摘要:
The invention relates to a method for making a lithographic printing plate which comprises imagewise exposing a lithographic printing plate precursor comprising one or more layers at least one of which is associated with one or more unsubstituted or substituted triarylmethane dyes and at least one of which layers is radiation-sensitive, and developing the imagewise exposed printing plate precursor with an aqueous alkaline developing composition, wherein the composition comprises at least one amphoteric surfactant of formula (I):—wherein R1 is an unsubstituted alkyl group; each R2 and each R3 are independently selected from H, hydroxy and an unsubstituted or substituted alkyl group; R4 and R5 are independently selected from an unsubstituted alkyl group or one Of R4 and R5 may be the group —(CH2)m—Y—R1; X− is selected from COO−, SO3−, OSO3−, PO3H−, PO3Z−, OPO3H− and OPO3Z−, wherein Z is a monovalent cation; Y is selected from CONH, NHCO, COO, OCO, NHCONH and O; l is 0 or 1; m is an integer from 1 to 10; and n is an integer from 1 to 5, The use of the composition for the development of radiation-sensitive positive- or negative-printing plate precursors depresses sludge formation associated with the presence of the triarylmethane dyes, thereby increasing developing capacity, and also prevents coloration of components in the developing section of the processor caused by the presence of such dyes.
摘要:
The present invention relates to IR-sensitive compositions suitable for the manufacture of printing plates developable on-press. The IR-sensitive compositions comprise a first polymeric binder which does not comprise acidic groups having a pKa value≦8; a second polymeric binder comprising polyether groups; an initiator system; and a free radical polymerizable system comprising at least one member selected from unsaturated free radical polymerizable monomers, free radical polymerizable oligomers and polymers containing C═C bonds in the back bone and/or in the side chain groups. The initiator system includes (i) at least one compound capable of absorbing IR radiation; (ii) at least one compound capable of producing radicals selected from polyhaloalkyl-substituted compounds; and (iii) at least one polycarboxylic acid of formula R4—(CR5R6)r—Y—CH2COOH, wherein oxi
摘要:
An aqueous alkaline developing system for alkaline-developable lithographic printing plates and a method for its use are disclosed. The developing system comprises one or more water-soluble suppressors of the following structure: R1 (CHOH)nR2 in which: n is 4 to 7; and either (i) R1 is hydrogen, aryl, or CH2OH; and R2 is alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, CH2OR3 in which R3 is an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, CH2N(R4R5) in which R4 and R5 are each independently hydrogen or an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, or CO2H; or (ii) R1 and R2 together form a carbon-carbon single bond. The developing system is especially suited for developing imageable elements useful as lithographic printing plates. The developing system is especially suited for use with elements in which (1) the imageable layer comprises at least one phenolic resin or at least one polymeric compound having pendent sulfonamide groups, and (2) the substrate is aluminum or and an aluminum alloy.
摘要:
An aqueous developer for imageable elements that contain a radiation-sensitive initiator system and at least one free radical polymerizable material is disclosed. The developer develops these plates quickly, with high throughput, but with no sludge formation in the developing process. The developer contains water, a buffer, and one or more filter dyes and/or one of more free radical inhibitors. The imageable elements are useful as printing plates.
摘要:
A method of processing imageable elements useful as alkaline-developable lithographic printing plate precursors that does not require either a rinsing step or a further gumming step is disclosed. The method comprises simultaneously developing and gumming the imaged element with an aqueous alkaline developing-gumming solution comprising one or more water-soluble polyhydroxy compounds of the following structure: R1(CHOH)nR2 in which n is 4 to 7; and either (i) R1 is hydrogen, aryl, or CH2OH; and R2 is hydrogen, alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, CH2OR3 in which R3 is hydrogen or an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, CH2N(R4R5) in which R4 and R5 are each independently hydrogen or an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, or CO2H, or (ii) R1 and R2 together form a carbon—carbon single bond.
