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Photographic processing compositions including hydrophobically modified thickening agent

US5422233A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 17, 1994
Grant dateJun 6, 1995
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Expiry dateMay 17, 2014

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S516/07
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Photographic processing compositions comprising an aqueous alkaline medium and a hydrophobically modified thickening agent are disclosed. The subject thickening agent increases the viscosity of the processing composition while maintaining a relatively uniform homogenous mixture of the constituents thereof. The subject processing compositions are useful in photographic diffusion transfer film units and processes.

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