Abstract: Disclosed herein is a game ball, such as a golf ball, having an indicia formed from a UV curable ink containing aluminum trihydroxide (ATH) filler. The ATH improves pad transfer of the ink. An ink composition suitable for pad printing, and a method for applying an indicia to a game ball also are disclosed. The UV curable ink has excellent pad transfer properties, and good durability.

Abstract: A UV curable, flexible, paintable composition is disclosed. The disclosed composition has enhanced durability, thick and thin film adhesion, resistance to mold growth and dimensional changes while reducing solvent emissions. The disclosed composition reduces, if not eliminates, runs and drips during the thermal bake cycles which are associated with using conventional compositions in automotive applications.

Abstract: The invention describes novel organosilicon compounds having fluorescent groups, containing units of the formula ##EQU1## where R is an identical or different, a monovalent, optionally substituted hydrocarbon radical having from 1 to 18 carbon atom(s) per radical, which may be interrupted by one or more oxygen atom(s),X is identical or different, and is a chlorine atom or a radical of the formula OR.sup.1,whereR.sup.1 is a hydrogen atom, or an alkyl radical having from 1 to 8 carbon atom(s) per radical which may be substituted by an ether oxygen atom,E is an organic radical having one or more (meth)acrylate groups,A is a radical of the formula--R.sup.2 [--NR.sup.3 --L].sub.x or --R.sup.2 [--S--L].sub.x(II),whereR.sup.2 is a divalent or trivalent, optionally substituted hydrocarbon radical having from 2 to 50 carbon atoms per radical, which is substituted by one or more groups of the formulae ##STR1## x is 1 or 2, R.sup.3 is as defined for R.sup.1 or is a radical of the formula --C(.dbd.O)--R.sup.

Abstract: A method for sterilizing a liquid adhesive composition includes subjecting the composition to electron beam irradiation while it is enclosed in a container.

Abstract: Gels for thermotropic layers, obtainable by irradiating a mixture comprisinga) an uncrosslinked polymer in amounts of less than 5% by weight, based on the sum of a), b) and c),b) monomers which can be polymerized by means of free radicals, andc) water or an organic solvent, or a mixture thereof,with high-energy light.

Abstract: A method for preparing a film suitable for use as the light-modulating unit of an SPD light valve, which film comprises a cross-linked polymer matrix having droplets of a liquid light valve suspension distributed in the cross-linked polymer matrix. The light valve suspension comprises particles suspended in a liquid suspending medium. The method comprises admixing a UV cross-linkable liquid oligomer or polymer and the liquid light valve suspension, emulsifying the resulting admixture to form an emulsion of the liquid light valve suspension in the UV cross-linkable liquid oligomer or polymer, and cross-linking the UV cross-linkable liquid oligomer or polymer while the mixture is in the form of a thin layer of the emulsion by exposing the layer to UV radiation or to an electron beam, such that the film is not damaged due to such exposing. The oligomer or polymer and the particles are free of deleterious effects on one another.

Abstract: This invention provides a resin composition which is cured by active radiation rays, shows less absorption in the visible light region, has solar radiation blocking ability and is excellent in scratch resistance, and a film coated with the resin composition. Said resin composition comprises solar radiation absorbable fine particles of a metal oxide such as zinc antimonate anhydride, tin oxide, ATO (antimony doped tin oxide), ITO (tin doped indium oxide) or the like and an active radiation ray polymerizable (meth)acrylate having a (meth)acryloyl group, and a coating obtained therefrom has excellent paint film hardness and scratch resistance.

Abstract: Dye compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein X is for example CH, C--CH.sub.3 or .sup.+ NOR L.sup.- ; R is inter alia C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl; R.sub.1 is for example C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkoxy or C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 alkyl; s is 0 to 4; R.sub.2 is for example hydrogen; Ar is for example a group ##STR2## Y inter alia is C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl or C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkoxy; r in the formula (A) is 0 to 5, in the formulae (B) and (E) is 0 to 9 and in the formula (D) is 0 to 7; and L is an anion;in combination with an electron donor compound, especially a borate compound, are suitable as photoinitiators for the photopolymerization of radically polymerizable compositions.

