Abstract: Disclosed are a light sensitive material and a lithographic printing plate made therefrom by silver complex diffusion transfer process ree from peeling of layer during printing which comprises a polyester film support made hydrophilic by coating with an organic copolymer as a support and at least one undercoat layer, a silver halide emulsion layer and an image receiving layer containing physical development nuclei layer provided on said support in succession, said undercoat layer contiguous to the support containing a polyfunctional epoxy compound having at least three epoxy groups in molecule.

Abstract: Antistatic protection can be provided to a substrate by providing two coatings or layers to the substrate. The first layer is a blend of two different polymers or copolymers that crosslink within the coating and the second layer is a subbing layer. This coated substrate is particularly useful for photographic media.

Abstract: An element, e.g., photogrpahic element, comprising a polymeric shaped article having available carboxyl groups on the surface thereof and which is coated with at least one permanent antistatic layer consisting essentially of the reaction product of(1) water-soluble, electrically conductive polymer having functionally attached carboxyl groups integral to the polymer, and(2) polyfunctional substituted aziridine, e.g., with alkyl of 1 to 6 carbon atoms, the coating weight of the antistatic layer, based on weight of (1), being less than 4.5 mg/dm.sup.2, preferablyless than 3.8 mg/dm.Elements using such layers are free of haze and show reduced propensity to produce static. The layers are useful in silver halide, photopolymer, diazo, and vesicular image-forming elements, etc.

Abstract: Novel polycarbonate latex compositions comprising 0.1 to 30 mole percent of recurring units containing a carboxyl or a tertiary amine acid addition salt component are disclosed.The latex compositions are made by:(a) preparing a polycarbonate comprising from about 0.1 to 30 mole percent of recurring units having a carboxyl or a tertiary amine acid additon component;(b) dissolving the polycarbonate in a water miscible solvent having a boiling point below about 100.degree. C.;(c) blending the solution of (b) with water; and(d) removing the water-miscible solvent.

Abstract: A base for reflection-photographic elements is disclosed which has a biaxially stretched film support, said film comprising polyester resin and titanium dioxide, wherein said film contains at least one compound represented by the following general formula (I) or (II). ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 each represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, an unsubstituted or substituted alkyl group, an alkoxy group, a dialkylamino group or an aryl group, provided that R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3 and R.sup.4 may cooperate to form a ring. ##STR2## wherein A represents --CH.dbd.CH--, ##STR3## and R.sub.6, R.sub.7, R.sub.8 and R.sub.9 each represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, an unsubstituted or substituted alkyl group, an alkoxy group, a dialkylamino group or an aryl group, provided that R.sub.6 and R.sub.7, and R.sub.8 and R.sub.9 each may cooperate to form a ring.

Abstract: A sheet or web comprising a substrate which is composed of or coated with a hydrophobic resin and carries an antistatic layer, characterized in that the antistatic layer consists essentially of a blockcopolyetherester of dibasic carboxylic acid(s) esterified with ethylene glycol and with a polyoxyethylene glycol having an average molecular weight in the range 1,000 to 10,000, at least 20% by weight of such blockcopolyetherester being constituted by polyoxyethylene-ester chain parts.

Abstract: An optical coating composition comprising a liquid monofunctional photohardenable acrylic ester monomer having dissolved therein an oligomer having a molecular weight of at least 500 and a photoinitiator system.

Abstract: Light-sensitive imaging materials comprise a white opaque oriented support film of a polyester, e.g. polyethylene terephthalate, containing a high amount of filler particles comprising barium sulphate, i.e. from 5 to 50% by weight, having an average particle size from 0.5 to 10 .mu.m, and a light-sensitive imaging layer, e.g. a photographic emulsion, applied to the support film.

Abstract: Disclosed is a photographic material which comprises a synthetic plastic film, a polyolefin layer provided on one surface of the plastic film, an image forming layer provided on said polyolefin layer and layer (A) which contains at least one of carboxy-modified polyethylene, ethylene-ethyl acrylate copolymer, ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer and polyolefin and which is provided on another surface of the synthetic plastic film opposite to the image forming layer side, the surface of said polyolefin layer which contacts with the image forming layer being a roughened surface and the surface of the layer (A) being a mirror-like surface.

