Positive-working resist composition

摘要

A positive-working resist composition comprising (A) a resin that increases solubility in an alkali developing solution by the action of an acid, (B) a compound which generates an acid upon irradiation of an actinic ray or radiation, (C) a nonionic cyclic compound having at least one partial structure represented by the following formula (I) or (II) and at least having either a melting point of 35° C. or more or a boiling point of 100° C./10 mmHg or more: and (D) a solvent.