Abstract:
An infrared-sensitive photosensitive composition comprising (A) an alkali-soluble resin containing a repeating unit having an alkylene oxide group, and (B) a light-to-heat converting agent; and an infrared-sensitive photosensitive composition comprising (A′) a polyurethane resin having a specific diol as a constituent, (B) a light-to-heat converting agent, and (C) a novolak resin.
Abstract:
A positive working thermal imaging assembly comprising: A) a substrate; and B) a thermally sensitive imaging element of a composite layer structure comprising: (I) a first layer on the substrate of a polymeric material soluble in aqueous alkali solution, optionally containing compounds that absorb and convert light to heat and/or a coloured dye or pigment; said first layer being converted at its surface by treatment with solutions at elevated temperatures that contain an active compound or compounds capable of rendering said first polymeric material less soluble in an aqueous alkali developer at the point of contact; the first layer being oleophilic; (ii) optionally, a first intermediate layer between the substrate and the said first layer with a second polymeric material which is soluble or dispersible in aqueous solution optionally containing compounds that absorb and convert light or radiation to heat and/or a coloured dye or pigment coated from a solvent that does not substantially dissolve the first layer; and (iii) optionally, a third or top layer over the converted first layer and composed of a second polymeric material which is soluble or dispersible in aqueous solution optionally containing compounds that absorb and convert light or radiation to heat and/or a visible coloured dye or pigment; the first intermediate layer and the third layer being applied with a solvent that does not substantially dissolve the converted first layer.
Abstract:
A method of making a printing plate from a heat-sensitive PS plate of a positive-working mode for lithographic printing includes the steps of exposing the heat-sensitive PS plate to light and developing the PS plate using an alkaline developing solution containing at least one surfactant selected from the group consisting of anionic surfactants and ampholytic surfactants, and a salt selected from the group consisting of alkali metal salts and ammonium cation salts. The PS plate has a substrate and an image forming layer formed thereon, the image forming layer including a lower layer which is formed on the substrate and contains a water-insoluble and alkali-soluble resin and an upper heat-sensitive layer which is overlaid on the lower layer and contains a water-insoluble and alkali-soluble resin and an infrared absorption dye and exhibits an elevated solubility with respect to alkaline aqueous solutions when heated.
Abstract:
Imageable elements, useful as on press developable lithographic printing plate precursors, are disclosed. The elements comprise an imageable layer over a substrate and an one or more adhesion promoting ingredients. The imageable layer comprises a polymerizable compound and a polymeric binder. The adhesion promoting ingredients are titanium chelate and/or co-polymers of a monomer having a polethylene oxide side chain with a monomer having either an acidic group or an anhydride group that has been ring opened to form an acidic group or groups.
Abstract:
The present invention provides a planographic printing plate precursor having a support, a photosensitive layer and a protective layer. The photosensitive layer contains at least an infrared absorbing agent, a polymerization initiating agent, a polymerizable compound and a binder polymer having repeating units represented by the following Formula (i). Further, the protective layer contains at least an inorganic lamellar compound. In Formula (i), R1 represents a hydrogen atom or a methyl group; R2 represents a connecting group having two or more types of atom selected from the group consisting of a carbon atom, a hydrogen atom, an oxygen atom, a nitrogen atom, and a sulfur atom and having 2 to 82 atoms in total; A represents an oxygen atom or —NR3—, and R3 represents a hydrogen atom or a monovalent hydrocarbon group having 1 to 10 carbon atoms; and n is an integer of 1 to 5.
Abstract:
Substrates for imageable elements are disclosed. The substrates comprise, in order, an aluminum or aluminum alloy support, a silicate layer, and a layer of interlayer material. The interlayer material is a co-polymer that comprise (1) phosphonic acid groups and/or phosphate groups and (2) acid groups and/or groups that comprise ethylene glycol or polyethylene glycol side chains. Imageable elements that comprise an imageable layer over the interlayer material are useful as lithographic printing plate precursors.
Abstract:
A lithographic printing plate precursor comprising: a support; and an image recording layer comprising a polymerization initiator, a polymerizable compound and a polymer binder and being removable with at least one of a printing ink and a fountain solution, wherein the polymerizable compound and the polymer binder are defined so that a film made by the polymerizable compound and the polymer binder has an elastic modulus of 30 g/mm3 or less.
Abstract translation:一种平版印刷版原版,包括:载体; 以及包含聚合引发剂,可聚合化合物和聚合物粘合剂的图像记录层,并且可用至少一种印刷油墨和润版液除去,其中所述可聚合化合物和聚合物粘合剂被定义为使得由 聚合物粘合剂的弹性模量为30g / mm 3以下。
Abstract:
A primer layer that includes a surface-tension modifier dispersed within a polymer binder is disposed between the imaging layer and the substrate of a lithographic printing member to inhibit the production of thermal degradation products that disrupt the oleophilicity of the exposed imaged areas, thereby improving print-making performance and efficiency. In addition, embodiments of the primer layer inhibit static charge buildup during production and during the print-making process.
Abstract:
A lithographic printing plate precursor capable of forming an image without undergoing alkali development, which comprises a hydrophilic support and a laser-sensitive photopolymerizing layer, wherein the photopolymerizing layer contains a polymer compound having at least one of an ether group, an ester group and an amido group in its molecule, particularly, in its side chain.
Abstract:
A light-sensitive lithographic printing plate comprising a hydrophilic substrate provided thereon with a layer sensitive to infrared light rays comprising (A) a polymer represented by the following general formula (I); (B) an organic acid and/or a cyclic acid anhydride; and (C) a light-heat conversion substance. The light-sensitive lithographic printing plate is excellent in the both printing durability and the developing latitude.