Optical laminate and organic electroluminescent display device provided with same

By providing an anti-glare layer and a polarizing film with haze controlled within an appropriate range in an organic electroluminescent display device, the problem of reduced clarity caused by excessive anti-glare properties is solved, and the clarity of image display is improved.

CN120610348APending Publication Date: 2025-09-09SUMITOMO CHEM CO LTD
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CN202510254623.X
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2024-03-08
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2025-03-05
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2025-09-09

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Technical Problem

In organic electroluminescent display devices, excessively high anti-glare properties lead to reduced image display clarity.

Method used

By setting an anti-glare layer and a polarizing film with haze controlled within an appropriate range in the optical laminate, including a substrate layer for forming the anti-glare layer, a polarizing film, a protective film and a phase difference layer, the haze is ensured to be within a specific range and the image display clarity is prevented from being reduced.

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The image display clarity of the organic electroluminescent display device is improved while maintaining the anti-glare property.

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Abstract

The invention provides an optical laminate and an organic electroluminescent display device provided with the same. Provided is an optical laminate which is provided with an anti-glare layer and which is capable of suppressing a reduction in the definition of image display. An optical laminate (1A) is provided with an anti-glare layer (2), an anti-glare layer-forming substrate layer (3), a polarizing film (4), a protective film (5), and a phase difference layer (6) in this order. The haze obtained by measuring the protective film (5), the phase difference layer (6), and a member therebetween together is 0.3% or more and 3.0% or less, and the haze obtained by measuring the anti-glare layer (2) and the base material layer (3) for forming the anti-glare layer together is 5% or more.
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Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to an optical layered body and an organic electroluminescent display device including the optical layered body. Background Art

[0002] Organic electroluminescent (OLED) displays typically have a circular polarizing plate attached to the viewing side of the display panel to suppress external light reflection caused by electrodes within the display panel (see, for example, Patent Document 1). This circular polarizing plate is sometimes provided with an anti-glare layer to suppress surface reflection (reflection) from the circular polarizing plate itself. This reduces reflection on the display surface and improves the visibility of the displayed image.

[0003] Prior art literature

[0004] Patent Literature

[0005] Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2023-51543 Summary of the Invention

[0006] Problems to be solved by the invention

[0007] However, when the anti-glare properties are too high, the clarity of the image displayed in the organic electroluminescent display device is impaired. Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide an optical layered body having an anti-glare layer and capable of suppressing a decrease in the clarity of the image displayed. Another object is to provide an organic electroluminescent display device having this optical layered body.

[0008] Means for solving problems

[0009] The present inventors have conducted research on the above-mentioned subject. In an organic EL display device to which a circularly polarizing plate having a phase difference layer is attached, anti-glare properties are achieved by providing an anti-glare layer with a high haze. However, if the haze is too high, glare will be generated. Furthermore, it is known that increasing the haze inside the circularly polarizing plate to suppress glare reduces the clarity of the image displayed. Therefore, the inventors have devised a method for suppressing the reduction in image clarity by controlling not only the anti-glare layer but also the haze inside the circularly polarizing plate within an appropriate range. Furthermore, the above-mentioned object can be achieved by having the following configuration.

[0010] The present invention provides an optical laminate comprising, in order, an anti-glare layer, a substrate layer for forming the anti-glare layer, a polarizing film, a protective film, and a retardation layer, wherein the haze obtained by measuring the protective film, the retardation layer, and a member located between the protective film and the retardation layer together is 0.3% or more and 3.0% or less, and the haze obtained by measuring the anti-glare layer and the substrate layer for forming the anti-glare layer together is 5% or more.

[0011] The optical layered body of the present invention preferably has at least one of the following characteristics.

[0012] The haze measured together with the anti-glare layer and the anti-glare layer-forming substrate layer is less than 12%.

[0013] The thickness of the anti-glare layer-forming substrate layer is 15 μm to 30 μm.

[0014] The distance between the surface of the anti-glare layer-forming substrate layer on the polarizing film side and the surface of the retardation layer on the opposite side to the polarizing film side is 70 μm or less.

[0015] The haze measured together with the protective film, the retardation layer, and the member located between the protective film and the retardation layer is 1.3% or less.

[0016] The anti-glare layer-forming substrate layer and the polarizing film are directly bonded to each other.

[0017] The present invention also provides an organic electroluminescent display device including an organic electroluminescent display panel and the optical laminated body disposed on the viewing side of the organic electroluminescent display panel.

[0018] Effects of the Invention

[0019] According to the present invention, an optical layered body including an anti-glare layer and capable of suppressing a decrease in the clarity of image display can be provided. In addition, an organic electroluminescent display device including the optical layered body can be provided. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] Figure 1 This is a cross-sectional view of an optical layered body according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0021] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of an optical layered body according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[0022] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of an organic electroluminescent display device according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0023] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of an optical layered body according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[0024] Description of Reference Numerals

[0025] 1A, 1B, 1C...optical laminate, 2...anti-glare layer, 3...anti-glare layer-forming substrate layer, 4...polarizing film, 5...protective film, 6...retardation layer, 7a, 7b, 7c...adhesive layer, 8...ultraviolet absorbing layer (interlayer), 9...organic EL display panel, 10...organic EL display device. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0026] Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that the same or corresponding parts in each figure are denoted by the same reference numerals, and repeated descriptions are omitted.

[0027] like Figure 1 As shown, the optical laminate 1A of this embodiment comprises an anti-glare layer 2, an anti-glare layer forming substrate layer 3, a polarizing film 4, a protective film 5, and a phase difference layer 6 in this order. A first adhesive layer 7a and a second adhesive layer 7b are provided between the phase difference layer 6 and the protective film 5, and on the other side of the phase difference layer 6, respectively. Figure 1 The adhesive layer is omitted in the figure.

[0028] Polarizing film

[0029] Polarizing films are films that exhibit anisotropic light absorption. They typically consist of a polarizer or polarizing film in which a dichroic dye is uniaxially oriented. To achieve uniaxial orientation of the dichroic dye, a film (hereinafter referred to as a "polarizer") is prepared by uniaxially stretching a polymer such as polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) impregnated with iodine or an organic dichroic dye. This is achieved by anisotropically absorbing light in the dichroic dye encapsulated within the stretched polymer, thereby exhibiting a polarizing function.

[0030] Polarizing film

[0031] Polarizers, such as polyvinyl alcohol-based resin films, are uniaxially stretched films impregnated with iodine or an organic dichroic dye. These films are typically manufactured through the following steps: uniaxially stretching the polyvinyl alcohol-based resin film; dyeing the polyvinyl alcohol-based resin film with a dichroic dye such as iodine to adsorb the dichroic dye; treating the polyvinyl alcohol-based resin film with the adsorbed dichroic dye with a crosslinking agent such as an aqueous boric acid solution; and finally, washing the film with water after treatment with the crosslinking agent such as an aqueous boric acid solution. Polarizers may contain a crosslinking agent.

[0032] The thickness of the polarizer is usually 30 μm or less, preferably 18 μm or less, more preferably 15 μm or less, and further preferably 10 μm or less. The thickness is usually 1 μm or more, for example 5 μm or more.

[0033] The uniaxial stretching of the polyvinyl alcohol resin film can be performed before, simultaneously with, or after dyeing with a dichroic dye. When uniaxial stretching is performed after dyeing, it can be performed before or during the boric acid treatment. Of course, uniaxial stretching can also be performed in multiple stages as shown here. Uniaxial stretching can be performed by a method of uniaxially stretching the film in the direction of film transport between rollers with different peripheral speeds, a method of uniaxially stretching the film in the direction of film transport using heated rollers, a method of stretching the film in the width direction using a tenter, etc. In addition, uniaxial stretching can be performed by dry stretching in the air, or by wet stretching in a state where the polyvinyl alcohol resin film is swollen using a solvent such as water. The stretching ratio is generally about 3 to 8 times. Alternatively, an aqueous solution containing polyvinyl alcohol can be applied to the thermoplastic resin film, dried, and then stretched together with the thermoplastic resin film using the above method.

[0034] The polyvinyl alcohol-based resin film can be dyed with a dichroic dye by, for example, immersing the polyvinyl alcohol-based resin film in an aqueous solution containing the dichroic dye. Specifically, iodine and a dichroic organic dye can be used as the dichroic dye.

[0035] Phase difference layer

[0036] [Laminated Structure of Phase Difference Layers]

[0037] A retardation layer is a layer that includes a layer that exhibits phase difference. The portion that exhibits phase difference can be a retardation film formed by stretching a thermoplastic resin film, or an optically anisotropic layer formed from a polymer having an aligned polymerizable liquid crystal compound. The following describes an optically anisotropic layer formed from a polymer having an aligned polymerizable liquid crystal compound.

[0038] From the perspectives of achieving thinness and enabling arbitrary design of wavelength dispersion characteristics, it is preferred to coat a composition containing a polymerizable liquid crystal compound (hereinafter also referred to as an "optically anisotropic layer-forming composition") onto a transparent substrate to form an optically anisotropic layer composed of an oriented polymer of the polymerizable liquid crystal compound. The retardation layer-forming composition may further contain a solvent, a photopolymerization initiator, a photosensitizer, a polymerization inhibitor, a leveling agent, an adhesion enhancer, and the like.

[0039] The optical anisotropic layer is usually formed by coating a polymerizable liquid crystal composition on an alignment film formed on a substrate to be described later, and polymerizing the polymerizable liquid crystal compound contained in the above-mentioned polymerizable liquid crystal composition. It should be noted that the optical anisotropic layer can be formed by directly coating a polymerizable liquid crystal composition on a substrate, and polymerizing the polymerizable liquid crystal compound contained in the above-mentioned polymerizable liquid crystal composition. The optical anisotropic layer is usually a film formed by curing the polymerizable liquid crystal compound in an oriented state. In order to produce a phase difference in the viewing surface, it is necessary to be a cured film formed by polymerizing the polymerizable group in a state where the polymerizable liquid crystal compound is oriented in a horizontal direction relative to the substrate surface. At this time, when the polymerizable liquid crystal compound is a rod-shaped liquid crystal, it is a positive A plate, and if the polymerizable liquid crystal compound is a disc-shaped liquid crystal, it is a negative A plate.

[0040] To achieve a high degree of protection against external light reflection, an optically anisotropic layer only needs to function as a λ / 4 plate (i.e., a retardation function of π / 2) throughout the entire visible light range. From this perspective, a reverse wavelength dispersion λ / 4 layer with minimal retardation variation across the entire visible light range is preferred.

[0041] The optically anisotropic layer is preferably a combination of two or more optically anisotropic layers having different orientations. For example, the layer may be a combination of an optically anisotropic layer having a λ / 4 plate function and an optically anisotropic layer having a λ / 2 plate function (i.e., a retardation function of π).

[0042] Furthermore, from the perspective of compensating for antireflection properties in oblique directions, it is also preferable to include a layer with anisotropy in the thickness direction (positive C plate). Furthermore, each optically anisotropic layer may be obliquely aligned or cholesterically aligned. Furthermore, when combining a λ / 4 layer with reverse wavelength dispersion and a positive C plate, a UV-absorbing layer may be laminated between them.

[0043] [Reverse wavelength dispersion λ / 4 layer]

[0044] Regarding the λ / 4 function in the entire visible light region, it is preferred that the in-plane retardation R(λ) with respect to light of wavelength λ nm satisfies the optical characteristics expressed by the following formula (1), and it is more preferred that all of the optical characteristics expressed by the following formulas (1), (2), and (3) be satisfied.

[0045] 100nm<Re(550)<160nm…(1)

[0046] (Where Re(550) represents the in-plane phase difference (in-plane retardation) relative to light with a wavelength of 550 nm.)

[0047] Re(450) / Re(550)≤1.0…(2)

[0048] 1.00≤Re(650) / Re(550)…(3)

[0049] (Wherein, Re(450) represents the in-plane retardation value relative to light with a wavelength of 450 nm, Re(550) represents the in-plane retardation value relative to light with a wavelength of 550 nm, and Re(650) represents the in-plane retardation value relative to light with a wavelength of 650 nm.)

[0050] If the "Re(450) / Re(550)" ratio of the retardation layer exceeds 1.0, light leakage on the short wavelength side of the elliptically polarizing plate having the optically anisotropic layer increases. It is preferably 0.7 or more and 1.0 or less, more preferably 0.80 or more and 0.95 or less, further preferably 0.80 or more and 0.92 or less, and particularly preferably 0.82 or more and 0.88 or less. The value of "Re(450) / Re(550)" can be arbitrarily adjusted by adjusting the mixing ratio of the polymerizable liquid crystal compound, the stacking angle of multiple optically anisotropic layers, and the retardation value.

