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Aqueous developing solutions for reduced developer residue

US6063550A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 29, 1998
Grant dateMay 16, 2000
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Expiry dateApr 29, 2018

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03F7/32
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An alkaline aqueous developing solution for developing photoresists or the like contains, as an anti-scum agent, an ethoxylated surfactant having the general formula: EQU R--[O--(CH.sub.2 --Ch.sub.2 --O).sub.n ].sub.m --X (I) where R is a hydrophobic group, X is H or an anionic group, m is from 1 to 3, and n is at least about 15, preferably at least about 20, more preferably at least about 30.

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