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Organometallic compounds as mottle prevention additives in liquid electrostatic developers

US4994341A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 20, 1989
Grant dateFeb 19, 1991
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Expiry dateDec 20, 2009

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S430/105
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Electrostatic liquid developer consisting essentially of PA0 (A) nonpolar liquid, Kauri-butanol value less than 30, PA0 (B) particles of thermoplastic resin having free carboxyl groups (<30.mu.m ave particle size), PA0 (C) nonpolar liquid soluble oil-soluble petroleum sulfonate or anionic glyceride charge director, and PA0 (D) at least one organometallic compound as defined present in 0.01 to 0.15 part by weight metal based on the total weight of liquid developer. The process of preparation of the liquid developer is also disclosed. The developers demonstrate reduced mottle in a fused image. The developers are used in copying, color proofing, preparation of lithographic printing plates and resists.

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