[0051] The in-plane retardation value of the optically anisotropic layer can be adjusted by adjusting the thickness of the optically anisotropic layer. Since the in-plane retardation value is determined by the following formula (4), to obtain the desired in-plane retardation value (Re(λ)), it is sufficient to adjust Δn(λ) and the film thickness d. The thickness of the optically anisotropic layer can be measured using an interferometer, a laser microscope, or a stylus-type film thickness meter. It should be noted that Δn(λ) depends on the molecular structure of the polymerizable liquid crystal compound described below.

[0052] Re(λ)=d×Δn(λ)…(4)

[0053] (Where Re(λ) represents the in-plane retardation at a wavelength of λ nm, d represents the film thickness, and Δn(λ) represents the birefringence at a wavelength of λ nm.)

[0054] [Optically anisotropic layer-forming composition; polymerizable liquid crystal compound]

[0055] The polymerizable liquid crystal compound contained in the polymerizable liquid crystal composition as the raw material for forming the optically anisotropic layer refers to a liquid crystal compound having a polymerizable group, particularly a photopolymerizable group. As the polymerizable liquid crystal compound, conventionally known polymerizable liquid crystal compounds can be used. A photopolymerizable group refers to a group that can participate in a polymerization reaction through reactive species generated by a photopolymerization initiator, such as active free radicals, acids, etc. As photopolymerizable groups, vinyl, vinyloxy, 1-chlorovinyl, isopropenyl, 4-vinylphenyl, acryloyloxy, methacryloyloxy, oxiranyl, oxetane, etc. can be mentioned. Among them, acryloyloxy, methacryloyloxy, vinyloxy, oxiranyl and oxetane are preferred, and acryloyloxy is more preferred. The liquid crystal can be either a thermotropic liquid crystal or a lyotropic liquid crystal. From the perspective of being able to perform dense film thickness control, a thermotropic liquid crystal is preferred. In addition, as a phase-ordered structure in a thermotropic liquid crystal, it can be a nematic liquid crystal or a smectic liquid crystal. In addition, it can be a rod-shaped liquid crystal or a disc-shaped liquid crystal. The polymerizable liquid crystal compounds can be used alone or in combination of two or more.

[0056] As a polymerizable liquid crystal compound, from the viewpoint of exhibiting reverse wavelength dispersion, a liquid crystal having a mesomorphic structure in a T-type or H-type further having birefringence in a direction perpendicular to the molecular long axis direction is preferred. From the viewpoint of obtaining stronger dispersion, a T-type liquid crystal is more preferred. Specific examples of the structure of the T-type liquid crystal include, for example, a compound represented by the following formula (I).

[0057]

Chemical Formula 1

[0058]

[0059] In formula (I), Ar represents a divalent aromatic group that may have a substituent. The divalent aromatic group preferably contains at least one of a nitrogen atom, an oxygen atom, and a sulfur atom. When the divalent group Ar contains two or more aromatic groups, the two or more aromatic groups may be bonded to each other via a single bond, a divalent bonding group such as -CO-O-, or -O-.

[0060] G 1 and G 2 Each independently represents a divalent aromatic group or a divalent alicyclic hydrocarbon group. Here, hydrogen atoms contained in the divalent aromatic group or divalent alicyclic hydrocarbon group may be substituted with a halogen atom, an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, a fluoroalkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, an alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, a cyano group, or a nitro group, and carbon atoms constituting the divalent aromatic group or divalent alicyclic hydrocarbon group may be replaced with an oxygen atom, a sulfur atom, or a nitrogen atom.

[0061] L 1 , L2 、B 1 and B 2 Each is independently a single bond or a divalent linking group.

[0062] k and l each independently represent an integer from 0 to 3 and satisfy the relationship 1≤k+1. Here, when 2≤k+1, B 1 and B 2 , G 1 and G 2 They can be the same as or different from each other.

[0063] E 1 and E 2 Each independently represents an alkanediyl group having 1 to 17 carbon atoms, wherein the hydrogen atoms contained in the alkanediyl group may be substituted by halogen atoms, and the -CH2- contained in the alkanediyl group may be replaced by -O-, -S-, or -COO-. When there are multiple -O-, -S-, or -COO- groups, they are not adjacent to each other.

[0064] P 1 and P 2 Each independently represents a polymerizable group or a hydrogen atom, and at least one of them is a polymerizable group.

[0065] G 1 and G 2 Each independently preferably is a 1,4-phenylenediyl group which may be substituted with at least one substituent selected from a halogen atom and an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, or a 1,4-cyclohexanediyl group which may be substituted with at least one substituent selected from a halogen atom and an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms. More preferably, it is a 1,4-phenylenediyl group substituted with a methyl group, an unsubstituted 1,4-phenylenediyl group, or an unsubstituted 1,4-trans-cyclohexanediyl group. Particularly preferably, it is an unsubstituted 1,4-phenylenediyl group or an unsubstituted 1,4-trans-cyclohexanediyl group.

[0066] In addition, it is preferred that there are multiple G 1 and G 2 At least one of them is a divalent alicyclic hydrocarbon group, and more preferably 1 or L 2 Bonded G 1 and G 2 At least one of them is a divalent alicyclic hydrocarbon group.

[0067] L 1 and L 2 Each of them is independently preferably a single bond, an alkylene group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, -O-, -S-, -R a1 OR a2 -、-R a3 COOR a4 -、-Ra5 OCOR a6 -、R a7 OC=OOR a8 -、-N=N-、-CR c =CR d -, or -C≡C-. Here, R a1 ~R a8 Each independently represents a single bond or an alkylene group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, R c and R d represents an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms or a hydrogen atom. 1 and L 2 More preferably, each independently represents a single bond, -OR a2-1 -、-CH2-、-CH2CH2-、-COOR a4-1 -, or OCOR a6-1 -. Here, R a2-1 、R a4-1 、R a6-1 Each independently represents a single bond, -CH2-, or -CH2CH2-. 1 and L 2 Each independently is further preferably a single bond, -O-, -CH2CH2-, -COO-, -COOCH2CH2-, or OCO-.

[0068] B 1 and B 2 Each of them is independently preferably a single bond, an alkylene group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, -O-, -S-, -R a9 OR a10 -、-R a11 COOR a12 -、-R a13 OCOR a14 -, or R a15 OC=OOR a16 -. Here, R a9 ~R a16 Each independently represents a single bond or an alkylene group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms. 1 and B 2 More preferably, each independently represents a single bond, -OR a10-1 -、-CH2-、-CH2CH2-、-COOR a12-1 -, or OCOR a14-1 -. Here, R a10-1 、R a12-1 、R a14-1 Each independently represents a single bond, -CH2-, or -CH2CH2-. 1 and B 2Each independently is further preferably a single bond, -O-, -CH2CH2-, -COO-, -COOCH2CH2-, -OCO-, or OCOCH2CH2-.

[0069] From the viewpoint of exhibiting reverse wavelength dispersion, k and l are preferably in the range of 2≤k+l≤6, preferably k+l=4, and more preferably k=2 and l=2. k=2 and l=2 are preferred because they form a symmetrical structure.

[0070] E 1 and E 2 Each independently of the above, an alkanediyl group having 1 to 17 carbon atoms is preferred, and an alkanediyl group having 4 to 12 carbon atoms is more preferred.

[0071] As P 1 or P 2 The polymerizable group shown in the figure includes epoxy, vinyl, vinyloxy, 1-chlorovinyl, isopropenyl, 4-vinylphenyl, acryloyloxy, methacryloyloxy, oxiranyl and oxetanyl groups. Among them, acryloyloxy, methacryloyloxy, vinyloxy, oxiranyl and oxetanyl groups are preferred, and acryloyloxy is more preferred.

[0072] Ar preferably has at least one selected from an aromatic hydrocarbon ring that may have a substituent, an aromatic heterocycle that may have a substituent, and an electron-withdrawing group. As the aromatic hydrocarbon ring, for example, a benzene ring, a naphthalene ring, an anthracene ring, etc. can be enumerated, preferably a benzene ring, a naphthalene ring. As the aromatic heterocycle, a furan ring, a benzofuran ring, a pyrrole ring, an indole ring, a thiophene ring, a benzothiophene ring, a pyridine ring, a pyrazine ring, a pyrimidine ring, a triazole ring, a triazine ring, a pyrroline ring, an imidazole ring, a pyrazole ring, a thiazole ring, a benzothiazole ring, a thienothiazole ring, an oxazole ring, a benzoxazole ring, and a phenanthroline ring, etc. can be enumerated. Wherein, preferably there is a thiazole ring, a benzothiazole ring or a benzofuran ring, further preferably there is a benzothiazolyl group. In addition, when Ar comprises a nitrogen atom, the nitrogen atom preferably has π electrons.

[0073] In formula (I), the total number of π electrons contained in the divalent aromatic group represented by Ar is N π It is preferably 8 or more, more preferably 10 or more, further preferably 14 or more, and particularly preferably 16 or more. It is preferably 30 or less, more preferably 26 or less, and further preferably 24 or less.

[0074] Preferred examples of the aromatic group represented by Ar include the following groups.

[0075]

Chemical Formula 2

[0076]

[0077] In formula (Ar-1) to formula (Ar-23), * indicates a connecting portion, and Z 0 , Z 1 and Z 2 Each independently represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, an alkyl group having 1 to 12 carbon atoms, a cyano group, a nitro group, an alkylsulfinyl group having 1 to 12 carbon atoms, an alkylsulfonyl group having 1 to 12 carbon atoms, a carboxyl group, a fluoroalkyl group having 1 to 12 carbon atoms, an alkoxy group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, an alkylthio group having 1 to 12 carbon atoms, an N-alkylamino group having 1 to 12 carbon atoms, an N,N-dialkylamino group having 2 to 12 carbon atoms, an N-alkylsulfamoyl group having 1 to 12 carbon atoms, or an N,N-dialkylsulfamoyl group having 2 to 12 carbon atoms.

[0078] Q 1 and Q 2 Each independently represents -CR 2’ R 3’ -、-S-、-NH-、-NR 2’ -、-CO- or -O-,R 2’ and R 3’ Each independently represents a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms.

[0079] J 1 and J 2 Each independently represents a carbon atom or a nitrogen atom.

[0080] Y 1 and Y 2 Each independently represents an aromatic hydrocarbon group or an aromatic heterocyclic group which may be substituted.

[0081] W 1 and W 2 Each independently represents a hydrogen atom, a cyano group, a methyl group or a halogen atom, and m represents an integer of 0-6.

[0082] As Y 1 and Y 2 Examples of the aromatic hydrocarbon group in the group include aromatic hydrocarbon groups having 6 to 20 carbon atoms, such as phenyl, naphthyl, anthracenyl, phenanthrenyl, and biphenyl. Phenyl and naphthyl are preferred, and phenyl is more preferred. Examples of the aromatic heterocyclic group include aromatic heterocyclic groups having 4 to 20 carbon atoms, such as furyl, pyrrolyl, thienyl, pyridyl, thiazolyl, and benzothiazolyl, which contain at least one heteroatom such as a nitrogen atom, an oxygen atom, or a sulfur atom. Furyl, thienyl, pyridyl, thiazolyl, and benzothiazolyl are preferred.

[0083] Y 1 and Y 2Each independently may be a polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon group or a polycyclic aromatic heterocyclic group which may be substituted. A polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon group refers to a fused polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon group or a group derived from an aggregate of aromatic rings. A polycyclic aromatic heterocyclic group refers to a fused polycyclic aromatic heterocyclic group or a group derived from an aggregate of aromatic rings.

[0084] Z 0 , Z 1 and Z 2 Each of them is independently preferably a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, an alkyl group having 1 to 12 carbon atoms, a cyano group, a nitro group, an alkoxy group having 1 to 12 carbon atoms, 0 More preferably, a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group having 1 to 12 carbon atoms, or a cyano group, Z 1 and Z 2 More preferred are a hydrogen atom, a fluorine atom, a chlorine atom, a methyl group, and a cyano group.

[0085] Q 1 and Q 2 Preferred are -NH-, -S-, and -NR 2’ -、-O-,R 2’ A hydrogen atom is preferred, and among them, -S-, -O-, and -NH- are particularly preferred.

[0086] Among formulae (Ar-1) to (Ar-23), formulae (Ar-6) and (Ar-7) are preferred from the viewpoint of molecular stability.

