Imaging element for making an improved printing plate according to the silver salt diffusion transfer process

摘要

The present invention provides an imaging element comprising in the order given on a hydrophilic surface of a support (i) an image receiving layer containing physical development nuclei, (ii) a photosensitive layer containing a silver halide emulsion being in water permeable relationship with said image receiving layer and (iii) an antistress composition in water permeable relationship with said image receiving layer, said antistress composition comprising particulates of a non diffusible dye or pigment in an amount ranging from 0.02 g/m<2> to 1.0 g/m<2> and having an absorption for light in the range for which the silver halide emulsion is sensitive.