Abstract: The reversible thermal recording medium of the invention is composed by forming on a substrate a porous reversible thermal recording layer which reversibly shows transparent states and opaque states by cooling after two modes of heating, by means of organic crystal particles dispersed in matrix polymer. One method for manufacturing a reversible thermal recording medium of the invention includes a coating step for applying a paint in which a matrix polymer, organic crystal particles and pore forming particles are contained and at least one of matrix polymer and organic crystal particles is dispersed in a granular form on a substrate to form a coating layer; plus a solvent contact step of eluting the pore forming particles by causing the coating layer to come into contact with a solvent in which the pore forming particles are soluble; and a drying step.

Abstract: A decoloring type heat sensitive image recording material comprises a transparent support and a heat sensitive layer provided thereon. The heat sensitive layer contains color particles and a hydrophilic binder. The color particles are dispersed in the hydrophilic binder. The color particles are formed by a reaction of a leuco dye with a phenol developer. The heat sensitive layer substantially does not contain particles of a decoloring agent. The heat sensitive layer can be decolored in such a manner that a thermal energy applied to the image recording material causes a reaction of the color particles with the hydrophilic binder to decolor the particles, and that the decolored state is kept at room temperature. A process of recording an image by decoloring the heat sensitive material is also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention is characterized by using an ampholytic latex as binder in a carbonless copying paper prepared by coating on a support a coating composition comprising a stilt agent, a binder and anionic microcapsules containing a color former and drying the composition. The present invention is further characterized by using an association forming polymer in a coating composition in a carbonless copying paper prepared by coating on a support a coating composition containing a stilt agent, a binder mainly composed of a latex and microcapsules containing a color former and drying the coating composition. The present invention is further characterized by using an association forming polymer in a coating composition without using a stilt agent in a carbonless pressure-sensitive copying paper prepared by coating a coating composition comprising a latex and microcapsules containing a color former and drying the composition.

Abstract: In the heat-sensitive recording material which has on a base sheet a heat-sensitive recording layer containing a colorless or pale colored chromogenic material and a color developer forming a color by reacting with the chromogenic material and a protective layer arbitrarily formed on the recording layer, a water-soluble graft copolymer of a polymer comprising at least one ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid unit and silicone is comprised in the recording layer and/or the protective layer.

Abstract: A heat-sensitive recording material having a uniform protective layer on a heat-sensitive recording layer formed on a base sheet which is a plastic film or synthetic paper can be obtained without generating a bar-line, streak or scratch. The protective layer is formed on the heat-sensitive recording layer after adjusting Bekk smoothness (measured by TAPPI standard T479 om-81) of the heat-sensitive recording layer to 500.about.6,000 seconds, preferably 1,500.about.4,500 seconds.

Abstract: A transparent thermosensitive recording medium includes a transparent support, a thermosensitive recording layer which contains an electron-donating coloring compound, an electron-accepting compound and a binder resin, formed on the transparent support, and a protective layer formed on the thermosensitive recording layer, with the transparent support, the thermosensitive recording layer and the protective layer having substantially the same refractive index.

Abstract: A thermosensitive recording element comprising in order (a) a support, (b) at least one thermal layer comprising an organic polymeric binder, a substantially colorless electron donating dye precursor and an electron accepting compound capable of forming color by reacting with said dye precursor, and (c) a layer comprising a non-binder containing solution of a crosslinking agent wherein said agent forms a diol or ether-type bond with the binder is described. These elements have wide application in the printing industry.

Abstract: A double-surface heat-sensitive record material is disclosed that provides separable, thermally printed surfaces. The invention includes a first heat-sensitive record surface having an exposed heat-sensitive record layer on one surface, a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer, and release liner on an opposed surface. A second heat-sensitive record surface includes a second heat-sensitive record layer on an exposed surface. This second record surface is secured to the first record surface, by a binder layer, to form a double-surface heat-sensitive record material having opposed, exposed heat-sensitive record layers. A thermal imager or printer can then print on both exposed heat-sensitive record layers. The release liner enables the two record layers to be separated, forming first and second printed surfaces, wherein the first printed surface has an exposed pressure-sensitive adhesive layer so that it can be readily used as a label, while the second printed surface may be used as a receipt.