Abstract: Compounds of formula (I), ##STR1## wherein X is CH, C--CH.sub.3, C--Cl, C--O--C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkyl or N; R is C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, benzyl, CH.sub.2 COOR.sub.3 or a group (a); R.sub.1 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 alkyl, halogen, NO.sub.2, benzyloxy or phenyloxy, wherein the phenyl ring in the benzyloxy or phenyloxy group is unsubstituted or substituted by C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 alkyl, halogen or CF.sub.3 ; R.sub.2 is C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 alkyl, benzyloxy or phenyloxy, wherein the phenyl ring in the benzyloxy or phenyloxy group is unsubstituted or substituted by C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkoxy, C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 alkyl, halogen or CF.sub.3 ; R.sub.3 is hydrogen, C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 alkyl or benzyl; Y is unsubstituted or C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkoxy-substituted C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkyl, or Y is C.sub.1 -C.sub.6 alkoxy, halogen, CF.sub.3, NO.sub.2, benzyloxy or phenyloxy, wherein the phenyl ring in the benzyloxy or phenyloxy group is unsubstituted or substituted by C.

Abstract: An ultraviolet curable clearcoat composition comprising (exclusive of any solvent present): (a) about 30% to about 90% by weight of an acrylated aliphatic urethane having a molecular weight of about 1200 to 2600 and formed by the reaction of a multifunctional acrylate with a molecular weight of between about 110 and about 500 with an aliphatic urethane based on a polyether and having a molecular weight of about 800 to about 2200; (b) about 15% to about 70% by weight of a multifunctional acrylate having a molecular weight of about 170 to about 1000 and containing at least two polymerizable unsaturated groups per molecule; and (c) a photopolymerization initiator and/or sensitizer. Also described are preferred processes and clearcoated articles involving preferred clearcoat compositions.

Abstract: A photopolymerizable composition comprising(A) 100 parts by weight of a mixture of (meth)acrylic acid ester monomers,(B) from 0.1 to 5 parts by weight of a surfactant having a perfluoroalkyl group and represented by the general formula (1)CF.sub.3 (CF.sub.2).sub.n AM (1)wherein A represents --CO.sub.2 -- or --SO.sub.3 --, M represents an alkali metal, and n is an integer of 3 to 9, and(C) from 0.2 to 10 parts by weight of a photopolymerization initiator, and a plastic optical disk provided with a cured coating of the photopolymerizable composition on at least one side thereof.

Abstract: A coating formulation suitable for use in preparing thermal transfer ribbons is provided which is curable by UV radiation or visible light. The coating formulation forms thermal transfer layers that produce printed images when used in a thermal transfer printer. The coating formulation comprises a photoreactive monomer or oligomer, a photoinitiator and a sensible material. Also provided are printers which use these ribbons and processes for preparing them.

Abstract: A polymerizable composition has added thereto a fluorochemical in sufficient quantities to reduce the melting temperature of the composition compared with that of the composition absent the fluorochemical.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a low electronic conductivity polymer composition having well dispersed metal granules, a stable powder made from photosensitive polycrystalline complexes of pyrrole, or its substituted derivatives and silver cations for making the polymer composition, and methods of forming the stable powder and polymer composition, respectively. A polycrystalline complex of silver and a monomer, such as pyrrole, its substituted derivatives or combinations thereof, is precipitated in the form of a stable photosensitive powder upon addition of the monomer to a solvent solution, such as toluene containing an electron acceptor. The photosensitive powder can be stored in the dark until needed. The powder may be dissolved in a solvent, cast onto a substrate and photopolymerized.

Abstract: A method for producing a hydroxyl-terminated (meth) acrylic polymer which comprises converting a halogen atom in a terminal structure of the general formula (1)--CH.sub.2 --C(R.sup.1)(CO.sub.2 R.sup.2)(X) (1)wherein R.sup.1 is hydrogen or methyl, R.sup.2 is alkyl containing 1 to 20 carbon atoms, aryl containing 6 to 20 carbon atoms or aralkyl containing 7 to 20 carbon atoms, and X is chlorine, bromine or iodine, of a (meth)acrylic polymer obtained by polymerizing a (meth)acrylic monomer using an organic halide or a halogenated sulfonyl compound as an initiator and, as a catalyst, a metal complex with a central metal selected from the elements belonging to the groups 8, 9, 10 and 11 in the periodic table, into a hydroxyl-containing substituent.The present invention can provide, in an easy and simple manner, a (meth)acrylic polymer which is hydroxyl-terminated at both ends in a high proportion and which has been difficult to produce in the prior art. It can give a cured product with good curing characteristics.

