Abstract: Disclosed herein are novel divinyl compounds represented by the formula (I): ##STR1## and a recording-material prepared by utilizing the divinyl compounds. The present divinyl compound is in itself almost colorless, extremely stable in the atmosphere and develops rapidly blakish color by a developer. The color image given by the present divinyl compound is excellect in light-resistance and moisture-resistance and the letters developed can be read by an optical letter-reading apparatus or a barcord reading apparatus.

Abstract: Thermographic materials are colorless when unexposed, but provide an intense dark image when thermally addressed. The materials comprise white ferric organophosphate, ferric organophosphinate, or ferric organophosphonate in a clear binder with a colorless catechol or polycatechol held in said binder in solid solution. The choice of substituents on the catechol nucleus can give a change in the color of the thermal image together and provide good near infrared absorption. Use of mixed catechols can give achromatic black images. These combinations of materials show high stability at ambient temperatures.

Abstract: In a heat-sensitive recording material comprising on a substrate a recording layer containing a colorless or pale-colored basic dye and an electron accepting reactant material, the heat-sensitive recording material which is characterized in that the basic dye comprises at least one chromeno compound represented by the formula [I] below ##STR1## wherein G and R.sub.1 .about.R.sub.4 are defined in the specification.

Abstract: A recording material containing the combination of a colorless dye comprising a p-substituted aminophenylindolylphthalide moiety and an electron-accepting compound comprising an organic acid having at least one phenolic hydroxyl group. The dye image obtained by the recording material is stable.

Abstract: A recording material comprising an electron-donating colorless dye and an electron accepting compound, wherein said electron-donating colorless dye is represented by the following general formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R and R' each represents an alkyl group; R.sub.1 represents an aralkyl group, or an alkyl group substituted with an alkoxy or aryloxy group; R.sub.2 and R.sub.3, which may be the same or different, each represents a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group, or an aryl group; and X, Y, and Z, which may be the same or different, each represents a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group, an alkoxy group, an aryloxy group, a halogen atom, or a substituted amino group.The recording material is excellent in light resistance and solubility in an organic solvent.

Abstract: A heat-sensitive recording paper is disclosed. The paper comprises a paper support having provided thereon a heat-sensitive color-forming layer wherein said paper support has at least 10 wt % of a white pigment contained in its interior and which also contains a polymer latex with an MFT (minimum film-forming temperature) of no higher than 40.degree. C. in an amount of from 5 to 30 wt % based on the weight of the white pigment.

Abstract: A heat-sensitive recording material having on a support a heat-sensitive recording layer which contains a colorless electron-donating dye precursor and an electron-accepting compound as main components, with heat-sensitive recording layer containing granules of starch or its derivative, which has a volume average granule diameter of from 5 to 30 microns, in a proportion of from 0.2 to 5 wt % based on the total weight of solids therein, thereby achieving enhancement of slippability at the recording layer surface without adversely affecting the density of printed characters.

Abstract: 1-A-1-B-3-(2-R.sup.2 -4-N-R-N-R.sup.1 -aminophenyl)-3-(-4-R.sup.3 -phenylsulfonyl)prop-1-ene useful as color formers, particularly in transfer imaging, pressure-sensitive and thermal-responsive carbonless duplicating systems, are prepared by the interaction of the corresponding 1-A-1-B-ethene with the appropriate 2-R.sup.2 -4-N-R-N-4.sup.1 -benzaldehyde and the appropriate 4-R.sup.3 -benzenesulfinic acid in the presence of an acidic catalyst.

Abstract: In a heat-sensitive recording material incorporating a colorless or pale-colored basic dye and a color acceptor which is reactive with the dye to form a color when contacted therewith, the recording material characterized in that (a) as the basic dye are used 100 parts by weight of a specific phthalide derivative of the formula [I] and 20 to 100 parts by weight of a specific black color-forming fluoran derivative of the formula [II], (b) as the color acceptor is used a polyvalent metal salt of an aromatic carboxylic acid and (c) a recording sensitizer is further used, and whereby the resulting record images are at least 0.75 in PCS value at 800 nm.