Abstract: A method for visibly marking an area contaminated with transformer oil or other organic liquid uses a marking composition that consists of a colorant held within a solid carrier material, the colorant being such as to effect a visibly perceptible change upon contact with the organic liquid. The carrier material may be an absorbent that permits delivery of the colorant through capillary action, or the colorant may be encapsulated by a cell-forming matrix material that interacts with the contaminating liquid to effect release.

Abstract: A pressure sensitive carbonless copying system includes a first sheet having front and back surfaces, the back surface coated at least in part with a composition including a mixture having a pressure sensitive adhesive component and a carbonless microcapsule component; and a second sheet having front and back surfaces, the front surface coated with a carbonless image transfer material, and wherein the first sheet is temporarily adhered to the second sheet by means of the pressure sensitive adhesive component of the mixture.

Abstract: A developer composition containing a structured clay having a void volume greater than about 50%, a binder and a developer resin, and a developer sheet comprising a such developer composition on a support are described.

Abstract: A reversible thermosensitive recording material composed of a support, and a reversible thermosensitive recording layer formed on the support, containing a matrix resin and an organic low-molecular-weight material, the organic low-molecular-weight material being dispersed in the form of discrete domains in the matrix resin, thereby constituting a phase-separation structure, with the periodic distance of the phase-separation structure of the reversible thermosensitive recording layer being 1.3 .mu.m or less. This reversible thermosensitive recording material can be produced by applying a coating liquid containing the organic low-molecular-weight material and the matrix resin which are dissolved in a solvent to the support to form the reversible thermosensitive recording layer on the support; and drying the applied coating liquid under such conditions controlled so as to obtain a 1.3 .mu.

Abstract: A base paper for use in the manufacture of printing paper used in low heat thermal printing operations. The base paper is provided by coating a paper sheet with a dispersion comprising hollow gas-containing spherical particles preferably of a synthetic polymer, a filler of clay particles, and a binder. The coating provides pigment, thermal insulation and aqueous holdout for a thermosensitive recording layer applied onto the coating and can be calendered to improve surface smoothness.

Abstract: Temperature indicating compositions of dispersions in an aqueous binder of a color changing electron donating compound having a melting point greater than about 300.degree. F. and a polymeric electron accepting resin reactive with the electron donating compound to produce a visible and permanent color change and having a T.sub.g and non-volatility effective to provide a color change to coatings containing the composition upon exposure to a predetermined heat history. Temperature indicating materials are also disclosed containing a support coated on at least one surface thereof with the temperature indicating composition to the present invention.

Abstract: A thermoreversible recording material having its transparency changed in accordance with its thermal history, in particular the rate of cooling and the temperature to which it has been heated, comprises a matrix material and an organic compound of low molecular weight, wherein the matrix material comprises polyvinyl acetal, and the organic compound of low molecular weight comprises a saturated carboxylic acid or derivative thereof. The matrix material may further contains a material selected from a group consisting of epoxy resin, phenol resin, epoxy compound, aldehyde compound and isocyanate compound. A thermoreversible recording medium comprising the above thermoreversible recording material may be selectively heated by a thermal head or the like to record visual information. The visual information may be erased by heating the medium and cooling it slowly.

Abstract: A rewritable bar code display medium is disclosed, which is composed of a support and a reversible thermosensitive recording layer for reversibly forming bar codes therein formed on the support, which reversible thermosensitive recording layer varies in transparency with change in temperature, and an image display method using the rewritable bar code display medium, and an apparatus for implementing the image display method are also disclosed.

Abstract: An image receiving material comprises an image receiving layer provided on a support. The image receiving layer contains particles of a thermoplastic compound. The image receiving layer has a porous surface formed by the particles. According to the present invention, the image receiving material is prepared by forming the image receiving layer on the support and heating the image receiving layer at a temperature of higher than a softening point of the thermoplastic compound to widen pores in the porous surface. The image receiving material is preferably used in combination with a light-sensitive material which comprises a support and a light-sensitive layer in which light-sensitive microcapsules are dispersed. The light-sensitive microcapsules contain silver halide, a reducing agent, an ethylenically unsaturated polymerizable compound and a color image forming substance.

Abstract: The present invention is characterized by using an ampholytic latex as binder in a carbonless copying paper prepared by coating on a support a coating composition comprising a stilt agent, a binder and anionic microcapsules containing a color former and drying the composition. The present invention is further characterized by using an association forming polymer in a coating composition in a carbonless copying paper prepared by coating on a support a coating composition containing a stilt agent, a binder mainly composed of a latex and microcapsules containing a color former and drying the coating composition. The present invention is further characterized by using an association forming polymer in a coating composition without using a stilt agent in a carbonless pressure-sensitive copying paper prepared by coating a coating composition comprising a latex and microcapsules containing a color former and drying the composition.

