Abstract:
A composition that is photopolymerizable upon absorption of light in the wavelength range from 300 to 450 nm, the composition comprising a binder, a polymerizable compound, a sensitizer and a photoinitiator, characterized in that the sensitizer is an optical brightening agent having a solubility in methyl ethyl ketone of at least 15 g/kg measured at 20°C, allows to produce printing plates without pinhole defects, even if the printing plate precursor is stored before exposure and processing.
Abstract:
A radiation curable inkjet fluid including a radiation curable composition comprising at least 25 wt% of a vinylether acrylate and at least 15 wt% of a polymerizable compound comprising at least three acrylate groups; and a photoinitiator comprising a tertiary amine group and 0 to 3 wt% of isopropylthioxanthone. An inkjet printing method is also disclosed.
Abstract:
Method for treating a lithographic printing plate comprising the step of applying a liquid containing a surfactant to the plate, characterized in that said surfactant includes at least one hydrophilic segment comprising polyglycerol; with the proviso that said liquid is not applied as a fountain solution.
Abstract:
A lithographic printing plate precursor is disclosed which comprises a support having a hydrophilic surface or which is provided with a hydrophilic layer, and a coating thereon, said coating comprising an IR absorbing agent and a contrast enhancing compound, characterized in that said contrast enhancing compound has the structure of formula I.
The printing plate comprising the contrast enhancing compound improves the thermoresponsivity of the coating and is capable of improving the resistance of the coating in the non-exposed areas against the alkaline developer.