Composition, silver halide photographic sensitive material, diffusion-transfer-type silver halide photographic sensitive material, display material, and printing plate material

Abstract

Provided are: a composition that contains a leveling agent and a binder, the leveling agent including a polymer C, the polymer C containing a constituent unit A that includes two or more specific structures, and a specific constituent unit B, and containing a constituent unit that includes at least one functional group from among -OH, -COOH, -SO3H, and polyoxyalkylene groups in a proportion of 10 mass% or less based on the total mass of the polymer C, and the binder including a polymer provided with a specific constituent unit E; a silver halide photographic sensitive material; a diffusion-transfer-type silver halide photographic sensitive material; a display material; and a printing plate material.

Description

Compositions, silver halide photographic photosensitive materials, diffusion transfer type silver halide photographic photosensitive materials, display materials, and printing plate materials

[0001] This disclosure relates to compositions, silver halide photographic photosensitive materials, diffusion transfer type silver halide photographic photosensitive materials, display materials, and printing plate materials.

[0002] In functional materials, including silver halide photographic photosensitive materials, leveling agents may be used in each layer to improve the surface texture. Leveling agents containing branched siloxane monomers are known to be used.

[0003] As a sulfonic acid group-containing polymer with low volume resistivity, a sulfonic acid group-containing polymer obtained by copolymerizing a monomer (A) containing a branched siloxane with a monomer (B) having a sulfonic acid group is known (Patent Document 1). As a resist composition that provides excellent leveling properties to the resulting coating film, a resist composition containing a silicone polymer containing two specific polymerizable monomers and an alkali-soluble resin is known (Patent Document 2).

[0004] Patent Document 1: Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2006-335925 Patent Document 2: International Publication No. 2024 / 101164

[0005] Various functional materials, including silver halide photographic photosensitive materials, often have a multilayer structure to exhibit various functions, and in such cases, layers are frequently laminated sequentially. When a layer containing a leveling agent is coated, or when another layer is laminated on top of a layer containing a leveling agent, good adhesion between these layers is desired. Furthermore, when various functional materials have a multilayer structure to exhibit various functions, components having a layer containing a leveling agent on their surface are sometimes bonded to other components. When a component having a layer containing a leveling agent on its surface is bonded to other components, good adhesion between the component with the leveling agent layer and the other components is desired.

[0006] The problems to be solved by the present disclosure are to provide a composition having good leveling properties and adhesiveness to other members (preferably members having a hydrophobic surface property), and a silver halide photographic light-sensitive material, a diffusion transfer type silver halide photographic light-sensitive material, a display material, and a printing plate material with few failures.

[0007] Means for solving the above problems include the following aspects. <1> A composition containing a leveling agent and a binder, the leveling agent containing a polymer C, the polymer C containing a structural unit A containing two or more structures represented by the following formula (1) and a structural unit B represented by the following formula (2), and based on the total mass of the polymer C, the content of a structural unit containing at least one functional group of -OH, -COOH, -SO

[0013] , ２ , , ３ , ３３ , ３１ , , ２ , , ３ ,

[0012] , ３２ H, and a polyoxyalkylene group is 10% by mass or less, and the binder contains a polymer having a structural unit E represented by the following formula (3).

[0008]

[0009] In formula (1), * represents a bonding position, and R １１ , R １２ and R １３ each independently represents an alkyl group, an alkenyl group or an aryl group.

[0010]

[0011] In formula (2), R ２１ and R ２２ each independently represents a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group, R ２３ represents a hydrogen atom or a substituent, L ２ represents a single bond or a divalent linking group, and X ２ represents an alkyl group, an alkenyl group, or an aryl group.

[0012]

[0013] In formula (3), R ３１ and R ３２ each independently represents a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group, R ３３ represents a hydrogen atom or a substituent, L ３ represents a single bond or a divalent linking group, and X ３<1> represents an alkyl group, an alkenyl group, an aryl group, a carboxyl group, or a hydroxyalkyl group. <2> The composition described in <1>, wherein constituent unit A is a constituent unit represented by the following formula (4).

[0014]

[0015] In equation (4), m represents an integer greater than or equal to 2, and R １１ , R １２ and R １３ Each of these independently represents an alkyl group, an alkenyl group, or an aryl group, R １４ and R １５ Each of these independently represents a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group, and R １６ L represents a hydrogen atom or substituent. １１ is -O- or -NR Ｚ - represents R Ｚ L represents a hydrogen atom or substituent. １２ represents a (m+1) valence linking group. <3> The composition described in <1> or <2>, wherein constituent unit B is a constituent unit represented by the following formula (5).

[0016]

[0017] In formula (5), R ２１ and R ２２ Each of these independently represents a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group, and R ２３ R represents a hydrogen atom or substituent. ２４ L represents an alkyl group, an alkenyl group, or an aryl group. ２１ is -O- or -NR Ｚ - represents R Ｚ represents a hydrogen atom or substituent. <4> The composition according to any one of <1> to <3>, wherein the binder comprises a polymer having a constituent unit represented by the following formula (6), a constituent unit represented by the following formula (7), and a constituent unit represented by the following formula (8).

[0018]

[0019] In formula (6), R ３１ and R ３２ Each of these independently represents a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group, and R ３３ R represents a hydrogen atom or substituent.３４ L represents an alkyl group, an alkenyl group, or an aryl group. ３１ is -O- or -NR Ｚ - represents R Ｚ represents a hydrogen atom or substituent.

[0020]

[0021] In formula (7), R ３５ and R ３６ Each of these independently represents a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group, and R ３７ L represents a hydrogen atom or substituent. ３２ represents a single bond or a linking group.

[0022]

[0023] In formula (8), R ３９ and R ４０ Each of these independently represents a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group, and R ４１ R represents a hydrogen atom or substituent. ４２ represents an alkylene group, L ３３ is -O- or -NR Ｚ - represents R Ｚ represents a hydrogen atom or substituent. <5> The composition according to any one of <1> to <4>, wherein polymer C contains constituent unit A in a proportion of 40% to 90% by mass and constituent unit B in a proportion of 10% to 50% by mass, based on the total mass of polymer C. <6> The composition according to any one of <1> to <5>, wherein polymer C has a weight-average molecular weight of 10,000 to 80,000. <7> A silver halide photographic photosensitive material having a support and a layer on the support containing the composition according to any one of <1> to <6>. <8> A diffusion transfer type silver halide photographic photosensitive material having a support and a layer on the support containing the composition according to any one of <1> to <6>. <9> A display material having a layer containing the composition according to any one of <1> to <6>. <10> A printing plate material having a layer containing the composition according to any one of <1> to <6>.

[0024] According to this disclosure, it is possible to provide compositions that have good adhesion to coated surfaces and other components (preferably components with hydrophobic surface properties), as well as silver halide photographic photosensitive materials, diffusion transfer type silver halide photographic photosensitive materials, display materials, and printing plate materials that have fewer failures.

[0025] The contents of this disclosure will be described in detail below. The explanation of the constituent elements described below may be based on representative embodiments of this disclosure, but this disclosure is not limited to such embodiments. In this specification, the "~" indicating a numerical range is used to mean that the numbers described before and after it are the lower and upper limits. In numerical ranges described in stages in this disclosure, the upper or lower limit described in one numerical range may be replaced with the upper or lower limit of another numerical range described in stages. Also, in numerical ranges described in this disclosure, the upper or lower limit of that numerical range may be replaced with the values ​​shown in the examples. Furthermore, in the notation of groups (atomic groups) in this specification, notations that do not specify substituted or unsubstituted include both those with and without substituents. For example, "alkyl group" includes not only alkyl groups without substituents (unsubstituted alkyl groups) but also alkyl groups with substituents (substituted alkyl groups). In this specification, "(meth)acrylic" is a term used to encompass both acrylic and methacrylic, and "(meth)acryloyl" is a term used to encompass both acryloyl and methacryloyl. Furthermore, the term "process" in this specification includes not only independent processes but also processes that cannot be clearly distinguished from other processes, as long as the intended purpose of the process is achieved. In this disclosure, "mass%" and "weight%" are synonymous, and "parts by mass" and "parts by weight" are synonymous. Furthermore, in this disclosure, a combination of two or more preferred embodiments is a more preferred embodiment. In addition, the weight-average molecular weight (Mw) and number-average molecular weight (Mn) in this disclosure are values ​​measured by gel permeation chromatography (GPC) unless otherwise specified. For GPC measurements, the HLC®-8020GPC (manufactured by Tosoh Corporation) was used as the measuring device, three TSKgel® Super Multipore HZ-H columns (4.6 mm ID × 15 cm, manufactured by Tosoh Corporation) were used as the columns, and THF (tetrahydrofuran) was used as the eluent.Furthermore, the measurement conditions are set to a sample concentration of 0.45% by mass, a flow rate of 0.35 ml / min, a sample injection volume of 10 μL, and a measurement temperature of 40°C, and the measurement is performed using a differential refractive index (RI) detector. The calibration curve is prepared from eight samples of Tosoh Corporation's "Standard Samples TSK standard, polystyrenee": "F-40", "F-20", "F-4", "F-1", "A-5000", "A-2500", "A-1000", and "n-propylbenzene". In this disclosure, "total solids" refers to the total mass of the components excluding the solvent from the entire composition. Also, "solids" refers to the components excluding the solvent, as described above, and may be solid or liquid at 25°C, for example. The disclosure will now be described in detail.

