Abstract: A lithographic printing plate for use on a printing press, with minimal or no additional processing after photoexposure, comprises a printing plate substrate; a photosensitive hydrophilic layer having a polymeric hydrophilic binder and a photopolymerizable, photocrosslinkable or photorearrangeable compound capable of promoting insolubilization or hardening in areas of photoexposure; and a photosensitive hydrophobic layer having a polymeric hydrophobic binder and a photopolymerizable, photocrosslinkable or photorearrangeable compound capable of promoting insolubilization or hardening in areas of photoexposure.

Abstract: The use of a two layer photoimageable, aqueous processable, resist with a hydrophic binder in the outermost layer provides a permanent coating highly resistant to printed circuit processing chemicals. This resistance results in levels of adsorbed or absorbed ionic contamination less than 14 micrograms per square inch.

Abstract: The present invention provides a new image forming method. The image forming method uses a light-sensitive material. The light-sensitive material comprises a support and a light-sensitive polymerizable layer. The light-sensitive polymerizable layer contains silver halide, a reducing agent and an ethylenically unsaturated polymerizable compound or a cross-linkable polymer. Any of the silver halide, the reducing agent, the polymerizable compound and the polymer are not encapsulated in the layer. The image forming method comprising the steps of imagewise exposing to light the light-sensitive material and simultaneously or thereafter heating the light-sensitive material at a temperature of not lower than 70.degree. C. At the heat development, the silver halide is developed and the polymerizable compound or the cross-linkable polymer is hardened. Thus, a hardened image is formed on the light-sensitive material.

Abstract: A method is provided for forming a high-resolution photoresist layer on a substrate, such as a metal-clad circuit board blank. A dry film is used which comprises a support sheet, a negative-acting, alkaline aqueous developable photoresist layer in direct contact with the support sheet, and a protective sheet. The protective sheet is removed and the photoresist layer is cut sheet laminated to the substrate. Then the support sheet is removed. The photoresist layer is baked until its exposed surface is non-tacky. Artwork is laid directly in contact with the non-tacky exposed surface, and the photoresist layer is exposed to actinic radiation through the art work. The photoresist layer is then developed in alkaline aqueous solution. The photoresist layer is highly resolved. Subsequent processing steps, such as plating or etching and stripping yield a printed circuit board having highly resolved lines and spaces.

Abstract: A photopolymerizable material having(A) a flexible, transparent film support;(B) a colored, polymerizable layer containing an organic binder, a free-radical-polymerizable compound, containing at least one terminal ethylenically unsaturated group, and a dye or colored pigment;(C) an adhesion layer containing a thermoplastic polymer and having a T.sub.g of from 25.degree. to 100.degree. C.; and(D) an uncolored photopolymerizable layer which contains a polymeric organic binder, a free-radical-polymerizable compound containing at least one terminal ethylenically unsaturated group and a photopolymerization initiator between the film support (A) and the colored polymerizable layer (B),where the cohesion of layers (B), (C) and (D) and the adhesion of these layers to one another and to the film support (A) provides the relationship wherein the adhesion (a.sub.2) of the photopolymerizable layer (D) to the colored layer (B) in the unexposed state is lower than: (i) the adhesion (a.sub.

Abstract: An image forming process of an image forming material comprising a support and provided thereon, a photosensitive layer and a covering layer in that order comprises imagewise exposing the material by laser beam scanning, and peeling the covering film from the exposed material to form an image on the support or on the covering film, wherein said photosensitive layer contains a colorant, an addition-polymerizable or cross-linkable compound and a salt of a cationic dye with a borate anion represented by the following Formula (1):Formula (1) ##STR1##

Abstract: Transfer images with high resolution are obtained with an image producing element containing a layer of a photopolymerisable composition with a monomer of Formula I by imagewise exposure and transfer of the unhardened parts of the photopolymerisable composition to an acceptor material. ##STR1## In Formula I A denotes a double-bonded or triple-bonded condensed urea group;X denotes O or NR in which R=C.sub.1 -C.sub.12 -alkyl;R.sup.1 denotes a double-bonded hydrocarbon group having 2 to 25 carbon atoms;R.sup.2 denotes a double-bonded to six-bonded linear or branched hydrocarbon group with 2 to 18 carbon atoms optionally interrupted by up to 3 O atoms;R.sup.3 denotes H or methyl;n denotes an integer from 1 to 5 andm stands for 2 or 3.