Abstract: Dry-film, negative-acting photoresist layers are used in the formation of many articles such as circuit boards, printing plates and the like. Laminable monolayers of photoresist can suffer from slow speeds, brittleness, variable adhesive characteristics, and narrow processing latitude during development and exposure. The use of a crosslinked or crosslinkable integral thermoplastic adhesive laer on the dry-film, negative-acting photoresist layer improves the properties and performance of the photoresist.

Abstract: There are disclosed photographic materials which comprise a synthetic plastic film such as a polyester film having on one surface a resin layer comprising a resin composition containing at least 50 parts by weight (based on the total weight of the resin layer) of a polyolefin which has undergone at least one kneading or a resin layer comprising a resin composition containing 50 to 95 parts by weight (based on the total weight of the resin layer) of said polyolefin and 5 to 50 parts by weight (based on the total weight of the resin layer) of a high-density polyethylene.Further disclosed is a photographic material which comprises a synthetic plastic film having on one surface a layer of the above composition and on another surface a resin layer which contains at least one of carboxy-modified polyolefin, ethylene-ethyl acrylate copolymer, ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer and polyolefin.

Abstract: This invention relates to a radiation polymerizable composition for use in a photographic element such as a lithographic printing plate comprising in admixture(a) a binder resin having the general formula--A--B--C--wherein a plurality of each of components A, B and C occur in ordered or random sequence in the resin and wherein A is present in said resin at about 5% to about 20% by weight and comprises groups of the formula ##STR1## B is present in said resin at about 4% to about 30% by weight and comprises groups of the formula ##STR2## and C is present in said resin at about 50% to about 91% by weight and comprises acetal groups consisting of groups of the formulae ##STR3## where R is lower alkyl or hydrogen, and wherein said group I is present in component C from about 75% to about 85%, group II is present in component C from about 3% to about 5%; and group III is present in component C from about 10% to about 22%.

Abstract: A new group of cyanine and merocyanine spectral sensitizing dyes based on derivatives of 3-indolizine carboxaldehyde is particularly useful in sensitizing a direct positive silver halide emulsion to orange and red.

Abstract: There is provided an optical disc of high reliability, with the recording film protected from deterioration. The optical disc of this invention is produced by forming a tellurium suboxide film or optomagnetic recording film on a substrate made by injection molding from a polycarbonate resin. The substrate is made from a polycarbonate resin containing a phosphite ester-based antioxidant in a specific low amount.

Abstract: A polymer composition comprising:(a) from 1 to 60 weight percent of recurring units derived from a polymerized vinyl monomer having a primary amine addition salt component or an aminostyrene addition salt component;(b) from 0 to 50 weight percent of recurring units derived from a nonionic polymerized hydrophilic vinyl monomer; andfrom 20 to 98 weight percent of recurring units derived from a polymerized hydrophobic nonionic vinyl monomer is disclosed for use in coating compositions for polyester supports.

Abstract: Photographic base materials are described which contain on at least one side thereof a coating whose binder component is produced predominantly from unsaturated compounds and which has been hardened by means of energy supplying radiation. Discoloration in connection with wet developing is avoided by including within the coating material, before hardening thereof, at least one unsaturated monomeric, oligomeric or polymeric hydroxyfunctional substance and by maintaining the molal concentration of the hydroxyl groups at a value of at least 2. The coating material as defined in the invention is suited for use as a base for photographic layers which are developed wet, as well as for those which are developed dry.

Abstract: Photosensitive element comprising a polyester, e.g., polyethylene terephthalate, at least 0.008 inch (0.20 mm) thick bearing on both sides a polymeric water-vapor barrier layer at least 0.00001 inch (0.00025 mm) thick of a copolymer of vinylidene chloride containing at least 80% by weight of vinylidene chloride and minor amounts of alkyl acrylate, and itaconic acid, and on at least one side of said barrier layer, a layer of a photosensitive material, e.g., silver halide emulsion, diazo or photopolymer. The element in the form of a phototool limits dimensional change within 6 hours after exposure to a 5% Relative Humidity change to no more than 0.001 inch (0.025 mm) per 24 inches (60.96 cm).

