Abstract: A radiation-sensitive composition comprising an admixture in a solvent of: at least one alkali-soluble binder resin, at least one photoactive compound and an effective absorbance increasing amount of BLANKOPHOR FBW actinic dye; the amount of said binder resin being about 60 to 95% by weight, the amount of said photoactive component being about 5% to about 40% by weight, based on the total solids content of said radiation-sensitive composition.

Abstract: An improved color printing method and the apparatus for employing the method are provided for continuously superimposing a plurality of separate color toner images onto a common conductive intermediate transfer belt from a plurality of developing drums across a liquid filled gap to form a single full color image. The separate colors have masters mounted to the developing drums and the superimposed full color image is contact transferred with the aid of heat and pressure from the conductive intermediate transfer belt to the final receiving paper substrate after all of the liquid has been removed from the superimposed full color image.

Abstract: A bipolar water ionizing electrode and a process employing such an electrode in an electrodialytic cell are disclosed. The cell has a plurality of ion exchange compartments separated by cation permselective membranes and the bipolar water ionizing electrode. The bipolar electrode is permeable to gas and electric current and impervious to liquid.

Abstract: A radiation-sensitive composition comprising an admixture in a solvent of: at least one alkali-soluble binder resin, at least one photoactive compound and an effective sensitivity enhancing amount of at least one compound of formula (I): ##STR1## wherein each R is individually selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and a lower alkyl group having 1-4 carbon atoms and each n is 0, 1, or 2; the amount of said binder resin being about 60 to 95% by weight, the amount of said photoactive component being about 5% to about 40% by weight, based on the total solids content of said radiation-sensitive composition.

Abstract: A modular automatic refill system using a plurality of individual microprocessor controlled modules to control a plurality of liquid chemical temperature controllers is provided wherein replenishing liquid chemical is automatically supplied from a chemical bulk supply unit to a plurality of bubbler ampules in the corresponding liquid chemical temperature controllers based on sensed level depths in a manner that avoids contamination of the replenishing chemical and permits separate and independent operation of the individual microprocessor controlled modules.

Abstract: A process for the separation of a mixture of zinc and manganese oxides by adding the mixture to a chloric acid solution whereby the chloric acid solution oxidizes solid manganese oxide to solid manganese dioxide and causes the zinc oxide to dissolve into soluble zinc ions. The solid manganese dioxide is then separated from the chloric acid solution containing zinc ions.

Abstract: A radiation sensitive mixture comprising an alkali-soluble binder resin and at least one photoactive compound comprising a compound of formula (I): ##STR1## wherein each R is individually selected from hydrogen and a lower alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms; n is either 0, 1, or 2; and D is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen or o-naphthoquinone diazide sulfonyl group; with the proviso that at least two D's are o-naphthoquinone diazide sulfonyl groups, and wherein the amount of said binder resin is about 70 to 95% by weight and the amount of photoactive compound being from about 5 to about 30% be weight, based on the total solids content of said content of said raditional-sensitive mixture.

Abstract: A method of planarizing topographical features on a substrate for subsequent coating of a radiation sensitive composition thereon comprising:(1) applying thereover a coating of a planarizing coating layer comprising a planarization layer of novolak resin made by the condensation reaction of an aldehyde source with a phenolic monomeric source comprising at least 25 mole percent of ortho-secondary butyl phenol and a suitable solvent; and(2) heating said coated substrate to remove essentially all of said solvent therefrom and cause said coating to reflow, thereby planarizing the topographical features.

Abstract: Described herein is a liquid color composition containing a resin binder and a plasticizer which is compatible with the binder. The toner is very transparent and produces excellent quality images when used in xeroprinting processes.

Abstract: A radiation-sensitive composition comprising an admixture in a solvent of: at least one alkali-soluble binder resin, at least one photoactive compound and an effective absorbance increasing amount of BLANKOPHOR FBW actinic dye; the amount of said binder resin being about 60 to 95% by weight, the amount of said photoactive component being about 5% to about 40% by weight, based on the total solids content of said radiation-sensitive composition.