Abstract: Addition of non-nitrogen containing weak acids to amine-containing alkaline strippers for photoresists produce stripper compositions able to strip highly cross-linked or hardened photoresist films without producing any substantial metal corrosion. Weak acids useful in the stripping compositions include those having a pK in aqueous solution of 2.0 or higher and an equivalent weight of less than about 140 and are employed in an amount to neutralize from about 19% to about 75% of the amine present in the stripper composition.

Abstract: A microporous, photoprocessable, moderately hydrophilic material on which metal can be deposited directly using electroless plating techniques, and its use in preparing printed wiring boards and circuit components.

Abstract: In the present invention, one produces a negative-acting color proofing element comprising, sequentially, a strippable cover sheet which is transparent to actinic radiation; a crosslinked layer containing a polymer having phenolic groups; a color layer, containing a colorant, a polymeric binder, a polymerizable monomer and, optionally, a photoinitiator; a photoadhering layer, containing a linear photosensitive polymer containing ethylenically unsaturated, free-radical polymerizable groups and having a molecular weight greater than 3,000, a polymerizable monomer, and, optionally, a free radical photoinitiator; a thermoplastic adhesive layer; and a receiver sheet, at least one of the color layer and the photoadhering layer containing the photoinitiator.

Abstract: A white, partially translucent, metallized film article which having a flexible, heat resistant, polymeric film material with opposite sides. The film material has deposited on a first side a metal coating which is spectrally reflective and partially light transmissive in the visible region of the spectrum, is capable of transmitting from about 1% to about 70% of incident visible light cast thereon; the second side having a white outermost surface, and has a visible light opacity of from about 0.5 to about 0.98.

Abstract: A light-sensitive article comprising (a) at least one layer of photopolymerizable material containing a polymerizable compound having at least one ethylenically unsaturated group, and a chromophore-substituted halomethyl-1,3,5-triazine photopolymerization initiator; (b) at least one layer of thermoplastic resin in contact with the layer of photopolymerizable material, said chromophore-substituted 1,3,5-triazine photopolymerization initiator capable of resisting migration to said layer of thermoplastic resin. The invention eliminates the problem of discoloration of the background resulting from excessive migration of the photoinitiator from the layer of photopolymerizable material to the contiguous layer of resin. The invention is especially useful in the preparation of surprint color proofs.

Abstract: The use of a two layer photoimageable, aqueous processable, resist with an amphoteric binder in the layer laminated directly to a printed circuit board provides a permanent coating with improved adhesion throughout the lamination process while maintaining other desirable properties such as storage stability and circuit encapsulation.

Abstract: A self-contained imaging sheet comprising in order:(a) a support;(b) a first layer comprising photosensitive microcapsules having an internal phase, said internal phase comprising an image forming agent and a photosensitive composition which undergoes a physical transformation in response to exposure to actinic radiation;(c) a second layer comprising a developer material; and preferably(d) a third layer comprising an adhesive forming component, said self-contained imaging sheet being useful in forming images on plain paper by a process which comprises imagewise exposing said imaging sheet to actinic radiation, forming an image on said developer material, transferring the image bearing developer layer to said plain paper, and separating said imaging sheet from said plain paper, wherein said image bearing developer layer remains adhered to said plain paper and said microcapsule layer remains adhered to said support.

Abstract: A photosensitive material comprises a photosensitive and heat-developable element and a photopolymerizable element which are contained in the same layer. The photopolymerizable element comprises at least a polymerizable polymer precursor having a melting point of 35.degree. C. or more. The photosensitive material is exposed to light with at least one wavelength within the wavelength region of from 400 nm to 900 nm, heated at 60.degree. to 180.degree. C., and exposed to light with at least one wavelength within the wavelength region of from 250 to 700 nm, and thus an unexposed area in the photosensitive layer which is an area not exposed to light with at least one wavelength within the wavelength region of from 400 nm to 900 nm is polymerized.