Abstract: A support for photographic use comprising a polyester film is disclosed which contains at least one compound of the following formula (I) and at least one quaternary ammonium salt of the following formula (II): ##STR1## a hydroxyl group, a nitro group, an amino group or a hydrogen atom; R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3, R.sub.4 and R.sub.5 are each a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, an alkoxy group, an alkyl group, an aryloxy group, an aralkoxy group, a hydroxyalkyl group, --(OCH.sub.2).sub.m OH (m is an integer or 1 to 4) or ##STR2## B, C and D are not simultaneously at least one member selected from the group consisting of a hydrogen atom, a nitro group and an amino group); ##STR3## (wherein R.sub.6, R.sub.7, R.sub.8 and R.sub.9 are each an alkyl group, an aralkyl group or an allyl group; X is an anion; and n represents the number of charges on X).

Abstract: Method for the preparation of stable aqueous dispersions of finely divided solid spherical polymer beads having an average particle size between about 0.5 and about 5 .mu.m and having a glass transition temperature of at least 40.degree. C. by dissolving in an aqueous solvent mixture at least one .alpha.,.beta.-ethylenically unsaturated monomer capable of forming a polymer that is soluble in the monomer(s) present in said aqueous solvent mixture but which is insoluble in said aqueous solvent mixture, a free radical-forming polymerization initiator, and a graft-polymerizable polymer containing hydrophilic groups, heating the solution to a temperature from 50.degree. C. to the reflux temperature thereof with stirring so as to form said polymer beads. The polymer beads can be used in an antifriction surface layer, an antihalation surface layer, an antistatic surface layer, or in a protective surface layer of a photographic element or in a top layer of a drafting film containing a photosensitive layer.

Abstract: A silver halide photographic light-sensitive material for obtaining a silver image comprising a water-impermeable support having at least one silver halide emulsion layer, and containing in association with the emulsion layer a compound selected from the group consisting of: (a) a compound represented by the following general formula (I): ##STR1## (b) a compound represented by the following general formula (II): ##STR2## and (c) a combination of a compound represented by the following general formula (III) and a compound represented by the following general formula (IV): ##STR3## (all the symbols are as defined in the appended claims), and a method of forming silver images using the above-defined silver halide photographic light-sensitive material, are disclosed.

Abstract: A support for photographic use comprising a polyester film with at least one surface having a layer provided by coating with an aqueous coating composition, the coating composition comprising a copolymer containing (a) from about 0.01% to about 70% by weight glycidyl acrylate or glycidyl methacrylate with an expoxy-ring-opening ratio of the glycidyl group to the whole amount of epoxy rings of from 5 to 35 mole %; and (b) a monomer polymerizable with the glycidyl group selected from the group consisting of alkylacrylic acid ester, an alkylmethacrylic acid ester, an acrylamide, an N-alkylacrylamide, vinyl chloride, vinylidene chloride, styrene, a styrene derivative, a vinyl ether, a vinyl ester, a diolefin or a combination thereof.

Abstract: Novel polycarbonate latex compositions comprising 0.1 to 30 mole percent of recurring units containing a carboxyl or a tertiary amine acid addition salt component are disclosed.The latex compositions are made by:(a) preparing a polycarbonate comprising from about 0.1 to 30 mole percent of recurring units having a carboxyl or a tertiary amine acid addition component;(b) dissolving the polycarbonate in a water miscible solvent having a boiling point below about 100.degree. C.;(c) blending the solution of (b) with water; and(d) removing the water-miscible solvent.

Abstract: A light-sensitive silver halide photographic element having (a) a cured coated layer on at least one surface of a support material, said cured coated layer having been formed by curing a composition with electron beam radiation, said composition prior to curing comprising (i) a compound having two or more unsaturated double bonds in its molecule which is curable by electron beam irradiation, (ii) an inorganic white pigment and (iii) a coupling agent having two or more different reactive groups in its molecule, one of said reactive groups being chemically reactive with the inorganic white pigment to form a chemical bond therewith and said other reactive group being chemically reactive with said compound (i) to form a chemical bond therewith and (b) at least one layer of silver halide emulsion on said coated layer.

Abstract: Oriented and heat-set polyester film base is coated from nonflammable organic solvents with a polyester terpolymer resin to improve the anchorage of subsequently applied layers (e.g., photographic emulsions).

