WO2000063026A1 - Thermosensible plate material for forming lithography and method for preparing the same, liquid thermosensible plate material for forming lithography, and lithography - Google Patents
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- Heat-sensitive plate material for lithographic formation and its manufacturing method liquid heat-sensitive material for lithographic formation, lithographic technology
- the present invention relates to a heat-sensitive plate material for forming a lithographic plate, a method for producing the same, a liquid heat-sensitive material used for producing the plate material, and a lithographic plate obtained by plate-making the plate material by heat.
- the present applicant has performed drawing by heat according to the information, thereby forming a heat-sensitive type plate in which a lipophilic portion and a non-receptive portion are formed on the plate surface (the surface to which ink is applied during printing).
- a plate material that does not require a development process and can provide a lithographic plate with excellent printing durability.
- the lithographic plate obtained by making this plate material is used, for example, for printing using oil-based ink.
- the plate has an oil-based ink receiving portion (lipophilic portion) and a non-receiving portion (hydrophilic portion). It is formed.
- the ink is held in the lipophilic portion of the plate, and in the offset printing method, this ink is pressed against the paper via a rubber blanket to correspond to the lipophilic portion of the plate. An image is formed on the paper.
- Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 7-18449 discloses a microphone opening capsule containing a component (lipophilic component) that becomes a lipophilic portion (image portion) by heat as a heat-sensitive material for a plate material. And a polymer (hydrophilic binder polymer). Further, this hydrophilic polymer has a functional group capable of three-dimensionally cross-linking and a functional group which reacts with a lipophilic component in the microcapsule after the microcapsule is broken by heat to form a chemical bond.
- This publication also discloses a plate material in which a heat-sensitive layer (hydrophilic layer) made of the above-described heat-sensitive material is formed on a support surface, and then a hydrophilic polymer is three-dimensionally cross-linked.
- a heat-sensitive layer hydrophilic layer
- the lipophilic component in the microcapsules becomes a polymer and becomes a lipophilic portion (image portion).
- the oily component reacts with the hydrophilic polymer to form a chemical bond.
- this plate material does not require development in the plate making process, and the resulting lithographic plate has remarkably excellent printing durability and excellent performance of the hydrophilic portion (non-image portion). It is described that a printed matter with no sharp image can be obtained.
- WO (International Publication) No. 98 / 29525'8 discloses that a three-dimensional cross-linking of a hydrophilic polymer is carried out by using a Lewis base moiety containing nitrogen, oxygen or sulfur and a polyvalent compound such as tin. It is disclosed that the printing durability of the plate material described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 7-18449 is further increased by generating the interaction with metal ions.
- This publication also discloses that a hydrophilic polymer thin film layer is formed as a surface protective agent on the surface of a heat-sensitive layer (hydrophilic layer) to stabilize the hydrophilic portion (non-image portion) of the plate surface. It describes that dirt is prevented from adhering to the plate surface.
- a lithographic plate which does not require a development step and has excellent printing durability and excellent performance of hydrophilic portions (non-accepting portions of oil-based ink, non-image portions) can be obtained. .
- these plate materials have room for improvement in terms of the mechanical strength and printing resistance (especially, the prevention of stains in the hydrophilic portion) of the lithographic plate obtained by plate making.
- the mechanical strength of the lithographic plate is not high enough, the surface of the lithographic plate will be easily scratched, so it is necessary to handle with care.
- peeling occurs between the plate body (the portion of the printing material that was the heat-sensitive layer) and the support. It will be easier. As a result, the printing resistance deteriorates with a relatively small number of prints.
- the hydrophilic portion is stained, the ink is likely to adhere to the non-image portion of the blanket surface, especially when printing is performed under the above-mentioned severe conditions. If ink adheres to the non-image area of the blanket surface, it is necessary to wash the blanket every time a certain number of copies are printed in order to prevent the printed material from becoming dirty. As a result, the efficiency of the printing operation is reduced.
- WO 99/04974 describes a plate material having a specific hydrophilic layer on a support as a plate material which does not require a development step, is easily manufactured at a low cost, and is easy to manufacture. ing.
- the hydrophilic layer comprises a cross-linked polymer matrix comprising a colloid of an oxide or hydroxide of a particular metal and a material that is made receptive to ink by high intensity photothermal radiation. lymer ic matr ix).
- the specific metals include beryllium, magnesium, and aluminum Palladium, silicon, gadolinium, germanium, arsenic, indium, tin, antimony, tellurium, lead, bismuth, and transition metals are mentioned.
- the publication states that the hydrophilic layer needs to be crosslinked in order to perform printing for a long period of time. Further, it is described that the hydrophilic layer needs to sufficiently retain water so that the developing step is not required. According to the invention, it has been found that an overcoat of a metal colloid (for example, colloidal silica) cross-linked with a cross-linking agent containing an ionic group retains water and improves printing performance.
- a metal colloid for example, colloidal silica
- the hydrophilic layer of the plate material was composed of 5% colloidal silica, 1% 3-aminopropyltriethoxysilane (silane coupling agent), and 2% carbon. Is prepared by applying a mixture containing the above on polyethylene terephthalate and drying.
- the hydrophilic layer has a crosslinked structure due to bonding between metal oxides and dehydration condensation between the metal oxide and the silane coupling agent.
- crosslinking is carried out by condensation of a hydrophilic group such as an OH group, so that increasing the number of crosslinking points leads to reducing the number of hydrophilic groups. Therefore, it is difficult to obtain a lithographic plate excellent in both mechanical strength and printing resistance from the plate material described in this publication.