[0087] In formula (Ar-16) ~ (Ar-23), Y 1 The nitrogen atom and Z 0 Together they form an aromatic heterocyclic group. Examples of the aromatic heterocyclic group include those previously described as aromatic heterocyclic rings that Ar may have, such as a pyrrole ring, an imidazole ring, a pyrroline ring, a pyridine ring, a pyrazine ring, a pyrimidine ring, an indole ring, a quinoline ring, an isoquinoline ring, a purine ring, and a pyrrolidine ring. The aromatic heterocyclic group may have a substituent. In addition, Y 1 The nitrogen atom and Z 0 Together, they represent the aforementioned optionally substituted polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon group or polycyclic aromatic heterocyclic group, for example, a benzofuran ring, a benzothiazole ring, a benzoxazole ring, and the like.

[0088] Among the polymerizable liquid crystal compounds, compounds having a maximum absorption wavelength of 300 to 400 nm are preferred. When a photopolymerization initiator is included in the polymerizable liquid crystal composition, it is possible to carry out polymerization reaction and gelation of the polymerizable liquid crystal compound during long-term storage. However, if the maximum absorption wavelength of the polymerizable liquid crystal compound is 300 to 400 nm, even if it is exposed to ultraviolet light during storage, it is possible to effectively suppress the generation of reactive species from the photopolymerization initiator and the polymerization reaction and gelation of the polymerizable liquid crystal compound caused by the reactive species. Therefore, it is advantageous in terms of the long-term stability of the polymerizable liquid crystal composition, and can improve the orientation and uniformity of the film thickness of the obtained liquid crystal cured film. It should be noted that the maximum absorption wavelength of the polymerizable liquid crystal compound can be measured using an ultraviolet-visible spectrophotometer in a solvent. The solvent is a solvent that can dissolve the polymerizable liquid crystal compound, and for example, chloroform can be mentioned.

[0089] Relative to 100 parts by mass of the solid content of the polymerizable liquid crystal composition, the content of the polymerizable liquid crystal compound in the polymerizable liquid crystal composition is, for example, 70 to 99.5 parts by mass, preferably 80 to 99 parts by mass, more preferably 85 to 98 parts by mass, and further preferably 90 to 95 parts by mass. If the content of the polymerizable liquid crystal compound is within the above range, it is advantageous from the viewpoint of the orientation of the obtained liquid crystal cured film. It should be noted that, in this specification, the solid content of the polymerizable liquid crystal composition refers to all components after removing volatile components such as organic solvents from the polymerizable liquid crystal composition.

[0090] [Combination of a positive wavelength dispersion λ / 2 layer and a positive wavelength dispersion λ / 4 layer]

[0091] As one method for achieving antireflection performance, a structure combining a positive wavelength dispersion λ / 2 layer and a positive wavelength dispersion λ / 4 layer is known. For example, this structure can be achieved by combining a layer having the optical characteristics expressed by the following equations (5), (7), and (8) with a layer having the optical characteristics expressed by equations (6), (7), and (8) with a specific slow axis relationship.

[0092] 100nm<Re(550)<160nm…(5)

[0093] 200nm<Re(550)<320nm…(6)

[0094] Re(450) / Re(550)≥1.00…(7)

[0095] 1.00≥Re(650) / Re(550)…(8)

[0096] Examples of methods for combining the above structures include known methods such as those disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2015-163935 and WO 2013 / 137464. From the perspective of viewing angle compensation, it is preferred to use a λ / 2 layer comprising a polymer of a disc-shaped polymerizable liquid crystal compound and a λ / 4 layer comprising a polymer of a rod-shaped polymerizable liquid crystal compound.

[0097] Examples of the disc-shaped polymerizable liquid crystal compound include a compound containing a group represented by formula (W) (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as a polymerizable liquid crystal compound (C)).

[0098]

Chemical Formula 3

[0099]

[0100] [In formula (W), R 40 The following formulas (W-1) to (W-5) are represented.

[0101]

Chemical Formula 4

[0102]

[0103] X 40 and Z 40 represents an alkanediyl group having 1 to 12 carbon atoms. The hydrogen atoms contained in the alkanediyl group may be substituted with an alkoxy group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, and the hydrogen atoms contained in the alkoxy group may be substituted with a halogen atom. Furthermore, the -CH2- group constituting the alkanediyl group may be replaced with -O- or -CO-. Furthermore, m2 is an integer from 1 to 20.

[0104] Examples of the rod-shaped polymerizable liquid crystal compound include compounds represented by the following formula (I), formula (II), formula (III), formula (IV), formula (V), or formula (VI).

[0105] P11-B11-E11-B12-A11-B13-A12-B14-A13-B15-A14-B16-E12-B17-P12…(I)

[0106] P11-B11-E11-B12-A11-B13-A12-B14-A13-B15-A14-F11…(II)

[0107] P11-B11-E11-B12-A11-B13-A12-B14-A13-B15-E12-B17-P12…(III)

[0108] P11-B11-E11-B12-A11-B13-A12-B14-A13-F11…(IV)

[0109] P11-B11-E11-B12-A11-B13-A12-B14-E12-B17-P12…(V)

[0110] P11-B11-E11-B12-A11-B13-A12-F11…(VI)

[0111] In the above formulas (I) to (VI), A11 represents a divalent alicyclic hydrocarbon group or a divalent aromatic hydrocarbon group. The hydrogen atoms contained in the divalent alicyclic hydrocarbon group and the divalent aromatic hydrocarbon group may be substituted with a halogen atom, an alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, an alkoxy group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, a cyano group, or a nitro group. The hydrogen atoms contained in the alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms and the alkoxy group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms may be substituted with a fluorine atom.

[0112] B11 represents -O-, -S-, -CO-O-, -O-CO-, -O-CO-O-, -CO-NR 16 -、-NR 16 -CO-, -CO-, -CS- or a single bond. R 16 It represents a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms.

[0113] B12 and B13 each independently represent -C≡C-, -CH=CH-, -CH2-CH2-, -O-, -S-, -C(=O)-, -C(=O)-O-, -OC(=O)-, -OC(=O)-O-, -CH=N-, -N=CH-, -N=N-, -C(=O)-NR 16 -、-NR 16 -C(=O)-, -OCH2-, -OCF2-, -CH2O-, -CF2O-, -CH=CH-C(=O)-O-, -OC(=O)-CH=CH- or a single bond.

[0114] E11 represents an alkanediyl group having 1 to 12 carbon atoms, wherein the hydrogen atoms contained in the alkanediyl group may be substituted with an alkoxy group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms, and the hydrogen atoms contained in the alkoxy group may be substituted with a halogen atom. In addition, the -CH2- group constituting the alkanediyl group may be replaced with -O- or -CO-.

[0115] The number of carbon atoms in the aromatic hydrocarbon group and alicyclic hydrocarbon group of A11 is preferably 3 to 18, more preferably 5 to 12, and particularly preferably 5 or 6. A11 is preferably cyclohexane-1,4-diyl or 1,4-phenylene.

[0116] E11 is preferably a linear alkanediyl group having 1 to 12 carbon atoms. -CH2- constituting the alkanediyl group may be substituted with -O-.

[0117] Specifically, there can be mentioned straight-chain alkanediyl groups having 1 to 12 carbon atoms, such as methylene, ethylene, propane-1,3-diyl, butane-1,4-diyl, pentane-1,5-diyl, hexane-1,6-diyl, heptane-1,7-diyl, octane-1,8-diyl, nonane-1,9-diyl, decane-1,10-diyl, undecane-1,11-diyl and dodecane-1,12-diyl; -CH2-CH2-O-CH2-CH2-, -CH2-CH2-O-CH2-CH2-O-CH2-CH2- and -CH2-CH2-O-CH2-CH2-O-CH2-CH2-O-CH2-CH2-, etc.

[0118] As B11, -O-, -S-, -CO-O-, and -O-CO- are preferred, and among them, -CO-O- is more preferred.

[0119] As B12 and B13, each independently preferably is -O-, -S-, -C(=O)-, -C(=O)-O-, -OC(=O)-, or -OC(=O)-O-, and among them, -O- or -OC(=O)-O- is more preferable.

[0120] As the polymerizable group represented by P11, a free radical polymerizable group or a cationic polymerizable group is preferred from the perspective of high polymerization reactivity, especially photopolymerization reactivity. From the perspective of easy handling and easy production of the liquid crystal compound itself, the polymerizable group is preferably a group represented by the following formula (P-11) to formula (P-15).

[0121]

Chemical Formula 5

[0122]

[0123] [In formulas (P-11) to (P-15), R 17 ~R 21 Each independently represents an alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms or a hydrogen atom.]

[0124] Specific examples of the groups represented by formula (P-11) to formula (P-15) include groups represented by the following formula (P-16) to formula (P-20).

[0125]

Chemical Formula 6

[0126]

[0127] P11 is preferably a group represented by formula (P-14) to formula (P-20), more preferably a vinyl group, a p-stilbene group, an epoxy group, or an oxetanyl group. The group represented by P11-B11- is further preferably an acryloyloxy group or a methacryloyloxy group.

[0128] A12 to A14 each independently have the same meaning as A11, B14 to B16 each independently have the same meaning as B12, B17 has the same meaning as B11, and E12 has the same meaning as E11. F11 represents a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group having 1 to 13 carbon atoms, an alkoxy group having 1 to 13 carbon atoms, a cyano group, a nitro group, a trifluoromethyl group, a dimethylamino group, a hydroxyl group, a hydroxymethyl group, a formyl group, a sulfo group (-SO3H), a carboxyl group, an alkoxycarbonyl group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms, or a halogen atom. The -CH2- group constituting the alkyl group or alkoxy group may be replaced by -O-.

[0129] [Other components]

[0130] In addition to the combination of the above-mentioned positive wavelength dispersion λ / 2 layer and the positive wavelength dispersion λ / 4 layer, there are no special restrictions on the inclined orientation and cholesteric orientation as long as the anti-reflection function is achieved. For example, well-known structures such as WO2021 / 060378, WO2021 / 132616, and WO2021 / 132624 can be cited.

[0131] <Positive C plate>

[0132] The positive C plate is not particularly limited as long as it has anisotropy in the thickness direction. When tilt orientation or cholesteric orientation is not performed, it has the optical properties represented by formula (9).

[0133] nx≈ny<nz …(9)

[0134] The in-plane retardation value Re(550) of a positive C plate at a wavelength of 550 nm is typically in the range of 0 to 10 nm, preferably in the range of 0 to 5 nm. Furthermore, the thickness-direction retardation value Rth(550) at a wavelength of 550 nm is typically in the range of -170 nm to -10 nm, preferably -150 nm to -20 nm, and more preferably -100 nm to -40 nm. When the thickness-direction retardation value is within this range, the anti-reflection properties in oblique directions can be further improved.

[0135] The positive C plate is preferably a coating layer formed by polymerizing one or more polymerizable liquid crystal compounds, more preferably a rod-shaped polymerizable liquid crystal compound.

[0136] As the rod-shaped polymerizable liquid crystal, the compounds represented by the above formulae (I) to (VI) can be used.

[0137] The thickness of each optically anisotropic layer affects the internal haze described below. From this perspective, the thickness of each optically anisotropic layer is preferably 1 μm to 5 μm, more preferably 2.5 μm to 3.0 μm. In the case of a stretched film, the thickness is generally 300 μm or less, preferably 5 μm to 100 μm, more preferably 10 μm to 50 μm. In the case of a coating layer, the thickness is preferably 0.5 μm to 5 μm, more preferably 1 μm to 3 μm, and even more preferably 2.5 μm to 3.0 μm.

[0138] When the optically anisotropic layer is a coating layer, the thickness of the entire retardation layer is preferably 0.5 μm to 15 μm, more preferably 1 μm to 10 μm.

[0139] [Method for forming a phase difference layer]

[0140] As a method for forming a phase difference layer, from the viewpoint of thinning and being able to arbitrarily design wavelength dispersion characteristics, an alignment film is formed on a substrate, and a phase difference layer forming composition comprising a polymerizable liquid crystal compound is applied to the alignment film, and the polymerizable liquid crystal compound is polymerized to form. It should be noted that the phase difference layer may not form an alignment film, but is formed by directly applying a phase difference layer forming composition comprising a polymerizable liquid crystal compound on a substrate and polymerizing the polymerizable liquid crystal compound. The phase difference layer forming composition may include a solvent, a photopolymerization initiator, a photosensitizer, an inhibitor, a leveling agent, and an adhesion improver.