Abstract: A process for forming a dispersion of polytetrafluoroethylene particles in a liquid containing a dispersant by passing the mixture through a plurality of nozzles within a liquid-jet interaction chamber at a pressure of to deagglomerate and stabilize the polytetrafluoroethylene particles.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a liquid crystal composite layer of the polymer dispersion type wherein a liquid crystal material comprising compounds of formulae (1) and (2) is dispersed in a matrix polymer; wherein formula (1) is: ##STR1## wherein A.sub.1 and A.sub.2 each represent independently a benzene ring, cyclohexane ring, pyrimidine ring or trans-1,3-dioxane ring;X.sub.1, X.sub.2, X.sub.3, X.sub.4, X.sub.5 and X.sub.6 each independently represent H, F or Cl;Z.sub.1 and Z.sub.2 each independently represent a single bond, --CH.sub.2 --, --CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 --, --CH.dbd.CH--, --C.tbd.C--, --COO-- or --OCO--;Q represents a single bond, --CH.sub.2 --, --CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 --, --CF.sub.2 --, --OCF.sub.2, --C.sub.2 F.sub.4 --, --CCl.sub.2 -- or --C.sub.2 Cl.sub.4 --;Y represents H, F or Cl;R represents C.sub.n H.sub.2n+1 O--, C.sub.n H.sub.2n+1 CH.dbd.CH-- (n=2-10);m represents 0, 1 or 2; ##STR2## in which B and C represent respectively C.sub.n H.sub.2n+1 --, C.sub.n H.sub.2n+1 O--, C.sub.n H.sub.2n+1 CH.

Abstract: Radiation-sensitive organo-halogen compounds that have a photo-labile halomethyl-1,3,5-triazine moiety and a polymeric moiety within the same molecule. The compounds of this invention are comprised of a polymeric moiety having attached or incorporated within its structure at least one 1,3,5-triazine nucleus, said triazine nucleus having at least one halomethyl substituent attached to a carbon atom of the triazine nucleus. These compounds are capable of being stimulated by actinic radiation at wavelengths of from about 250 to about 900 nanometers to generate free radicals and/or acids. The compounds of this invention are useful as photoinitiators in free radical polymerization reactions, oxidation-reduction reactions, or reactions sensitive to acid, and they also exhibit the capability to crosslink upon exposure to light.

Abstract: A process is provided comprising crosslinking of a derivative of a linear alternating copolymer of carbon monoxide and one or more olefinically unsaturated compounds, which copolymer has a ratio of weight average molecular weight to number average molecular weight of more than 1, and which derivative is obtainable by treating the linear alternating copolymer with formaldehyde and/or a precursor of formaldehyde, a thermoset resin obtainable by such process and a coating based on such thermoset resin.

Abstract: A U.V. curable composition for application to a substrate surface to provide a static dissipative coating which comprises a conductive matrix constituent having a crown type ligand selected from the group consisting of podands, coronands and cryptands in a guest/host relationship with a conductive dopant moiety. Such ligands included those provided by functionalized podands and functionalized coronands. The formulation further includes a polymer matrix constituent formed of a base oligomer system and a crosslinking agent which is reactive with the base oligomer system to form a crosslinked resin matrix which incorporates the conductive matrix constituent. A low viscosity diluent functions as a solvating liquid for the crosslinking agent and the base oligomer system. The formulation further includes a photoinitiator of the free radical or cationic type to initiate polymerization of the composition upon the application of electromagnetic radiation in the ultraviolet range.