Abstract: A CAD driven photoplotter selectively exposes a photographic imaging layer without affecting the underlying UV sensitive resist on a substrate to make a printed wiring board, for example. The image layer is developed on the board and used as an in situ mask for the underlying UV resist during exposure to UV. After UV exposure, the image layer is peeled off to allow conventional processing of the resist. The in situ mask is preferably applied in the form of a baseless, high contrast, high gamma emulsion layer bonded to the protective cover sheet over the uncured resist. To facilitate application, the emulsion layer is carried by a release paper which is removed before photoplotting. After UV exposure, the cover sheet and emulsion layer are integrally peeled from the resist.

Abstract: A white, partially translucent, metallized film article which having a flexible, heat resistant, polymeric film material with opposite sides. The film material has deposited on a first side a metal coating which is spectrally reflective and partially light transmissive in the visible region of the spectrum, is capable of transmitting from about 1% to about 70% of incident visible light cast thereon; the second side having a white outermost surface, and has a visible light opacity of from about 0.5 to about 0.98.

Abstract: This invention relates to positive working photopolymerizable sheet constructions which, upon exposure to an actinic radiation source through a screened image, can accurately reproduce said image. The construction is useful as a color proofing film which can be employed to accurately predict the image quality from a lithographic printing process.

Abstract: A negative-working radiation-sensitive mixture containinga) a compound which generates a strong acid under the action of actinic radiation,b) a compound having at least two groups crosslinkable by means of acid andc) a polymeric binder which is insoluble in water and soluble or at least swellable in aqueous alkaline solutions,wherein the compound (a) contains a 2,4,6-tris-(2-hydroxyethoxy)-[1,3,5]triazine which is esterified with two or three arylsulfonic acids or heteroarylsulfonic acids, is distinguished by high resolution and high sensitivity over a wide spectral range. It also shows high thermal stability and does not form any corrosive photolysis products on exposure. A radiation-sensitive recording material which has been produced with this mixture is suitable for the production of photoresists, electronic components, printed plates or for chemical milling.

Abstract: An imaging medium comprises a layer, depolymerizable by exposure to actinic radiation and substantially non-tacky prior to depolymerization but becoming tacky upon at least partial depolymerization, disposed adjacent a layer of an imaging material, which has a cohesive strength greater than the adhesive strength between the imaging material and the depolymerizable layer prior to depolymerization. This medium is imagewise exposed to radiation, thereby causing at least partial depolymerization of the polymer in the exposed areas, so rendering these exposed areas tacky and firmly attaching exposed areas of the imaging material layer to the depolymerizable layer. The unexposed areas of the imaging material are then removed from the depolymerizable layer.

Abstract: An imaging medium comprises a layer, depolymerizable by exposure to actinic radiation and undergoing a reduction in cohesivity upon at least partial depolymerization, disposed adjacent a layer of an imaging material, which has a cohesive strength greater than the cohesive strength of the depolymerizable layer after depolymerization. This medium is imagewise exposed to radiation, thereby causing at least partial depolymerization of the polymer in the exposed areas, so rendering these exposed areas lower in cohesivity than the unexposed areas. The exposed areas of the imaging material are then removed from the depolymerizable layer.

Abstract: A dry film for forming a solder mask includes a cover sheet, a photoimageable composition layer which is curable to form a solder mask and a top coat interposed between the cover sheet and the photoimageable composition layer which is selectively adherent to the photoimageable composition layer. The dry film is applied to a surface of a printed circuit board with a minor portion of the area of the photoimageable composition layer tacked to the printed circuit board. The cover sheet is peeled away. With heat and vacuum, the photoimageable composition layer is laminated to the irregular surface of the printed circuit board, conforming the photoimageable composition layer to the contours thereof and leaving the top coat as a protective covering over the photoimageable composition layer. The photoimageable composition layer is exposed to patterned actinic radiation, developed and cured to form a hard, permanent solder mask.

Abstract: A light-sensitive transfer sheet is disclosed, which comprises a support having provided thereon a peeling layer comprising an alcohol-soluble polyamide, an alkali-soluble organic polymer and a basic compound, and a color material-incorporated light-sensitive resin layer or a color material layer and a light-sensitive resin layer, in that order.

