Patent · US Expired

Hydrophilized substrate for planographic printing

US6293197A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 17, 1999
Grant dateSep 25, 2001
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Expiry dateAug 17, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41N3/038
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An improved hydrophilized substrate for planographic printing is disclosed. The substrate contains a support and a hydrophilic layer over the support. The hydrophilic layer contains titanium dioxide (titania) particles. In one embodiment, the hydrophilic layer contains a mixture of coated and uncoated titanium dioxide particles, and, optionally, alumina particles. A method for preparation of the substrate and a printing member comprising the substrate are also disclosed.

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