Abstract: Essentially atactic cross-linked propylene homopolymer or amorphous cross-linked random copolymer of propylene with ethylene and/or at least one C.sub.4 -C.sub.10 .alpha.-olefin. Polymer composition comprising the above mentioned cross-linked atactic or amorphous polymers and other olefin polymers. Foamed polymer or polymer composition obtained by foaming said cross-linked atactic or amorphous polymers or said polymer composition.Process for the preparation of said polymer or foamed polymer composition.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new form of biocompatible materials (e.g., lipids, polycations, polysaccharides) which are capable of undergoing free radical polymerization, e.g., by using certain sources of light; methods of modifying certain synthetic and naturally occurring biocompatible materials to make polymerizable microcapsules containing biological material coated with said polymerizable materials, composites of said polymerizable materials, methods of making microcapsules and encapsulating biological materials therein, and apparatus for making microcapsules containing biological cells (particularly islets of Langerhans) coated with polymerizable alginate or with a composite thereof (e.g., alginate and PEG). The present invention also relates to drug delivery systems relating to the foregoing, as well as bioadhesives and wound dressings made utilizing the foregoing technology.

Abstract: A light-stable colored composition which includes a colorant and a radiation transorber. The colorant, in the presence of the radiation transorber, is adapted, upon exposure of the transorber to specific, narrow bandwidth radiation, to be mutable. The radiation transorber also imparts light-stability to the colorant so that the colorant does not fade when exposed to sunlight or artificial light.

Abstract: A coating agent for producing scratch-resistant coatings on plastic articles, which comprises:(1) 1-30 wt. % of a prepolymer, as a thickener (IP thickener), which prepolymer is bound in the composition of the coating by polymerization;(2) 20-80 wt. % of multifunctional acrylates, multifunctional methacrylates or mixtures thereof;(3) 5-75 wt. % of a thinner;(4) 0.01-10 wt. % of a UV-initiator;(5) 0-20 wt. % of customary additives; wherein the prepolymer (1) is obtained by radical polymerization of:(a) 90-99 wt. % of C.sub.1 -C.sub.8 -alkyl esters of acrylic- or methacrylic acid; and(b) 1-10 wt. % of a sulfur-containing regulator having at least three thiol groups. The coating system is distinguished by high scratch-resistance and good weatherability.

Abstract: Process for preparing hydrogen-containing fluoropolymers, wherein the corresponding olefinic monomers are (co) polymerized in an organic suspending medium in the presence of a radical photoinitiator and of ultraviolet-visible radiation at a temperature of from -60.degree. C. to +30.degree. C. Hydrogen-containing fluoropolymers are thus obtained having high second melting temperature and high maximum operating temperature, using as initiators non-hazardous products, which can be easily handled and kept also at room temperature.

Abstract: Curing of a carbon fiber-reinforced composite structure is performed efficiently by a simple procedure wherein a composite material is formed with a carbon fiber, a photocurable resin and a catalyst and the said composite material is cured with irradiation of a light so that even the resin existing in its interior is cured.

Abstract: Gels for thermotropic layers, obtainable by irradiation of a mixture comprisinga) an uncrosslinked polymer,b) monomers capable of free-radical polymerization andc) water or an organic solvent or mixtures thereof, with high-energy light.

Abstract: A curable cyanoacrylate adhesive composition intended for medical and/or veterinary uses is sterilized in liquid form by gamma irradiation. The composition comprisesa) a cyanoacrylate monomerb) a combination of an anionic stabilizer and a free-radical stabilizer in amounts effective to stabilize the composition during irradiation and to stabilize the sterilized composition during storage prior to cure, wherein the free radical stabilizer is a selected phenolic antioxidant (but not including hydroquinone).The preferred free radical stabilizer is butylated hydroxyanisole. After irradiation the cyanoacrylate monomer is substantially ungelled.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a resin composition for optical molding which comprises (a) an actinic radical-curable and cationically polymerizable organic substance and (b) an actinic radiation-sensitive initiator for cationic polymerization. This composition can be cured without being affected by atmospheric oxygen.

Abstract: A polymer composite is described having a bicontinuous structure of two substantially nonporous phases, one being a hydrophilic polymer and the other being a hydrophobic polymer. The bulk properties of both polymers are retained in the polymer composite. The composite is prepared from a microemulsion comprising a free-radically ethylenically unsaturated polar species in the aqueous phase, a free-radically ethylenically unsaturated hydrophobic monomer in the oil phase, and surfactant.

