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Stabilized black-and-white developing compositions and methods of use

US6686135B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 26, 2003
Grant dateFeb 3, 2004
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Expiry dateFeb 26, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03C2200/52
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A black-and-white photographic developing composition or developing kit includes an ascorbic acid developing agent and is essentially free of hydroquinone and similar developing agents. The developing composition further includes a water-miscible hydroxy-containing organic solvent having a molecular weight of from about 50 to about 200. The weight ratio of the organic solvent to water is from about 0.1:1 to about 8:1.

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