[0141] (Composition for forming a phase difference layer; Polymerizable liquid crystal compound)

[0142] The polymerizable liquid crystal compound contained in the retardation layer-forming composition is a liquid crystal compound having a polymerizable group, particularly a photopolymerizable group. Conventionally known polymerizable liquid crystal compounds can be used as such a polymerizable liquid crystal compound. A photopolymerizable group is a group that can participate in a polymerization reaction via reactive species generated by a photopolymerization initiator, such as active free radicals or acids.

[0143] Relative to 100 parts by mass of the solid content of the polymerizable liquid crystal composition, the content of the polymerizable liquid crystal compound in the phase difference layer forming composition is, for example, 70 to 99.5 parts by mass, preferably 80 to 99 parts by mass, more preferably 85 to 98 parts by mass, and further preferably 90 to 95 parts by mass. If the content of the polymerizable liquid crystal compound is within the above range, it is advantageous from the viewpoint of the orientation of the obtained liquid crystal cured film. It should be noted that, in this specification, the solid content of the polymerizable liquid crystal composition refers to all components after removing volatile components such as organic solvents from the polymerizable liquid crystal composition.

[0144] (Base material)

[0145] The substrate is a support for forming the phase difference layer and can be bonded to the polarizing film 4 and used as the protective film 5 for protecting the polarizing film 4 .

[0146] Examples of the substrate include film substrates. From the perspective of continuous production, long roll films are more preferred. Examples of the resin constituting the film substrate include polyolefins such as polyethylene, polypropylene, and norbornene polymers; cyclic olefin resins; polyvinyl alcohol; polyethylene terephthalate; polymethacrylates; polyacrylates; cellulose esters such as triacetyl cellulose, diacetyl cellulose, and cellulose acetate propionate; polyethylene naphthalate; polycarbonate; polysulfone; polyethersulfone; polyetherketone; plastics such as polyphenylene sulfide and polyphenylene ether. Among these, from the perspective of transparency when used in optical film applications, a film substrate selected from any one of triacetyl cellulose, cyclic olefin resins, polymethacrylates, and polyethylene terephthalate is more preferred.

[0147] The substrate is preferably thin enough to allow practical handling. However, if it is too thin, strength tends to decrease and processability tends to deteriorate. The substrate thickness is generally 5 μm to 200 μm, preferably 10 μm to 100 μm, and more preferably 15 to 50 μm. Furthermore, by peeling the substrate and transferring the polarizing film or optically anisotropic layer, further thinning can be achieved.

[0148] (Oriented film)

[0149] The alignment film is a film formed on a substrate and has an alignment regulating force for aligning the polymerizable liquid crystal compound coated on the alignment film in a desired direction.

[0150] The alignment film facilitates the liquid crystal orientation of the polymerizable liquid crystal compound. The state of liquid crystal orientation, such as horizontal alignment, vertical alignment, mixed alignment, and tilted alignment, varies depending on the properties of the alignment film and the polymerizable liquid crystal compound, and their combination can be selected arbitrarily. For example, if the alignment film is a material that exhibits horizontal alignment as an alignment limiting force, the polymerizable liquid crystal compound can form a horizontal alignment or a mixed alignment. If it is a material that exhibits vertical alignment, the polymerizable liquid crystal compound can form a vertical alignment or a tilted alignment. Expressions such as horizontal and vertical indicate the direction of the optical axis of the oriented polymerizable liquid crystal compound when the plane of the optically anisotropic layer is used as a reference. For example, vertical alignment refers to having the optical axis of the oriented polymerizable liquid crystal compound in a direction perpendicular to the plane of the optically anisotropic layer. The vertical mentioned here refers to 90°±20° relative to the plane of the optically anisotropic layer.

[0151] Regarding the orientation restraining force, when the alignment film is formed of an aligning polymer, it can be arbitrarily adjusted by the surface state and rubbing conditions. When it is formed of a photoaligning polymer, it can be arbitrarily adjusted by polarized light irradiation conditions, etc. In addition, the liquid crystal orientation can also be controlled by selecting the physical properties such as the surface tension and liquid crystallinity of the polymerizable liquid crystal compound.

[0152] The alignment film formed between the substrate and the optically anisotropic layer is preferably insoluble in the solvent used to form the optically anisotropic layer on the alignment film and heat-resistant during the heat treatment for solvent removal and liquid crystal alignment. Examples of alignment films include alignment films containing an aligning polymer, photoalignment films, groove alignment films, and stretched films stretched in the alignment direction. When applied to a long roll film, photoalignment films are preferred because they allow for easy control of the alignment direction.

[0153] The thickness of the alignment film is usually in the range of 10 nm to 5000 nm, preferably in the range of 10 nm to 1000 nm, and more preferably in the range of 30 to 300 nm.

[0154] As the oriented polymer used in the rubbed alignment film, polyamides and gelatins having an amide bond in the molecule, polyimides having an imide bond in the molecule and their hydrolyzates, i.e., polyamic acid, polyvinyl alcohol, alkyl-modified polyvinyl alcohol, polyacrylamide, polyoxazole, polyethyleneimine, polystyrene, polyvinyl pyrrolidone, polyacrylic acid and polyacrylates, etc. can be enumerated. Among them, polyvinyl alcohol is preferred. These oriented polymers can be used alone or in combination of two or more.

[0155] As a method of rubbing, there is mentioned a method of bringing a film of an oriented polymer formed on the surface of a substrate by applying an oriented polymer composition to the substrate and annealing the film into contact with a rotating rubbing roller wound with a rubbing cloth.

[0156] The photo-alignment film comprises a polymer, oligomer, or monomer having a photoreactive group. The photo-alignment film obtains an alignment restraining force by irradiating polarized light. From the perspective of being able to arbitrarily control the direction of the alignment restraining force by selecting the polarization direction of the irradiated polarized light, a photo-alignment film is more preferred.

[0157] A photoreactive group is a group that exhibits liquid crystal alignment properties upon exposure to light. Specifically, it refers to a group that undergoes photoreactions that induce molecular alignment upon exposure to light, such as isomerization, dimerization, photocrosslinking, or photodecomposition reactions, which are the source of the liquid crystal alignment properties. Among these photoreactive groups, those that exhibit dimerization or photocrosslinking reactions are preferred due to their excellent alignment properties. Photoreactive groups capable of these reactions are preferably those having an unsaturated bond, particularly a double bond, and more preferably those having at least one selected from a carbon-carbon double bond (C=C bond), a carbon-nitrogen double bond (C=N bond), a nitrogen-nitrogen double bond (N=N bond), and a carbon-oxygen double bond (C=O bond).

[0158] As photoreactive groups having C=C bonds, for example, vinyl, polyenyl, stilbene, stilbazolyl, stilbazolinium, chalcone and cinnamoyl groups can be mentioned. From the viewpoint of easy control of reactivity and the viewpoint of exhibiting orientation restriction force during photo-orientation, chalcone and cinnamoyl groups are preferred. As photoreactive groups having C=N bonds, groups having structures such as aromatic Schiff bases and aromatic hydrazones can be mentioned. As photoreactive groups having N=N bonds, groups with azobenzene as the basic structure can be mentioned, such as azobenzene, azonaphthyl, aromatic heterocyclic azo, disazo and formazan. As photoreactive groups having C=O bonds, benzophenone, coumarin, anthraquinone and maleimide groups can be mentioned. These groups may have substituents such as alkyl, alkoxy, aryl, allyloxy, cyano, alkoxycarbonyl, hydroxyl, sulfonic acid and haloalkyl groups.

[0159] Polarized light irradiation can be performed directly from the film surface or from the substrate side, where the polarized light is transmitted. The polarized light is preferably substantially parallel. The wavelength of the polarized light used is preferably polarized light in a wavelength range where the photoreactive groups of the polymer or monomer containing the photoreactive group can absorb light energy. Specifically, ultraviolet light (UV) with a wavelength of 250 to 400 nm is particularly preferred. Examples of light sources used for polarized light irradiation include xenon lamps, high-pressure mercury lamps, ultra-high-pressure mercury lamps, metal halide lamps, and ultraviolet lasers such as KrF and ArF. High-pressure mercury lamps, ultra-high-pressure mercury lamps, and metal halide lamps are more preferred. These lamps are preferred due to their high emission intensity of ultraviolet light with a wavelength of 313 nm. Polarized light irradiation can be achieved by passing the light from these light sources through an appropriate polarizer. Examples of such polarizers include polarizing filters, polarizing prisms such as Glan-Thomson prisms and Glan-Taylor prisms, and wire-grid polarizers.

[0160] <Protective film>

[0161] The protective film 5 is a layer that protects the surface of the polarizing film 4. The polarizing film 4 and the protective film 5 can be directly laminated to each other. Here, "direct lamination" includes lamination to the polarizing element using the self-adhesive properties of the protective film, as well as lamination to the polarizing element via an adhesive layer or pressure-sensitive adhesive layer. To improve adhesion to the polarizing element, the protective film may be surface treated (e.g., corona treatment) or may be formed with a thin layer such as a primer layer (also known as an adhesion-enhancing layer). The protective film 5 is laminated to one or both sides of the polarizing film 4.

[0162] As the protective film 5, for example, a resin film with excellent transparency, mechanical strength, thermal stability, moisture barrier properties, isotropy, and stretchability can be used. The resin film can be a thermoplastic resin film. Specific examples of such resins include: cellulose resins such as triacetylcellulose; polyester resins such as polyethylene terephthalate and polyethylene naphthalate; polyethersulfone resins; polysulfone resins; polycarbonate resins; polyamide resins such as nylon and aromatic polyamide; polyimide resins; polyolefin resins such as polyethylene, polypropylene, and ethylene-propylene copolymers; cyclic polyolefin resins having ring and norbornene structures (also known as norbornene resins); (meth)acrylic resins such as polymethyl methacrylate; polyarylate resins; polystyrene resins; polyvinyl alcohol resins; and mixtures thereof. Protective films made of such materials are readily available commercially. Other examples include (meth)acrylic, urethane, (meth)acrylic urethane, epoxy, silicone, and other thermosetting resins and UV curing resins. In this specification, (meth)acrylic acid refers to either acrylic acid or methacrylic acid.

[0163] The thickness of the protective film 5 is preferably 5 μm to 60 μm, more preferably 10 μm to 50 μm, further preferably 15 μm to 40 μm, and particularly preferably 20 μm to 30 μm.

[0164] The haze (hereinafter referred to as internal haze) obtained by measuring the protective film 5, the phase difference layer 6, and all the components between the protective film 5 and the phase difference layer 6 is 0.3% or more and 3.0% or less. The internal haze is preferably 1.5% or less, more preferably 1.3% or less, further preferably 0.4% or more and 1.1% or less, further preferably 0.5% or more and 1.0% or less, and particularly preferably 0.6% or more and 0.9% or less. In addition, the upper limit is also preferably 0.8%. Generally, when the anti-glare layer with high haze is arranged closer to the viewing side than the polarizer, high anti-glare properties can be obtained. On the other hand, glare is generated due to the high haze. However, by controlling the internal haze of the circular polarizing plate to the above range as in the optical laminate 1A of the present embodiment, glare can be suppressed while maintaining high anti-glare properties, and the clarity unique to the organic EL image display can be well maintained. Here, the method for measuring the internal haze is based on the method described in the item of the embodiment.

[0165] The absorptivity of the protective film 5 with respect to light having a wavelength of 380 nm is preferably 80% to 99%, and more preferably 90% to 95%.

[0166] It should be noted that a diffusion layer is preferably not included between the protective film 5 and the retardation layer 6. By omitting the diffusion layer, a thinner circular polarizing plate can be achieved. Furthermore, the thinner circular polarizing plate reduces the distance between the anti-glare layer disposed on the viewing side of the circular polarizing plate and the display panel, suppressing diffuse reflection between the anti-glare layer and the display panel, thereby reducing glare.

[0167] <Anti-glare layer>

[0168] The anti-glare layer 2 is a layer used to suppress surface reflection in the optical laminate 1A. Materials that cure by heat or light are preferred. Examples include organic materials such as silicones, melamines, epoxies, (meth)acrylic acids, and urethane (meth)acrylates, and inorganic materials such as silica. Among these, urethane (meth)acrylates or multifunctional (meth)acrylates are preferred due to their excellent adhesion to the anti-glare layer-forming substrate layer 3 and productivity. Pentaerythritol tetraacrylate is also preferred. It should be noted that the term "(meth)acrylate" refers to either acrylates or methacrylates.