Abstract: The present invention provides a radiation curable vinyl-silicone pressure-sensitive adhesive composition which combines the advantages of silicone and acrylate pressure-sensitive adhesives and which does not experience gross phase separation problems. The composition comprises at least about 20 weight percent of a certain telechelic silicone polymer, about 0.5 to about 80 weight percent of monofunctional free-radically polymerizable vinyl monomer copolymerizable with the silicone polymer, and a sufficient amount of a silicate MQ tackifying resin to impart a degree of adhesive tack to the cured composition at the use temperature, wherein the weight percentages of the silicone polymer and the monomer are based upon the total weight of the silicone polymer and monomer.

Abstract: This invention relates to vinyl ether-based coatings for which properties such as color stability, thermal stability, mechanical stability, hydrolyric stability, and resistance to embrittlement may be maintained and properties hydrogen generation and blocking are minimized. The invention also relates to stabilizers which control these properties in the coatings.

Abstract: This invention relates to vinyl ether-based coatings for which properties such as color stability, thermal stability, mechanical stability, hydrolytic stability, and resistance to embrittlement may be maintained and properties hydrogen generation and blocking are minimized.

Abstract: Photocurable glycosaminoglycan (GAG) derivatives and crosslinked glycosaminoglycans, which are highly safe and biocompatible, a method of preparing such photocurable GAG derivatives readily moldable by casting using a solvent when desired, by which method unreacted substances causative of adverse effects can be readily eliminated, and a method of producing the crosslinked GAGs and medical materials based on the photocurable GAG derivatives or crosslinked GAGs are provided. The photocurable GAG derivatives comprise a glycosaminoglycan and a photoreactive compound bound thereto and can be produced, for example, by subjecting hydroxyl or carboxyl groups of the glycosaminoglycan to esterification reaction or amidation reaction, respectively, with the photoreactive compound. The crosslinked GAGs are derived from the photocurable GAG derivatives by intermolecular crosslinking of the photoreactive compound bound thereto.

Abstract: A stabilized heat curable adhesive prepared from a formulation comprised of (1) at least one free radically polymerizable monomer; (2) at least one epoxy function monomer; (3) at least one free radical polymerization photoinitiator; (4) a thermally-initiated cationic catalyst system comprising (a) at least one salt of an organometallic cation, (b) at least one stabilizing additive; (5) optionally, at least one alcohol-containing material; and (6) optionally, adjuvants.

Abstract: The present invention provides a photo-setting conductive coating composition which is used as an antistatic material constituting articles wherein static electrification must be avoided, such as storage vessels for semi-conductor wafers, electronic/electric parts, floor/wall coverings for a production factory of semi-conductors, etc.The photo-setting conductive coating composition comprising 100 parts by weight of an antimony oxide-containing tin oxide powder (a) having a particle size of 0.01 to 0.4 .mu.m, 10 to 100 parts by weight of a (meth)acrylate compound (b) having at least two (meth)acryloyl groups in a molecule, 10 to 100 parts by weight of an acetal resin (c) having a residual hydroxyl group of 20 to 80 molar %, 0.1 to 10 parts by weight of a photopolymerization initiator (d) and 100 to 1000 parts by weight of an organic solvent (e).

Abstract: A UV curable organic solvent soluble, aqueous nonalkaline soluble and peelable temporary solder mask composition to be applied to a surface to be protected, having a reactive diluent monomer capable of polymerization upon exposure to ultraviolet light and a photoinitiator serving as a free radical source to initiate polymerization.

Abstract: The invention relates to adhesive compositions comprising terpolymers C.sub.6 to C.sub.10 unsaturated .alpha.-olefin monomers, C.sub.2 to C.sub.5 .alpha.-olefin monomers and polyene monomers and an effective amount of photoactive cross-linking agent to cross-link composition upon radiation from a source of active radiation.

Abstract: A balancing compound comprising an epoxy resin, a photoinitiator in an effective amount to cure the resin at ambient temperatures upon the application of ultraviolet light (10 nm to 400 nm) of less than 40 watts per square centimeter in less than about 30 seconds, and a filler in an effective amount to give the compound a specific gravity above 1.1.