[0026] (Composition) One embodiment of the present disclosure comprises a leveling agent and a binder. The leveling agent comprises polymer C. Polymer C comprises two or more structural units A represented by the following formula (1) and structural units B represented by the following formula (2), and based on the total mass of polymer C, -OH, -COOH, -SO ３ The content of structural units containing H and at least one functional group of a polyoxyalkylene group is 10% by mass or less. The binder contains a polymer comprising structural unit E represented by the following formula (3).

[0027]

[0028] In equation (1), * represents the bonding position, R １１ , R １２ and R １３ Each of these independently represents an alkyl group, an alkenyl group, or an aryl group.

[0029]

[0030] In formula (2), R ２１ and R ２２ Each of these independently represents a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group, and R ２３ L represents a hydrogen atom or substituent. ２ represents a single bond or a divalent linking group, X ２ This represents an alkyl group, an alkenyl group, or an aryl group.

[0031]

[0032] In formula (3), R ３１ and R ３２ Each of these independently represents a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group, and R ３３ L represents a hydrogen atom or substituent. ３ represents a single bond or a divalent linking group, X ３ This represents an alkyl group, alkenyl group, aryl group, carboxyl group, or hydroxyalkyl group.

[0033] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, a composition comprising the above-described specific structural units, wherein the total mass of polymer C is -OH, -COOH, -SO ３ By including polymer C, in which the content of constituent units containing H and at least one functional group of polyoxyalkylene groups is 10% by mass or less, and a specific binder, the coated film exhibits excellent surface properties as well as excellent adhesion to other components (preferably components with hydrophobic surface properties). In polymer C, -OH, -COOH, -SO ３ It is presumed that the low content of hydrophilic structural units containing H and at least one polyoxyalkylene functional group results in excellent surface properties as well as superior adhesion to other components.

[0034] <Leveling Agent> <Polymer C> A composition that is one embodiment of the present disclosure includes a leveling agent. The leveling agent includes polymer C. Polymer C includes constituent unit A and constituent unit B, and based on the total mass of polymer C, -OH, -COOH, -SO ３ The content of constituent units containing H and at least one functional group of a polyoxyalkylene group is 10% by mass or less.

[0035] <Constituent Unit A> Constituent Unit A includes two or more structures represented by the following formula (1).

[0036]

[0037] In equation (1), * represents the bonding position, R １１ , R １２ and R １３Each of these independently represents an alkyl group, an alkenyl group, or an aryl group.

[0038] R in equation (1) １１ From the viewpoint of the coated surface and adhesion to other components, R is preferably an alkyl group, an allyl group, or a phenyl group, more preferably an alkyl group, even more preferably an alkyl group having 1 to 12 carbon atoms, and particularly preferably a methyl group. １２ From the viewpoint of the coated surface and adhesion to other components, R is preferably an alkyl group or a phenyl group, more preferably an alkyl group, even more preferably an alkyl group having 1 to 12 carbon atoms, and particularly preferably a methyl group. １３ From the viewpoint of the coated surface and adhesion to other components, it is preferably an alkyl group, more preferably an alkyl group having 1 to 12 carbon atoms, and particularly preferably a methyl group. １１ , R １２ and R １３ The alkyl and alkenyl groups in may be linear, branched, or have a ring structure. １１ , R １２ and R １３ The alkyl, alkenyl, and aryl groups in the compound may have substituents. Examples of substituents include alkyl groups, alkenyl groups, aryl groups, and alkoxy groups.

[0039] Furthermore, from the viewpoint of the coated surface and adhesion to other components, it is preferable that the group represented by formula (1) is bonded to the oxygen atom in polymer C.

[0040] Furthermore, in this embodiment, from the viewpoint of the coated surface and adhesion to other components, it is preferable that the structure represented by formula (1) above has the structure represented by the following formula (Ib).

[0041]

[0042] In formula (Ib), * indicates the bond position, R ｂ１ ~R ｂ９Each independently represents an alkyl group, an alkenyl group or an aryl group.

[0043] R in formula (Ib) ｂ１ ~R ｂ９ Each is independently preferably an alkyl group, more preferably an alkyl group having 1 to 12 carbon atoms, and particularly preferably a methyl group, from the viewpoints of coating surface state and adhesion to other members. The alkyl groups and alkenyl groups in R ｂ１ ~R ｂ９ may be linear, branched or have a ring structure. The alkyl groups, alkenyl groups and aryl groups in R ｂ１ ~R ｂ９ may have a substituent. Examples of the substituent include an alkyl group, an alkenyl group, an aryl group, an alkoxy group and the like.

[0044] The number of the structures represented by the above formula (1) in the constitutional unit A may be 2 or more, but is preferably 3 or more, more preferably 3 to 20, and particularly preferably 3 to 10, from the viewpoints of coating surface state and adhesion to other members. Further, the constitutional unit A preferably has a structure represented by the above formula (Ib), from the viewpoints of coating surface state and adhesion to other members. Furthermore, the constitutional unit A is preferably a constitutional unit derived from a (meth)acrylate compound or a constitutional unit derived from a (meth)acrylamide, and more preferably a constitutional unit derived from a (meth)acrylate compound.

[0045] The above constitutional unit A is preferably a constitutional unit represented by the following formula (4), from the viewpoints of coating surface state and adhesion to other members.

[0046]

[0047] In formula (4), m represents an integer of 2 or more, R １１ 、R １２ and R １３ each independently represents an alkyl group, an alkenyl group or an aryl group, R １４ and R １５ each independently represents a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group, R １６ represents a hydrogen atom or a substituent, L１１ represents -O- or -NR Ｚ -, R Ｚ represents a hydrogen atom or a substituent, and L １２ represents a (m + 1)-valent linking group.

[0048] In formula (4), m is preferably an integer of 3 or more, more preferably an integer of 3 to 10, and particularly preferably an integer of 3 to 6, from the viewpoints of coating flatness and adhesion to other members. In formula (4), R １４ [[ID=1并且]]and R １５ are preferably hydrogen atoms. Also, as the substituent in R １６ in formula (4), for example, an alkyl group, an alkenyl group, an aryl group, or a substituent having a linking group and having the structure of the above formula (1) at the terminal can be mentioned. For example, -CH ２ -CO-L １ -L ２ -(Si(R １１ )(R １２ )(R １３ ))m is also included. Incidentally, L １ represents -O- or -NR Ｚ -. As R １６ in formula (4), a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group is preferable, a hydrogen atom or a linear alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms is more preferable, a hydrogen atom, a methyl group or an ethyl group is still more preferable, and a hydrogen atom or a methyl group is particularly preferable. As the substituent in R Ｚ , an alkyl group is preferable, a linear alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms is more preferable, and a methyl group or an ethyl group is still more preferable. As L １ in formula (4), -O- or -NH- is preferable, and -O- is more preferable. As L ２ It should be noted that there may be some inaccuracies in the translation due to the complexity and potential ambiguity of the original text. It is recommended to review and verify the translation in the context of the overall patent content.Preferably, the group is composed of at least one selected from the group consisting of carbon atoms, hydrogen atoms, oxygen atoms, nitrogen atoms, and silicon atoms; more preferably, the group is composed of at least one selected from the group consisting of carbon atoms, hydrogen atoms, oxygen atoms, and silicon atoms; even more preferably, the group is composed of carbon atoms, hydrogen atoms, and oxygen atoms, or carbon atoms, hydrogen atoms, oxygen atoms, and silicon atoms; and particularly preferably, the group is composed of carbon atoms, hydrogen atoms, oxygen atoms, and silicon atoms. ２ The number of carbon atoms in formula (4) is preferably 2 to 30, more preferably 3 to 20, and particularly preferably 3 to 10. １１ , R １２ and R １３ A preferred embodiment is R in formula (1) above. １１ , R １２ and R １３ This is similar to the preferred embodiment.

[0049] Specific examples of constituent unit A include the constituent units represented by K-1 to K-25 below. Among these, K-1 or K-23 are particularly preferred from the viewpoint of the coated surface and adhesion to other members.

[0050]

[0051]

[0052] From the viewpoint of the coated surface and adhesion to other components, the content of constituent unit A is preferably 40% to 90% by mass, more preferably 50% to 80% by mass, and particularly preferably 60% to 80% by mass, based on the total mass of polymer C.

[0053] <Constituent Unit B> Constituent unit B is represented by the following formula (2).

[0054]

[0055] In formula (2), R ２１ and R ２２ Each of these independently represents a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group, and R ２３ L represents a hydrogen atom or substituent. ２represents a single bond or a divalent linking group, X ２ This represents an alkyl group, an alkenyl group, or an aryl group.

