成用溶液を使用し、透明樹脂層形成用溶液の塗布量を60g/m2に変更したこと以外は、実施例1と同様の条件で再帰性反射性材料を製造した。形成された透明樹脂層の層厚は、層厚L(90°)が5200nm、層厚L(60°)が10300nm、層厚L(30°)が18700nm、層厚L(-)が22000nm、層厚L(30°)/層厚L(90°)が3.60であった。
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ポリウレタン樹脂(純分):25質量%
トルエン(純度99%以上):75質量%
粘度:270秒(25℃、ザーンカップ法No.3)
前記で製造した各再帰性反射材の特性を評価した。具体的には、再帰性反射材の反射性能は、JIS Z 9117 「再帰性反射材」に準じ、各再帰性反射材を20cm×20cmにカットしたものをサンプルとし、CIE(国際照明委員会)が規定するA光源を用い、観測角12′、入射角を5°、10°、20°、30°、40°、50°、60°、70°の各角度で測色計(トプコン社製BM-5AS)を用いてx、y、及びL(x、y:色度座標、L:輝度)を求めた。なお、x、y、及びLの測定は、図2に示すように、サンプルの中心点、サンプルの各頂点から縦横1cm内側の点、の計5か所について行った。
x=X/X+Y+Z y=Y/X+Y+Z L=10Y1/2
L*=116(Y/100)1/3
a*=500((X/98.05)1/3-(Y/100)1/3)
b*=200((Y/100)1/3-(Z/118.10)1/3)
h*=ATAN(b*/a*)
C*={(a*)2+(b*)2}/(1/2)
◎:入射角5°、10°、20°、30°、40°、50°、60°、70°の各角度において、サンプル中心部以外の測定箇所(4箇所)中に、上記サンプル中心部のh*に対し、h*が60以上相違する箇所がない
○:入射角5°、10°、20°、30°、40°、50°、60°、70°の各角度において、サンプル中心部以外の測定箇所(4箇所)中に、上記サンプル中心部のh*に対し、h*が60以上相違する箇所が1箇所ある
△:入射角5°、10°、20°、30°、40°、50°、60°、70°の各角度において、サンプル中心部以外の測定箇所(4箇所)中に、上記サンプル中心部のh*に対し、h*が60以上相違する箇所が2箇所ある
×:入射角5°、10°、20°、30°、40°、50°、60°、70°の各角度において、サンプル中心部以外の測定箇所(4箇所)中に、上記サンプル中心部のh*に対し、h*が60以上相違する箇所が3又は4箇所ある
各再帰性反射材について、L*、a*、b*、h*、C*、見た目色(蛍光灯下で視認される色)、入射光の入射角5°~50°の範囲におけるC*の平均値、入射光の入射角5°~50°の範囲におけるh*の最大差(5°~50°の範囲におけるh*の最大値と最小値の差)、反射性能、及び色ムラを評価した結果を表1~6に示す。また、各再帰性反射材の色度図を図3~5に示す。この結果から、透明樹脂層を設けなかった再帰性反射性材料(比較例1)では、色ムラが生じていた。また、透明樹脂層を設けても、層厚L(90°)が400~1000nm、層厚L(90°)/層厚L(30°)が1.35~1.50を満たしていない再帰性反射性材料(比較例2)では、C*(彩度)が低く、十分な再帰性反射能が認められなかった。これに対して、層厚L(90°)が400~1000nm、層厚L(30°)/層厚L(90°)が1.35~1.50を満たす透明樹脂層を備える再帰性反射性材料(実施例1~10)では、C*(彩度)が高く、十分な再帰性反射能が認められ、更に5°~50°の範囲におけるh*の最大差も大きく、入射光の入射角に応じて反射光の色調を変化させることができており、しかも反射光の色ムラも抑制できていた。中でも、実施例2、5及び9は、層厚L(90°)が570~700nm、層厚L(90°)に対する層厚L(30°)の比率が1.44~1.46、かつ、反射層の層厚が140~160nmであったことから、C*(彩度)、5°~50°の範囲におけるh*の最大差、再帰性反射性能、及び反射光の色ムラ抑制が特に優れたものであった。
2 透明性樹脂層
3 反射層
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- 固着樹脂層と、
前記固着樹脂層に埋設された透明性微小球と、
前記透明性微小球と前記固着樹脂層の間に、前記透明性微小球側から、透明樹脂層と、透明金属化合物薄膜からなる反射層と、を備え、
前記透明樹脂層が、下記層厚L(90°)が400~1000nm、且つ下記層厚L(90°)に対する下記層厚L(30°)の比率が1.35~1.50を満たすことを特徴とする、再帰性反射性材料。
層厚L(90°)=Y(90°)-X(90°)
層厚L(30°)=Y(30°)-X(30°)
X(90°):前記透明微小球の中心点から面方向に対して90°方向での前記透明微小球と前記透明樹脂層との界面までの距離
Y(90°):前記透明微小球の中心点から面方向に対して90°方向での前記透明樹脂層と前記反射層との界面までの距離
X(30°):前記透明微小球の中心点から面方向に対して30°方向での前記透明微小球と前記透明樹脂層との界面までの距離
Y(30°):前記透明微小球の中心点から面方向に対して30°方向での前記透明樹脂層と前記反射層との界面までの距離 - 前記透明樹脂層が、前記層厚L(90°)に対する下記層厚L(60°)の比率が1.01~1.25を満たす、請求項1に記載の再帰性反射性材料。
層厚L(60°)=Y(60°)-X(60°)
X(60°):前記透明微小球の中心点から面方向に対して60°方向での前記透明微小球と前記透明樹脂層との界面までの距離
Y(60°):前記透明微小球の中心点から面方向に対して60°方向での前記透明樹脂層と前記反射層との界面までの距離 - 前記反射層の層厚が90~240nmである、請求項1又は2に記載の再帰性反射性材料。
- 前記反射層の層厚:前記透明樹脂層の前記層厚L(90°)の比率が、100:120~1300である、請求項1~3のいずれかに記載の再帰性反射性材料。
- 前記透明樹脂層を形成する樹脂がポリウレタン樹脂である、請求項1~4のいずれかに記載の再帰性反射性材料。
- 前記反射層を形成する透明金属化合物薄膜の構成素材がZnSである、請求項1~5のいずれかに記載の再帰性反射性材料。
- 前記透明微小球がガラス製である、請求項1~6のいずれかに記載の再帰性反射性材料。
- 前記透明微小球の屈折率が1.6~2.5である、請求項1~7のいずれかに記載の再帰性反射性材料。
- 前記固着樹脂層が支持体に保持されている、請求項1~8のいずれかに記載の再帰性反射性材料。
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