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Water resistant composition and heat-sensitive recording sheet containing the same

US4708947A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 2, 1986
Grant dateNov 24, 1987
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Expiry dateJan 2, 2006

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08L29/04
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

This invention relates to a water resistant composition which comprises (A) polyvinyl alcohol, (B) a chitosan of which aqueous 1% solution has a viscosity not greater than 70 centipoise at 20.degree. C. and (C) an aldehyde compound, as well as a heat-sensitive recording sheet which comprises said composition. The composition has excellent water resistant properties and the heat-sensitive recording sheet has improved color forming properties and excellent resistance to water and solvents.

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