Abstract: A self-contained imaging sheet comprising in order:(a) a support;(b) a first layer comprising photosensitive microcapsules having an internal phase, said internal phase comprising an image forming agent and a photosensitive composition which undergoes a physical transformation in response to exposure to actinic radiation;(c) a second layer comprising a developer material; and preferably(d) a third layer comprising an adhesive forming component, said self-contained imaging sheet being useful in forming images on plain paper by a process which comprises imagewise exposing said imaging sheet to actinic radiation, forming an image on said developer material, transferring the image bearing developer layer to said plain paper, and separating said imaging sheet from said plain paper, wherein said image bearing developer layer remains adhered to said plain paper and said microcapsule layer remains adhered to said support.

Abstract: A process for forming microcapsules having discrete capsule walls comprising the steps of:forming an emulsion of an oily core material phase in a continuous aqueous phase, said oily core material phase including isocyanatoacrylate or cyanoacrylate prewall reactants which react with said aqueous phase to form a pre-wall material around said oily core material phase; andenwrapping particles of said oily core material phase in an amine-formaldehyde condensation product produced by in situ condensation of an amine and formaldehyde, and the microcapsules produced thereby are disclosed.

Abstract: A desensitizing ink for printing by wet or dry offset, flexographic or typographic printing is disclosed and claimed. This ink contains at least one desensitizing agent, at least one ink binder which is polymerizable or crosslinkable by UV light or electron beam radiations and, if necessary, an initiator system. Thus, the drying time of the printings is greatly reduced. The ink is free from vaporizable ink solvents.

Abstract: This invention relates to the use of a compound containing at least two epoxide moieties in the protective topcoat layer and/or in a layer on top of the protective topcoat layer of certain thermographic recording films to reduce gouging and streaking of the printed image film and to reduce head build-up on the thermal printhead.

Abstract: An image recording device which permits repeated thermoreversible recording and erasure of an image, which is useful for creating an image for storage, display or printing of the image or other information. The recording device has a display medium, a recording means to form an image on the display medium, and an erasure means to erase the image formed on the medium. The display medium of the image recording device may have a support member with a recording layer provided on the support member. The display medium has a transparency which is dependent upon its thermal history, and consists essentially of a matrix material of a copolymer of styrene and butadiene, and a saturated carboxylic acid of 10 to 24 carbon atoms. The weight ratio of the matrix material to saturated carboxylic acid in the display medium is from 1:1 to 20:1.

Abstract: A reversible heat-sensitive recording material comprising a resin matrix, an organic low molecular weight material, and a spherical filler, and a magnetic card obtained by forming a layer of the reversible heat-sensitive recording material on a magnetic recording member.

Abstract: Carbonless coating compositions which can be printed onto one or more sheets of a business form or mailer to provide a visible image which is sharper and darker than previous coatings are provided. The compositions also find use on security documents and safety papers to provide a covert image on the document beneath information which may be subject to attempted alteration, such as the amount written on a check. The covert image becomes visible upon the application of pressure or solvent in the area coated to provide evidence of the attempted alteration. The self-contained composition includes an admixture of a color former, a color developer, and a plurality of pressure-rupturable microcapsules containing a solvent. Another solvent-sensitive composition includes an admixture of a color former and a color developer.

Abstract: A thermal transfer ribbon has a substrate, an undercoating which contains thermal reactive materials and leuco dyes, and a thermal transfer coating applied on the undercoating and which contains a mixture of a wax emulsion and a sensible material, the undercoating assisting the transfer of color images of an improved intensity and sharpness to a receiving medium upon the application of heat to the ribbon. The invention also covers incorporation of the leuco dye and a reactant in the functional coating to intensify the transferred image, with or without the presence of sensible materials such as iron oxide or fluroescent dye, to improve the sharpness and the scratch and smear resistance of the transferred image. An alternative to the two coatings is a single coating which includes pigments with sensing characteristics, thermal reactive material, and transfer agents to obtain an improved intensity image.

