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A plasticizer-containing layer can be used in a thermal transfer element to facilitate transfer to a receptor for the formation of a variety of articles. In one method, a receptor is brought into contact with a thermal transfer element that includes a transfer unit having at least one layer with a b

A plasticizer-containing layer can be used in a thermal transfer element to facilitate transfer to a receptor for the formation of a variety of articles. In one method, a receptor is brought into contact with a thermal transfer element that includes a transfer unit having at least one layer with a binder composition and a plasticizer. A portion of the transfer unit is thermally transferred to the receptor. This thermal transfer can be accomplished using, for example, a thermal print head or radiative (e.g., light or laser) thermal transfer. After transfer, the binder composition and the plasticizer (in the portion of the transfer unit that is transferred to the receptor) are reactively coupled.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. A method of making an article, the method comprising steps of:contacting a receptor with a thermal transfer element comprising a transfer unit, the transfer unit comprising at least one layer having a binder composition and a plasticizer comprising a phosphate compound;

[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. A method of making an article, the method comprising steps of:contacting a receptor with a thermal transfer element comprising a transfer unit, the transfer unit comprising at least one layer having a binder composition and a plasticizer comprising a phosphate compound;thermally transferring a portion of the transfer unit from the thermal transfer element to the receptor; andreactively coupling the binder composition and the plasticizer in the portion of the transfer unit transferred to the receptor.