Abstract: A high sensitivity thermal paper resistant to image erasure is disclosed. The thermal paper has a color-forming composition comprising a chromogenic material, an acidic developer material, a water insoluble polymer consisting of poly .alpha.-methylstyrene or .alpha.-methylstyrene/vinyltoluene copolymer, and a thermal modifier. Preferably the thermal modifier is selected from acetoacet-o-toluidine, diphenoxyethane, phenyl-1-hydroxy-2-naphthoate, diheptadecyl ketone and octadecanamide. The disclosed composition when thermally imaged is surprisingly resistant to image erasure and smearing attributable to fingerprint oils.

Abstract: A recording material is described comprising an electron donating colorless dye, an electron accepting compound, and at least one compound represented by formula (I), (II), or (III)Ar.sub.1 O--R--SAr.sub.2 (I)Ar.sub.1 S--R--SAr.sub.2 (II)Ar.sub.1 S--R--X--Ar.sub.2 (III)wherein Ar.sub.1 and Ar.sub.2 each represents a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group or a substituted or unsubstituted heterocyclic ring, R is a divalent group containing from 1 to 10 carbon atoms, and X represents --COO-- group or ##STR1## group.

Abstract: A pressure-sensitive recording sheet is disclosed. The sheet comprises a support having provided thereon a color-forming layer containing microcapsules prepared by encapsulating oil droplets having dissolved therein one or more substantially colorless color formers, wherein said microcapsules contain a compound represented by formula (I) ##STR1## wherein A and B each represents an alkylene group having from 1 to 12 carbon atoms or an alkenylene group having from 2 to 12 carbon atoms; R represents an alkyl group having from 1 to 18 carbon atoms; and n represents an integer of from 5 to 50.

Abstract: A recording sheet comprising microcapsules containing a substantially colorless electron donating dye, a diarylaminofluoran derivative, and a quinoline derivative represented by formula (I) ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 represents a hydrogen atom, an alkoxy group having from 1 to 8 carbon atoms, an aryloxy group having from 6 to 18 carbon atoms or an aralkyloxy group having from 7 to 18 carbon atoms; R.sub.2 represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group; and n is an integer of 1 to 10. The recording sheet has a layer of microcapsules which does not turn blue on the surface thereof and does not experience any color staining where a surface of the coating is cut.

Abstract: A heat-sensitive recording material comprising a support having provided thereon a heat-sensitive color-forming layer which contains a colorless or slightly colored electron-donating dye precursor and an electron-accepting compound capable of reacting with the electron-donating dye precursor to form color, wherein the heat-sensitive color-forming layer further contains at least one of the compounds represented by the general formulae (I) to (VI) shown in the specification and at least one of the compounds represented by the general formulae (VIII) to (XII) shown in the specification, or wherein the heat-sensitive color-forming layer further contains about 0.5 wt % to less than about 20 wt %, based on the electron-accepting compound, of the compound represented by the general formula (XIII) shown in the specification. The heat-sensitive recording material obtained provides a high density color image and does not undergo a decrease in heat responsibility and an increase in background fog formation.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are (1) a solvent of a chromogenic dye-precursor material for pressure-sensitive recording paper, which solvent comprises a diarylalkanes containing not less than 80% by weight of a mixture of 1-tolyl-2-phenylpropane and 1,2-ditolylethane, obtained by coupling ethylbenzene and xylene by side-chain dehydrogenation, (2) the pressure-sensitive recording paper sheet prepared by using the solvent and (3) a process for producing the solvent.

Abstract: A heat-sensitive recording material is disclosed. The material comprises a support having provided on the same surface thereof microcapsules containing a basic colorless dye and an organic solvent, and a developer capable of reacting with the basic colorless dye to develop a color, the capsule walls of said microcapsules being impermeable to either of the basic colorless dye and the developer at room temperature but becoming permeable to the colorless dye and/or the developer upon application of heat. The organic solvent is a compound containing at least two benzene rings in the molecule thereof with a total number of at least one hetero atom selected from nitrogen, sulfur, oxygen and phosphorus atoms, if any, being less than 1/10 a total number of carbon atoms of the organic solvent. The material is excellent in preservability before and after recording and is excellent in heat-developability.