Abstract: A radiation-sensitive mixture useful as a negative-working photoresist composition comprising:(a) at least one novolak resin; and(b) a photoactive benzannelated acetic acid selected from formula (I): ##STR1## wherein X is either an oxygen, sulfur or --C--H.sub.2.

Abstract: A radiation-sensitive mixture useful as a negative-working photoresist composition comprising:(a) at least one novolak resin; and(b) a photoactive benzennelated acetic acid selected from formula (I): ##STR1## wherein X is either an oxygen, sulfur or --C--H.sub.2.

Abstract: A sanitizing composition for aqueous solutions comprising an dialiphatic dimethylammonium salt having an effective bactericidal activity at a concentration below about 50 ppm by weight in the medium to be sanitized during a maximum contact time not exceeding 60 seconds.

Abstract: A radiation-sensitive composition comprising an admixture in a solvent of: at least one alkali-soluble binder resin, at least one photoactive compound and an effective sensitivity enhancing amount of at least one tris (hydroxyphenyl) lower alkane compound; the amount of said binder resin being about 60% to 95% by weight, the amount of said photoactive component being about 5% to about 40% by weight, based on the total solids content of said radiation-sensitive composition.

Abstract: A methylol-substituted trihydroxybenzophenone of the formula (I): ##STR1## This methylol-substituted trihydroxybenzophenone may be reacted with selected phenolic monomers during or after the formation of a phenolic novolak resin thereby said resin having at least one unit of formula (II): ##STR2## wherein R and R.sub.1 are individually selected from hydrogen, a lower alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms or a lower alkoxy group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms.

Abstract: A phenolic novolak resin composition comprising a condensation product of at least one aldehyde source with a phenolic source comprising 5-indanol. Said phenolic novolak resins are used in radiation-sensitive compositions, especially those useful as positive-working photoresists.

Abstract: A negative-working, radiation-sensitive composition comprising an admixture in a solvent of:(a) at least one cyclized rubber polymer,(b) at least one photoactive compound, and(c) an effective contrast enhancing amount of at least one rubber-soluble azo dye containing a reactive acrylate or methacrylate group of formula (I): ##STR1## wherein Q is a reactive group of the structure ##STR2## wherein Y is either H or CH.sub.3 ; wherein R.sub.1 is either H, CH.sub.3, C.sub.2 H.sub.5, CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 CN, CH CH.sub.2 OH or Q;wherein R.sub.2 is either H, CH.sub.3, OCH.sub.3, or NHCOCH.sub.3 ;wherein R.sub.3 is either H, OCH.sub.3 or OC.sub.2 H.sub.5 ; andwherein X is selected from the group consisting of an unsubstituted or a substituted benzene, thiazole, thiophene, benzothiazole, benzoisothiazole, thiadiazole, and pyrazole moiety having, if substituted, 1-3 substituent groups selected from cyano, nitro, acetyl, and halogen groups; the amount of said cyclized rubber being about 90% to 99.

Abstract: A liquid colored electrostatic toner comprising:(A) a colored predispersion comprising (1) a non-polymeric resin material having certain insolubility (and nonswellability), melting point, and acid number characteristics; (2) an alkoxylated alcohol having certain insolubility (and nonswellability) and melting point characteristics; and (3) colorant material having certain particle size characteristics; and(B) an aliphatic hydrocarbon liquid carrier having certain conductivity, dielectric constant, and flash point.

Abstract: Photoresist formulations and coatings are provided which contain a polymer having pendant tetrazole-5-thione groups which upon exposure to ultraviolet light decompose to carbodiimides and thereby providing means for crosslinking the base polymer to provide high resolution and thermal stability.

Abstract: A liquid colored electrostatic toner comprising:(A) a colored predispersion comprising (1) a nonpolymeric resin material having certain insolubility (and nonswellability), melting point, and acid number characteristics; (2) a polymeric plasticizer having certain insolubility (and nonswellability) and melting point characteristics; and (3) colorant material having certain particle size characteristics; and(B) an aliphatic hydrocarbon liquid carrier having certain conductivity, dielectric constant, and flash point.