Abstract: A thermosensitive recording material capable of recording thereon colored images having high resistances to oily substances, plasticizers, moisture, and heat and an excellent storage persistency over a long time, comprises a thermosensitive colored image-forming layer formed on a sheet substrate and comprising a colorless dye precursor, a color developing agent, and a binder, the color developing agent comprising at least one compound of the formula (I): ##STR1## wherein X is an O or S atom, R.sup.1 is an unsaturated aromatic group or a substituted phenyl group having a lower alkyl or halogen atom and R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are respectively a hydrogen atom, alkyl, aralkyl, substituted alkyl having an aryloxy, unsubstituted aromatic group, or substituted aromatic group having at least one substituent selected from alkyl, aryl, aralkyl, alkyloxy, alkyloxycarbonyl, aryloxycarbonyl, aralkyloxycarbonyl, and arylsulfonyl groups, and halogen atoms.

Abstract: A heat sensitive recording material comprising a support and a recording layer formed on the support, the recording layer comprising, as essential components, a colorless or light-colored electron donative dyestuff, an acidic substance to let the electron donative dyestuff form a color when heated, and a binder, wherein 2-[(phenylthio)methyl]naphthalene is incorporated in the recording layer.

Abstract: A heat-developable copying material comprising a support having thereon a heat-developable light-sensitive layer comprising microcapsules containing a diazo compound and substantially no solvent, a coupling component and a color basic substance.

Abstract: A thermosensitive recording material is composed of a support, an undercoat layer formed on the support, which is essentially composed of spherical-void plastic particles having an average particle diameter of 2 to 20 .mu.m and a voidage of 80% or more, and a thermosensitive coloring layer formed on the undercoat layer, which contains a leuco dye and a color developer capable of inducing color formation in the leuco dye upon application of heat thereto.

Abstract: A reversible heat-sensitive recording material, a method of recording and erasing information using the recording material, and a magnetic card using the recording material, the recording material comprising a reversible heat-sensitive recording material comprising a heat-sensitive layer containing a resin matrix and an organic low molecular weight material, said organic low molecular weight material containing at least one higher fatty acid having 16 or more carbon atoms and a sulfide represented by the formulaHOOC(CH.sub.2).sub.m --S--(CH.sub.2).sub.n COOH [I]wherein m and n each independently means an integer of 1 to 5, the ratio of the amount of said at least one higher fatty acid to that of said sulfide being from 90:10 to 10:90 by weight.

Abstract: An image transfer type recording method and kits for forming images on a receiving medium stably adheres a developer layer to any type of image receiving medium, such as, for example, plain paper, cloths, plastic films or the like. According to an image transfer type recording method, the image formation layer and the image receiving medium are adhered to each other by an adhesive layer. Therefore, the image formation layer can be stably adhered to any type of image receiving medium The image formation layer is adhered to the image receiving medium while being sandwiched between a thermoplastic resin layer and the adhesive layer. Therefore, the color of the image formed on the image formation layer is not faded or reduced in brightness, even if the image is formed on media made from cloth and such media on which the image is formed is washed.

Abstract: A heat sensitive recording material having a recording layer formed on a substrate and containing a colorless or light-colored basic dye and a color acceptor, the heat sensitive recording material being characterized in that at least one ethyleneimine derivative of the following formula (1) is contained in the recording layer as a preservability improving agent for record images ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is direct bond, --O--, --S--, --SO.sub.2 -- or C.sub.1 .about.C.sub.6 alkylene, R.sub.2 and R.sub.3 are each C.sub.1 .about.C.sub.4 alkyl, C.sub.1 .about.C.sub.4 alkoxyl or halogen atom, m and n are each zero or an integer of 1 to 4.

Abstract: A heat-sensitive recording material wherein a copolymer emulsion is employed, the copolymer emulsion being obtained by copolymerizing a monomer component which comprises (meth)acrylamide and an optional unsaturated monomer component copolymerizable with (meth)acrylamide in the presence of a seed emulsion serving as a nucleating particle. In the heat-sensitive recording material, the intermediate layer, the heat-sensitive recording layer or the protective layer comprises the copolymer emulsion. The recordinq layer and the resulting recorded images of such a heat-sensitive recording material have sufficient durability (such as water resistance, heat resistance, resistance to plasticizers and resistance to solvents) and the resistance to heat softening of the protective layer. The heat-sensitive recording material can be produced through easy process control and is excellent in color developing sensitivity.