Abstract: A photographic light-sensitive material is described, comprising a support having thereon at least one combination of a silver halide photographic emulsion layer and associated therewith a dye-providing compound capable of imagewise forming a mobile dye as a result of imagewise light exposure and photographic development, said silver halide photographic emulsion layer or a layer containing said dye-providing compound having dispersed, in a hydrophilic colloid, a water-insoluble and organic solvent-soluble homopolymer or copolymer having as the main chain or a side chain thereof a repeating unit including a ##STR1## bond and a redox compound represented by formula (I) as combined paticles; ##STR2## wherein R represents a hydrogen atom; a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group, aryl group, acylamino group, alkoxy group, aryloxy group, alkylthio group, arylthio group, carbamoyl group, acyl group, alkoxycarbonyl group, aryloxycarbonyl group, sulfamoyl group, alkylsulfonyl group, or arylsulfonyl group; a halogen

Abstract: Process for preparation of improved surprint multilayer proof using at least three nonsilver photoimaged elements, e.g., positive-working photopolymerizable element or negative-working photosensitive element, having a thickness greater than 0.0001 inch (0.0025 mm) which are laminated sequentially to a pearlescent support having total luminous transmission not in excess of 25% and 20.degree. specular gloss in the range of 8 to 20 gloss units, e.g., biaxially oriented polyethylene terephthalate film filled with polypropylene and BaSO.sub.4. The surprints are useful in the web fed, publication web and sheet fed segments of the printing market.

Abstract: A recording medium for reflective readout in an optical information recording system. The medium comprises a substrate such as PET or PMMA on emulsion layer of silver halide material and an optical protective layer. The emulsion is exposed to a laser source to form a latent data image and is then developed to exhibit a glossy silver metallic image. Playback uses established systems.

Abstract: A solid state track detector composed of a crosslinked copolymer, said copolymer consisting essentially of(A) units derived from an alkylene glycol bisallyl carbonate represented by the general formula ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 represents an alkylene group having 2 to 6 carbon atoms, and n is an integer of from 1 to 6, and(B) units derived from an alkyl acrylate or methacrylate represented by the general formula ##STR2## wherein R.sub.2 represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group and R.sub.3 represents an unsubstituted or substituted alkyl group having 6 to 20 carbon atoms,the proportion of said units derived from the alkyl acrylate or methacrylate of formula (II) being 0.5 to 3 mole % based on the crosslinked copolymer.

Abstract: A photosensitive material of the diazonium type which comprises a support, a precoat layer thereon and a photosensitive layer of a diazonium compound is improved by using a graft copolymer on a cellulose derivative as the precoat layer. A hydrophilic epoxy compound may be used in the precoat layer and a coupler and a benzenediazonium hexafluorophosphate derivative may be used in the photosensitive layer.

Abstract: A silver halide photographic light-sensitive material for photo-mechanical process comprising a support having thereon at least one light-sensitive silver halide emulsion layer and at least one light-insensitive upper layer which is positioned above the light-sensitive silver halide emulsion layer, wherein at least one of the light-insensitive upper layers has a melting time longer than a melting time of the light-sensitive silver halide emulsion layer and the light-insensitive upper layer contains a polymer latex.The silver halide photographic light-sensitive material has excellent aptitude for reduction treatment without increasing the amount of silver per unit area. The occurrence of reticulation is prevented with the silver halide photographic light-sensitive material.

Abstract: A material for a planographic plate includes a thin layer of a water-resistant adhesive on a substrate and finely divided particles adhered to the adhesive. The method includes applying the finely divided particles to the adhesive in a manner such that the ratio of the thickness of the adhesive layer to the average diameter of the finely divided particles is in the range of from 0.2 to 0.4.

Abstract: Novel heat-developable (photothermographic) films incorporate a silver alkyl sulfonate as a physical developer, and an organic base to neutralize acidity from the silver sulfonate. Preferably a heat-developable film is produced by coalescing a coating composition comprising a silver alkyl sulfonate, a silver halide emulsion as photocatalyst, a reducing agent, and an aqueous latex dispersion.

Abstract: An optical information recording material which comprises a substrate having thereon a heat mode recording layer made of a metal and a metal compound that increases the sensitivity of said recording layer and decreases the reflectivity of said recording layer, a reflecting layer made of a metal, and a heat insulating layer interposed between said recording layer and said reflecting layer. The material makes it possible to record information at high sensitivity and read recorded information by reflected light at high contrast.

Abstract: A photographic recording material for the production of color images to be viewed by reflected light contains, on a transparent support layer at least 60 .mu.m in thickness with smooth surfaces, a plurality of silver halide emulsion layers with differing spectral sensitivities and color couplers associated therewith and a light reflective opaque layer of binder. The material is developed chromogenically from the coated side. Exposure and viewing are carried out through the transparent support layer.