[0056] R in equation (2) ２１ and R ２２ It is preferable that R in formula (2) is a hydrogen atom. ２３ Examples of substituents in formula (2) include alkyl groups, alkenyl groups, or aryl groups. ２３ L in formula (2) is preferably a hydrogen atom or a methyl group. ２ Preferably, it is a single bond, -CONH-, -CONH-alkylene group-, -COO- or -COO-alkylene group-, more preferably a single bond, -CONH-alkylene group- or -COO-alkylene group-, and a single bond, -COOCH ２ CH ２ - or - CONHCH ２ CH ２ - is even more preferable, - COOCH ２ CH ２ - or - CONHCH ２ CH ２ - is particularly preferable. X in equation (2) ２ From the viewpoint of the coated surface and adhesion to other components, it is preferably an alkyl group, an allyl group, or a phenyl group, more preferably an alkyl group, even more preferably an alkyl group having 1 to 12 carbon atoms, and particularly preferably an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms.

[0057] Furthermore, the constituent unit B represented by formula (2) is preferably a constituent unit derived from a (meth)acrylate compound, a (meth)acrylamide, a (meth)acrylic acid, a (meth)acrylate salt, or a vinyl oxazoline, more preferably a constituent unit derived from a (meth)acrylate compound or a (meth)acrylamide, and particularly preferably a constituent unit derived from a (meth)acrylate compound.

[0058] From the viewpoint of the coated surface and adhesion to other members, the above-mentioned structural unit B is preferably a structural unit represented by the following formula (5).

[0059]

[0060] In formula (5), R ２１ and R ２２ Each of these independently represents a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group, and R ２３ R represents a hydrogen atom or substituent. ２４ L represents an alkyl group, an alkenyl group, or an aryl group. ２１ is -O- or -NR Ｚ - represents R Ｚ represents a hydrogen atom or substituent.

[0061] R in equation (5) ２１ and R ２２ It is preferable that R in formula (5) is a hydrogen atom. ２３ Examples of substituents in formula (5) include alkyl groups, alkenyl groups, or aryl groups. ２3 R is preferably a hydrogen atom or a methyl group. Ｚ The substituent in is preferably an alkyl group, more preferably a linear alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and even more preferably a methyl group or an ethyl group. L in formula (5) ２１ It is preferable that R in formula (5) is -O-. ２４ From the viewpoint of the coated surface and adhesion to other components, it is preferably an alkyl group, an allyl group, or a phenyl group, more preferably an alkyl group, even more preferably an alkyl group having 1 to 12 carbon atoms, and particularly preferably an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms.

[0062] From the viewpoint of the coated surface and adhesion to other members, the above-mentioned structural unit B is preferably a structural unit represented by the following formula (9).

[0063]

[0064] In formula (9), R ２ L represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group. ２represents a single bond or a divalent linking group, X ２ This represents an alkyl group, an alkenyl group, or an aryl group.

[0065] R in equation (9) ２ It is preferably a methyl group. L in formula (9) ２ and X ２ L in equation (2) ２ and X ２ Similarly, a preferred embodiment is L in formula (2) ２ and X ２ It is similar to that.

[0066] Specific examples of constituent unit B include the constituent units represented by H-1 to H-29 below. R represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group. Among these, H-1 to H-12, H-16, or H-21 to H-22 are preferred from the viewpoint of the coated surface and adhesion to other members, H-1 to H-4, H-10, or H-21 are more preferred, and H-1 to H-4 are particularly preferred. R is preferably a methyl group.

[0067] (Specific example of constituent unit B)

[0068]

[0069] From the viewpoint of the coated surface and adhesion to other components, the content of constituent unit B is preferably 10% to 50% by mass, more preferably 15% to 40% by mass, and particularly preferably 20% to 30% by mass, based on the total mass of polymer C.

[0070] <Constituent units containing specific functional groups> Polymer C, based on the total mass of Polymer C, consists of -OH, -COOH, and -SO ３The content of structural units containing H and at least one polyoxyalkylene group (hereinafter also referred to as "specific functional group") is 10% by mass or less. A structural unit refers to a unit having two bonds excluding two hydrogen atoms in the monomer. Polymer C is a polymer containing multiple of these structural units. The functional groups contained in polymer C are acidic groups, and polymer C tends to exhibit hydrophilicity due to the inclusion of structural units having acidic groups. From the viewpoint of the coated surface and adhesion to other materials, polymer C is composed of -OH, -COOH, and -SO based on the total mass of polymer C. ３ The content of constituent units containing H and at least one functional group of a polyoxyalkylene group is 10% by mass or less, more preferably 5% by mass or less, and even more preferably none (zero by mass).

[0071] Polymer C contains -OH, -COOH, -SO ３ A method for controlling the proportion of constituent units containing H and at least one functional group of a polyoxyalkylene group is to include -OH, -COOH, -SO in the raw materials of polymer C as described above. ３ One method for selecting a constituent unit that does not contain H and at least one functional group of a polyoxyalkylene group is to choose one that does not contain H.

[0072] The weight-average molecular weight (Mw) or molecular weight of polymer C is preferably 10,000 to 80,000, more preferably 15,000 to 60,000, even more preferably 18,000 to 50,000, and particularly preferably 20,000 to 40,000, from the viewpoint of the coated surface and adhesion to other components.

[0073] Specific examples of polymer C according to this disclosure include P-1 to P-19 below, and more preferably P-1 to P-8. While there are no particular restrictions on the copolymerization ratio in the polymer, it is preferable to use a ratio based on the preferred content described above.

[0074]

[0075]

[0076] Polymer C is preferably a binary copolymer or a ternary copolymer, and more preferably a binary copolymer, from the viewpoint of ease of synthesis, silicon atom content, and balance between hydrophilicity and hydrophobicity.

[0077] In a composition according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, polymer C may be contained alone or in the form of two or more polymers. The content of polymer C in the composition according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may be appropriately selected depending on its application, but is preferably 0.0001% to 50% by mass, more preferably 0.001% to 20% by mass, and particularly preferably 0.01% to 10% by mass, relative to the total solid content of the composition.

[0078] <Binder> A composition that is one embodiment of the present disclosure includes a binder. The binder includes a polymer comprising a constituent unit E represented by the following formula (3).

[0079]

[0080] In formula (3), R ３１ and R ３２ Each of these independently represents a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group, and R ３３ L represents a hydrogen atom or substituent. ３ represents a single bond or a divalent linking group, X ３ This represents an alkyl group, alkenyl group, aryl group, carboxyl group, or hydroxyalkyl group.

[0081] R in equation (3) ３１ and R ３２ It is preferable that R in formula (3) is a hydrogen atom. ３３ Examples of substituents in include alkyl groups, alkenyl groups, or aryl groups, with alkyl groups being preferred, more preferably C1 to C12 alkyl groups, even more preferably C1 to C4 alkyl groups, and particularly preferred to be methyl groups. L in formula (3) ３It is preferably a single bond, -CONH-, -CONH-alkylene group-, -COO- or -COO-alkylene group-, more preferably a single bond, -COO- or -COO-alkylene group-, and is preferably a single bond, -COO- or -COOCH ２ CH ２ It is even more preferable that it be -, and particularly preferable that it be a single bond or -COO-. X in formula (3) ３ From the viewpoint of the coated surface and adhesion to other components, it is preferably an alkyl group, a hydroxyalkyl group, or a carboxyl group, more preferably an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, a hydroxyalkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, or a carboxyl group, and particularly preferably a carboxyl group.

[0082] From the viewpoint of the coated surface and adhesion to other components, the binder preferably contains a polymer comprising a constituent unit E represented by the following formula (10).

[0083]

[0084] In formula (10), R ３ L represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group. ３ represents a single bond or a divalent linking group, X ３ This represents an alkyl group, alkenyl group, aryl group, carboxyl group, or hydroxyalkyl group.

[0085] R in equation (10) ３ It is preferably a methyl group. L in formula (10) ３ and X ３ L in equation (3) ３ and X ３ Similarly, the preferred embodiment is L in formula (3) ３ and X ３ It is similar to that.

[0086] The binder preferably includes a component represented by the following formula (6), a component represented by the following formula (7), and a component represented by the following formula (8).

[0087]

[0088] In formula (6), R３１ and R ３２ Each of these independently represents a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group, and R ３３ R represents a hydrogen atom or substituent. ３４ L represents an alkyl group, an alkenyl group, or an aryl group. ３１ is -O- or -NR Ｚ - represents R Ｚ represents a hydrogen atom or substituent.

[0089]

[0090] In formula (7), R ３５ and R ３６ Each of these independently represents a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group, and R ３７ L represents a hydrogen atom or substituent. ３２ represents a single bond or a linking group.

[0091]

[0092] In formula (8), R ３９ and R ４０ Each of these independently represents a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group, and R ４１ R represents a hydrogen atom or substituent. ４２ represents an alkylene group, L ３３ is -O- or -NR Ｚ - represents R Ｚ represents a hydrogen atom or substituent.

[0093] R in equation (6) ３１ and R ３２ It is preferable that R in formula (6) is a hydrogen atom. ３３ Examples of substituents in formula (6) include alkyl groups, alkenyl groups, or aryl groups, and a methyl group is preferred. ３４ The alkyl group is preferably an alkyl group having 1 to 30 carbon atoms, and even more preferably an alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms. ３１ Preferably, it is -O- or -NH-, and more preferably -O-.

