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Aqueous thermally beachable composition useful in a photothermographic element

US6455210B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateDec 6, 2000
Grant dateSep 24, 2002
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Expiry dateDec 6, 2020

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S430/165
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

This invention relates to a photothermographic element comprising a support, at least one photothermographic image-receiving layer, and at least one antihalation layer or a filter layer, wherein the antihalation or filer layer comprises an aqueous heat-bleachable composition comprising at least one dye and at least one hexaarylbiimidazole in the form of particles dispersed in a matrix comprising a hydrophilic or aqueous dispersible polymer.

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