Abstract: UV-absorbers of the 4-alkoxy-2-hydroxyphenyl-s-triazine type are incorporated in a cellulose triacetate film. Such an UV-cut off film can be used advantageously, amongst others, as protective sheet for a polarizer in a Liquid Crystal Display.

Abstract: UV-absorbers of the 4-alkoxy-2-hydroxyphenyl-s-triazine type are incorporated in a cellulose triacetate film. Such an UV-cut off film can be used advantageously, amongst others, as protective sheet for a polarizer in a Liquid Crystal Display.

Abstract: A receptor element for non-impact printing is provided comprising a support and an image receiving layer containing at least 80% by weight with respect to the total weight of the layer of a polymer with between 0.5 and 20 mole % of moieties carrying sulphonic acid groups. Preferably the polymer is a polyester comprising between 0.5 and 20 mole % with respect to the total acid content of moieties provided by sulphoisophthalic acid and the sulpho groups are present in free acid form.

Abstract: Dry toner particles comprising an amorphous complex macromolecular compound that contains in its macromolecular structure,(i) a polyester backbone (A) having a Tg of at least 45.degree. C. and(ii) at least one polymer chain (B) being attached to the backbone, either terminally and/or in a side-chain, the polymer chain (B) being derived from a polymer selected from the group consisting of polyolefines and polyolefines containing alkoxy groups which on itself has an average molecular weight by number (M.sub.avg) so that 1900.ltoreq.M.sub.avg <4000, a melting point between 50.degree. C. and 150.degree. C. and a melting range of at most 15.degree. C.

Abstract: Disclosed is a polyalkylene naphthalate film, preferably the homopolymer of naphthalene-2,6-dicarboxylic acid and ethylene glycol (PEN), comprising a UV absorbing compound of general formula Q--CO--CO--X (explained in the description) for quenching of the UV fluorescence at 429 nm. The polymeric film is preferably used as support for a photographic material, preferably a colour negative or colour reversal photographic material.

Abstract: An amorphous complex macromolecular compound is provided hat comprises in its macromolecular structure,(i) an amorphous polycondensation backbone, the corresponding backbone polymer having a Tg of at least 45.degree. C. and(ii) at least one polymer chain attached to the backbone, either terminally and/or in a side-chain, this polymer chain being derived from a polymer which on itself has an average molecular weight by number (M.sub.avg) so that 400.ltoreq.M.sub.avg .ltoreq.4000, a melting point between 50.degree. C. and 150.degree. C. and a melting range of at most 15.degree. C.There are also provided methods for the production of the amorphous complex macromolecular compound.Further are provided toner particles and toner receiving substrates comprising the amorphous complex macromolecular compound mentioned above.

Abstract: An image receptor sheet or web material carrying a layer with a polymeric binder on a support wherein the polymeric binder is at least 50% by weight of a polysiloxane modified resin and comprises polymeric moieties derived from polyesters or addition polymers with an acid value or hydroxy value between 2 and 50 mg KOH/g of polymer and the polysiloxane moieties are derived from epoxy-terminated polysiloxanes.

Abstract: Disclosed is a polyalkylene naphthalate film, preferably the homopolymer of naphthalene-2,6-dicarboxylic acid and ethylene glycol (PEN), comprising a UV absorbing compound of the 2-hydroxyphenyl-triazine type for quenching of the UV fluorescence at 429 nm. The polymeric film is preferably used as support for a photographic material, preferably a color negative or color reversal photographic material.

Abstract: There are provided dry toner particles wherein the toner resin comprises more than 10% by weight of one or more polysiloxane modified resins. In this resin the polysiloxane moieties are attached to the other polymeric moieties (POL) of said copolymer over an ether group or an ester group. In a preferred embodiment the toner resin of the dry toner particles consists of one or more polysiloxane modified resins.

Abstract: A photographic material comprising at least one silver halide emulsion layer and a copolyester support-said copolyester comprising polyether group(s) in the side chain is disclosed.Preferably the copolyester is prepared by copolycondesing diol moieties that comprise a polyether group substituted with a sulfonic acid group in acid or salt form into the copolyester.

Abstract: Processes are disclosed for incorporating a water-insoluble substance in a diffusion resistant form into a hydrophilic colloidal layer of an element. In a first process A the water-insoluble substance is present during the polycondensation of diol(s) or polyol(s) and carboxylic acids, whereby at least 6 mole % of the reagents bear a water-solubilizing group, preferably a sulpho group in the salt form; the obtained mixture of polyester and water-insoluble substance is then dispersed in an aqueous medium. In an alternative process B the polyester is first prepared and then mixed homogeneously with the hydrophobe substance by melting in a reactor or extruder; the mixture is then similarly dispersed. The obtained latex is then incorporated in a hydrophilic colloidal layer which is coated on a support.The obtained element can serve as base for a reprographic image, e.g. a color proof image, or can form part of a complete photographic material.

Abstract: Dye-receiving element for thermal dye sublimation transfer comprising a support having on one side a dye-receiving layer and, optionally on the other side a backcoat layer, the support carrying on at least one side a subbing layer comprising a copolyester formed by polycondensation of at least one aromatic dicarboxylic acid and at least one aliphatic diol, wherein the copolyester further comprises at least one comohomer having at least one sulfonate group in the acid form, alkalimetal salt form, and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: Dye-donor element for use according to thermal dye sublimation transfer comprising a support having on one side a dye layer and on the other side a heat-resistant layer, said support carrying on at least one side a subbing layer comprising a polyester formed by polycondensation of at least one aromatic dicarboxylic acid and at least one aliphatic diol, wherein said polyester is a copolyester further comprising units derived from at least one multifunctional comonomer carrying at least 3 functional groups, which may be same or different and are chosen from hydroxy and carboxy groups including so-called latent carboxy groups.