[0094] R in equation (7)３５ and R ３６ It is preferable that R in formula (7) is a hydrogen atom. ３７ Examples of substituents in formula (7) include alkyl groups, alkenyl groups, or aryl groups, and a methyl group is preferred. ３２ Examples include single bonds, phenyl groups, and -COO-CH ２ CH ２ -OCO-CH ２ CH ２ ―, -COO-CH ２ CH ２ -OCO-C ６ H ４ -, -COO(-CH ２ CH ２ CH ２ CH ２ CH ２ -COO-) ｎ CH ２ CH ２ CH ２ CH ２ CH ２ -, or -CONH-CH ２ CH ２ CH ２ CH ２ CH ２ It is preferable that it is a single link, and more preferably a single link. Note that n represents an integer from 1 to 200 which may have a distribution.

[0095] R in equation (8) ３９ and R ４０ It is preferable that R in formula (8) is a hydrogen atom. ４１ Examples of substituents in formula (8) include alkyl groups, alkenyl groups, or aryl groups, and a methyl group is preferred. ４２ The L in formula (8) is preferably an alkylene group having 1 to 8 carbon atoms, more preferably an alkylene group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and even more preferably an ethylene group. ３３ Preferably, it is -O- or -NH-, and more preferably -O-.

[0096] Specific examples of the binder include the constituent units represented by K-1 or K-2 below. In particular, it is preferable to use K-1 and K-2 in combination from the viewpoint of the coated surface and adhesion to other components.

[0097]

[0098]

[0099] The binder may include a polymer having a constituent unit E represented by formula (3), as well as known binder polymers, known monomers (polymerizable compounds), and the like.

[0100] Examples of binder polymers include epoxy resins, diallyl phthalate resins, silicone resins, phenolic resins, unsaturated polyester resins, polyimide resins, polyurethane resins, melamine resins, urea resins, ionomer resins, ethylene ethyl acrylate resins, acrylonitrile acrylate styrene copolymer resins, acrylonitrile styrene resins, acrylonitrile polyethylene chloride styrene copolymer resins, ethylene vinyl acetate resins, ethylene vinyl alcohol copolymer resins, acrylonitrile butadiene styrene copolymer resins, vinyl chloride resins, chlorinated polyethylene resins, polyvinylidene chloride resins, cellulose acetate resins, fluororesins, polyoxymethylene resins, polyamide resins, poly Examples include rilate resins, thermoplastic polyurethane elastomers, polyether ether ketone resins, polyether sulfone resins, polyethylene, polypropylene, polycarbonate resins, polystyrene, polystyrene maleic acid copolymer resins, polystyrene acrylic acid copolymer resins, polyphenylene ether resins, polyphenylene sulfide resins, polybutadiene resins, polybutylene terephthalate resins, acrylic resins, methacrylic resins, methylpentene resins, polylactic acid, polybutylene succinate resins, butyral resins, formal resins, polyvinyl alcohol, polyvinylpyrrolidone, ethylcellulose, carboxymethylcellulose, gelatin, and copolymer resins thereof.

[0101] Examples of polymerizable compounds (monomers) include (meth)acrylic monomers, epoxy monomers, oxetanyl monomers, vinyl monomers, etc. There are no particular restrictions on (meth)acrylic monomers, and known examples include (meth)acrylate compounds, (meth)acrylamide compounds, (meth)acrylic acid, (meth)acrylonitrile, etc. Specifically, for example, alkyl(meth)acrylates such as methyl(meth)acrylate, ethyl(meth)acrylate, isopropyl(meth)acrylate, n-propyl(meth)acrylate, n-butyl(meth)acrylate, isobutyl(meth)acrylate, t-butyl(meth)acrylate, hexyl(meth)acrylate, ethylhexyl(meth)acrylate; hydroxyalkyl(meth)acrylates such as hydroxymethyl(meth)acrylate, 2-hydroxyethyl(meth)acrylate, 2-hydroxypropyl(meth)acrylate, 4-hydroxybutyl(meth)acrylate, hydroxypentyl(meth)acrylate, hydroxyhexyl(meth)acrylate; alkylaminoalkyl(meth)acrylates such as dimethylaminoethyl(meth)acrylate, diethylaminoethyl(meth)acrylate, t-butylaminoethyl(meth)acrylate; benzyl(meth)acrylate Aromatic ring-containing (meth)acrylates such as phenoxyethyl (meth)acrylate; styrenes such as styrene, α-methylstyrene, and chlorostyrene; cyclopropyl (meth)acrylate, cyclobutyl (meth)acrylate, cyclopentyl (meth)acrylate, cyclohexyl (meth)acrylate, cycloheptyl (meth)acrylate, cyclooctyl (meth)acrylate, cyclononyl (meth)acrylate, cyclodecyl (meth)acrylate, isobornyl (meth)acrylate, norbornyl (meth)acrylate, adamantyl (meth)acrylate, dicyclopentanyl (meth)acrylate, dicyclopentenyloxyethyl (meth)acrylate; N-hydroxyalkyl (meth)acrylamides such as N-hydroxymethyl (meth)acrylamide, N-hydroxyethyl (meth)acrylamide, and N-hydroxybutyl (meth)acrylamide;N-methoxymethyl(meth)acrylamide, N-ethoxymethyl(meth)acrylamide, N-(n-,iso)butoxymethyl(meth)acrylamide, N-methoxyethyl(meth)acrylamide, N-ethoxyethyl(meth)acrylamide, N-(n-,iso)butoxyethyl(meth)acrylamide, and other N-alkoxyalkyl(meth)acrylamides, (meth)acrylonitrile, tricyclodecane dimethanol di(meth)acrylate, tricyclodecane dimenanol di(meth)acrylate, 1,9-nonanediol di(meth)acrylate, 1,6-hexanediol di(meth) Examples include trimethylolpropane triacrylate, trimethylolpropane PO (propylene oxide) modified triacrylate, trimethylolpropane EO (ethylene oxide) modified triacrylate, trimethylolpropane trimethacrylate, pentaerythritol triacrylate, pentaerythritol tetraacrylate, pentaerythritol tetramethacrylate, dipentaerythritol pentaacrylate, dipentaerythritol pentamethacrylate, dipentaerythritol hexaacrylate, and dipentaerythritol hexamethacrylate.

[0102] Examples of epoxy group-containing monomers, which are epoxy monomers, include bisphenol A type epoxy resin, bisphenol F type epoxy resin, brominated bisphenol A type epoxy resin, bisphenol S type epoxy resin, diphenyl ether type epoxy resin, hydroquinone type epoxy resin, naphthalene type epoxy resin, biphenyl type epoxy resin, fluorene type epoxy resin, phenol novolac type epoxy resin, orthocresol novolac type epoxy resin, trishydroxyphenylmethane type epoxy resin, trifunctional epoxy resin, tetraphenyloleethane type epoxy resin, dicyclopentadienephenol type epoxy resin, hydrogenated bisphenol A type epoxy resin, bisphenol A kernel-containing polyol type epoxy resin, polypropylene glycol type epoxy resin, glycidyl ester type epoxy resin, glycidylamine type epoxy resin, glyoxal type epoxy resin, alicyclic epoxy resin, heterocyclic epoxy resin, and the like.

[0103] In the compositions according to this disclosure, the binder may be contained alone or in combination of two or more types. The binder content in the compositions according to this disclosure may be appropriately selected depending on the application, but is preferably 1% by mass or more, more preferably 10% by mass or more, even more preferably 20% by mass or more, and particularly preferably 40% by mass or more, based on the total solid content of the composition. There is no particular upper limit, but the binder may be the total solid content of the composition excluding the solid content derived from the leveling agent. Furthermore, if the compositions according to this disclosure contain other additives other than the binder, as described later, it is sufficient to include a binder in a ratio sufficient to form the desired functional material. In that case, the binder content is preferably 0.5% by mass to 99% by mass, more preferably 2% by mass to 90% by mass, and may be 2% by mass to 80% by mass, based on the total solid content of the composition.

[0104] <Polymerization Initiators> The compositions relating to this disclosure may contain polymerization initiators. In particular, when the polymerizable compound is included, it is preferable to include a polymerization initiator. Examples of polymerization initiators include photopolymerization initiators and thermal polymerization initiators. Examples of photopolymerization initiators include photoradical polymerization initiators and photocationic polymerization initiators.

[0105] Examples of photopolymerization initiators include halogenated hydrocarbon derivatives (e.g., compounds having a triazine skeleton, compounds having an oxadiazole skeleton, etc.), acylphosphine compounds, hexaarylbiimidazole, oxime compounds, organic peroxides, thio compounds, ketone compounds, aromatic onium salts, α-hydroxyketone compounds, and α-aminoketone compounds. Examples of thermal polymerization initiators include diazo compounds, peroxides, and onium salt compounds.

[0106] In the compositions according to this disclosure, the polymerization initiator may be contained alone or in combination of two or more types. The content of the polymerization initiator in the compositions according to this disclosure may be appropriately selected depending on the application, but is preferably 0.1% to 30% by mass, more preferably 0.5% to 25% by mass, and particularly preferably 1% to 20% by mass, based on the total solid content of the composition.

