Abstract: New optical brightening agents and photographic materials which contain in at least one layer these brightening agents are provided. The compounds have the general formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.3 are hydrogen or methyl, R.sub.2 and R.sub.4 are alkyl R.sub.5 is hydrogen, alkyl, aryl, aralkyl, X is --NH--, --O-- or --S--, L.sub.1 and L.sub.2 are alkylene oxide chains and M.sup..sym. is a hydrogen or an alkali metal cation.These brightening agents enhance the brightness in the white areas of photographic print materials.

Abstract: Process for modifying tacky surfaces, e.g., tacky layer on a photograph or other photochemically produced record, which comprises applying an admixture of particulate material and carrier particles and removing the excess particulate material and carrier particles. The ratio of average particle diameter of the carrier particles to average particle diameter of the particulate material is greater than 2 and the weight ratio of particulate material to carrier particles is less than 1. The degree of surface modification, e.g., light reflectivity, etc., can be controlled by the process.

Abstract: Process for modifying a tacky surface of a multilayer negative-working surprint proof having a photosensitive tacky layer as the outer layer which comprises exposing the tacky layer through a screen tint, e.g., having a tint value of 25 to 75 percent, and applying an admixture of particulate material and carrier particles and removing excess particulate material and the carrier particles from the tacky surface. The ratio of average particle diameter of the carrier particles to average particle diameter of the particulate material is greater than 2 and the weight ratio of particulate material to carrier particles is less than 1. A durable matte finish is obtained that is nonblocking, is capable of being written on, and is noncracking over extended storage periods.

Abstract: Photographic silverhalide containing materials having improved mechanical and electrostatic properties are obtained by adding to at least one of the layers of the material a cross-linked polymer of acrylic acid and/or methacrylic acid which is prepared either (a) by inverse emulsion polymerization of acrylic and/or methacrylic acid monomers in the presence of polyfunctional cross-linking monomers and an emulsifier and breaking of the emulsion and redispersion of the polymer particles in water; or (3) by emulsion polymerization of aliphatic esters of acrylic and/or methacrylic acid in water in the presence of polyfunctional cross-linking monomers and of an emulsifier, followed by saponification of the polymer.

Abstract: Two-sheet diffusion transfer assemblages, photographic elements and dye image-receiving elements are described wherein an overcoat layer is present on the photographic element or the dye image-receiving element superposed thereon. The overcoat layer comprises either silica or an ionic polyester in a hydrophilic colloid which prevents spontaneous delamination during the lamination period, yet permits satisfactory peel-apart afterwards.

Abstract: Fluorine-containing surfactants according to formula (Rf--X).sub.n --A--L--Z wherein Rf is a short-chain fluorine-containing group derived from hexafluoropropylene or trifluorochloroethylene, X is --O--, --S--, or --SO.sub.2 --, n is at least 2, the Rf groups being same or different, L is a monovalent bond or a bivalent bridging group such as --COO--alkylene, --CONR.sup.1 --alkylene, or --SO.sub.2 NR.sup.1 --alkylene, wherein R.sup.1 is hydrogen or C.sub.1 -C.sub.5 alkyl, and Z represents a hydrophilic polyoxyethylene group or a hydrophilic group such as ##STR1## wherein M is hydrogen, an alkali metal, ammonium, or organic ammonium, and R.sup.3 is alkyl; A is an aliphatic, aromatic, or aliphatic-aromatic group. These surfactants can be used in hydrophilic colloid layers, which may form part of light-sensitive silver halide materials.

Abstract: There is provided a process for preparing a photosensitive plate for printing which comprises providing a heat-depositable fine powder having a constant directional size of 0.5-40.mu. onto the surface of a photosensitive plate for printing at a ratio of 0.005-0.5 g. of the said powder per m.sup.2 of the said plate to uniformly disperse and adhere the said powder onto the said surface, while preheating the right side (side on which powder adheres) and/or the reverse side of the said plate upon providing said powder or before or after providing, and subsequently contacting the right side of the said plate with a heating roll having a high releasing surface, whereby the said fine powder is fused and fixed on onto the surface of the said plate.

