Abstract: Fluorine-containing liquid crystal compounds are provided. The compounds comprise a fluorocarbon terminal portion having at least one catenary ether oxygen and a hydrocarbon terminal portion, the terminal portion being connected by a central core, the compounds having smectic mesophases or having latent smectic mesophases.

Abstract: A graphic package comprises a plurality of graphics including at least a first graphic and a second graphic. The package further includes a dual function separating layer which is intermediate the first and second graphics. The separating layer comprises a substrate having an upper surface and a lower surface. A release coating is provided on the upper surface of the substrate for releasably retaining the first graphic on the substrate and an adhesive is provided on the lower surface of the substrate for temporarily bonding the second graphic to the substrate. The graphic package may be a pad or a roll.