[0107] <Curing Agent> The compositions relating to this disclosure may contain a curing agent. For example, curing agents for resins having hydroxyl groups include polyisocyanates, partial condensates and polymers of isocyanate compounds, adducts with polyhydric alcohols, low molecular weight polyester films, blocked polyisocyanate compounds obtained by blocking isocyanate groups with a blocking agent such as phenol, melamine resins, urea resins, polybasic acids or their anhydrides. Also, for example, curing agents for resins having epoxy groups include aliphatic polyamines, aromatic polyamines, polyamidoamines, modified polyamines, polymercaptans, acid anhydrides, phenol resols, phenol novolacs, and the like.

[0108] <Solvent> The compositions relating to this disclosure may contain solvents from the viewpoint of applicability, etc. Examples of solvents include water, organic solvents, and mixed solvents of water and organic solvents.

[0109] Distilled water, deionized water, etc., can be used as the water. The organic solvent can be appropriately selected depending on the use or purpose of the liquid composition. Examples of organic solvents include esters, ethers, ketones, aromatic hydrocarbons, alcohols, etc.

[0110] Examples of esters include ethyl acetate, n-butyl acetate, isobutyl acetate, amyl formate, isoamyl acetate, isobutyl acetate, butyl propionate, isopropyl butyrate, ethyl butyrate, butyl butyrate, methyl lactate, ethyl lactate, alkyl oxyacetate ester solvents (e.g., methyl oxyacetate, ethyl oxyacetate, butyl oxyacetate (specifically, methyl methoxyacetate, ethyl methoxyacetate, butyl methoxyacetate, methyl ethoxyacetate, ethyl ethoxyacetate, etc.)), alkyl 3-oxypropionate ester solvents (e.g., methyl 3-oxypropionate, ethyl 3-oxypropionate, etc. (specifically, methyl 3-methoxypropionate, ethyl 3-methoxypropionate, methyl 3-ethoxypropionate, ethyl 3-ethoxypropionate, etc.)), alkyl 2-oxypropionate ester solvents (e.g., 2-oxypropionate Examples include methyl propyl propionate, ethyl 2-oxypropionate, propyl 2-oxypropionate, etc. (specifically, methyl 2-methoxypropionate, ethyl 2-methoxypropionate, propyl 2-methoxypropionate, methyl 2-ethoxypropionate, ethyl 2-ethoxypropionate, etc.)), alkyl ester solvents of 2-oxy-2-methylpropionate (methyl 2-oxy-2-methylpropionate, ethyl 2-oxy-2-methylpropionate (specifically, methyl 2-methoxy-2-methylpropionate, ethyl 2-ethoxy-2-methylpropionate, etc.)), methyl pyruvate, ethyl pyruvate, propyl pyruvate, methyl acetoacetate, ethyl acetoacetate, methyl 2-oxobutanoate, ethyl 2-oxobutanoate, cyclohexyl acetate, 1-methyl-2-methoxyethyl propionate, etc.).

[0111] Examples of ethers include diethylene glycol dimethyl ether, tetrahydrofuran, ethylene glycol monomethyl ether, ethylene glycol monoethyl ether, methyl cellosolve acetate, ethyl cellosolve acetate, diethylene glycol monomethyl ether, diethylene glycol monoethyl ether, diethylene glycol monobutyl ether, propylene glycol monomethyl ether, propylene glycol monomethyl ether acetate (also known as PEGMEA), diethylene glycol monoethyl ether acetate (also known as ethyl carbitol acetate), diethylene glycol monobutyl ether acetate (also known as butyl carbitol acetate), propylene glycol monoethyl ether acetate, and propylene glycol monopropyl ether acetate. Examples of ketones include acetone, methyl ethyl ketone, cyclohexanone, 2-heptanone, and 3-heptanone. Examples of aromatic hydrocarbons include toluene and xylene.

[0112] Examples of alcohols include alcohols (e.g., methanol, ethanol, propanol, isopropanol, butanol, isobutanol, sec-butanol, t-butanol, pentanol, hexanol, cyclohexanol, benzyl alcohol), polyhydric alcohols (e.g., ethylene glycol, diethylene glycol, triethylene glycol, polyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, dipropylene glycol, polypropylene glycol, butylene glycol, hexanediol, pentanediol, glycerin, hexanetriol, thiodiglycol), and glycol derivatives (e.g., ethylene glycol monomethyl ether, ethylene glycol monoethyl ether, ethylene glycol monobutyl ether, diethylene glycol monomethyl ether, diethylene glycol monobutyl ether, propylene glycol monomethyl ether, propylene glycol monobutyl ether, dipropylene glycol monomethyl ether, triethylene glycol monomethyl ether, ethylene glycol diacetate, ethylene glycol monomethyl ether acetate, triethylene glycol monomethyl ether, triethylene glycol monoethyl ether, triethylene glycol monobutyl ether, ethylene glycol monophenyl ether).

[0113] Furthermore, from the viewpoint of exhibiting leveling properties or surfactant effects, at least one solvent selected from the group consisting of water and water-soluble solvents is preferred as the solvent. Examples of water-soluble solvents include, in addition to the substances exemplified in the alcohols above, amines (e.g., ethanolamine, diethanolamine, triethanolamine, N-methyldiethanolamine, N-ethyldiethanolamine, morpholine, N-ethylmorpholine, ethylenediamine, diethylenetriamine, triethylenetetramine, polyethyleneimine, tetramethylpropylenediamine), and other polar solvents (e.g., formamide, N,N-dimethylformamide, N,N-dimethylacetamide, dimethyl sulfoxide, sulfolane, 2-pyrrolidone, N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone, N-vinyl-2-pyrrolidone, 2-oxazolidone, 1,3-dimethyl-2-imidazolidinone, acetonitrile, acetone).

[0114] In the compositions relating to this disclosure, the solvent may be contained alone or in combination of two or more types. The solvent content in the compositions relating to this disclosure may be appropriately selected depending on the intended use.

[0115] <Other Additives> In addition to the components described above, the compositions relating to this disclosure may include known additives depending on their intended use. Examples of other additives include known additives such as colorants, surfactants other than the compounds relating to this disclosure, leveling agents other than the compounds relating to this disclosure, fillers, anti-fading agents, emulsifying stabilizers, penetration enhancers, ultraviolet absorbers, preservatives, fungicides, pH adjusters, viscosity adjusters, dispersion stabilizers, rust inhibitors, and chelating agents.

[0116] <Applications> The composition according to one embodiment of the present disclosure is not particularly limited in its applications, but is suitably used for film formation. Furthermore, the composition according to one embodiment of the present disclosure is suitably used for photosensitive materials, surface modifiers, protective layer forming compositions, conductive layer forming compositions, undercoat layer forming compositions, pressure-responsive materials, thermal-responsive materials, microcapsules, microgels, etc. Among these, the composition according to one embodiment of the present disclosure is particularly suitably used for display materials, printing plate materials, silver halide photographic photosensitive materials, and diffusion transfer type silver halide photographic photosensitive materials.

[0117] (Silver halide photographic photosensitive material) A silver halide photographic photosensitive material according to one embodiment of the present disclosure comprises a support and a layer containing the composition of one embodiment of the present disclosure (hereinafter also referred to as the "specific composition-containing layer") on the support. Here, the specific composition-containing layer may be in a state in which the solvent has evaporated if the composition of one embodiment of the present disclosure contains a solvent, or in a state in which the reaction has progressed if it contains a reactive compound such as a curable or polymerizable compound.

[0118] The silver halide photographic photosensitive material is preferably a material that is photosensitive to light, laser, or X-ray irradiation, and is suitably selected from, for example, black and white reversal film, black and white negative film, color reversal film, color negative film, film in which the photosensitive photographic component has been digitally scanned, black and white inverted paper, black and white paper, color paper, inverted color paper, paper in which the photosensitive photographic component has been exposed by laser irradiation from a digital database, and photosensitive material that has been developed by heat.

[0119] In a silver halide photographic photosensitive material according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the preferred embodiment of the composition is the same as the preferred embodiment of the composition according to one embodiment of the present disclosure described above. In a silver halide photographic photosensitive material according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the composition according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may contain one leveling agent alone or two or more leveling agents.

[0120] The content of polymer C in the specific composition-containing layer of the silver halide photographic photosensitive material, which is one embodiment of the present disclosure, can be appropriately selected according to its application, but is preferably 0.0001% to 50% by mass, more preferably 0.001% to 20% by mass, and particularly preferably 0.01% to 10% by mass, based on the total mass of the specific composition-containing layer. Furthermore, the binder content in the specific composition-containing layer is preferably 1% by mass or more, and more preferably 10% by mass or more, based on the total mass of the specific composition-containing layer. Here, the total mass of the specific composition-containing layer refers to the mass after the solvent has evaporated.

[0121] The specific composition-containing layer may be any of the layers constituting the silver halide photographic photosensitive material. From the viewpoint of the coated surface and adhesion to other components, the specific composition-containing layer is preferably the outermost layer during coating. When multiple layers are laminated sequentially, it is preferable to use it as the outermost layer in each sequential coating. The component using the specific composition-containing layer as the outermost layer and the other components constitute the silver halide photographic photosensitive material. Furthermore, in the silver halide photographic photosensitive material which is one embodiment of the present disclosure, the specific composition-containing layer which is one embodiment of the present disclosure may be one layer or two or more layers. The composition forming the above layer may contain various components contained in the silver halide photographic photosensitive material described later.