[0169] The anti-glare layer 2 can also contain various fillers according to expectation for the purpose of realizing the improvement of anti-glare property, for the purpose of realizing the adjustment of refractive index, the improvement of flexural elastic modulus, the stabilization of volume shrinkage, or even the improvement of heat resistance and antistatic property. In addition, it can also contain additives such as antioxidants, ultraviolet light absorbers, light stabilizers, antistatic agents, leveling agents, and defoamers. By adjusting these, the anti-glare layer can be provided with UV absorption function (preventing polaroid deterioration), anti-glare anti-glare property improvement, and hard coating function (ensuring sufficient scratch resistance). Being able to realize these effects with an anti-glare layer is contributing to thin-filming, etc.

[0170] The anti-glare properties of the anti-glare layer 2 are achieved by having a fine surface irregularity or by containing organic or inorganic particles or the aforementioned additives. An anti-glare layer having a fine surface irregularity can be formed by 1) forming a coating film containing particles on the anti-glare layer-forming substrate layer and providing irregularities based on the particles; or 2) forming a coating film containing or without particles on the anti-glare layer-forming substrate layer and then pressing the film against a mold (such as a roller) with an irregular surface to transfer the irregularities (also known as embossing). Alternatively, an anti-glare layer containing organic or inorganic particles and the aforementioned additives can be formed by preparing an anti-glare layer-forming composition, applying the composition to the anti-glare layer-forming substrate layer, and drying the composition.

[0171] The thickness of the anti-glare layer may be 1 μm to 20 μm, or 2 μm to 10 μm.

[0172] <Anti-glare layer-forming base layer>

[0173] The anti-glare layer-forming base material layer 3 is a base material for forming the anti-glare layer 2. Furthermore, the anti-glare layer-forming base material layer 3 also functions as a protective film for protecting the polarizing film 4.

[0174] The constituent material of the anti-glare layer-forming base material layer 3 may be the same as that of the aforementioned "protective film 5." The thickness of the anti-glare layer-forming base material layer 3 may be 10 μm to 60 μm, or 15 μm to 30 μm.

[0175] The distance between the surface of the anti-glare layer-forming substrate layer 3 on the polarizing film 4 side and the surface of the phase difference layer 6 on the side opposite to the polarizing film 4 side is preferably 70 μm or less, more preferably 60 μm or less. This shortens the optical path of light emitted by the organic EL element until it reaches the anti-glare layer, reducing the range of light diffusion. Therefore, it is easier to maintain the clarity of the displayed image. To shorten this distance, the anti-glare layer-forming substrate layer 3 is preferably directly bonded to the polarizing film 4.

[0176] In this embodiment, the haze (external haze) measured together with the anti-glare layer 2 and the anti-glare layer-forming substrate layer 3 is 5% or greater. From the perspective of maintaining good anti-glare properties while improving the clarity of image display, the haze is preferably 6% or greater, and preferably 7% or greater. Furthermore, the haze is preferably 40% or less, more preferably 35% or less, and even more preferably 30% or less. It may be less than 12% and may be 10% or less. The haze measurement method herein is based on the method described in the Examples.

[0177] In this embodiment, the transmittance of light having a wavelength of 380 nm, measured together with the anti-glare layer 2 and the anti-glare layer-forming substrate layer 3, is preferably 1% to 20%, more preferably 10% or less, and particularly preferably 5% or less. Within this range, the effect of preventing degradation of the polarizing film is high.

[0178] In addition, in this specification, the anti-glare layer 2 and the anti-glare layer-forming base material layer 3 may be collectively referred to as an "anti-glare film."

[0179] <Adhesive layer>

[0180] As the adhesive composition forming the first adhesive layer 7a and the second adhesive layer 7b, any conventionally known adhesive composition having excellent optical transparency can be used without particular limitation. For example, an adhesive composition having a base polymer such as an acrylic resin, a urethane resin, a silicone resin, or a polyvinyl ether resin can be used. Alternatively, an active energy ray-curable adhesive composition or a thermosetting adhesive composition can be used. Among these, an adhesive composition having an acrylic resin as a base polymer, which exhibits excellent transparency, adhesive strength, removability, weather resistance, and heat resistance, is particularly suitable.

[0181] The thickness of the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer is usually 0.1 to 30 μm, preferably 3 to 30 μm, and more preferably 5 to 25 μm.

[0182] <Fitting>

[0183] A circularly polarizing plate can be obtained by laminating an anti-glare film, a polarizing film, and a retardation layer. This lamination can be performed simultaneously on three sheets using an adhesive or pressure-sensitive adhesive layer, or two sheets can be laminated sequentially. If the anti-glare film, polarizing film, and retardation layer are all long strips, they can be laminated using nip rollers while being transported.

[0184] When laminating the polarizing film and the phase difference layer, the polarizing film or the phase difference layer may be provided with a protective film in advance. When the polarizing film is provided with a protective film in advance to constitute a polarizing plate, the polarizing film and the protective film are laminated with an adhesive, and the phase difference layer is laminated with an adhesive or a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer on the protective film side (see Figure 1When the phase difference layer is provided with a protective film in advance, a polarizing film is attached to the protective film side via an adhesive (see Figure 2 In this case, the adhesive layer 7a is unnecessary, and the substrate serving as the support of the optically anisotropic layer functions as a protective film for the polarizing plate, which reduces the number of production steps.

[0185] Any appropriate adhesive can be used as the adhesive constituting the adhesive layer, and examples of the adhesive that can be used include water-based adhesives and active energy ray-curable adhesives.

[0186] The thickness of the adhesive during application can be set to any appropriate value. For example, it can be set so that an adhesive layer having the desired thickness is obtained after curing or heating (drying). The thickness of the adhesive layer is preferably 0.01 μm to 7 μm, more preferably 0.01 μm to 5 μm, even more preferably 0.01 μm to 2 μm, and most preferably 0.01 μm to 1 μm.

[0187] Examples of the water-based adhesive include polyvinyl alcohol-based resin aqueous solutions and water-based two-component urethane emulsion adhesives.

[0188] The active energy ray-curable adhesive is an adhesive containing a curable compound that is cured by irradiation with active energy rays such as ultraviolet rays, visible light, electron beams, and X-rays, and is preferably an ultraviolet-curable adhesive.

[0189] <Reflection clarity>

[0190] The optical layered body 1A preferably has a reflection clarity of 45% or greater, as measured by the method described in the Examples below. A reflection clarity of 45% or greater prevents loss of clarity when used in an organic EL display device. The reflection clarity is preferably less than 150%, more preferably less than 100%, even more preferably less than 80%, particularly preferably less than 60%, and most preferably less than 54%.

[0191] Effects

[0192] Conventional circularly polarizing plates have anti-glare properties, which results in increased haze and reduced image clarity. In contrast, the optical layered body of this embodiment controls not only the external haze but also the internal haze within an appropriate range. Therefore, when an organic EL display device is constructed, it is possible to suppress a reduction in image clarity while providing an anti-glare layer.

[0193] Organic electroluminescent display devices

[0194] The optical laminate 1A can be applied to image display devices such as mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets, televisions, digital photo frames, electronic signs, measuring instruments or measuring instruments, office equipment, medical equipment, and electronic computing equipment, and can be particularly applied to organic electroluminescent (organic EL) display devices. Figure 3 As shown, by bonding the optical laminate 1A to the viewing side of the organic EL display panel 9 , the organic EL display device 10 can be constructed.

[0195] The preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described above, but the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. For example, in the above embodiment, an example is shown in which the anti-glare layer forming substrate layer 3 and the polarizing film 4 are directly bonded to each other, but another layer (interlayer 8) may be interposed between the anti-glare layer forming substrate layer and the polarizing film. The interlayer 8 may be, for example, Figure 4 As shown in the optical laminate 1C, the ultraviolet absorbing layer 8 is formed. In this case, the third adhesive layer 7c is used to bond the anti-glare layer-forming base material layer 3 and the ultraviolet absorbing layer 8 together.

[0196] In addition, a coating layer (surface treatment layer) other than the anti-glare layer may also be provided on the surface of the optical laminate. Specific examples of the surface treatment layer include a hard coat layer, an anti-reflection layer, an antistatic layer, and an antifouling layer. The method for forming the surface treatment layer is not particularly limited, and known methods may be used. The hard coat layer may be formed on one side of the protective film or on both sides. By providing a hard coat layer, a protective film with improved hardness and scratch resistance can be produced. The hard coat layer is, for example, a cured layer of an active energy ray-curable resin, preferably an ultraviolet-curable resin. Examples of ultraviolet-curable resins include (meth)acrylic resins, silicone resins, polyester resins, urethane resins, amide resins, epoxy resins, and the like. To increase strength, the hard coat layer may contain additives. The additives are not particularly limited, and examples include inorganic microparticles, organic microparticles, or mixtures thereof.

[0197] [Example]

[0198] Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in more detail with reference to Examples and Comparative Examples. It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the following Examples. In addition, unless otherwise specified, "%" and "parts" refer to mass % and mass parts, respectively.

[0199] <Production of Polarizing Film (P)>

[0200] A 30μm-thick polyvinyl alcohol film with an average degree of polymerization of approximately 2400 and a saponification degree of 99.9 mol% or greater was immersed in 30°C pure water and then immersed in a 30°C aqueous solution containing iodine, potassium iodide, and water in a mass ratio of 0.02:2:100 for iodine dyeing (hereinafter referred to as the iodine dyeing step). The polyvinyl alcohol film that had undergone the iodine dyeing step was then immersed in a 56.5°C aqueous solution containing potassium iodide, boric acid, and water in a mass ratio of 12:5:100 for boric acid treatment (hereinafter referred to as the boric acid treatment step). The boric acid-treated polyvinyl alcohol film was rinsed with 8°C pure water and then dried at 65°C to obtain a polarizing film (P) in which iodine was adsorbed and aligned in the polyvinyl alcohol. Stretching was performed during the iodine dyeing and boric acid treatment steps. The total stretch ratio during this stretching was 5.3 times. The thickness after stretching was 12μm.

[0201] <Preparation of Water-Based Adhesive (A)>

[0202] A polyvinyl alcohol aqueous solution was prepared by dissolving 3 parts by mass of carboxyl-modified polyvinyl alcohol ("KL-318" manufactured by Kuraray Co., Ltd.) in 100 parts by mass of water. A water-soluble polyamide epoxy resin ("Sumirez Resin 650(30)" manufactured by Taoka Chemical Industry Co., Ltd., solid content concentration 30% by mass) was mixed with the obtained aqueous solution at a ratio of 1.5 parts by mass per 100 parts by mass of water to obtain a water-based adhesive (A).

[0203] Adhesive layer (AD)

[0204] [Preparation of Adhesive Layer (AD1)]

[0205] A mixed solution of 100 parts ethyl acetate, 99.0 parts butyl acrylate, 0.5 parts 2-hydroxyethyl acrylate, and 0.5 parts acrylic acid was placed in a reaction vessel equipped with a condenser, a nitrogen inlet, a thermometer, and a stirrer. While replacing the air in the vessel with nitrogen to remove oxygen, the internal temperature was raised to 55°C. Then, the entire amount of a solution of 0.12 parts azobisisobutyronitrile (polymerization initiator) dissolved in 10 parts ethyl acetate was added. After adding the polymerization initiator, the temperature was maintained at this level for one hour. Ethyl acetate was then continuously added to the reaction vessel at a rate of 17.3 parts / hr while maintaining the internal temperature at 54-56°C. Ethyl acetate addition was stopped when the (meth)acrylic resin concentration reached 35% by mass. The reaction vessel was then maintained at this temperature for 6 hours after the start of ethyl acetate addition. Finally, ethyl acetate was added to adjust the (meth)acrylic resin concentration to 20% by mass to prepare an acrylic resin solution. The resulting acrylic resin had a weight-average molecular weight (Mw) of 1.7 million and a molecular weight distribution (Mw / Mn) of 3.9. Mw and Mn were measured using two TSKgel GMHHR-H(S) columns manufactured by Tosoh Corporation connected in series in a GPC apparatus, using tetrahydrofuran as the eluent, under the conditions of a sample concentration of 2 mg / mL, a sample introduction volume of 100 μL, a temperature of 40°C, and a flow rate of 1 mL / min, in accordance with standard polystyrene conversion.

[0206] To 80 parts of the solid content of this acrylic resin solution, 20 parts (solid content) of a difunctional acrylate (available from Shin-Nakamura Chemical Co., Ltd.; product number "A-DOG"), 2.5 parts (based on the active ingredient) of a crosslinker (trade name "Coronate L" manufactured by Tosoh Corporation (an ethyl acetate solution of a trimethylolpropane adduct of toluene diisocyanate (solid content concentration 75% by mass)), 1.5 parts of a photopolymerization initiator (trade name "Irgacure 500" manufactured by Ciba Specialty Chemicals), and 0.3 parts of a silane coupling agent (trade name "KBM-403" manufactured by Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd.) were added. Ethyl acetate was further added to a solid content concentration of 13% to obtain an adhesive composition. Note that "A-DOG" is a diacrylate of an acetal compound of hydroxypivalaldehyde and trimethylolpropane, and has the following structure.

