Edge cure prevention composition and process for using the same
US7179583B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 29, 2004 |
| Grant date | Feb 20, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 7, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03F7/26
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An edge-covering composition for covering the cut surfaces of a photosensitive printing element to prevent premature curing of the cut surfaces during a process of manufacturing the printing element. The edge-covering composition is an emulsion comprising one or more emulsifiers, one or more-ultraviolet radiation-absorbing materials, optionally, a coloring agent, and optionally, one or more additional additives. The emulsion compositions are easy to apply, non-toxic, inexpensive, and are largely compatible with the solvents used to wash uncured photopolymer from the printing elements during processing.
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