Abstract: There is disclosed a heat-sensitive recording material comprising a support and a heat-sensitive recording layer formed on said support; said heat-sensitive recording layer containing an aromatic isocyanate compound and an imino compound as color developing agent and a silane-modified acrylic resin constituting at least a part of binder.

Abstract: This invention provides transparent thermographic recording films which exhibit good anti-stick properties, are scratch resistant and substantailly craze-free. The thermographic recording films comprise a transparent support carrying (a) a dye image-forming system comprising a di- or triarylmethane thiolactone dye precursor, an organic silver salt, a heat-fusible organic acidic material, and polyvinylbutyral as the binder; and, (b) a protective topcoat layer positioned above said dye image-forming system and comprising a water-insoluble polymeric binder, a mixture of at least two colloidal silicas having different average particle diameters in the proportion, by weight, of 1 part of silica having an average diameter of 50 nm or smaller and 0.3 to 1 part of silica particles having an average diameter no more than 40% of the larger sized silica particles, the ratio of total silica to binder being at least 3 parts per weight silica to 1 part per weight binder.

Abstract: This disclosure is directed to a high solid, low viscosity carbonless paper gelatin base microcapsule system producing microcapsules having sizes characteristically from about 3 to about 10 microns (micrometers) and being characterized as single oil drop microcapsules. This system of microcapsules is further characterized by a high solids content, viz., from about 25 to about 50 weight percent solids, in combination with a low viscosity, viz., ranging from about 10 to about 60 centipoises and having a high microcapsule payload (core concentration by weight based on total capsule weight), e.g., of 80+wt. % and preferbly about 90 weight percent and higher, in aqueous suspensions. The combination of high solid content and high microcapsule payload, with low viscosity enables delivery of a high concentration of solid microcapsules at reasonably high coating speeds via comparatively inexpensive conventional pumping systems and paper coating systems.

Abstract: An image transfer type recording method for forming a visible image on a developer medium comprising a base sheet, a thermoplastic resin layer, and a developer material layer which is color-reactable with a chromogenic material laminated in this order, and transferring the visible image on the developer medium to any type of image supporting medium, comprising the steps of forming the visible image on the developer material layer through a color-reaction between the developer material and the chromogenic material, providing an adhesive layer on the developer material layer, superposing the developer material layer and the image supporting medium under pressure and heat to fixedly transfer the developer material layer having the visible image thereon to the image supporting medium, and peeling off only the substrate of the developer medium.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a color-former having microcapsules which comprise an electron-donating colorless dye dispersed in a hydrophobic liquid. The present invention provides a color-former using both an electron-donating colorless dye and a hydrophobic liquid which previously were unable to be used because of the lack of solubility. A uniform and stable dispersion of electron-donating colorless dye in a hydrophobic core liquid is prepared by using oil-soluble non-ionic surfactant.

Abstract: The present invention provides a heat sensitive recording material comprising a substrate and a heat sensitive recording layer formed thereon and having incorporated therein a colorless or light-colored basic dye and a color acceptor reactive with the dye when contacted therewith by heating, the heat sensitive recording material being characterized in that the heat sensitive recording layer has incorporated therein a polyvinyl alcohol having an average polymerization degree of at least 1000 and a saponification degree of up to 90 mole %, and a modified starch.

Abstract: A CF ink and process which can be applied to a support sheet by standard transfer-litho press is provided. The nonvolatile printing ink which is capable of color development may be used to produce a CF carbonless copy sheet, or, in combination with a high solids, aqueous-based CB ink, to produce a CFB carbonless copy sheet. The ink includes from about 25 to 35% of a non-volatile oil, 25 to 35% of an acidic color developer, 20 to 50% filler, and 4 to 15% dispersed wax particles, all percentages by weight.

Abstract: An improved heat-sensitive recording material is disclosed comprising a substrate, a binder, a chromogenic material, an electron-accepting color developer which reacts with said chromogenic material to form a color, and a color-stabilizing resin. The color stabilizing resin comprises an addition product of a diolefinic alkylated or alkenylated cyclic hydrocarbon or, an addition product of a phenol and a diolefinic alkylated or alkenylated cyclic hydrocarbon. The color-stabilizing resin, dye, and developer, have a weight percent resin phenolic group of about 5 or less. The heat-sensitive recording material has a fade index greater than 45. Imaged recording materials according to the invention resist fading when exposed to temperatures of 60.degree. C. for prolonged periods such as twenty-four hour oven tests.