Abstract: This invention relates to positive working resist compositions having utility in dry film photoresists and to fully aqueous methods for developing and stripping them.

Abstract: A polyolefin coating provides slip and antiblock properties to a multilayer, peel-apart photosensitive element.

Abstract: A photosensitive element adapted for the preparation of colored images is disclosed. The photosensitive element comprises: a photosolubilizable layer consisting essentially of an acid-labile polymer and a photosolubilizing agent; an elastomeric layer; and a support. It can be processed by aqueous solvents, preferably ordinary tap water.

Abstract: An image-receiving sheet material to be used for the formation of a transferred image by transferring a transferable image formed on an image-forming layer of a photo-sensitive material onto the image-receiving sheet material and then retransferring the image onto a permanent substrate, as well as a process for the formation of a transferred image with the use of the image-receiving sheet material are disclosed.

Abstract: An image-receiving sheet material to be used for the formation of a transferred image by transferring a transferable image formed on an image-forming layer of a photo-sensitive material onto the image-receiving sheet material and then retransferring the image onto a permanent substrate, wherein the image-receiving sheet material comprises a substrate and first and second image-receiving layers located adjacent each other and comprising organic high polymer(s), wherein the second image-receiving layer is to be transferred onto the permanent substrate and further comprises at least one of the following components (I) and (II):(I) one or more compounds represented by general formula R.sub.1 --X, wherein X is --CH.sub.2 OR.sub.2, --COOH or --CONH.sub.2 ; R.sub.1 is a monovalent hydrocarbon group of C.sub.n H.sub.2n+1 or C.sub.n H.sub.2n-1, wherein n is an integer of from 11 to 21; R.sub.2 is a hydrogen atom or --CO--R.sub.3 --S--R.sub.3 --COOCH.sub.2 --R.sub.1 ; and R.sub.

Abstract: A display such as meter panel and advertising display comprises a color image forming layer provided on a light-transmitting permanent support via a photo-polymerizable adhesive layer, and a photo-polymerizable image-receiving layer closely adhered to the color image forming layer. The display can be effectively produced by a process comprising the steps of forming a color image on a photo-polymerizable image-receiving layer of a photosensitive image-receiving material, placing it upon a photo-polymerizable adhesive layer formed on a light-transmitting permanent support to form a laminate so that the photo-polymerizable image-receiving layer and the photo-polymerizable adhesive layer face each other and then exposing the laminate to light so as to closely adhere the photo-polymerizable image-receiving layer and the photo-polymerizable adhesive layer to their adjacent layers, respectively, by the photo-polymerization.

Abstract: This invention relates to positive working photopolymerizable sheet constructions which, upon exposure to an actinic radiation source through a screened image, can accurately reproduce said image. The construction is useful as a color proofing film which can be employed to accurately predict the image quality from a lithographic printing process.

Abstract: A CAD driven photoplotter selectively exposes a photographic imaging layer without affecting the underlying UV sensitive resist on a substrate to make a printed wiring board, for example. The image layer is developed on the board and used as an in situ mask for the underlying UV resist during exposure to UV. After UV exposure, the image layer is peeled off to allow conventional processing of the resist. The in situ mask is preferably applied in the form of a baseless, high contrast, high gamma emulsion layer bonded to the protective cover sheet over the uncured resist. To facilitate application, the emulsion layer is carried by a release paper which is removed before photoplotting. After UV exposure, the cover sheet and emulsion layer are integrally peeled from the resist.

Abstract: This invention relates to an image reproduction process, more particularly a color proofing process, which utilizes a peel-apart photosensitive element comprising a strippable coversheet, a photohardenable layer, an elastomeric layer, and a support, to produce a positive image of the transparency on the coversheet and a negative image of the transparency on the elastomeric layer.

Abstract: A light-sensitive transfer material is disclosed, comprising a substantially transparent support having provided on one side thereof, in order from the support, a stripping layer, and a lamination of a colorant layer containing a dye or a pigment and a photoresist layer or a photoresist layer containing a dye or a pigment, and having provided on the other side thereof a physical development nuclei-containing layer adapted for diffusion transfer processing using a silver halide emulsion.