Abstract: There is provided a process for the production of a photosensitive plate for printing which comprises providing a given amount of a fine powder having a constant directional size of 0.5-40 .mu. from a dust supplier directly or via a distributor to a cyclone, feeding the said powder together with a small volume of air from the bottom of said cyclone, uniformly dispersing and adhering the so flowed fine powder onto the surface of a continuously running photosensitive plate for printing.

Abstract: A light-sensitive printing plate with a coating layer with an uneven pattern removable during development provided on the surface thereof, which can be brought into intimate contact with an original image in a short period of time by vacuum adhesion. The light-sensitive printing plate is produced by taking up a coating solution from a coating solution pan by a gravure roll, scraping away excess coating solution adhering to the gravure roll by a doctor blade, transferring the coating solution still retained on the gravure roll to a coating roll made of rubber with a fine uneven pattern on the surface thereof which is turning in the same direction and at the same speed as the gravure roll, and transferring the coating solution thus transferred to the coating roll to a support running at the same speed and in the same direction as the coating roll.

Abstract: An imaging element which relies upon an aromatic dialdehyde to produce a dye provides improved maximum neutral densities when certain polymers are superimposed over the element. Such polymers seal the element to reduce loss of the dialdehyde during development. An imaging method is also disclosed.

Abstract: For the production of matted outer layers of photographic silver halide recording materials particles of a copolymer of maleic acid anhydride and a C.sub.2 -C.sub.8 monoolefin are dispersed in an aqueous solution of a hydrophilic colloid and the dispersion thus formed is applied to one or both surfaces of the photographic recording material and the layer is dried.

Abstract: Process for preparation of multicolor surprint proofs from a composite photoimaged element, e.g., photopolymer element, having, in order, a sheet support, at least two colored photoimaged elements, and a layer of colloidal silica applied thereon, said colloidal silica being coated from a substantially aqueous dispersion wherein the colloidal silica has an average particle diameter of less than 500 nm and wherein at least 75% of the solids of said dispersion are silica, the silica layer being at least 20 mg/dm.sup.2 when dried. The multicolor proofs obtained contain a sharp image free from any three-dimensional effects and have a delustered, matte appearance which simulates printed press sheets.

Abstract: A photopolymerizable composition and photosensitive elements produced therefrom are disclosed. The photopolymerizable composition includes: (a) a monomer component, (b) a polymer component, (c) a photopolymerization initiator, and (d) an activator.The monomer component contains at least one water soluble, monofunctional unsaturated ethylenic monomer or the combination of such a monomer and at least one polyfunctional unsaturated ethylenic monomer.The polymer component includes a partially saponified water soluble, polyvinyl acetate polymer compatible with the monomer components. The polyvinyl acetate polymer contains both acetyl and hydroxyl groups and has a polymerization degree of from 300-2000. The degree of saponification of the polymer is desirably in the range of 65 to 99 percent.

Abstract: A photographic photosensitive material which is characterized by at least one surface layer of the photographic photosensitive material containing an organic carboxylic acid amide of the following formula (I) having one or more unsaturated bonds: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 represents a hydrocarbon group having 18 to 23 carbon atoms and at least one double bond and each of R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 represents a hydrogen atom or a lower alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms is disclosed.

Abstract: A silver halide photographic light-sensitive material containing at least one photographic layer containing acid-processed gelatin and a matting agent.

Abstract: A method for preventing adhesion in a photographic light-sensitive material comprising a support having thereon at least one silver halide light-sensitive emulsion layer which comprises providing, as an outermost layer on at least one side thereof, a layer containing gelatin with the amount of gelatin coated being about 0.2 to about 0.8 g/m.sup.2 and containing finely divided particles of a matting agent having an average particle size of about 0.1 to about 10 microns.

Abstract: An image recording material formed with a support, a photosensitive composition layer formed on the support, and a mono-particle layer of solid particles of different optical transmittances formed on the photosensitive composition layer. When the recording material is exposed to light, the firmness with which the photosensitive composition holds the solid particles varies locally from point to point in accordance with the exposure energies of light passed through the solid particles. Thus by causing the dissolving force of the solvent or other physical forces to act on the photosensitive composition, the particles held weakly are selectively removed from the recording material, whereby an image is formed by the particles left on the recording material. The recording material on which the image has been formed can be used as a printing form as it is or by being subjected to simple after-treatment.