[0122] In this case, the coating composition for the above layer may contain, in addition to hydrophilic colloids (e.g., gelatin) and the compounds relating to this disclosure, other surfactants, matting agents, lubricants, colloidal silica, plasticizers, etc.

[0123] In this disclosure, when a photographic photosensitive material has a layer made of a hydrophobic binder component, the composition for producing the layer can use the polymer C and the hydrophobic binder component together with an organic solvent. The preferred embodiment in this case is the same as the preferred embodiment of the layer containing the above composition described above. Conventional known techniques can be used for each layer of the silver halide photographic photosensitive material, etc.

[0124] (Diffusion Transfer Type Silver Halogen Photosensitive Material) A diffusion transfer type silver halogen photosensitive material according to one embodiment of the present disclosure comprises a support and a specific composition-containing layer according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, which contains the composition according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, on the support.

[0125] In a diffusion transfer type silver halide photographic photosensitive material according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the preferred embodiment of the composition is the same as the preferred embodiment of the composition according to one embodiment of the present disclosure described above. In a diffusion transfer type silver halide photographic photosensitive material according to one embodiment of the present disclosure, the composition according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may be contained alone or with two or more types. The content of polymer C in the specific composition-containing layer of the diffusion transfer type silver halide photographic photosensitive material according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may be appropriately selected according to its application, but is preferably 0.0001% to 50% by mass, more preferably 0.001% to 20% by mass, and particularly preferably 0.01% to 10% by mass, based on the total mass of the specific composition-containing layer. Furthermore, the content of binder in the specific composition-containing layer is preferably 1% by mass or more, more preferably 10% by mass or more, even more preferably 20% by mass or more, and particularly preferably 40% by mass or more, based on the total mass of the specific composition-containing layer. Here, the total mass of the specific composition-containing layer refers to the mass after the solvent has evaporated.

[0126] The specific composition-containing layer may be any of the layers constituting the diffusion transfer type silver halide photographic photosensitive material described later. Preferably, it is a layer that forms a gas-liquid interface during coating, and more preferably, it is the outermost layer of the final laminated photosensitive material. Specifically, it may be an intermediate layer in the photosensitive sheet substrate, the outermost layer of the substrate, an intermediate layer in the photosensitive sheet, a protective layer, a temperature compensation layer in the cover sheet, etc. Among these, the outermost layer of the substrate in the photosensitive sheet substrate, the protective layer in the photosensitive sheet, and the temperature compensation layer in the cover sheet are particularly preferred, with the temperature compensation layer in the cover sheet being the most preferred. A diffusion transfer type silver halide photographic photosensitive material according to one embodiment of this disclosure preferably comprises, in this order, a photosensitive sheet, a frame-shaped rail material for holding a developer, a support, and a transparent cover sheet having a temperature compensation layer which is a specific composition-containing layer according to one embodiment of this disclosure, provided on the support. The photosensitive sheet, the rail material, and the transparent cover sheet, each being a component, constitute the diffusion transfer type silver halide photographic photosensitive material. Furthermore, in the diffusion transfer type silver halide photographic photosensitive material according to this disclosure, the specific composition-containing layer, which is one embodiment of this disclosure, may be one layer or two or more layers. The specific composition-containing layer may contain various components included in the diffusion transfer type silver halide photographic photosensitive material described later.

[0127] The diffusion transfer type silver halide photographic photosensitive material according to this disclosure preferably comprises a photosensitive sheet, a transparent cover sheet, and an alkali-treated composition-containing material spread between them.

[0128] [1] Alkali Treatment Composition Container The alkali treatment composition container is uniformly spread on the photosensitive sheet after exposure and has the function of developing the photosensitive layer, and together with the light-shielding layer provided on the back of the transparent support of the photosensitive sheet or within the photosensitive sheet, it has the function of completely blocking the photosensitive layer from external light. For this reason, the alkali treatment composition container typically contains alkali, thickener, light-shielding agent, developer, as well as development accelerators, development inhibitors, antioxidants to prevent deterioration of the developer, etc. Conventional known alkali treatment composition containsers can be used.

[0129] [2] Photosensitive Sheet The photosensitive sheet comprises (a) a first transparent support, (b) an image receiving layer, (c) a white reflective layer, (d) a light-shielding layer, (e) a photosensitive layer, and (f) other layers, etc. These layers can be conventionally known or used in conventionally known configurations.

[0130] [3] Transparent cover sheet The transparent cover sheet comprises (a) a second transparent support, which is the support for the sheet; (b) a layer having a neutralizing function; (c) a neutralization timing layer; (d) a temperature compensation layer; and (e) other layers. These layers can be conventionally known or used in conventionally known configurations.

[0131] A specific composition-containing layer, which is one embodiment of the present disclosure, can be suitably used as at least one of an alkali barrier layer and a temperature compensation layer. From the viewpoint of the coated surface and adhesion to other components, it is preferable that at least one of the alkali barrier layer and the temperature compensation layer contains the composition, which is one embodiment of the present disclosure. When at least one of the alkali barrier layer and the temperature compensation layer is the composition, which is one embodiment of the present disclosure, the surface texture of the outermost layer of the transparent cover sheet is excellent, and the adhesion of each layer in the transparent cover sheet is excellent. Furthermore, the temperature compensation layer becomes the outermost layer of the transparent cover sheet, adheres to the rail material, which is a physical structure for assisting the distribution of the developer containing the alkali treatment composition, and is laminated with the photosensitive sheet via the rail material. When the outermost layer of the transparent cover sheet is the composition, which is one embodiment of the present disclosure, it is preferable because the surface texture of the outermost layer of the transparent cover sheet is excellent, and leakage of the alkali treatment composition is suppressed due to the excellent adhesion.

[0132] Increasing the leveling agent to improve the surface texture tended to weaken the adhesive strength between films when multiple films were laminated to create a composite film. This could lead to problems such as delamination between films when force is applied. Also, during instant photo processing, poor adhesion between the temperature compensation layer and the alkali barrier layer during cutting with a cutter could cause delamination. Furthermore, during development, low adhesion between the temperature compensation layer and the alkali barrier layer could cause delamination between layers when the alkali treatment composition was unfolded, resulting in leakage of the treatment solution. Additionally, weak adhesion between the rail material and the transparent cover sheet could also cause leakage of the treatment solution. According to one embodiment of the specific composition-containing layer of this disclosure, the surface texture is excellent, and interlayer adhesion and adhesion to dissimilar materials are excellent, making it difficult for the cover sheet to delaminate between layers when cutting with a cutter during instant photo processing. Furthermore, during development, delamination between layers within the cover sheet when the alkali treatment composition is unfolded is suppressed, and delamination of the adhesive portion between the cover sheet and the rail material is suppressed.

[0133] For the details of the alkali barrier layer, temperature compensation layer, and other layers, conventionally known compositions and structures can be used.

[0134] In addition to the layer having a neutralizing function, the transparent cover sheet may also have layers with auxiliary functions, such as a backing layer, a protective layer, or a filter dye layer.

[0135] The back layer is provided to adjust curl and provide slipperiness. The back layer may contain filter dyes. The protective layer is mainly used to prevent adhesion to the back surface of the cover sheet and to prevent adhesion to the protective layer of the photosensitive material when the photosensitive material and the cover sheet are stacked. If the transparent cover sheet contains dyes, the sensitivity of the photosensitive layer can be adjusted. Filter dyes may be added to the support of the cover sheet, to the neutralizing layer, the back layer, the protective layer, the mordant capture layer, etc. Alternatively, a layer of filter dye alone may be provided.

[0136] The diffusion transfer type silver halide photographic photosensitive material relating to this disclosure may contain other known additives in each layer.

[0137] (Functional Material) A functional material according to one embodiment of the present disclosure includes a specific composition-containing layer according to one embodiment of the present disclosure. The functional material may also include a support.

[0138] The functional materials relating to this disclosure are not particularly limited as long as they have a layer containing a specific composition of one embodiment of this disclosure, but photosensitive materials, materials having a protective layer, materials having a conductive layer, materials having an undercoat layer, pressure-responsive materials, thermal-responsive materials, etc., can be preferably listed. The above functional materials may include a support. In addition to the above-mentioned silver halide photographic photosensitive material and diffusion transfer type silver halide photographic photosensitive material, display materials, printing plate materials, etc., can be particularly preferably listed as the above functional materials.

[0139] <Layer containing the composition of one embodiment of the present disclosure (specific composition-containing layer)> The preferred embodiment of the composition in a functional material including a display material or a printing plate material of one embodiment of the present disclosure is the same as the preferred embodiment of the composition according to the present disclosure described above. In the functional material, the compound such as polymer C contained in the composition of one embodiment of the present disclosure may be contained as a single type or as two or more types. The layer containing the compound may be a single layer or a plurality of layers. If the functional material consists of a plurality of layers, these layers may be formed sequentially or simultaneously by multi-layer coating or the like. The content of polymer C in the specific composition-containing layer of the functional material may be appropriately selected according to its application, but is preferably 0.0001% to 50% by mass, more preferably 0.001% to 20% by mass, and particularly preferably 0.01% to 10% by mass, based on the total mass of the specific composition-containing layer. In the specific composition-containing layer, the binder may be contained as a single type or as two or more types. The specific composition may be selected appropriately depending on the application, but it is preferably 1% by mass or more, more preferably 10% by mass or more, even more preferably 20% by mass or more, and particularly preferably 40% by mass or more, based on the total mass of the layer containing the specific composition.