[0207]

Chemical Formula 7

[0208]

[0209] The adhesive composition prepared above was applied to the release-treated surface of a separator made of polyethylene terephthalate film (PLZ-383030, available from Lintec Corporation) using an applicator to a thickness of 5 μm after drying. The composition was then dried at 100°C for 1 minute to obtain an adhesive layer (AD1) laminated to the separator. Next, the surface of the obtained adhesive layer (AD1) opposite the separator was attached to the release-treated surface of a separator made of polyethylene terephthalate film (PLR-381031, available from Lintec Corporation) that had also been subjected to release treatment. The adhesive layer was then irradiated with ultraviolet light under the following conditions to obtain an adhesive layer (AD1) protected on both sides by the separators.

[0210] (UV irradiation conditions)

[0211] ·Using Fusion UV lamp system (Fusion UV Systems) H Bulb

[0212] Cumulative light intensity 250mJ / cm 2

[0213] [Preparation of Adhesive Layer (AD2)]

[0214] A mixed solution of 81.8 parts ethyl acetate, 98.0 parts butyl acrylate, 2.0 parts 2-hydroxyethyl acrylate, and 0.5 parts acrylic acid was placed in a reaction vessel equipped with a condenser, a nitrogen inlet, a thermometer, and a stirrer. While replacing the air in the vessel with nitrogen to remove oxygen, the internal temperature was raised to 55°C. Then, a solution of 0.14 parts azobisisobutyronitrile (polymerization initiator) dissolved in 10 parts ethyl acetate was added. After adding the polymerization initiator, the temperature was maintained at this level for one hour. Ethyl acetate was then continuously added to the reaction vessel at a rate of 17.3 parts / hr while maintaining the internal temperature at 54-56°C. The addition of ethyl acetate was stopped when the (meth)acrylic resin concentration reached 35% by mass, and the temperature was maintained at this level until 12 hours had passed since the start of ethyl acetate addition. Finally, ethyl acetate was added to adjust the (meth)acrylic resin concentration to 20% by mass, thereby preparing an acrylic resin solution. The resulting acrylic resin had a weight-average molecular weight (Mw) of 1.8 million and a molecular weight distribution (Mw / Mn) of 4.2. Mw and Mn were measured using a GPC apparatus equipped with two TSKgel GMHHR-H(S) columns connected in series, using tetrahydrofuran as the eluent, at a sample concentration of 2 mg / mL, a sample introduction volume of 100 μL, a temperature of 40°C, and a flow rate of 1 mL / min, using standard polystyrene conversion.

[0215] To 80 parts of the solid content of the acrylic resin solution, 20 parts (solid content) of a difunctional acrylate (available from Shin-Nakamura Chemical Co., Ltd.; product number "A-DOG"), 3.0 parts (based on the active ingredient) of a crosslinking agent (manufactured by Tosoh Corporation; trade name "Coronate L" (an ethyl acetate solution of a trimethylolpropane adduct of toluene diisocyanate (solid content concentration 75% by mass)), 1.5 parts of a photopolymerization initiator (manufactured by Ciba Specialty Chemicals; trade name "Irgacure 500"), and 0.5 parts of a silane coupling agent (manufactured by Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd.; trade name "KBM-403") were added. Ethyl acetate was further added to adjust the solid content concentration to 13%, thereby obtaining an adhesive composition.

[0216] The adhesive composition prepared above was applied to the release-treated surface of a separator made of polyethylene terephthalate film (PLR-382150, available from Lintec Corporation) using an applicator to a thickness of 25 μm after drying. The composition was then dried at 100°C for 1 minute to obtain an adhesive layer (AD2) laminated to the separator. Next, the surface of the adhesive layer opposite the separator was bonded to the release-treated surface of a separator made of polyethylene terephthalate film (PLZ-381130, available from Lintec Corporation). UV light was then applied under the following conditions to obtain an adhesive layer (AD2) protected on both sides by the separators.

[0217] (UV irradiation conditions)

[0218] ·Using Fusion UV lamp system (made by Fusion UV Systems) D Bulb

[0219] Cumulative light intensity 1500mJ / cm 2

[0220] <Production of Retardation Layer (R1)>

[0221] [Fabrication of Liquid Crystal Retardation Layer (R1-1)]

[0222] (Preparation of Photo-Alignment Film-Forming Composition (O1-1))

[0223] A photo-alignment material having the following chemical structure (weight-average molecular weight: 50,000, m:n = 50:50) was prepared according to the method described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2021-196514. Two parts of the photo-alignment material and 98 parts of cyclopentanone (solvent) were mixed and stirred at 80°C for 1 hour to prepare a photo-alignment film-forming composition (O1-1).

[0224] Polymer as a photo-alignment material: a compound represented by the following formula

[0225]

Chemical Formula 8

[0226]

[0227] (Preparation of polymerizable liquid crystal compounds)

[0228] A polymerizable liquid crystal compound (C1-1) and a polymerizable liquid crystal compound (C1-2) having the following chemical structures were prepared. Polymerizable liquid crystal compound (C1-1) was prepared in the same manner as described in JP-A-2019-3177. Polymerizable liquid crystal compound (C1-2) was prepared in the same manner as described in JP-A-2009-173893.

[0229] Polymerizable liquid crystal compound (C1-1): a compound represented by the following formula

[0230]

Chemical Formula 9

[0231]

[0232] Polymerizable liquid crystal compound (C1-2): a compound represented by the following formula

[0233]

Chemical Formula 10

[0234]

[0235] 1 mg of the polymerizable liquid crystal compound (C1-1) was dissolved in 10 mL of chloroform to obtain a solution. The resulting solution was placed in a cuvette with a 1 cm optical path length as a measurement sample. The sample was placed in an ultraviolet-visible spectrophotometer ("UV-2450" manufactured by Shimadzu Corporation) and the absorption spectrum was measured. The wavelength at which the maximum absorbance was measured from the resulting absorption spectrum revealed a maximum absorption wavelength λmax of 356 nm within the wavelength range of 300 to 400 nm.

[0236] (Preparation of Phase Difference Layer-Forming Composition (Y1-1))

[0237] The polymerizable liquid crystal compound (C1-1) and the polymerizable liquid crystal compound (C1-2) were mixed at a mass ratio of 90:10 to obtain a mixture. To 100 parts of the resulting mixture, 0.1 parts of a leveling agent, "BYK-361N" (manufactured by BM Chemie), and 3 parts of a photopolymerization initiator, "Irgacure OXE-03" (manufactured by BASF Japan Co., Ltd.) were added. Furthermore, N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone (NMP) was added to a solids concentration of 13%. The mixture was stirred at 80°C for 1 hour to prepare a retardation layer-forming composition (Y1-1).

[0238] (Fabrication of Liquid Crystal Retardation Layer (R1-1))

[0239] The photo-alignment film-forming composition (O1-1) was applied to a substrate layer (B1-1) composed of a biaxially oriented polyethylene terephthalate (PET) film (Diafoil, manufactured by Mitsubishi Plastics Co., Ltd.) using a bar coater. The resulting coated film was dried at 120°C for 2 minutes and then cooled to room temperature to form a dry film. Subsequently, the film was irradiated with 100 mJ of polarized ultraviolet light (at 313 nm) using a UV irradiation device (SPOTCURE SP-9; manufactured by USHIO Electric Co., Ltd.) to produce a photo-alignment film (D1-1). The thickness of the photo-alignment film (D1-1), measured using an ellipsometer M-220 manufactured by JASCO Corporation, was 100 nm.

[0240] The retardation layer-forming composition (Y1-1) was applied to the resulting photo-alignment film (D1-1) using a bar coater to form a coating film. The coating film was dried by heating at 120°C for 2 minutes and then cooled to room temperature to obtain a dry film. Next, the dry film was irradiated with a high-pressure mercury lamp ("Unicure VB-15201BY-A" manufactured by USHIO Electric Co., Ltd.) under a nitrogen atmosphere at an exposure dose of 500 mJ / cm 2 The polymerizable liquid crystal compound was cured by ultraviolet light (365 nm) to form an optically anisotropic layer (E1-1) aligned horizontally with respect to the substrate plane. This resulted in a liquid crystal retardation layer (R1-1) comprising a substrate layer (B1-1), a photo-alignment film (D1-1), and an optically anisotropic layer (E1-1). The thickness of the optically anisotropic layer (E1-1), measured using an Olympus laser microscope (LEXT OLS4100), was 2.0 μm.

[0241] The optically anisotropic layer (E1-1) side of the liquid crystal retardation layer (R1-1) was corona treated and bonded to glass via a 25μm pressure-sensitive adhesive manufactured by Lintec. The PET film was peeled off and removed. The in-plane retardation value was measured using a KOBRA-WR manufactured by Oji Scientific Instruments Co., Ltd. The in-plane retardation values ​​for light with wavelengths of 450nm, 550nm, and 650nm were calculated using the Cauchy dispersion equation derived from the in-plane retardation measurements for light with wavelengths of 448.2nm, 498.6nm, 548.4nm, 587.3nm, 628.7nm, and 748.6nm.

[0242] As a result, the in-plane retardation values ​​are Re(450)=122 nm, Re(550)=140 nm, and Re(650)=144 nm. The relationship between the in-plane retardation values ​​at each wavelength is as follows.

[0243] Re(450) / Re(550)=0.87

[0244] Re(650) / Re(550)=1.03

[0245] (In the above, Re(450) represents the in-plane retardation value relative to light with a wavelength of 450 nm, Re(550) represents the in-plane retardation value relative to light with a wavelength of 550 nm, and Re(650) represents the in-plane retardation value relative to light with a wavelength of 650 nm.)

[0246] [Fabrication of Liquid Crystal Retardation Layer (R1-2)]

[0247] 100 parts of a polymerizable liquid crystal compound (C1-3) (Paliocolor LC242, manufactured by BASF Japan) having the following chemical structure, 0.1 parts of a leveling agent "BYK-361N" (manufactured by BYK-Chemie), and 2.5 parts of a photopolymerization initiator, "Omnirad 907" (manufactured by IGM Resin BV), were mixed. 400 parts of propylene glycol-1-monomethyl ether-2-acetate (PGME) were also added, and the mixture was stirred at 80°C for 1 hour to prepare a retardation layer-forming composition (Y1-2).

[0248] Polymerizable liquid crystal compound (C1-3):

[0249]

Chemical Formula 11

[0250]

[0251] [Preparation of Photo-Alignment Film-Forming Composition (O1-2)]

[0252] As a composition for forming a vertical alignment film, 2-butoxyethanol was added to Sunever SE-610 (manufactured by Nissan Chemical Industries, Ltd.), a commercially available aligning polymer, so that the solid content became 1%, to obtain a composition for forming a photoalignment film (O1-2).

[0253] [Production of phase difference film (1)]

[0254] A corona treatment device (AGF-B10; manufactured by Kasuga Electric Co., Ltd.) was used to apply corona treatment to one side of a substrate layer (B1-2) comprising a cycloolefin polymer (COP) film (ZEON Co., Ltd., ZF14) and a composition for forming a photo-alignment film (O1-2) was applied to the surface using a bar coater and dried at 90°C for 1 minute. The thickness of the resulting vertical alignment film (D1-2) was measured using a laser microscope and found to be 30 nm. Next, a composition for forming a phase difference layer (Y1-2) was applied to the vertical alignment film (D1-2) using a bar coater and dried at 90°C for 1 minute. The dried film was then irradiated with an exposure dose of 1000 mJ / cm2 using a high-pressure mercury lamp ("Unicure VB-15201BY-A" manufactured by USHIO Electric Co., Ltd.) in a nitrogen atmosphere. 2 (Based on 365nm) ultraviolet light was applied to form an optically anisotropic layer (E1-2). In this way, a liquid crystal phase difference layer (R1-2) comprising a substrate layer (B1-2) / vertical alignment film (D1-2) / optically anisotropic layer (E1-2) was obtained. The film thickness of the optically anisotropic layer (E1-2) was measured using a laser microscope, and the film thickness was 4.5μm. The in-plane phase difference value was measured using KOBRA-WR manufactured by Oji Scientific Instruments Co., Ltd. The results showed that Re (550) = 1nm and Rth (550) = -70nm. Therefore, the optical characteristics are as shown in the following formula (9). It should be noted that the phase difference value of COP at a wavelength of 550nm is approximately 0, so it has no effect on the optical characteristics.