Abstract: A photosensitive printing plate forming material having on its surface a matting layer composed of a resin and a fine particulate material dispersed therein, said resin being at least one member selected from rosin and rosin esters.

Abstract: In a photographic paper to be attached to the surface of a desired object, a white adhesive layer, a resin layer containing a light reflective material and an emulsion layer on which an image is to formed are laminated, in this order. The photographic paper can be produced by laminating a resin layer containing a light reflective material on a support base so that the peeling strength between the support base and the resin layer is within a range of 10 to 200 gW, and then laminating an emulsion layer on the resin layer. An image is printed on the emulsion layer, and the support base is removed from the resin layer. Then, a white adhesive layer is provided on the exposed surface of the resin layer.

Abstract: Hydrophilic coating compositions are made comprising a protective colloid and dispersed therein a matting agent. The matting agent is obtained by mixing in aqueous medium area, formaldehyde and an aqueous colloidal dispersion of silica. The mixture is buffered to keep the pH at 3.2 or lower. Urea and formaldehyde are polycondensed while vigorously stirring until particles comprising urea-formaldehyde resin and silica are formed of average particle size of 1-8 .mu.m. The rate of stirring is reduced and the pH is raised to 5 or higher to prevent afterpolycondensation and agglomeration of the polymer particles. A hydrophilic colloid is then dissolved in the reaction mixture.Photographic light-sensitive silver halide material incorporating a layer formed from the hydrophilic coating composition.

Abstract: A silver halide photographic light-sensitive material having two or more hydrophilic colloid layers on at least one side of a support, wherein (i) a hydrophilic colloid layer positioned farther from the support contains gelatin, a matting agent having an average particle size of 1 to 5.mu. and colloidal silica and (ii) a hydrophilic colloid layer which is positioned nearer the support than the position of hydrophilic colloid layer (i) contains gelatin and a polymer latex.

Abstract: High contrast, dot-etchable solvent-processable lithographic film elements are described comprising a sheet support, a photopolymerizable layer having a thickness of, at most, 0.0004 inch (0.010 mm) and an optical density of at least 3.0 in the actinic region. Images made from these elements may be reduced in area by a process of chemically undercutting the image areas and then spraying or rubbing them. The elements are useful as contact speed lithographic films and for other graphic arts applications.

Abstract: A photohardenable element useful, for example, in color proofing and the like, additionally containing a protective top-coat comprised of tacky material, e.g. a layer containing unexposed photohardenable monomer and plasticizer, said top-coat being dusted with a powdered material capable of rendering the layer non-tacky and suitable for further handling. The powdered material additionally gives the surface of the element a matte finish.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a decorative panel having an embossed surface and different degrees of glass corresponding to a pattern, thereby producing a stereoscopic aspect, i.e., the impression of relief and solidity.

Abstract: In the production of a photographic material by applying a coating composition to a continuously moving support, cold-setting the coating and drying the coating, an additive in the coating composition (e.g., a hardening agent or an antistatic agent), either partly or completely, is atomized by ultrasonic vibration, and supplied to the coating formed on the continuously moving support. Alternatively, the atomized additive is first supplied to the surface of a continuously moving support, and before the coating is completely dried, the coating composition is applied thereto.

Abstract: A light-sensitive printing plate with a coating layer with an uneven pattern removable during development provided on the surface thereof, which can be brought into intimate contact with an original image in a short period of time by vacuum adhesion. The light-sensitive printing plate is produced by taking up a coating solution from a coating solution pan by a gravure roll, scraping away excess coating solution adhering to the gravure roll by a doctor blade, transferring the coating solution still retained on the gravure roll to a coating roll made of rubber with a fine uneven pattern on the surface thereof which is turning in the same direction and at the same speed as the gravure roll, and transferring the coating solution thus transferred to the coating roll to a support running at the same speed and in the same direction as the coating roll.

Abstract: A photographic light-sensitive material having improved anti-adhesive properties comprising an uppermost layer containing acid-processed gelatin and a surface active organic fluoro-compound.