Abstract: A method and composition for forming investment casting patterns wherein thermally-collapsible microspheres are incorporated into the pattern composition. The patterns can be made either by conventional pattern forming techniques or by solid imaging techniques. After investing the microsphere containing pattern in the ceramic shell, the pattern and shell are heated, causing a collapse of the microspheres and thereby preventing cracking of the shell. The shell is then heated to burn-out the remaining pattern material and fire the shell, thereby creating a mold.

Abstract: A lubricious polymeric composition which is stable toward sterilizing radiation includes a semicrystalline polyolefin of narrow molecular weight distribution having incorporated therein a liquid mobilizing additive, a radiation stabilizing amount of a hindered amine, a lubricating amount of an erucic acid derivative and a clarifying amount of a sorbitol derivative. The invention includes a sterilized article fabricated from the composition and a method to radiation sterilize the article.

Abstract: Photopolymerizable grafted polyvinyl alcohols including groups of formula ##STR1## wherein n represents zero or an integer from 1 to 6, m represents zero or 1 (with the proviso that m represents zero when n represents zero), Z together with the nitrogen and carbon atoms to which they are attached represent a heterocyclic ring optionally fused to one or more benzenoid or heterocyclic rings, X.sup.- represents an anion, R' represents an alkyl group, and p represents an integer from 1 to 4. Compositions containing such grafted polyvinyl alcohols, for example for screen printing stencils, have shown high sensitivity to light.

Abstract: An energy polymerizable composition comprises at least one ethylenically-unsaturated monomer, one of polyurethane precursors, and at least one epoxy monomer, and a curing agent comprising an organometallic compound, and an onium salt.

Abstract: Compositions for photocurable coatings are disclosed. The compositions comprise (a) an epoxidized vegetable oil, (b) a low molecular weight epoxy resin, (c) a photoinitiator for cationic polymerization and (d) a wax. Processes for making and using the coatings are also disclosed as are containers coated according to the invention.

Abstract: The present film-former composition comprises (a) an organosilazane copolymer having a perfluoroalkyl group-containing structural unit and a methacryloyloxy group-containing structural unit, (b) a photosensitizer soluble in an organic solvent, and (c) an organic solvent. The composition is cured by irradiation with ultraviolet light for a short period of time to form a film excellent in water repellency, oil repellency, and hardness.

Abstract: There are provided pressure-sensitive adhesives which comprise free radical cured mixtures of at least one crosslinkable olefin polymer and at least one tackifying organic additive, preferably a hydrogenated additive, which is substantially nonresponsive to action of free radicals and present in an amount sufficient to tackify the cured mixture of polymer and additive.

Abstract: An antistatic resin composition which is the electron radiation cured reaction product of an electron radiation curable prepolymer and an electron radiation reactive antistatic agent soluble in the prepolymer. An antistatic laminate is made by applying a mixture of the prepolymer and antistatic agent to a substrate and then contacting the mixture with electron radiation.

Abstract: Residual ethylene oxide is removed from poly(ethylene oxide) by the steps of adding to particles of high molecular weight poly(ethylene oxide) a finely divided solid particulate material which is capable of coating the poly(ethylene oxide) particles and impeding their agglomeration under conditions of heating, heating the particles of poly(ethylene oxide) at a temperature of at least 40.degree. C. and preferably which is near their crystalline melting point, and maintaining the temperature for a sufficient time to reduce the ethylene oxide in the particles of poly(ethylene oxide) to ten ppm or less. In one embodiment, the poly(ethylene oxide) is heated by holding the particles in a heated enclosure; in another, it is heated as a slurry in a liquid medium; in yet another, it is heated by warm gas in a gaseously-fluidized bed; and in a fourth, it is heated by microwave radiation.

Abstract: Optically responsive films comprising birefringent nematic and/or birefringent chiral nematic liquid crystal microdroplets dispersed in electron beam cured polymeric reaction products are disclosed.

Abstract: A photosensitive composition resistant to short time scale reciprocity failure is disclosed. The composition comprises microcapsules having an internal phase containing an image forming agent; a photohardenable composition comprising a free radical addition polymerizable or crosslinkable compound and a photoinitiator; and a viscosity modifier for increasing the viscosity of said internal phase.