Abstract: A crosslinking-curable resin composition suitable for use in dry film resists, consisting essentially of(a) 40 to 70 parts by weight of a thermoplastic polymer binder obtained by copolymerizing four specific polymerizable substances in specific proportions;(b) 20 to 50 parts by weight of a crosslinkable monomer having one or more ethylenically unsaturated groups in the molecule and containing 51 to 100% by weight of a compound of the general formula ##STR1## where R.sub.2 is an alkylene group of 3 to 6 carbon atoms, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are hydrogen or methyl, and n is a positive whole number of 5 to 9; and(c) 0 to 10 parts by weight of a photopolymerization initiator;the combined amount of components (a) to (c) being 100 parts by weight.

Abstract: A peel-apart type diffusion transfer unit comprising at least an image receiving layer and a peeling layer on a support wherein the peeling layer essentially consists of (A) a layer containing a copolymer which contains repeating units (monomer units) derived from an ethylenic unsaturated carboxylic acid or a salt thereof, and (B) a layer which contains a cellulose ester.

Abstract: A positively working, tonable, photohardenable mixture, as well as image-forming material prepared therefrom are described, which as essential components, contains a binder or mixture of binders, a photohardenable compound, a photoinitiator or an initiator system and a multivalent metal compound to improve the toning properties of the material.

Abstract: A photoimageable composition of the negative acting type which includes a binder polymer which contains carboxyl groups is provided with a metal chelate in which the coordination number of the metal is 2 or higher. When the photoimageable composition is coated as a layer on a dry film, the metal chelate reacts with the carboxyl groups of the polymer, releasing a metal ion which bridges carboxyl groups of two or more polymer molecules. This bridging reduces cold flow of the photoimageable composition layer of the dry film.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method for making a dry transfer, photopolymerizable positive-working imaging system which provides a photopolymerizable layer on a support and a colored layer on a substrate. Upon imagewise exposure of the photopolymerizable layer, subsequent lamination of the colored layer to the photopolymerized layer and peel apart, a colored image is produced due to the preferred adhesion of the colored layer to the nonexposed areas of the photopolymerized layer.

Abstract: A photosensitive image receiving sheet material employable for color proofing and color display which comprises a photopolymerizable adhesive layer provided on a support via a releasable organic high-molecular polymer layer.

Abstract: A method of producing a polydiacetylene thin film comprises spreading on a water surface a diacetylene compound having one or more conjugated diacetylene groups, subjecting the diacetylene compound to incomplete polymerization by irradiation with ultraviolet rays to an extent incapable of causing complete polymerization, transferring the spread film to a substrate to form a monolayer or built-up film thereon, and irradiating the transferred film with ultraviolet rays or an electron beam to complete the polymerization thereof.

Abstract: A method of obtaining a color proof in which color-separated images are successively exposed onto colored light-sensitive layers. The layers are all transferred to a printing paper. The exposures are performed through a mask having dots of predetermined density and diameter, depending on the type of printing paper. If the color-separated images are positive, the dots are transparent on a dark background. If the color-separated images are negative, the dots are dark on a transparent background and additional exposures are made without the mask.

Abstract: A composition and method for providing temporary masking of electrical and electronic components compatible with a high speed production operation. The composition is a radiation curable viscous liquid composition which provides minimal adhesion properties and substantial cohesive properties so that when cured, it can be readily removed in the manner of an adhesive tape. In particular, the radiation curable composition is characterized by cured properties a) of positive adhesion to the substrate to which the composition is applied, but insufficient adhesion to resist peeling forces applied by hand; and b) of sufficient cohesive strength to allow substantially all of the cured composition to be stripped mechanically or by hand in a single piece. Suitably the adhesion of the cured composition (22) to the substrate (16) as measured in the tensile shear mode, is between about 5 and 55 psi.

Abstract: A method for treating photosensitive, hydrophilic gelatin holograms to reduce swelling when the gelatin is exposed to moisture. Two reactants which are capable of forming solid reaction products are migrated into the interstitial voids within the gelatin to form a filled gelatin which is resistant to both swelling and shrinkage due to moisture variations. Embodiments are disclosed in which the reactants are migrated simultaneously and sequentially into the gelatin. Examples of a first reactant are silane, chloronated silanes (trichlorosilane and tetrachlorosilane, fluorosilane) and a second reactant oxygen, ammonia, water vapor and suitable gaseous sources of oxygen.

