Method of improving light stability of flexographic printing plates featuring flat top dots
US10108087B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 11, 2016 |
| Grant date | Oct 23, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 3, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03F7/031
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A photocurable relief image printing blank comprising: (a) a support layer; (b) one or more photocurable layers disposed on the support layer, wherein the one or more photocurable layers comprise: i) a binder; ii) one or more monomers; iii) a photoinitiator; iv) an additive selected from the group consisting of phosphites, phosphines, thioether amine compounds, and combinations of one or more of the foregoing; and v) an additional component comprising amine moieties; (c) a laser ablatable masking layer disposed on the one or more photocurable layers, the laser ablatable masking layer comprising a radiation opaque material; and (d) optionally, a removable coversheet. Upon exposure and development, the resulting relief image printing element does not degrade if left under ambient UV lights for an extended period of time.
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