[0140] The specific composition-containing layer may contain known components depending on its application. For example, it may contain the polymerization initiator described above, as well as colorants, surfactants other than the above compounds, leveling agents other than the above compounds, fillers, anti-fading agents, emulsifying stabilizers, penetration enhancers, ultraviolet absorbers, preservatives, fungicides, pH adjusters, viscosity adjusters, dispersion stabilizers, rust inhibitors, chelating agents, etc. Furthermore, as described above, it may contain various components found in silver halide photographic photosensitive materials or diffusion transfer type silver halide photographic photosensitive materials.

[0141] The average thickness of the layer containing the specific composition is not particularly limited and can be selected according to the application, but it is preferably 0.01 μm to 1 mm, and more preferably 0.1 μm to 200 μm. In this disclosure, the method for measuring the average thickness is as follows: The sample is cut by a plane parallel to the thickness direction, and the thickness is measured at five or more points on the cross-section, and the average value of these measurements is taken as the average thickness. The above compound can particularly exhibit the effect of preventing repellency and improving surface texture when the outermost layer of the functional material has a matting agent that is larger than the average film thickness of the layer containing the specific composition. Specifically, the ratio of the particle size D of the matting agent to the average film thickness d (D / d) is preferably 1.5 to 60, more preferably 5 to 50, and even more preferably 10 to 50. The content of the matting agent varies depending on the desired surface shape, but is 10 mg / m². ２ ~800 mg / m² ２ Preferably, 20 mg / m² ２ ~600 mg / m² ２ More preferably, 30 mg / m² ２ ~500 mg / m² ２ This is even more preferable. In this case, the binder is preferably a water-soluble colloid, such as gelatin, carboxymethylcellulose, or polyvinyl alcohol.

[0142] <Support> The above functional material may have a support. Examples of the support include a metal plate, glass plate, resin plate, resin film, paper support, or metal foil. It may also be a laminate having various functional layers. The support may also be surface-treated. The average thickness of the support is not particularly limited, but is preferably 0.1 μm or more and 10 cm or less, and more preferably 1 μm or more and 1 mm or less.

[0143] <Other Layers> Depending on the application, the above-mentioned functional material may have other layers between the support and the above layer, or on the side of the support opposite to the side having the above layer. There are no particular restrictions on the other layers, and known layers used in known applications are examples.

[0144] The present disclosure will be further explained with reference to the following examples. The materials, amounts used, proportions, processing content, and processing procedures shown in the following examples can be modified as appropriate, as long as they do not deviate from the spirit of the present disclosure. Therefore, the scope of the present disclosure is not limited to the following specific examples. In these examples, unless otherwise specified, "%" and "parts" mean "mass percent" and "parts by mass," respectively.

[0145] (Production Examples 1 to 21) [Production Example 1] Mixture A was prepared by mixing 140 g of 3-[tris(trimethylsilyloxy)silyl]propyl methacrylate and 60 g of methyl methacrylate as polymerizable monomers, 105 g of butyl acetate as a solvent, and 6.0 g of 2,2'-azobis(isobutyrate)dimethyl as an initiator. 180 g of butyl acetate was placed in a glass flask equipped with a stirrer, thermometer, condenser, and dropping device, and the temperature was raised to 80°C while stirring under a nitrogen atmosphere. Mixture A was added dropwise to the glass flask over 120 minutes. After the dropwise addition was complete, the mixture was stirred at 80°C for 5 hours. After the reaction was complete, a butyl acetate solution of polymer P-1 (content of constituent units containing specific functional groups = 0% by mass), which is polymer C and has the structure shown above, was obtained.

[0146] [Production Example 2] Polymer P-2, which is polymer C and has the structure shown above (content of constituent units containing specific functional groups = 0% by mass), was obtained by the same procedure as in Production Example 1, except that the polymerizable monomer was changed to 120 g of 3-[tris(trimethylsilyloxy)silyl]propyl methacrylate and 80 g of ethyl methacrylate.

[0147] [Production Example 3] Polymer P-3, which is polymer C and has the structure shown above (content of constituent units containing specific functional groups = 0% by mass), was obtained by the same procedure as in Production Example 1, except that methyl methacrylate was changed to ethyl methacrylate.

[0148] [Production Example 4] Polymer P-4, which is polymer C and has the structure shown above (content of constituent units containing specific functional groups = 0% by mass), was obtained by the same procedure as in Production Example 1, except that the polymerizable monomer was changed to 160 g of 3-[tris(trimethylsilyloxy)silyl]propyl methacrylate and 40 g of ethyl methacrylate.

[0149] [Production Example 5] Polymer P-5, which is polymer C and has the structure shown above (content of constituent units containing specific functional groups = 0% by mass), was obtained by the same procedure as in Production Example 1, except that methyl methacrylate was replaced with isobutyl methacrylate.

[0150] [Production Example 6] Polymer P-6, which is polymer C and has the structure shown above (content of constituent units containing specific functional groups = 0% by mass), was obtained by the same procedure as in Production Example 1, except that methyl methacrylate was changed to n-butyl methacrylate.

[0151] [Production Example 7] Polymer P-7, which is polymer C and has the structure shown above (content of constituent units containing specific functional groups = 0% by mass), was obtained by the same procedure as in Production Example 1, except that the polymerizable monomer was changed to 160 g of 3-[tris(trimethylsilyloxy)silyl]propyl methacrylate and 40 g of n-butyl methacrylate.

[0152] [Production Example 8] Polymer P-8, which is polymer C and has the structure shown above (content of constituent units containing specific functional groups = 0% by mass), was obtained by the same procedure as in Production Example 1, except that the polymerizable monomer was changed to 120 g of 3-[tris(trimethylsilyloxy)silyl]propyl methacrylate and 80 g of n-butyl methacrylate.

[0153] [Production Example 9] Polymer P-9, which is polymer C and has the structure shown above (content of constituent units containing specific functional groups = 0% by mass), was obtained by the same procedure as in Production Example 1, except that methyl methacrylate was changed to n-hexyl methacrylate.

[0154] [Production Example 10] Polymer P-10, which is polymer C and has the structure shown above (content of constituent units containing specific functional groups = 0% by mass), was obtained by the same procedure as in Production Example 1, except that methyl methacrylate was changed to cyclohexyl methacrylate.

[0155] [Production Example 11] Polymer P-11, which is polymer C and has the structure shown above (content of constituent units containing specific functional groups = 0% by mass), was obtained by the same procedure as in Production Example 8, except that n-butyl methacrylate was changed to 2-ethylhexyl methacrylate.

[0156] [Production Example 12] Polymer P-12, which is polymer C and has the structure shown above (content of constituent units containing specific functional groups = 0% by mass), was obtained by the same procedure as in Production Example 1, except that methyl methacrylate was replaced with benzyl methacrylate.

[0157] [Production Example 13] Polymer P-13, which is polymer C and has the structure shown above (content of constituent units containing specific functional groups = 0% by mass), was obtained by the same procedure as in Production Example 8, except that n-butyl methacrylate was replaced with dodecyl methacrylate.

[0158] [Production Example 14] Polymer P-14, which is polymer C and has the structure shown above (content of constituent units containing specific functional groups = 0% by mass), was obtained by the same procedure as in Production Example 1, except that the polymerizable monomer was changed to 140 g of 3-[tris(trimethylsilyloxy)silyl]propyl acrylate and 60 g of methyl acrylate.

[0159] [Production Example 15] Polymer P-15, which is polymer C and has the structure shown above (content of constituent units containing specific functional groups = 0% by mass), was obtained by the same procedure as in Production Example 14, except that methyl acrylate was changed to ethyl acrylate.

[0160] [Production Example 16] Polymer P-16, which is polymer C and has the structure shown above (content of constituent units containing specific functional groups = 0% by mass), was obtained by the same procedure as in Production Example 14, except that methyl acrylate was changed to n-butyl acrylate.

[0161] [Production Example 17] Polymer P-17, which is polymer C and has the structure shown above (content of constituent units containing specific functional groups = 0% by mass), was obtained by the same procedure as in Production Example 14, except that methyl acrylate was changed to isobutyl acrylate.

[0162] [Production Example 18] Polymer P-18, which is polymer C and has the structure shown above (content of constituent units containing specific functional groups = 0% by mass), was obtained by the same procedure as in Production Example 14, except that methyl acrylate was changed to benzyl acrylate.

[0163] [Production Example 19] Polymer P-19, which is polymer C and has the structure shown above (content of constituent units containing specific functional groups = 0% by mass), was obtained by the same procedure as in Production Example 14, except that the polymerizable monomer was changed to 140 g of K-18 and 60 g of N-butylacrylamide.

