摘要 |
<p>A high speed, positive-working photopolymer element comprising, in order: (1) a support, (2) a nonphotosensitive layer comprising a hardenable binder (e.g., gelatin) containing a releasable hardener (e.g., glutaraldehyde-bisulfite), and an optional colorant, and (3) a permeable photopolymerizable layer. Imagewise exposure of the photopolymerizable layer is followed by diffusion of an alkali through the nonimage area, releasing the hardener. A subsequent wash-off step produces a positive image of the original.</p> |