Abstract: An aqueous copolyester dispersion suitable for the subbing of polyester film without use of organic solvents wherein the copolyester contains recurring ester groups derived from ethylene glycol and an acid mixture essentially consisting of 20 to 60 mole % of isophthalic acid, 6 to 10 mole % of sulphoisophthalic acid whose sulfo group is in salt from, 0.05 to 1 mole % of an aromatic polycarboxylic acid compound having at least three carboxylic acid groups, which compound is not capable of forming intramolecularly an anhydride and includes at least two carboxylated aromatic nuclei, and the balance of terephthalic acid; the copolyester has a glass transition temperature of at least 50.degree. C. and an intrinsic viscosity of from 0.15 to 0.45 dl/g when measured at 25.degree. C. in a mixture of phenol/o-dichlorobenzene (60/40 by volume).

Abstract: Bilayer photosensitive imaging articles comprising a substrate coated with an image layer and a resist layer are disclosed. The substrate may be transparent, translucent or opaque to give imaging articles useful in different applications. The image layer which should be from about 0.3-3.0 microns in thickness includes an organic film-forming vehicle from the group of copolymers of the formula: ##STR1## where P is styrene, ethylene or methyl vinyl ether; m is 1-3; n is 1,10; X is OH, OHN.sub.2, ONH.sub.4, OR, ONH.sub.3 R, ONH.sub.2 R.sub.2, ONHR.sub.3, ONH.sub.3 RNH.sub.2, ONa, OK, OLi; R is an alkyl group in the range C.sub.1 -C.sub.10 optionally including a functional group such as ketone, alcohol, esther, ether alcohol or aryl; m=1-3, n=1-10; and the molecular weight is between 1,000-150,000. The image layer may also include a coloring medium. The resist layer, which should be from about 0.5 to about 2.

Abstract: An aqueous coating composition comprises (a) a hydrophilic binder; (b) an ester of cellulose having at least 8 acyl groups per C.sub.24 cellulose unit wherein at least a majority of the acyl groups are derived from an aliphatic polycarboxylic acid having from 3 to 6 carbon atoms; or a salt of the ester; and (c) a hardening agent in an amount sufficient to render the composition water-insoluble after coating and drying of the composition. This coating composition is useful for forming water-insoluble, conductive and highly-adherent layers in composite bases or elements, and particularly in photographic elements having hydrophobic supports. The conductive layers can be used, for example, as conducive subbing layers or conductive pelloid layers.

Abstract: An optical information recording medium capable of recording optical information thereon by application of high density energy beams thereto, the recorded information being thereafter reproducible therefrom, comprising a base and a recording layer formed on the base, the recording layer comprising a fluorine phthalocyanine of the following formula and capable of absorbing light with a wavelength of 700 nm or more: ##STR1## where M represents a member selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, a metal, a metal oxide and a metal halide, X represents fluorine; and n is an integer from 1 to 16.

Abstract: Small amounts of radical traps resorcylaldehyde oxime and 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl and organic oxidants 2-chloro-5-nitrobenzylchloride, p-nitro-o-chlorobenzyl thiosulfate and 2-(p-nitrobenzyl)thiopyridinium bromide reduce the fog and stabilize the aging of medical X-ray emulsion with little or no effect on speed.

Abstract: The addition of a class of compounds to a photothermographic emulsion reduces latent image fade.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for preparing an oleophilic drafting film and related light-sensitive reprographic member. An aqueous drafting composition is disclosed which is both compatible with hydrophobic material and diazo light-sensitive compositions which provides for an expedient method of fabricating drafting film. The drafting composition comprises an acrylic resin emulsion containing an aziridine hardening agent.

Abstract: A photographic element is described which is provided with a subbing layer comprising (1) a copolymer of a diolefin monomer and at least one vinyl monomer, and (2) a dichloro-2-triazine derivative.

Abstract: A photographic element comprising a support having thereof at least one silver halide emulsion layer and at least one temporary barrier layer, said temporary barrier layer comprising a mixture of a lactone polymer with repetitive units represented by the formula (I): ##STR1## and a vinylidene chloride terpolymer represented by the formula (II): ##STR2## wherein R is a hydrogen atom, an alkyl or an aralkyl group; R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 each is a hydrogen atom or a methyl group; n.sup.1 is an integer of from 1 to 5, while n.sup.2 is an integer of 1 or 2; A is a monomer unit of a copolymerizable ethylenically unsaturated acid or of the salt thereof, while B is a copolymerizable ethylenically unsaturated monomer unit; x represents from 50 to 99.5% by weight, y represents from 0.5 to 44.5% by weight, and z represents from 0 to 49.5% by weight.