Abstract: A diisopropylnaphthalene mixture containing 50% or more of 2,7-isomer is substantially odorless, has a low viscosity and exhibits a high dissolving power particularly for an electron-donating color former including a black color former. By coating of micro-capsules of an ink comprising the solvent and a color former on a substrate, a carbonless copying paper which is odorless and excellent in color developing speed including that at lower temperatures, can be obtained.

Abstract: There is provided a heat sensitive recording sheet comprising a support and a heat sensitive color forming layer excellent in mechanical adaptability and recording characteristics and capable of providing clear copies. This recording sheet has a smoothness of at least 150 seconds measured according to JIS P8119, an opaqueness of 30-50% according to JIS P8138 and a stiffness in longitudinal direction of 35 or less in Clark value according to JIS P8143 and the support is a synthetic paper.

Abstract: A heat-sensitive recording paper comprising a support having coated thereon a heat-sensitive color-forming layer, wherein the support contains an inorganic fiber.

Abstract: There is disclosed a process for the preparation of a pressure-sensitive recording material which contains in its color forming system a color former and a developer therefor, which process comprises using said color former in the amorphous state.When the color former is in this state, it dissolves more readily and the pressure-sensitive recording material so obtained has good color forming properties and enhanced color strength.

Abstract: A heat-sensitive recording material and a recording method are disclosed, wherein the heat-sensitive recording material comprises a support having formed thereon plural heat-coloring elements each comprising a diazo compound and a coupling component capable of causing heat-coloring, the heat-coloring elements coloring in two or more different hues, and the coloring property in each heat-coloring element being capable of being stopped by the action of different radiations, and the recording method comprises first heat-coloring a heat-coloring element of the heat-sensitive recording material, stopping the heat-coloring property of the uncolored portions of the first heat-coloring element by radiation, and then heat-coloring another heat-coloring element; wherein the recording method comprises applying two or more heat-coloring procedures and one or more irradiations of radiation to form recorded images composed of two or more colors on the same sheet.

Abstract: A thermosensitive recording sheet having a coated film containing a color-forming lactone compound, an acidic substance and a sensitizer. The sensitizer is at least one aliphatic carboxylic acid ester represented by the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are identical or different and each represents an alkyl group having 1 to 20 carbon atoms, a cycloalkyl group, an aryl group, a group of the formula --C.sub.n H.sub.2n --Ar in which n is an integer of 1 to 8 and Ar is an aryl group, or a group of the formula --C.sub.n H.sub.2n --CO--Ar in which n and Ar are as defined; R.sup.3 represents a group of the formula --C.sub.n H.sub.2n --in which n is as defined; R.sup.4 and R.sup.5 are identical or different and each represents an alkyl group having 1 to 20 carbon atoms, a cycloalkyl group, a group of the formula --C.sub.n H.sub.2n --Ar in which n and Ar are as defined, or a group of the formula --C.sub.n H.sub.2n --CO--Ar in which n and Ar are as defined; and R.sup.

Abstract: A heat-sensitive recording material containing a special sensitizer in a heat-sensitive recording layer is excellent in thermal response and sensitivity.

Abstract: A heat-sensitive recording paper is disclosed, comprising a paper support with a heat-sensitive color forming layer provided thereon, wherein the paper support has an internal bonding force of from 0.5 to 2.0 kg.multidot.cm and a cobb water absorption of 10 to 20 g/m.sup.2. This recording paper avoids problems of sticking and piling, and is very suitable for use in high speed recording.

Abstract: Reversible image-forming materials on which images are formed by a thermal head and conversely the formed images are erasable by water or moisture are obtained by providing, on one surface of a support, a recording layer comprising a specific fluorane type color former, a color developer and a binder and further providing an overcoat layer on the recording layer. By providing further a sticking prevention layer on the overcoat layer, sticking can be prevented and high speed printing is enabled.

