Subbing layer for dye-donor element used in thermal dye transfer
US5082822A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 7, 1990 |
| Grant date | Jan 21, 1992 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 7, 2010 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/31786
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Dye-donor element for use in thermal dye sublimation transfer methods, said element comprising a polyethylene terephthalate support having thereon in the order given a subbing layer and a dye/binder layer comprising a dye dispersed in a binder, wherein said subbing layer comprises at least one aromatic polyol as swelling agent for polyethylene terephthalate and a binder that is soluble in organic solvents.
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