Patent ID: 6391532
Filing Date: 2002-05-21
Classification: D21H,G03C

Abstract:
A photographic element comprising at least one silver halide photosensitive layer comprising silver halide grains and dye forming coupler and a base paper comprising between 2 and 8% calcium carbonate in the fiber matrix of a base paper having a surface roughness average of between 0.10 and 0.44 &mgr;m, a fiber length of the individual fibers of said paper of between 0.4 and 0.58 mm, and a density of between 1.05 and 1.20 grams/cc, wherein the ratio of calcium carbonate to titanium dioxide is between 2:1 and 6:1, further comprising at least one waterproofing layer between said at least one silver halide photosensitive layer and said base paper wherein said waterproofing layer comprises less than 4% titanium dioxide.