| abstract |
The present invention relates to a photosensitive member comprising: an electrically conductive substrate, an organic photosensitive layer formed on or over the electrically conductive substrate, the organic photosensitive layer comprising an antioxidant and/or a charge transporting material, and a surface protective layer formed on the organic photosensitive member, characterized by that the antioxidant and/or the charge transporting material is (are) contained in a more increased quantity with being closer to the interface between the surface protective layer and the organic photosensitive layer. |