Abstract: A multi-layer element contains a photosensitive layer composed of a mixture of an elastomeric polymer as a binder, a photopolymerizable monomer and a photopolymerization initiator, the photosensitive layer being bonded to a polyester base via an adhesive layer. The adhesive layer is composed of a reaction product, which is insoluble in the process solvents, of a hardenable cellulose ether and a polyisocyanate. The multi-layer element is particularly suitable for the production of printing plates and relief plates, and can be produced by applying a layer of an adhesive, which contains the hardenable cellulose ether and the polyisocyanate, to the polyester base, baking the adhesive to form the insoluble adhesive layer, and applying the photosensitive layer.

Abstract: Polyester latex compositions comprising an aqueous continuous phase having dispersed therein loadable hydrophobic polyester particles are disclosed. In the latex(a) substantially all of the polyester particles are less than about 0.2 micron in diameter;(b) the polyester contains from about 0.5 to 5.0 mole percent dicarboxylic acid derived repeating units having a component selected from the group of salts consisting of alkali metal or ammonium iminodisulfonyl and alkali metal or ammonium sulfonate.The latex contains from 0 to 3% surfactant based on the total weight of the polyester.The polyester is optionally loaded with a hydrophobe. Coated layers of the composition are water resistant.

Abstract: Photographic assemblages, elements, receiving elements and cover sheets are described employing a single neutralizing-timing layer consisting essentially of a carboxy-ester-lactone polymer having the following recurring units: ##STR1## wherein R is alkyl having from 1 to about 12 carbon atoms or aralkyl having from 7 to about 12 carbon atoms;R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are each independently hydrogen or methyl;x is about 1 to about 15 mole %; andy is about 85 to about 99 mole %.

Abstract: To improve adhesion of a hydrophilic photographic emulsion to a hydrophobic polyester film base the latter is energy-treated as by electrical discharge or flame treatment, and then given a sub-coating composed of an aqueous dispersion of a copolyester modified with a sulfonated aromatic compound.

Abstract: A photographic light-sensitive material is described comprising a support having thereon a silver halide emulsion layer, said material including at least one hydrophilic colloid layer containing at least 0.1 g/m.sup.2 of a water-soluble polymer having a molecular weight of from 10,000 to 500,000 and consisting essentially of a repeating unit represented by formula (I) ##STR1## wherein R represents a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, or an alkyl group; L represents a single chemical bond or a divalent connecting group; M represents a hydrogen atom, an ammonium ion, or an alkali metal ion; X represents from 10 to 100 mol%; y represents from 0 to 90 mol%; and A represents a copolymerized monomer unit derived from a copolymerizable ethylenically unsaturated monomer.The photographic light-sensitive material has improved antistatic properties without damaging other photographic properties.

Abstract: A color imaging device which comprises an adhesive layer between (a) means for sensing radiation comprising a planar array of charge-handling semiconductive photosensors, and (b) superimposed filter means for controlling access of radiation to the sensing means comprising a transparent polymer layer capable of receiving dyes such as heat transferable dyes; the adhesive layer comprising a polyester selected from the group consisting of (1) polyesters having recurring carboxylate units of which at least 80 mole percent are terephthalate units, and recurring alkylene units derived from glycols of which at least 40 mole percent are ether alkylene units, with the proviso that either (a) the recurring alkylene units comprise at least 60 mole percent ether alkylene units or (b) either the recurring carboxylate units comprise at least 2 mole percent pyromellitic tetracarboxylate units or at least 10 mole percent of linear aliphatic dicarboxylate units having at least 8 carbon atoms, and that when at least 10 mole per

Abstract: A drafting film comprising a hydrophobic support and a matte layer formed thereon, said matte layer comprising silicon dioxide as a matting agent and a mixture of polymethyl methacrylate or a copolymer thereof and nitrocellulose. The drafting film show excellent adaptability for writing or drawing and revising or erasing.A wash-off type photographic film is also provided by forming a wash-off silver halide photosensitive emulsion layer on the drafting film.