Abstract: A microcapsule-coated sheet for pressure-sensitive copying is disclosed. The microcapsule sheet comprises a base paper having thereon a layer comprising microcapsules and synthetic polymer latex having an oil swelling degree of at least 50% as a binder, and is capable of preventing the occurrence of fog during printing.

Abstract: In a heat-sensitive recording material comprising a colorless or pale-colored basic dye and an electron accepting reactant material which is reactive with the basic dye to form a color when contacted therewith, and comprising at least one of the specific phthalide derivatives as the basic dye, the heat-sensitive recording material characterized in that at least one compound selected from the group consisting of the specific fluorene derivatives and the specific p-phenylenediamine derivatives is further contained in the recording material.

Abstract: In a printing system for printing an image on a recording sheet, adopted as the recording sheet is a sheet coated with microcapsules on one surface thereof. Each microcapsule envelopes a first component therein while the sheet itself holds a second component. The color of second component is changed when mixed with the first component. The microcapsule further envelopes a third component which increase the mechanical strength of microcapsule when light is projected thereto. An image is formed on the recording sheet by selectively rupturing the microcapsules in accordance with the image to be printed thereon, and the unruptured microcapsules remaining on the recording sheet are then hardened by exposing a light thereto and thus the image printed on the recording sheet is fixed thereon.

Abstract: A multicolor heat-sensitive recording material is disclosed, comprising a support having carried thereon at least two colorless or light-colored color formers capable of developing different colors and color developers capable of reacting with said color formers upon heating to develop colors, wherein at least one of the color formers and color developers is encapsulized, at least one of the color formers is a diazo compound which is substantially decomposed by light, and at least one of the other color formers is a compound which is not substantially decomposed by light. The material provide a multicolor image having excellent hues and sharpness without color smearing and is free from undesired color formation before or after recording.

Abstract: A color developing composition for pressure-sensitive recording systems comprising an admixture of an alkylidenediphenol and calcium carbonate having a weight ratio of about 2 parts to about 20 parts phenol per 100 parts calcium carbonate. The admixture is formulated in high solids content coating colors having excellent rheological property and stabilty, which are used to produce CF sheets having a coating weight of about 4 to about 10 g/m.sub.2. Preferably, the composition comprises Bisphenol A in an amount of 4 to 10 parts per 100 parts calcium carbonate and the calcium carbonate weight % in the CF coating is greater than 50%. Other embodiments comprise an aqueous dispersion of the admixture, a pressure-sensitive recording manifold and methods of making the dispersion.

Abstract: A recording material comprising a support having thereon a layer comprising a polymer of an electron-donating color former and an electron-accepting compound which is capable of forming color upon contact with said electron-donating color former. The recording material is useful in duplication by pressure-sensitive or heat-sensitive recording.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for encapsulating solutions of reactants of color reaction systems by means of conventional encapsulation processes, the reactant initially being dissolved in a solvent with a good dissolving power and immediately prior to emulsification or encapsulation, a non-solvent, which only dissolves the reactant to an insignificant extent, is admixed with the fresh solution obtained in a quantity which adjusts a supersaturated system, the capsules obtainable as a result thereof, as well as their use with an encapsulated solution of a basic color former, which supplies a color by the reaction with acid reactants, in non-carbon paper.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a chromogenic compound of the formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 respectively represent an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms; R.sup.5 represents an alkyl group having 5 to 8 carbon atoms or a cycloalkyl group having 5 to 7 carbon atoms; one of X and Y represents a nitrogen atom and the other of X and Y represents a carbon atom, and a color-forming recording composition containing at least one of the chromogenic compounds.

Abstract: A new phthalide derivative useful as a colorless chromogenic material has the general formula: ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 to R.sub.10, X.sub.1, X.sub.2, Y.sub.1, Y.sub.2, Z, a and b have the same meaning as defined hereinbefore.