摘要翻译:公开了一种可用作碱性显影平版印刷版前体的可成像元件的方法,该前体不需要漂洗步骤或进一步的上胶步骤。 该方法包括用包含一种或多种以下结构的水溶性多羟基化合物的含水碱性显影胶溶液同时显影和涂胶成像元件:其中n为4至7; 并且(i)R 1是氢,芳基或CH 2 OH; 和R 2是氢,具有1至4个碳原子的烷基,CH 2 OR 3,其中R 3是氢或具有1至4个碳原子的烷基,CH 2 N(R 4 R 5) R 4和R 5各自独立地为氢或具有1至4个碳原子的烷基或CO 2 H,或(ii)R 1和R 2一起形成碳 - 碳单键。
摘要:
Lithographic substrate comprising (a) a dimensionally stable plate- or foil-shaped support, (b) an aluminum oxide layer provided on at least one side of the support (a), and (c) a hydrophilic layer applied onto the aluminum oxide layer comprising at least one phosphono-substituted siloxane of the general formula (I).
摘要:
Process for the production of lithographic printing plates comprising (a) providing a lithographic substrate with a hydrophilic surface; (b) applying a negative working radiation-sensitive composition onto the hydrophilic surface, wherein the composition comprises: (i) one or more types of monomers and/or oligomers and/or polymers, each comprising at least one ethylenically unsaturated group accessible to a free-radical polymerization, (ii) at least one sensitizer which in the presence of at least one coinitiator and upon exposure to radiation of a wavelength of 300 to 750 to 1,100 nm initiates the free-radical polymerization of component (i); and (iii) at least one binder with acidic functional groups and is substantially not sensitive to the wavelength range of 480 to 750 nm; (c) image-wise exposure of the resulting negative working lithographic printing plate precursor to radiation selected from the wavelength range of 300 to 750 to 1,100 nm depending on the sensitizer or initiator system used; and (d) removing the non-irradiated areas by means of a treatment with an alkaline developer with a pH value in the range of 9 to 14 comprising (i) water, (ii) one or more alkali hydroxides in an amount sufficient for adjusting a pH value in the range of 9 to 14; and (iii) 1 to 30 wt.-% of at least one compound of formula (I) wherein R1, R2, R3 and R4 are each independently selected from C1-C12 alkyl groups and aryl groups, X is selected from —CH═CH—, —C≡C—, formula (II), formula (III), and formula (IV), n+m results in a value of 2 to 30 and p+q results in a value of 0 to 30, wherein in the case of p+q≠0 the ethylene oxide and propylene oxide units are present as blocks or randomly distributed.
摘要:
A method and an apparatus for the refreshment and reuse of loaded developers used in lithographic printing are disclosed. The pH of an aqueous, essentially silicate-free loaded developer is reduced to below about 11. Insoluble material is separated, and the pH increased to about 12.0 to 14.0 to produce a refreshed developer. The refreshed developer may be used to develop additional exposed printing plate precursors.
摘要:
An aqueous alkaline developing system for alkaline-developable lithographic printing plates and a method for its use are disclosed. The developing system comprises one or more water-soluble suppressors of the following structure: R1(CHOH)nR2 in which: n is 4 to 7; and either (i) R1 is hydrogen, aryl, or CH2OH; and R2 is alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, CH2OR3 in which R3 is an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, CH2N(R4R5) in which R4 and R5 are each independently hydrogen or an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, or CO2H; or (ii) R1 and R2 together form a carbon—carbon single bond. The developing system is especially suited for developing imageable elements useful as lithographic printing plates. The developing system is especially suited for use with elements in which (1) the imageable layer comprises at least one phenolic resin or at least one polymeric compound having pendent sulfonamide groups, and (2) the substrate is aluminum or and an aluminum alloy.
摘要翻译:公开了一种用于碱显影平版印刷版的水性碱性显影系统及其使用方法。 显影系统包含一种或多种以下结构的水溶性抑制剂:其中n为4至7; 和(i)R 1是氢,芳基或CH 2 OH; R 2为碳原子数为1〜4的烷基,R 3为碳原子数1〜4的烷基的CH 2 OR 3,R 4和R 5各自独立地为氢或碳原子数为1〜4的烷基的CH 2 N(R 4 R 5) ,或CO2H; 或(ii)R1和R2一起形成碳 - 碳单键。 显影系统特别适用于开发可用作平版印刷版的成像元件。 显影系统特别适用于其中(1)可成像层包含至少一种酚醛树脂或至少一种具有侧链磺酰胺基团的聚合化合物的元件,以及(2)基材是铝或铝合金。
摘要:
A replenisher composition developing exposed radiation-sensitive printing plate precursors for plate/developer systems in which the electrical conductivity of the developer does not decrease to the same extend as the activity of the developer decreases or even increases is disclosed. A method for developing exposed radiation-sensitive printing plates using the replenisher composition is also disclosed.