Negative-working imageable elements and methods of use
US7604924B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 24, 2007 |
| Grant date | Oct 20, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 6, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41C2210/266
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A negative-working imagable composition and element includes an initiator composition, an infrared radiation absorbing compound, a polymeric binder, and a stabilizing composition. The imaged element can be developed on-press and exhibits improved shelf-life under high humidity conditions. The stabilizing composition comprising at least one compound represented by Structure (ST-I) and at least one compound represented by Structure (ST-II):wherein m is 1 or 2, n is 1 to 50, R is hydrogen when m is 1, R1 through R3 are independently hydrogen or methyl, and L is an aliphatic, carbocyclic, heterocyclic, heteroatom divalent linking group, or a combination thereof.
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