Abstract: A toner and a method for the preparation of toner particles essentially consisting of monodisperse spherical thermoplastic particles having a coefficient of variation below 30 per cent and a mean diameter between 2 and 50 .mu.m, the particles having a shell of polymeric material in which a colorant is distributed. The particles are prepared by treating monodispersed spherical polymerized base particles with a shell-polymer and a colorant and contacted to give a uniform distribution of the additives on the base particles whereafter the shell-polymer is fused to the base particles.

Abstract: The invention relates to a foam composite material which comprises a material in web form impregnated with a curable resin. The resin in the foam composite material is in the B-stage. The foam composite material further contains expanded thermoplastic particles which are essentially uniformly distributed in the resin and in the web material. The invention also relates to the use of this foam composite material as a means for surface modifying wood-based substrates, which preferably are uneven, e.g. plywood.

Abstract: The invention relates to a foam composite material which comprises a material in web form impregnated with a curable resin. The resin in the foam composite material is in the B-stage. The foam composite material further contains expanded thermoplastic particles which are essentially uniformly distributed in the resin and in the web material. The invention also relates to laminates prepared by use of the foam composite material and a method for the manufacture of such laminates.