[0164] [Production Example 20] Polymer R-1 (content of constituent units containing specific functional groups = 25% by mass) with the structure shown below was obtained by the same procedure as in Production Example 1, except that the polymerizable monomer was changed to 80 g of 3-[tris(trimethylsilyloxy)silyl]propyl methacrylate, 26 g of methyl methacrylate, 44 g of butyl acrylate, 30 g of 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate, and 20 g of methacrylic acid.

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[0166] [Production Example 21] Polymer R-2 (content of constituent units containing specific functional groups = 45% by mass) with the structure shown below was obtained by the same procedure as in Production Example 1, except that the polymerizable monomer was changed to 110 g of 3-[tris(trimethylsilyloxy)silyl]propyl methacrylate and 90 g of polypropylene glycol monomethacrylate.

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[0168] (Examples 1 to 19, and Comparative Examples 1 to 4) Transparent cover sheets were prepared according to the compositions shown in Table 1. In Table 1, various polymers produced in the above production examples were used as compounds for the temperature compensation layer. Details of each additive used in Table 1 are shown below. Note that in Table 1, the coating amount (g / m²) is shown. ２ The column in parentheses indicates the solid content of each additive.

[0169] Temperature-compensated polymer (1): The following compound Temperature-compensated polymer (2): The following compound

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[0171] Additive (20): The following compound Additive (21): The following compound

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[0173] Dural agents (4): The following compounds

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[0175] Acid polymer (1): The following compounds

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[0177] Dural agents (5): The following compounds

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[0179] Additives (22): The following compounds

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[0181] In the transparent cover sheets shown in Table 1 above, the second and third layers were simultaneously coated with an acetone solvent at a coating speed of 60 m / min onto a support that had already been coated with the back layer and the first layer using an acetone solvent system. At this time, the amount of temperature-compensating polymers (1) and (2) coated was made to be the same as in Table 1, and transparent cover sheet (CS-1) was prepared. The compound species of the third layer are shown in the "Compound" column of Table 2. In each example and comparative example, the composition for the third layer was prepared in the same manner except that the compound species was changed, and coated to produce transparent cover sheets (CS-2) to (CS-23). ​​The obtained cover sheets were evaluated as follows. In Table 2, "Addition Amount" indicates the weight ratio of the solid content of each compound based on the total weight of the total solid content of the temperature-compensating layer, which is the third layer.

[0182] Evaluation 1) Surface Condition The coated samples were observed visually by observing the reflected light under a brightness of 500 lux to assess the surface condition. The evaluation criteria are as follows. In the evaluation criteria, a score of C or higher is required for practical use. A: Level where unevenness is not perceptible. B: Level where unevenness is almost not perceptible. C: Level where a slight decrease in surface gloss is observed. D: Level where a decrease in surface gloss is clearly observed.

[0183] Evaluation 2) Adhesion Evaluation of Cover Sheet Surface To determine whether the cover sheet has practically sufficient adhesion when bonded to other components, the adhesion to adhesive tape was evaluated. The cover sheet and heat-activated adhesive tape (M-5205, manufactured by Nitto Denko Corporation) were cut to 40 mm x 50 mm. The side of the adhesive tape not facing the release liner was placed on top of the cover sheet, and the top 40 mm x 15 mm was sealed at a temperature of 85°C, a sealing time of 0.8 seconds, and a sealing pressure of 5 kg / cm². ２The adhesive was applied. The bonded sample was stored for one day under environmental conditions of 23°C and 55% RH. After that, it was cut in half so that the short piece was 20 mm, creating a 20 mm x 50 mm sample, which was stored in a -5°C environment for 2 hours. In a -5°C environment, the transparent cover sheet and both ends of the adhesive tape were attached to the gripping parts of the Tensilon tensile strength tester in the same configuration as the 180° peel test, with the adhesive tape facing upwards. The samples were peeled at a test speed of 300 mm / min, and the maximum value was read and evaluated. The evaluation criteria are shown below. In the evaluation criteria, a B or higher is required for practical use. A: 200 gf or more B: 100 gf or more and less than 200 gf C: 50 gf or more and less than 100 gf D: Less than 50 gf

[0184] Evaluation 3) Interlayer Adhesion Test of Cover Sheet Section A tape test was conducted to investigate the interlayer adhesion between the neutralization layer, alkali barrier layer, and temperature compensation layer. This tape test is considered to have a good correlation with the actual interlayer adhesion strength. First, 30 5mm square grids were created on each cover sheet by cutting from the temperature compensation layer side with a knife (NT Cutter A-300, manufactured by Nippon Transfer Paper Co., Ltd.). Polyester-based adhesive tape (No. 31B, manufactured by Nitto Denko Corporation) was uniformly applied to the surface of the gridded cover sheet in an environment of 25°C and 55% humidity and left for 6 hours. After that, the adhesive tape was peeled off in the direction of 90° peeling. The number of grids in the image area peeled off on the adhesive tape side was measured to evaluate the interlayer adhesion strength of the cover sheet section. A smaller number indicates greater interlayer adhesion strength. The evaluation criteria are shown below. In the evaluation criteria, A is necessary for practical use. A: The number of grids peeled off is 3 or less. B: Four or more squares have been removed. The evaluation results are shown in Table 2.

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[0186] As shown in Table 2, when the composition of one embodiment of the present disclosure was used as a coating liquid for the outermost layer, a functional material was obtained that had excellent coating surface properties, adhesion to other components, and interlayer adhesion.

[0187] The disclosure of Japanese Patent Application No. 2024-196322, filed on 8 November 2024, is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. All documents, patent applications, and technical standards described herein are incorporated herein by reference to the same extent as if each individual document, patent application, and technical standard were specifically and individually noted to be incorporated by reference.

Claims

1. A composition comprising a leveling agent and a binder, wherein the leveling agent contains a polymer C, the polymer C contains a structural unit A containing two or more structures represented by the following formula (1), and a structural unit B represented by the following formula (2), and based on the total mass of the polymer C, the content of the structural unit containing at least one functional group of -OH, -COOH, -SO ３ H, and a polyoxyalkylene group is 10% by mass or less, and the binder contains a polymer having a structural unit E represented by the following formula (3). In formula (1), * represents a bonding position, and R １１ 、R １２ and R １３ each independently represents an alkyl group, an alkenyl group or an aryl group. In formula (2), R ２１ and R ２２ each independently represents a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group, R ２３ represents a hydrogen atom or a substituent, L ２ represents a single bond or a divalent linking group, and X ２ represents an alkyl group, an alkenyl group, or an aryl group. In formula (3), R ３１ and R ３２ each independently represents a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group, R ３３ represents a hydrogen atom or a substituent, L ３ represents a single bond or a divalent linking group, and X ３ represents an alkyl group, an alkenyl group, an aryl group, a carboxyl group, or a hydroxyalkyl group.

2. The composition according to claim 1, wherein the constituent unit A is a constituent unit represented by the following formula (4). In equation (4), m represents an integer greater than or equal to 2, and R １１ , R １２ and R １３ Each of these independently represents an alkyl group, an alkenyl group, or an aryl group, R １４ and R １５ Each of these independently represents a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group, and R １６ L represents a hydrogen atom or substituent. １１ is -O- or -NR Ｚ - represents R Ｚ L represents a hydrogen atom or substituent. １２ This represents a linking group with (m+1) valence.

3. The composition according to claim 1, wherein the constituent unit B is a constituent unit represented by the following formula (5). In formula (5), R ２１ and R ２２ Each of these independently represents a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group, and R ２３ R represents a hydrogen atom or substituent. ２４ L represents an alkyl group, an alkenyl group, or an aryl group. ２１ is -O- or -NR Ｚ - represents R Ｚ represents a hydrogen atom or substituent.

4. The composition according to claim 1, wherein the binder comprises a polymer having a constituent unit represented by the following formula (6), a constituent unit represented by the following formula (7), and a constituent unit represented by the following formula (8). In formula (6), R ３１ and R ３２ Each of these independently represents a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group, and R ３３ R represents a hydrogen atom or substituent. ３４ L represents an alkyl group, an alkenyl group, or an aryl group. ３１ is -O- or -NR Ｚ - represents R Ｚ represents a hydrogen atom or substituent. In formula (7), R ３５ and R ３６ Each of these independently represents a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group, and R ３７ L represents a hydrogen atom or substituent. ３２ represents a single bond or a linking group. In formula (8), R ３９ and R ４０ Each of these independently represents a hydrogen atom or an alkyl group, and R ４１ R represents a hydrogen atom or substituent. ４２ represents an alkylene group, L ３３ is -O- or -NR Ｚ - represents R Ｚ represents a hydrogen atom or substituent.

5. The composition according to claim 1, wherein the polymer C contains 40% to 90% by mass of the constituent unit A and 10% to 50% by mass of the constituent unit B, based on the total mass of the polymer C.

6. The composition according to claim 1, wherein the polymer C has a weight-average molecular weight of 10,000 to 80,000.

7. A photographic photosensitive material comprising a support and a layer on the support containing the composition according to any one of claims 1 to 6.

8. A diffusion transfer type silver halide photographic photosensitive material comprising a support and a layer on the support containing the composition according to any one of claims 1 to 6.

9. A display material having a layer comprising the composition according to any one of claims 1 to 6.

10. A printing plate material having a layer containing the composition according to any one of claims 1 to 6.

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