[0255] nx≈ny<nz …(9)

[0256] [Production of phase difference layer (R1)]

[0257] (Preparation of Active Energy Ray-Curable Adhesive (S1))

[0258] The following components were mixed to prepare an active energy ray-curable adhesive (S1).

[0259] 3',4'-Epoxycyclohexylmethyl 3,4-epoxycyclohexanecarboxylate (trade name: CEL2021P, manufactured by Daicel Corporation): 70 parts by mass

[0260] Neopentyl glycol diglycidyl ether (trade name: EX-211, manufactured by Nagase ChemteX Co., Ltd.): 20 parts by mass

[0261] 2-Ethylhexyl glycidyl ether (trade name: EX-121, manufactured by Nagase ChemteX Co., Ltd.): 10 parts by mass

[0262] Cationic polymerization initiator (trade name: CPI-100_50% solution, manufactured by San-Apro Co., Ltd.): 4.5 parts by mass (substantial solid content: 2.25 parts by mass)

[0263] 1,4-Diethoxynaphthalene: 2 parts by mass

[0264] (Fabrication of Phase Difference Layer (R1))

[0265] The liquid crystal retardation layer (R1-1) and the liquid crystal retardation layer (R1-2) were bonded together using an active energy ray-curable adhesive (S1) (1 μm thick) with their respective optically anisotropic layers (the surfaces opposite the substrate layer) forming the bonding surfaces. The active energy ray-curable adhesive (S1) was cured by irradiation with ultraviolet light, resulting in a substrate-layered retardation layer (R1) stacked in the following order: substrate layer (B1-1) / photo-alignment film (D1-1) / optically anisotropic layer (E1-1) / UV adhesive layer / optically anisotropic layer (E1-2) / photo-alignment film (D1-2) / substrate layer (B1-2).

[0266] The thickness of the laminate including the optically anisotropic layer (E1-1), the UV adhesive layer, and the optically anisotropic layer (E1-2) was 7.5 μm.

[0267] <Production of Retardation Layer (R2)>

[0268] 2 parts of a polymer (1) having a number average molecular weight of 28,000 represented by the following formula (1) and 98 parts of o-xylene were mixed, and the obtained mixture was stirred at 80° C. for 1 hour to obtain a composition (O2) for forming a photo-alignment film.

[0269]

Chemical Formula 12

[0270]

[0271] [Wherein, Me represents a methyl group.]

[0272] [Preparation of polymerizable liquid crystal composition]

[0273] A polymerizable liquid crystal compound represented by the following formula (C2-1) (86.0 parts), a polymerizable liquid crystal compound represented by the following formula (C2-2) (14.0 parts), a polyacrylate compound (leveling agent, BYK-Chemie, trade name: BYK-361N) (0.12 parts), 2-dimethylamino-2-benzyl-1-(4-morpholinophenyl)butan-1-one (photopolymerization initiator, Ciba Specialty Chemicals, trade name: Irgacure 369) (3.0 parts), and LALOMER LR9000 (trade name, BASF Japan) (2.0 parts) were mixed. Anisole was also added to a solids concentration of 9%. A polymerizable liquid crystal composition (A) containing the polymerizable liquid crystal compound (C2-1) and the polymerizable liquid crystal compound (C2-2) was obtained. The polymerizable liquid crystal compound (C2-1) was synthesized by the method described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2010-31223. The maximum absorption wavelength λmax(LC) of the polymerizable liquid crystal compound (C2-1) measured in chloroform within the wavelength range of 300 to 400 nm was 350 nm.

[0274] Polymerizable liquid crystal compound (C2-1): a compound represented by the following formula

[0275]

Chemical Formula 13

[0276]

[0277] Polymerizable liquid crystal compound (C2-2): a compound represented by the following formula

[0278]

Chemical Formula 14

[0279]

[0280] [Preparation of Phase Difference Layer-Forming Composition (Y2)]

[0281] 86.0 parts of the polymerizable liquid crystal compound (C2-1), 14.0 parts of the polymerizable liquid crystal compound (C2-2), 0.12 parts of a polyacrylate compound (leveling agent / BYK-361N; manufactured by BYK-Chemie), 3.0 parts of 2-dimethylamino-2-benzyl-1-(4-morpholinophenyl)butan-1-one (photopolymerization initiator / Irgacure 369; manufactured by Ciba Specialty Chemicals), and 2.0 parts of LALOMER LR9000 (manufactured by BASF Japan) were mixed. Anisole was also added to a solids concentration of 9%. The mixture was stirred at 80°C for 1 hour to obtain a retardation layer-forming composition (Y2) containing the polymerizable liquid crystal compound (C2-1) and the polymerizable liquid crystal compound (C2-2).

[0282] [Production of Retardation Layer (R2)]

[0283] A triacetyl cellulose film (KC4CZ-TAC, 40 μm thick, manufactured by Konica Minolta, Inc.) was treated once using a corona treatment apparatus (AGF-B10; manufactured by Kasuga Electric Co., Ltd.) at an output of 0.3 kW and a treatment speed of 3 m / min. A composition for forming a photo-alignment film (O2) was applied to the corona-treated surface using a bar coater and dried at 90°C for 1 minute. The film was then exposed to UV light at 100 mJ / cm using a polarized UV irradiation apparatus (SPOT CURE SP-7 with a polarizing film unit; manufactured by Ushio Electric Co., Ltd.). 2 Polarized UV exposure was performed with an accumulated light intensity of 100 nm to form a photo-alignment film (D2). The thickness of the obtained photo-alignment film (D2) was measured using an ellipsometer M-220 (manufactured by JASCO Corporation) and found to be 34 nm.

[0284] Next, the retardation layer-forming composition (Y2) was applied to the photo-alignment film (D2) using a bar coater and dried at 120°C for 1 minute. Then, ultraviolet light (in a nitrogen atmosphere, cumulative light intensity at a wavelength of 313 nm: 500 mJ / cm2) was irradiated from the surface coated with the retardation layer-forming composition (Y2) using a high-pressure mercury lamp (Unicure VB-15201BY-A; manufactured by USHIO Electric Co., Ltd.). 2), and then irradiated with ultraviolet light from the same surface under the same conditions to produce an optically anisotropic layer (E2). This resulted in a retardation layer (R2) consisting of a laminate of triacetylcellulose film (base layer (B2)), photo-alignment film (D2), and optically anisotropic layer (E2). The thickness of the resulting optically anisotropic layer (E2) was measured using a laser microscope (LEXT; manufactured by Olympus Corporation) and found to be 2.7 μm. The internal haze of the laminate of base layer (B2), photo-alignment film (D2), and optically anisotropic layer (E2) was 0.79.

[0285] <Production of Retardation Layer (R3)>

[0286] The liquid crystal retardation layer (R1-1) produced above was used as the retardation layer (R3).

[0287] <Haze Measurement Method>

[0288] The measurement target (an anti-glare film, or a layer comprising a protective film and an optically anisotropic layer) was bonded to a glass substrate using an optically clear adhesive. Measurements were performed using a haze meter "HM-150" manufactured by Murakami Color Research Laboratory Co., Ltd., in accordance with JIS K7136. For anti-glare films, the anti-glare layer-forming substrate was bonded to the glass surface, with light incident from the anti-glare layer side. For layers comprising a protective film and an optically anisotropic layer, the optically anisotropic layer was bonded to the glass surface, with light incident from the protective film side.

[0289] In the above, the “layer including the protective film and the optically anisotropic layer” to be measured was prepared as follows: The retardation layer (R2) prepared above was used as it was.

[0290] (Method for Producing Layer Containing Protective Film and Optically Anisotropic Layer in Retardation Layer (R1))

[0291] The base layer (B1-1) of the liquid crystal retardation layer (R1-1) in the retardation layer (R1) was peeled off to expose the photo-alignment film (D1-1). The exposed photo-alignment film (D1-1) and the protective film (F1) were bonded together using the adhesive layer (AD1). This yielded a laminate having a laminated structure of protective film (F1) / adhesive layer (AD1) / photo-alignment film (D1-1) / optically anisotropic layer (E1-1) / UV adhesive layer / optically anisotropic layer (E1-2) / photo-alignment film (D1-2) / base layer (B1-2). The base layer (B1-2) is peeled off from the laminate thus obtained, yielding a laminate having a laminated structure of protective film (F1) / adhesive layer (AD1) / photo-alignment film (D1-1) / optically anisotropic layer (E1-1) / UV adhesive layer / optically anisotropic layer (E1-2) / photo-alignment film (D1-2). This is the "layer comprising the protective film and the optically anisotropic layer" when the retardation layer (R1) is used.

[0292] (Method for Producing Layer Containing Protective Film and Optically Anisotropic Layer in Retardation Layer (R3))

[0293] The surface of the optically anisotropic layer (E1-1) of the retardation layer (R3) (=liquid crystal retardation layer (R1-1)) prepared above is bonded to the surface of the protective film (F1) prepared above using an adhesive layer (AD1). This results in a laminate having a laminated structure of protective film (F1) / adhesive layer (AD1) / optically anisotropic layer (E1-1) / photo-alignment film (D1-1) / base layer (B1-1). The base layer (B1-1) is peeled off from the laminate thus obtained, yielding a laminate having a laminated structure of protective film (F1) / adhesive layer (AD1) / optically anisotropic layer (E1-1) / photo-alignment film (D1-1). This constitutes the "layer comprising the protective film and the optically anisotropic layer" when the retardation layer (R3) is used. The internal haze of the laminate of protective film (F1) / adhesive layer (AD1) / optically anisotropic layer (E1-1) / photo-alignment film (D1-1) was 0.33.

[0294] <Measurement Method of Ultraviolet Absorbance (or Transmittance) (380nm)>

[0295] Cut the test object (anti-glare film or protective film) into 30 mm x 30 mm pieces and measure the transmittance (%) at a wavelength of 200 to 510 nm using a UV-2450 UV-visible spectrophotometer manufactured by Shimadzu Corporation.

[0296] <Example 1>

[0297] [Production of Anti-Glare Film (AG1)]

[0298] As shown below, an anti-glare layer was formed on the anti-glare layer-forming base material layer to obtain an anti-glare film (AG1).

[0299] An anti-glare layer-forming coating liquid 1 having the following formulation was applied to a 25 μm-thick triacetyl cellulose substrate ("KC2UA" manufactured by Konica Minolta, Inc., 25 μm thick) serving as an anti-glare layer-forming substrate layer (AG1-2). The substrate was dried at 70°C for 30 seconds at a wind speed of 5 m / s. The substrate was then irradiated with ultraviolet light (nitrogen atmosphere, cumulative light intensity at a wavelength of 313 nm: 100 mJ / cm2) from the side on which the anti-glare layer-forming coating liquid had been applied. 2 ) and cured the coating to form an anti-glare layer (AG1-1), thereby obtaining an anti-glare film (AG1). The anti-glare layer (AG1-1) had a thickness of 9.3 μm. When laminating the anti-glare film (AG1) to other layers, the anti-glare layer-forming substrate layer (AG1-2) was laminated to the other layers.

[0300] ―――――――――――――――――――――――――

[0301] (Anti-glare layer forming coating liquid 1)

[0302] Acrylic acid-styrene copolymer particles (organic fine particles, average primary particle size 5.0 μm, refractive index 1.52, manufactured by Sekisui Chemicals Co., Ltd.): 18.0 parts by mass

[0303] Fumed silica (inorganic fine particles, octylsilane-treated, average primary particle size 5 nm, manufactured by Nippon Aerosil): 3.0 parts by mass

[0304] Pentaerythritol tetraacrylate (PETTA) (product name "PETA", manufactured by Daicel-Cytec): 60 parts by mass

[0305] Urethane acrylate (product name "UV1700B", manufactured by Nippon Synthetic Chemical Co., Ltd.): 40 parts by mass

[0306] Polymerization initiator (product name "Irgacure 184", manufactured by BASF Japan): 5 parts by mass

[0307] Polyether-modified silicone (product name "TSF4460", manufactured by Momentive Performance Materials): 0.025 parts by mass

[0308] Hydroxyphenyltriazine-based UV absorber (product name: "Tinuvin 477", manufactured by BASF Japan. Maximum absorption wavelength: 356 nm): 10 parts by mass

[0309] 1.0 part by mass of cyanine pigment (product name "NK-9994", manufactured by Hayashibara Co., Ltd.; maximum absorption wavelength: 405 nm)

[0310] Toluene: 105 parts by mass

[0311] Cyclohexanone: 15 parts by mass

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[0313] [Production of Polarizing Plates]

[0314] An anti-glare film (AG1) was laminated to one side of the prepared polarizing film (P) via a water-based adhesive (A) using a roll laminator. A protective film (F1) (triacetylcellulose film (KC4CZ-TAC manufactured by Konica Minolta, Inc., 40 μm thick)) was laminated to the opposite side via a water-based adhesive (A). The film was then dried at 80°C for 3 minutes to obtain a linear polarizing plate (PL1).

