Abstract: A compression molding device, which can obtain a high compression molding force without lowering the efficiency of article production, and whose molding means has a long service life, is provided. In the compression molding device, a one-side mold assembly moving means (58) includes a toggle link mechanism including two links (62) and (64), and a toggle link mechanism operating means (60), while an opposite-side mold assembly moving means (108) includes a hydraulic cylinder mechanism. When a one-side mold assembly (16) and an opposite-side mold assembly (18) are to be brought from an open state into a closed state, the one-side mold assembly (16) is first moved to a nearly closed state by the one-side mold assembly moving means (58), and then the opposite-side mold assembly (18) is moved from the nearly closed state to the closed state by the opposite-side mold assembly moving means (108).

Abstract: A thermal recording material composed of a support of foamed polystyrene sheet and a thermal color-developing layer formed thereon. It is highly sensitive and superior in image durability, with a low level of fogging by heat. When it is used as labels for polystyrene food containers and packages, it permits their recycling without necessity of removing labels. In addition, it has good water resistance owing to corona treatment on the foamed polystyrene sheet.