Heat-sensitive recording sheet

Abstract

A heat-sensitive recording sheet containing in its color-forming layer a colorless or pale colored chromogenic fluoran-type dyestuff and p-hydroxybenzoic acid ester having the following general formula ##STR1## wherein R represents ##STR2## This heat-sensitive recording sheet incorporates high image density and very preferable recording aptitude with less abrasiveness and less residues accumulated even for long time recording. Furthermore, a phenol substance having a melting point of more than 90.degree. C. and a solubility of less than 0.1 g per 100 g water, which is used together with said p-hydroxybenzoic acid ester, is useful for lowering the yellowing of the heat-sensitive sheet.

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