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Method for neutralizing acidic novolak resin in a lithographic coating composition
Assignee: Polychrome Corp
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Filing: 1986-09-29
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Granted: 1988-01-26
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Expires: 2006-09-29
Abstract
Abstract The invention features a lithographic composition fabricated from a process wherein an acidic novolak resin is neutralized in solution. The solution comprises a common compatible solvent with the other ingredients of the coating composition, such as a positive sensitizer, a color changing dye, and a light activated, acid-releasing compound.
Inventors
- 👤 Thomas Dooley
- 👤 James Shelnut
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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2026-10-25 11:02
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03F; G03F7/00; G03F7/004; G03F7/022; G03F7/023; G03F7/0233; G03F7/0236; G03F7/09; G03F7/105; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S430/00; Y10S430/1053; Y10S430/1055; Y10S430/106; Y10S430/107
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
81 words
A method of preparing a lithographic coating composition wherein an aqueous alkali-soluble novolak resin is rendered substantially acid-free in situ, comprising the steps of: (a) neutralizing an acidic novolak resin in solution to render said acidic resin substantially acid-free; and (b) directly forming an admixture of said neutralized resin solution with a positive acting, radiation sensitive diazo oxide, a color changing dye which upon exposure to acidic or free radical substances becomes colorless or lighter, and a light activated acid-releasing compound.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
81 words
A method of preparing a lithographic coating composition wherein an aqueous alkali-soluble novolak resin is rendered substantially acid-free in situ, comprising the steps of: (a) neutralizing an acidic novolak resin in solution to render said acidic resin substantially acid-free; and (b) directly forming an admixture of said neutralized resin solution with a positive acting, radiation sensitive diazo oxide, a color changing dye which upon exposure to acidic or free radical substances becomes colorless or lighter, and a light activated acid-releasing compound.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
35 words
The method of claim 1, wherein said novolak is rendered substantially acid-free while dissolved in a solution comprising n-amyl acetate, which solution is a solvent for said positive sensitizer, said dye and said acid-releasing compound.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
The method of claim 2, wherein said novolak is neutralized in said n-amyl acetate solution by addition of a solution comprising at least one aliphatic cyclo aliphatic or heterocyclic tertiary amine.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
11 words
The method of claim 3, wherein said tertiary amine is triethylamine.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
11 words
The method of claim 1, wherein said admixture also contains polyurethane.
Claim 7
Independent Claim
100 words
A method of preparing a lithographic coating composition wherein an aqueous alkali-soluble resin is rendered substantially acid-free in situ, comprising the steps of: (a) forming a solution of at least one novolak resin with a solvent compatible with other compounds of said lithographic composition; (b) neutralizing said solution with a tertiary amine to render said novolak-containing solution substantially acid-free; and (c) directly forming an admixture of said neutralized solution with a positive acting, radiation sensitive diazo oxide, a color changing dye which upon exposure to acidic or free radical substances becomes colorless or lighter, and a light activated acid-releasing compound.
Claim 8
Independent Claim
100 words
A method of preparing a lithographic coating composition wherein an aqueous alkali-soluble resin is rendered substantially acid-free in situ, comprising the steps of: (a) forming a solution of at least one novolak resin with a solvent compatible with other compounds of said lithographic composition; (b) neutralizing said solution with a tertiary amine to render said novolak-containing solution substantially acid-free; and (c) directly forming an admixture of said neutralized solution with a positive acting, radiation sensitive diazo oxide, a color changing dye which upon exposure to acidic or free radical substances becomes colorless or lighter, and a light activated acid-releasing compound.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
11 words
The method of claim 6, wherein said tertiary amine is triethylamine.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
12 words
The method of claim 6, wherein said compatible solvent comprises n-amyl acetate.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
11 words
The method of claim 6, wherein said admixture also contains polyurethane.
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