Abstract: Photopolymerizable elements are described comprising a sheet support, a photopolymerizable layer having a thickness of, at most, 0.0006 inch (0.015 mm.) and an optical density of at least 3.0 in the actinic region. Resist images made from these elements may be etched by a process of chemically undercutting the image areas and then spraying or rubbing them. At least two dot-etched photopolymerizable elements, each exposed through a different color separation negative and colored accordingly, are placed in registration to form a color proofing system.

Abstract: An apparatus for removing dirt from an exposed film as it is advanced to an image developing unit includes a scrub roll with a spongy surface and a second roll in engagement therewith for transporting the film. A conduit with perforations directed at the scrub roll is positioned thereabove and is connected to a source of flushing liquid. The transport and scrub rolls are driven co-currently at different surface speeds to generate a scrubbing, shearing action along with simultaneous wetting of the film surface to remove most of any dust or dirt previously carried by or embedded in the surface of the film.

Abstract: Photopolymerizable elements are described comprising a sheet support, a photopolymerizable layer having a thickness of, at most, 0.0006 inch (0.015 mm.) and an optical density of at least 3.0 in the actinic region. Resist images made from these elements may be etched by a process of chemically undercutting the image areas and then spraying or rubbing them. The elements are useful as contact speed lithographic films and for other graphic arts applications.

Abstract: High contrast, dot-etchable solvent-processable lithographic film elements are described comprising a sheet support, a photopolymerizable layer having a thickness of, at most, 0.0004 inch (0.010 mm) and an optical density of at least 3.0 in the actinic region. Images made from these elements may be reduced in area by a process of chemically undercutting the image areas and then spraying or rubbing them. The elements are useful as contact speed lithographic films and for other graphic arts applications.

Abstract: Photopolymerizable elements are described comprising a sheet support, a photopolymerizable layer having a thickness of, at most, 0.0006 inch (0.015 mm.) and an optical density of at least 3.0 in the actinic region. Resist images made from these elements may be etched by a process of chemically undercutting the image areas and then spraying or rubbing them. The elements are useful as contact speed lithographic films and for other graphic arts applications.

Abstract: Photopolymerizable elements are provided which comprise: (1) A support, (2) an addition polymerizable photosensitive layer, and (3) a solid, water-permeable, oxygen barrier protective layer, nonstrippable as an unsupported film, said layer covering the entire photosensitive layer and being coated from an aqueous solution of a water-soluble macromolecular organic polymer or copolymer, e.g., polyvinyl alcohol, having dispersed therein, finely divided solid particles of a water-insoluble chlorinated vinyl polymer or copolymer.