[0315] [Fabrication of Circular Polarizing Plate]

[0316] The surface of the optically anisotropic layer (E1-1) of the retardation layer (R3) (=liquid crystal retardation layer (R1-1)) prepared above was bonded to the surface of the protective film (F1) of the linear polarizing plate (PL1) prepared above using an adhesive layer (AD1). The retardation layer (R3) and the linear polarizing plate (PL1) were bonded together so that the angle formed between the slow axis of the optically anisotropic layer (E1-1) and the transmission axis of the polarizing film was 135° counterclockwise relative to the transmission axis of the polarizing film. This produced a circularly polarizing plate having a laminated structure consisting of anti-glare film (AG1) / adhesive layer / polarizing film (P) / adhesive layer / protective film (F1) / adhesive layer (AD1) / optically anisotropic layer (E1-1) / photo-alignment film (D1-1) / base layer (B1-1).

[0317] The substrate layer (B1-1) was peeled from the circularly polarizing plate produced above. A separator was bonded to the exposed surface of the photo-alignment film (D1-1) via the adhesive layer (AD2). This yielded a circularly polarizing plate with a separator having a laminated structure of anti-glare film (AG1) / adhesive layer / polarizing film (P) / adhesive layer / protective film (F1) / adhesive layer (AD1) / optically anisotropic layer (E1-1) / photo-alignment film (D1-1) / adhesive layer (AD2) / separator.

[0318] [evaluate]

[0319] (Image display clarity)

[0320] The separator was removed from the circularly polarizing plate with separator, and the device was attached to an organic electroluminescent display panel via the exposed adhesive layer (AD2). With the image display set to green, a three-wavelength fluorescent lamp was illuminated above the surface facing the anti-glare layer, reflecting the light from the surface. In this state, the anti-glare film side was visually observed from a distance of 30 cm. The appearance of the image display at this time was subjected to a sensory evaluation. The evaluation criteria are as follows.

[0321] Evaluation "A": The clarity of image display is not impaired.

[0322] Evaluation "B": The clarity of image display was slightly impaired, but no significant discomfort was caused in terms of visibility.

[0323] Rating "C": The clarity of the image display is impaired, and viewing may cause discomfort.

[0324] (Reflection clarity)

[0325] The separator was removed from the circularly polarizing plate with a separator and attached to a black acrylic plate via the exposed adhesive layer (AD2). The light source, circularly polarizing plate, and light-receiving unit of the measuring instrument (Suga Test Instruments Co., Ltd., image clarity meter "ICM-1DP" compliant with JIS K7105) were positioned so that both the angle of incidence and the angle of reflection on the circularly polarizing plate were 45 degrees. The circularly polarizing plate was illuminated with light, and the sum of the values ​​measured using a light comb with dark and bright area widths of 0.25 mm, 0.5 mm, 1.0 mm, and 2.0 mm, respectively, was used as the reflection clarity. The evaluation criteria are as follows.

[0326] Evaluation "A++": 45% or higher and less than 54%

[0327] Evaluation "A+": 54% or higher and less than 60%

[0328] Evaluation "A": 60% or more and less than 80%

[0329] <Example 2>

[0330] [Fabrication of Circular Polarizing Plate]

[0331] The retardation layer (R2), polarizing film (P), and anti-glare film (AG1) prepared above were stacked in this order. A water-based adhesive was injected into each layer so that the triacetylcellulose film (base layer (B2)) side of the retardation layer (R2) was in contact with the polarizing film (P), and the surface of the polarizing film (P) opposite the retardation layer (R2) was in contact with the anti-glare film (AG1). The layers were then laminated using a nip roller. The layers were laminated so that the transmission axis of the polarizing film (P) and the slow axis of the optically anisotropic layer (E2) of the retardation layer (R2) were aligned 45° counterclockwise relative to the transmission axis of the polarizing film. The layers were dried at 60°C for 2 minutes to obtain a circularly polarizing plate having a laminated structure of anti-glare film (AG1) / adhesive layer / polarizing film (P) / adhesive layer / base layer (B2) / photo-alignment film (D2) / optically anisotropic layer (E2).

[0332] A separator was bonded to the surface of the optically anisotropic layer (E2) of the circularly polarizing plate prepared above, with an adhesive layer (AD2) interposed therebetween. This yielded a circularly polarizing plate with a separator having a laminated structure of anti-glare film (AG1) / adhesive layer / polarizing film (P) / adhesive layer / base layer (B2) / photo-alignment film (D2) / optically anisotropic layer (E2) / adhesive layer (AD2) / separator.

[0333] <Example 3>

[0334] A circularly polarizing plate with a separator of Example 3 was obtained in the same manner as in Example 1 except that the anti-glare layer-forming coating liquid 1 was replaced with the following anti-glare layer-forming coating liquid 2 to form an anti-glare layer (AG2-1) having a film thickness of 10 μm to obtain an anti-glare film (AG2).

[0335] ―――――――――――――――――――――――――

[0336] (Anti-glare layer forming coating liquid 2)

[0337] Acrylic acid-styrene copolymer particles (organic fine particles, average primary particle size 5.0 μm, refractive index 1.52, manufactured by Sekisui Chemicals Co., Ltd.): 15.3 parts by mass

[0338] Fumed silica (inorganic fine particles, octylsilane-treated, average primary particle size 5 nm, manufactured by Nippon Aerosil): 3.0 parts by mass

[0339] Pentaerythritol tetraacrylate (PETTA) (product name "PETA", manufactured by Daicel-Cytec): 60 parts by mass

[0340] Urethane acrylate (product name "UV1700B", manufactured by Nippon Synthetic Chemical Co., Ltd.): 40 parts by mass

[0341] Polymerization initiator (product name "Irgacure 184", manufactured by BASF Japan): 5 parts by mass

[0342] Polyether-modified silicone (product name "TSF4460", manufactured by Momentive Performance Materials): 0.025 parts by mass

[0343] Hydroxyphenyltriazine-based UV absorber (product name: "Tinuvin 477", manufactured by BASF Japan. Maximum absorption wavelength: 356 nm): 10 parts by mass

[0344] 1.0 part by mass of cyanine pigment (product name "NK-9994", manufactured by Hayashibara Co., Ltd.; maximum absorption wavelength: 405 nm)

[0345] Toluene: 105 parts by mass

[0346] Cyclohexanone: 15 parts by mass

[0347] ―――――――――――――――――――――――――

[0348] <Example 4>

[0349] A circularly polarizing plate with a separator of Example 4 was obtained in the same manner as in Example 2 except that the anti-glare layer-forming coating liquid 1 was replaced with the anti-glare layer-forming coating liquid 2 to form an anti-glare layer (AG2-1) having a film thickness of 10 μm to obtain an anti-glare film (AG2).

[0350] <Comparative Example 1>

[0351] [Production of Polarizing Plates]

[0352] An anti-glare film (AG1) was laminated to one side of the prepared polarizing film (P) via a water-based adhesive (A) using a roll laminator. A protective film (F1) (triacetylcellulose film (KC4CZ-TAC manufactured by Konica Minolta, Inc., 40 μm thick)) was laminated to the opposite side via a water-based adhesive (A). The film was then dried at 80°C for 3 minutes to obtain a linear polarizing plate (PL1).

[0353] [Fabrication of Circular Polarizing Plate]

[0354] The anti-glare film (AG2) prepared above was used as a diffusion layer. The anti-glare layer (AG2-1) surface of the anti-glare film (AG2) was bonded to the protective film (F1) surface of the linear polarizing plate (PL1) prepared above using an adhesive layer (AD1). Furthermore, the substrate layer (B1-1) of the liquid crystal retardation layer (R1-1) in the retardation layer (R1) prepared above was peeled off to expose the photo-alignment film (D1-1). The exposed photo-alignment film (D1-1) was bonded to the anti-glare layer-forming substrate layer surface (AG1-2) of the anti-glare film (AG2) using an adhesive layer (AD1). The retardation layer (R1) and the linear polarizing plate (PL1) were bonded so that the slow axis of the optically anisotropic layer (E1-1) and the transmission axis of the polarizing film formed an angle of 135°. Thus, a circularly polarizing plate having a laminated structure of anti-glare film (AG1) / adhesive layer / polarizing film (P) / adhesive layer / protective film (F1) / adhesive layer (AD1) / anti-glare film (AG2) / adhesive layer (AD1) / photo-alignment film (D1-1) / optically anisotropic layer (E1-1) / UV adhesive layer / optically anisotropic layer (E1-2) / photo-alignment film (D1-2) / base layer (B1-2) was obtained.

[0355] The substrate layer (B1-2) was peeled off from the circularly polarizing plate produced above. A separator was bonded to the exposed surface of the photo-alignment film (D1-2) via the adhesive layer (AD2). This yielded a circularly polarizing plate with a separator having a laminated structure consisting of anti-glare film (AG1) / adhesive layer / polarizing film (P) / adhesive layer / protective film (F1) / adhesive layer (AD1) / anti-glare film (AG2) / adhesive layer (AD1) / photo-alignment film (D1-1) / optically anisotropic layer (E1-1) / UV adhesive layer / optically anisotropic layer (E1-2) / photo-alignment film (D1-2) / adhesive layer (AD2) / separator.

[0356] <Example 5>

[0357] A circularly polarizing plate with a separator of Example 5 was obtained in the same manner as in Example 1, except that the retardation layer (R3) was replaced with the retardation layer (R1). In this case, during the lamination of the retardation layer (R1), the base layer (B1-1) was peeled off to expose the photo-alignment film (D1-1), and then the exposed photo-alignment film (D1-1) was laminated to the protective film (F1) surface of the linear polarizing plate (PL1) using the adhesive layer (AD1).

[0358] <Example 6>

[0359] A circularly polarizing plate with a separator of Example 6 was obtained in the same manner as in Example 3, except that the retardation layer (R3) was replaced with the retardation layer (R1). In this case, during the lamination of the retardation layer (R1), the base layer (B1-1) was peeled off to expose the photo-alignment film (D1-1), and then the exposed photo-alignment film (D1-1) was laminated to the protective film (F1) surface of the linear polarizing plate (PL1) using the adhesive layer (AD1).

[0360] Examples 2 to 6 and Comparative Example 1 were evaluated for clarity and reflection clarity as image display in the same manner as in Example 1. Table 1 shows the laminated structures, haze values, absorption of light at 380 nm, and evaluations of Examples 1 to 6 and Comparative Example 1.

[0361]

Table 1

[0362]

[0363] In the embodiment in which the internal haze is high (Comparative Example 1), the clarity of the image display is impaired.

[0364] Industrial applicability

[0365] The present invention can be used in an organic electroluminescent display device.

Claims

1. An optical laminate comprising an anti-glare layer, an anti-glare layer-forming substrate layer, a polarizing film, a protective film, and a phase difference layer in this order, The haze of the protective film, the retardation layer, and a member located between the protective film and the retardation layer is measured to be 0.3% or more and 3.0% or less. The haze measured together with the anti-glare layer and the anti-glare layer-forming base layer is 5% or more.

2. The optical laminate according to claim 1, wherein The haze measured together with the anti-glare layer and the anti-glare layer-forming base layer is less than 12%.

3. The optical laminate according to claim 1, wherein The thickness of the anti-glare layer-forming substrate layer is 15 μm to 30 μm.

4. The optical laminate according to claim 1, wherein The distance between the surface of the anti-glare layer-forming substrate layer on the polarizing film side and the surface of the retardation layer on the opposite side to the polarizing film side is 70 μm or less. The optical layered body according to claim 1 , wherein The haze of the protective film, the retardation layer, and a member located between the protective film and the retardation layer is measured together and is 1.3% or less. The optical layered body according to claim 1 , wherein: The anti-glare layer-forming base material layer and the polarizing film are directly bonded to each other. 7 . An organic electroluminescent display device comprising an organic electroluminescent display panel and the optical laminate according to claim 1 , which is arranged on a viewing side of the organic electroluminescent display panel.

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