| abstract |
In one embodiment, the invention is directed to a polymeric film base at least one side of which is coated with an antistatic layer comprising (1) the reaction product of (a) a water-soluble, electrically conductive polymer containing carboxylic groups and (b) a polyfunctional epoxide crosslinking agent, and (2) a non-ionic perfluoroalkyl(ene)polyoxyalkylene surfactant. n In another embodiment, the invention is directed to a photographic element comprising a polymeric film base, a silver halide emulsion layer on said film base, and an antistatic layer which comprises (1) the reaction product of (a) a water-soluble, electrically conductive polymer containing carboxylic groups and (b) a polyfunctional epoxide crosslinking agent, and (2) a non-ionic perfluoroalkyl(ene) polyoxyalkylene surfactant. |