Abstract: A reversible thermosensitive recording material is composed of a support and a reversible thermosensitive recording layer formed on the support. The reversible thermosensitive recording layer includes a matrix resin and an organic low-molecular-weight material dispersed in the matrix resin, and has a temperature-dependent transparency. The matrix resin includes a resin component having a glass transition temperature of 90.degree. C. or more.

Abstract: A thermoreversible recording medium which permits reversible recording and erasure to be repeated by use of a heating means, such as a thermal head or a laser, and is used for example, for storage, display or printing of image or other information, comprises a matrix material and an organic substance of low molecular weight. The matrix material essentially consists of a copolymer of styrene and butadiene, and the organic substance is a saturated carboxylic acid. The saturated carboxylic acid may preferably be capric acid, lauric acid, myristic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid, arachic acid, behenic acid or lignoceric acid. These compounds are saturated carboxylic acids with 10-24 carbon atoms. The weight ratio between the matrix and the organic substance is set within 1:1 to 20:1.

Abstract: A heat-sensitive recording material is obtained by coating an aqueous dispersion which is prepared by mixing an aqueous dispersion of an electron donating colorless dye with an aqueous dispersion of an electron accepting compound on a base sheet. The aqueous dispersion of an electron donating dye is prepared by a method which comprises the steps of uniformly dispersing at least one electron donating colorless dye and at least one heat-fusible substance selected from the group consisting of 2-benzyloxynaphthalene, parabenzyl biphenyl, 1,4-bis(2-vinyloxyethoxy)benzene, bis [2-(4-methoxyphenoxy)ethyl] ether, 1,2-bis (3-methylphenoxy)ethane, 1,2-diphenoxyethane, benzyl 4-methylthiophenyl ether, 1-(2-methylphenoxy)-2-(4-methoxyphenoxy)ethane and oxalic acid dibenzyl ester with a dispersing binder and/or a surface active agent in water; and pulverizing thus obtained dispersion with use of a horizontal sand mill.

Abstract: A high solids contents, aqueous-based, self-contained printing ink is provided including, a non-volatile diluent, an acidic color developer, a binder, and a water soluble surfactant which is compatible with the binder in the ink, but which is incompatible with the binder when the ink has dried. The high solids, self-contained printing ink further includes microcapsules containing a dyestuff precursor that is capable of reacting with the acidic color developer to form a color. The ink may be used to prepare self-contained carbonless copy sheets.

Abstract: A reversible thermosensitive recording material is disclosed, which comprises (i) a reversible thermosensitive recording layer which comprises as the main components a matrix resin and an organic low-molecular-weight material dispersed in the matrix resin, and (ii) a light reflection layer made of a metal thin film, which is preferably surface-treated to have a specular gloss of 70 to 250% in accordance with JIS Z8741 or a surface roughness of 0.5 to 10 .mu.m in terms of the ten-point average roughness defined in JIS B0601. This reversible thermosensitive recording material may further comprises a crystal-growth controlling agent in the reversible thermosensitive recording layer.

Abstract: Disclosed is a heat-sensitive recording material useful in the manufacture of thermal paper and thermal labels. The material comprises a cellulosic or other suitable substrate, a thermally imprintable color-producing layer, and a protective layer over the color-producing layer. It may also include a second protective layer and/or a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer, on the surface of the substrate opposite from the color-producing layer, and a releasable liner covering the adhesive layer. The color-producing layer includes a basic, acid-neutralizing agent for both reducing background discoloration during manufacturing and increasing image definition. The protective layer comprises a polymeric binder which is both ionically and covalently cross-linked to provide improved resistance to hydrophobic and hydrophillic solvents.

Abstract: A method for the manufacture of microcapsules for use in pressure-sensitive recording sheets is disclosed, which comprises after dispersing and emulsifying in a hydrophilic liquid a solution obtained by dissolving (a) a polyisocyanate, (b) an alkyleneoxide adduct of an amine and (c) an electron-donating color former in a hydrophobic liquid, adding a polyamine to the emulsified dispersion and forming microcapsules of poly(urethane urea) around the liquid droplets containing the color former.

Abstract: A heat sensitive record sheet which comprises a coated layer comprising 2-anilino-3-methyl-6-dibutylaminofluoran.