摘要 |
<p>A finishing solution is provided for application to thermally sensitive printing plates wherein image formation requires at least partial coalescence of particles within the imaging layer. The finishing solution includes a coalescing aid which comprises a solvent or mixture of solvents having solubility characteristics which facilitate softening or solubilisation of the disperse phase and the continuous phase of the radiation sensitive coating of the plate, thereby allowing phase separation and reticulation to be avoided. A method of image formation is also disclosed.</p> |