Abstract: A recording sheet is provided having a support with a layer of microcapsules on the surface thereof. The microcapsules contain a substantially colorless electron donating color former and a chlorinated alpha-olefin as a solvent for the color former.

Abstract: A heat-sensitive recording material comprises a sheet substrate applied thereon with a heat-sensitive, color-developing layer containing as the main components a colorless or light-colored leuco dye, a developer for permitting said dye to develop a color by heating and a binder, in which the binder used is an ammonium salt of a diisobutylene/maleic anhydride copolymer is expressed in terms of the following general formula: ##STR1## wherein R stands for a diisobutylene group a part of said ammonium salt being substituted and modified by an ammonium salt comprising a primary, secondary or tertiary ethanol amine.

Abstract: There is disclosed a thermosensitive recording material improved in thermal response and image retention which comprises a support and, provided thereon, a thermosensitive recording layer containing a generally colorless or slightly colored dye precursor and a developer which, upon being heated, reacts with said dye precursor to develop color, wherein said thermosensitive recording layer contains as sensitizer a compound selected from a group consisting of p-benzylbiphenyl, diaryl esters of adipic acid, ##STR1## (wherein R represents a substituted or unsubsitituted aralkyl group), ##STR2## (wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 each represents an alkyl, aralkyl, or aryl group), and ##STR3## and said developer is bis(3-allyl-4-hydroxyphenyl)sulfone.

Abstract: A heat-sensitive recording material is disclosed, comprising a support and heat-sensitive recording layer on the support, said layer containing (1) microcapsules containing a basic dye precursor and an organic solvent as the core thereof and (2) a developer capable of forming color on reacting with the basic dye precursor, wherein said microcapsules are produced by the use of a wall-forming substance comprising xylylene diisocyanate or an adduct thereof such that the microcapsule walls are impermeable to both the basic dye precursor and developer at room temperature, but at a temperature of a thermal head during a recording process, become permeable to at least one of the basic dye precursor and developer, thereby permitting formation of a colored image as a result of the reaction between the basic dye precursor and the developer.

Abstract: A protective coating is applied to a thermally reactive material layer in laminate manner. The coating includes a fluorocarbon sizing agent which causes beading of any adverse material and prevents penetration thereof into the thermally reactive material. A combined color developing and dye formulation includes bisphenol, wax, clay and dye in a binder of polyvinyl alcohol which effects a spreading of any adverse material on the surface of the coating.

Abstract: Disclosed is a colorless dye for use in recording materials comprising a compound represented by the general formula: ##STR1## Said recording materials are of the types which utilize a color developing reaction between an electron-donating colorless dye and an electron-accepting color developer, such as, carbonless pressure-sensitive recording materials, thermosensitive recording materials, etc.

Abstract: A thermosensitive recording material is disclosed, which comprises a support material and a thermosensitive coloring layer formed thereon comprising a leuco dye, a color developer capable of inducing color formation in the leuco dye upon application of heat thereto, and a diether compound having the following general formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R represents a straight or branched hydrocarbon having 2 to 12 carbon atoms, including 1 to 4 double bonds therein, X and Y each represent an alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms; an alkoxy group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms; halogen; an aryl group; an aralkyl group; an acyloxy group (R'COO--), wherein R' is an alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms; an aryloxy group; or an aralkyloxy group; and m and n each represent an integer of 1 to 3.

Abstract: Disclosed is a heat-sensitive recording material comprising a base sheet and a heat-sensitive record layer formed over the base sheet and comprising a colorless or pale-colored basic dye and a color developing material capable of forming a color when contacted with the dye, the heat-sensitive recording material being characterized in that the heat-sensitive record layer contains as the color developing material at least one multi-valent metal salt of an indole-2-carboxylic acid derivative represented by the formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 through R.sub.6 are hydrogen or other substituent. The heat-sensitive recording material is resistant to plasticizer and diazo developer, and also is suitable for high-speed recording.

