Color developer, recording unit having a layer of the color developer and process for production thereof

摘要

A color developer containing a combination of zinc oxide, at least one salicylic acid or nuclear substituted salicylic acid, and at least one metal silicate as an inorganic pigment, and a recording unit having a layer of the color developer. The color developer has a high developing ability and is capable of forming a distinct color having a high light resistance when it is contacted with a color former.