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Process for making lithographic printing plate

US8632953B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 23, 2009
Grant dateJan 21, 2014
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Expiry dateNov 27, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41C2210/24
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A process for making a lithographic printing plate, comprising: an exposure step of imagewise exposing a lithographic printing plate precursor that comprises, above a hydrophilic support, a photosensitive layer comprising (A) a compound that generates a radical upon the application of light or heat, (B) a polymer having an aromatic carboxy group in a side chain, (C) a polymerizable compound, and (D) an infrared absorber; and a development processing step using one type of processing liquid, wherein the processing liquid has a pH of 8.5 to 10.8.

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