Abstract: An improved heat sensitive recording sheet having a wealth of high speed recording characteristics and remarkably improved resistances against plasticizers and against diazo developers which contain at least a 3,4-dihydroxydiphenyl sulfone derivative.

Abstract: A pressure sensitive recording sheet which uses specified raw paper as a paper support. The raw paper has a fiber length distribution such that the total amount of a percentage by weight of a 24 mesh residue and that of a 42 mesh residue is 65% or less by weight of the total residue as determined in accordance with the fiber classification method (JIS P-8207) and thereby both decreased process fog and increased color density of the developed images are attained.

Abstract: A recording material comprising a fluoran derivative represented by formula (I): ##STR1## wherein X.sub.1 represents a group derived from an amine, or a hydrogen atom; Y.sub.1 represents an alkyl group, an alkoxy group, an aryl group, a halogen atom, a group derived from an amine, an aralkyl group, or a hydrogen atom; Z.sub.1 represents a group derived from an amine residue; R.sub.1 represents a halogen atom, a lower alkyl group having 6 or less carbon atoms, or a hydrogen atom; and either R.sub.2 or R.sub.3 represents an alkoxy group or an aryloxy group, and either R.sub.2 or R.sub.3 which does not represent an alkoxy group or an aryloxy group represents an alkyl group, a halogen atom, or a hydrogen atom.

Abstract: A carbonless paper solvent, a method of solubilizing a chromogenic material, and a recording sheet, all utilizing triisopropyltoluene, are the subject of the present invention. Triisopropyltoluene may be obtained by the alkylation of toluene and the resulting product will normally contain the 2,3,5, and 2,4,5 and the 2,4,6 isomers. The triisopropyltoluene may be combined with other known dye solvents such as alkylated naphthalenes, diarylmethanes and alkylated biphenyls to present a carbonless paper solvent or it may be utilized alone. The triisopropyltoluene will normally be present in a quantity of at least 40% by weight of the total solvent. A recording sheet may be formed by a paper which is coated with a continuous layer of microcapsules containing chromogenic marking material and a solvent comprising triisopropyltoluene.

Abstract: A recording material comprising at least one electron-donating colorless dye having, in a 95% acetic acid solution, a maximum absorption at a wavelength of from 400 to 550 nm in the spectral absorption range of from 400 to 700 nm, and at least one fluoran derivative represented by formula (I) ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 each represents a hydrogen atom, a lower alkyl group, a lower alkenyl group, a lower alkoxy group, nitro, amino, cyano, acylamino, dialkylamino or a halogen atom.

Abstract: A heat-sensitive recording material is disclosed, comprising a support having provided thereon a heat-sensitive recording layer containing microcapsules containing a color former and an organic solvent as core materials and a color developer exterior thereto, the wall of said microcapsules being impermeable to both of the color former and the color developer at room temperature but becoming permeable to at least one of the color former and color developer upon the application of heat, wherein the heat-sensitive recording layer further contains a pigment having an average particle size greater than that of the microcapsules. The material exhibits improved handling and running properties.

Abstract: A pressure-sensitive recording material is described, comprising an electron-accepting compound, and at least one of electron-donating colorless dyes represented by formula (I) or formula (II) ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4, R.sub.5, R.sub.6, R.sub.7, and R.sub.8 each represents a hydrogen atom, a lower alkyl group, a lower alkenyl group, a lower alkoxy group, or a halogen atom; and R.sub.9 and R.sub.10 each represents a hydrogen atom or a lower alkyl group, provided that at least one of R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, and R.sub.4 represents a lower alkyl group or a lower alkenyl group.

Abstract: A thermosensitive recording sheet having a thermosensitive color developing layer containing a basic leuco dye and an organic color developer, said organic color developer consisting of at least partly of a halogen-substituted benzoic acid zinc salt represented by the following general formula ##STR1## wherein X.sub.1 represents a halogen atom, X.sub.2 represents a hydrogen or halogen atom, and R.sub.1, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3, independently from each other, represent a hydrogen atom or an alkyl, alkoxy, cycloalkyl, nitro, cyano or hydroxyl group.