Abstract: Piperazine containing positive photoresist stripping compositions are provided. Formulations include N-aminoalkylpiperazines with the formula ##STR1## bis-N-aminoalkylpiperazines of the formula ##STR2## N-hydroxyalkylpiperazine of the formula ##STR3## and bis-hydroxyalkypiperazines with structure ##STR4## In the above formulae n=1-6. Also included are piperazine derivatives such as those of the above formulae with a branch chain alkyl of 1-6 C atoms, and 5-6 atom cycloalkyl substituted compounds wherein the cycloalkyl is substituted for --(CH.sub.2).sub.n --. Components which may be mixed with the above described piperazine in preparing the positive photoresist stripping compositions of the invention include alkyl or cycloalkyl-2-pyrrolidones of the formula ##STR5## Other amide type solvents with the boiling point in excess of 200.degree. C. as well as high boiling diethylene glycol ethers may also be incorporated.

Abstract: Stripping compositions for removing paints, varnishes, enamels, photoresists and the like, from substrates comprising compositions of(a) an amide compound of the formula: ##STR1## and mixtures thereof wherein R is a member selected from the group consisting of methyl, ethyl and propyl; R.sub.1 is a member selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, methyl, ethyl and propyl, and R.sub.2 is a member selected from the group consisting of methyl, ethyl and propyl, and(b) an amine compound of the formula:R.sub.3 --NH--(CH.sub.2).sub.m --OHand mixtures thereof, wherein R.sub.3 is a member selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, methyl, ethyl and propyl, and m is an integer of 1-4.

Abstract: A dry transfer film and a method for preparing transfer characters therefrom in which the transfer film includes a carrier layer, a photosensitized color carrying layer disposed adjacent to the carrier layer and a photosensitized adhesive layer disposed adjacent to the color carrying layer. Both the color carrying and adhesive layers are photosensitive to certain respective wavelengths of the electromagnetic spectrum so that when exposed to such wavelengths, they become soluble in a respective solvent or solvents. The unexposed portions of these layers remain insoluble in such solvents.

Abstract: Dry-film, negative-acting photoresist layers are used in the formation of many articles such as circuit boards, printing plates and the like. Laminable monolayers of photoresist can suffer from slow speeds, brittleness, variable adhesive characteristics, and narrow processing latitude during development and exposure. The use of a crosslinked or crosslinkable integral thermoplastic adhesive laer on the dry-film, negative-acting photoresist layer improves the properties and performance of the photoresist.

Abstract: Photographic images may be produced on a backing such as paper and polyester sheets, from photographic negatives which encompass line rendering, design comps, copy, complex color separation or the like with water-based varnishes and pigments, the resulting images closely resembling, if not exactly, the same image in its commercially printed form. Thus all aspects of color proofs produced by this invention provide greatly improved predictability as to the appearance of the final printed job, with a further improvement of cost savings over conventional techniques of preparing color proofs. Also, said proofing method can be used to provide a "transfer" so that one may transfer the colored image or images to a more suitable or required backing.

Abstract: In dry film resists possessing a solid photopolymerizable resist layer, which is applied on a temporary base and can be developed with aqueous, in particular aqueous alkaline, media, and, if required, a cover sheet on the resist layer, the said resist layer is built from a homogeneous mixture of (a) not less than 40% by weight of one or more oligomers which contain free carboxyl groups and more than two acryloyl and/or methacryloyl groups and are soluble or dispersible in aqueous alkaline solutions, (b) from 1 to 35% by weight of one or more film-forming compatible polymers which are soluble in aqueous media, (c) from 1 to 30% by weight of one or more compatible photopolymerizable monomers, (d) from 0.001 to 10% by weight of one or more photoinitiators and (e) from 0 to 30% by weight of further additives and/or assistants. Resist images are produced on a substrate by a process employing photopolymerizable resist layers of the type stated above.

Abstract: Solvent developable composition useful as photoresist contains binder formed from methylmethacrylate and a C.sub.2 to C.sub.4 alkyl methacrylate whereby improved development and/or stripping is obtained.