Method for forming images using negative working imageable elements
US7045269B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 21, 2003 |
| Grant date | May 16, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 27, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41C2210/262
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method for forming images useful as lithographic printing plate precursors is disclosed. An imageable element in which the imageable layer comprises an acid generator, a crosslinking agent, and a binder is imaged with ultraviolet radiation and developed with a solvent based developer. The acid generator is an iodonium, sulfonium, or diazonium salt in which the anion is an organic sulfate or thiosulfate anion. The binder comprises a copolymer that contains a reactive pendent group capable of undergoing acid crosslinking, in which the reactive pendent group is hydroxyl, carboxylic acid, sulfonamide, alkoxymethyl, or a mixture thereof. The method is especially suited for use with direct digital ultraviolet imaging devices. The resulting image is useful as a lithographic printing plate.
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