- the present invention relates to a lithographic plate for forming a lithographic plate, which does not require a developing step.
- the lithographic plate obtained by plate making has high mechanical strength and printing resistance, and can be produced without a large cost increase. Providing materials is an issue. Disclosure of the invention
- the present invention provides fine particles (hereinafter referred to as fine particles) which change by heat to form a lipophilic portion on a plate surface. This is referred to as “lipophilic part-forming particles”. ) And a heat-sensitive layer containing an organic polymer and a hydrophilic polymer, wherein the heat-sensitive layer comprises a polyvalent metal oxide (having a valence of 2).
- the present invention provides a heat-sensitive type plate material for forming a lithographic plate, characterized in that the hydrophilic polymer contains a Lewis base portion containing nitrogen, oxygen or sulfur. This plate is the first plate.
- the hydrophilic polymer of the heat-sensitive layer is insoluble in water while being hydrophilic. Further, the hardness of the hydrophilic polymer of the heat-sensitive layer is higher than that of the heat-sensitive layer containing no polyvalent metal oxide.
- the surface of a metal oxide particle is exposed to metal atoms and / or oxygen atoms in an unsaturated state (in a state where any valency is not satisfied); There are parts where groups are present. It is considered that the exposed metal atom and / or oxygen atom and the OH group function as a crosslinking agent for the hydrophilic polymer having a Lewis base moiety. In particular, the OH groups form stable hydrogen bonds with the Lewis base moiety of the hydrophilic polymer.
- particles composed of metal oxides are presumed to be effective crosslinking agents for hydrophilic polymers.
- a hydrophilic polymer is polyacrylic acid having a Lewis base portion, when the metal oxide is aluminum oxide (A 1 2 0 3), as shown in FIG. 2, a plurality of carboxyl polyacrylic acid between the base (Lewis salt group), there is a 1 2 0 3 particles, OH groups present several double that on the surface of the a 1 2 0 3 particles, carboxyl group and hydrogen bonds, respectively polyacrylic acid I do.
- polyacrylic acid is crosslinked with A 1 2 0 3 particles.
- the cross-linking does not impair the hydrophilicity of the Lewis base.
- the crosslinked polyacrylic acid is hydrophilic, but insoluble in water, and harder than non-crosslinked polyacrylic acid. Further, even if the degree of crosslinking is high, the high hydrophilicity of the hydrophilic portion is maintained.
- thermosensitive layer containing polyvalent metal ions metal ions having a valence of 2 or more
- a good thermosensitive layer can be obtained without performing a purification step or a long washing step.
- the first plate material not only the mechanical strength and printing resistance of the planographic plate obtained by plate making are high, but also it can be produced without a large increase in cost.
- Examples of the polyvalent metal oxide of the first plate material include compounds represented by M and Oy where M is a metal atom or metalloid atom having a valence of 2 or more, or a hydrate of a metal compound (MO y ⁇ n H 20 ) can be used. Also, peroxides, lower oxides, and composite oxides can be used. In the case of composite oxide, It is sufficient that at least one of the constituent metal oxides is a polyvalent metal oxide. That is, a composite oxide composed of a monovalent metal oxide and a polyvalent metal oxide can also be used.
- Metal atoms and metalloid atoms having a valence of 2 or more include Cu, Ag, Au, Mg, Ca, Sr, Ba, Be, Zn, Cd, Al, Ti, S i, Zr, Sn, V, Bi, Sb, Cr, Mo, W, Mn, Re, Fe, Ni, Co, Ru, Rh, Pd, Os, Ir, P t, and rare earth elements.
- polyvalent metal oxides that can be used for the first plate material include silicon dioxide, aluminum oxide, titanium oxide, zirconium oxide, zinc oxide, manganese dioxide, tin oxide, titanium peroxide, magnesium oxide, Examples include molybdenum oxide, iron oxide, germanium oxide, vanadium oxide, antimony oxide, and tungsten oxide. These polyvalent metal oxides may be used alone or in combination of two or more.
- Suitable polyvalent metal oxides for the first printing plate include silicon dioxide, aluminum oxide, tin oxide, titanium peroxide, and titanium oxide. By using these polyvalent metal oxides, the effect of insolubilizing and hardening the hydrophilic polymer of the heat-sensitive layer in water becomes particularly large.
- the crystal structure of the polyvalent metal oxide is not particularly limited, rutile, anatase, cuprite type, salt type, CuO type, Uru' blende type, spinel, Berobusu kite type, corundum, S c 2 0 3 type, fluorite type, Gyakuhoyuru stone type, R e 0 3 type, it may be any crystal structure of Irumenai preparative like. Further, it may be a polyvalent metal oxide in an amorphous state.
- the polyvalent metal oxide exists in the form of particles.
- the metal oxide particles preferably have an average primary particle size of 1 ⁇ m or less, more preferably 0.1 nm or more and 100 nm or less. Ma Further, on the surface of the metal oxide particles, metal atoms and / or oxygen atoms may be exposed in an unsaturated state, or OH groups may be present.
- the polyvalent metal oxide is preferably finely dispersed. Fine dispersion means that primary particles are dispersed without forming higher order particles, or primary particles are aggregated into higher order particles, but the particle size of the higher order particles is smaller than a certain value. And that the higher-order particles are not substantially in contact with each other. When the primary particles are aggregated into higher-order particles, the average particle size of the higher-order particles is 1 / im or less, or 0.1 nm or more and 100 nm or less.
- the contact area between the hydrophilic polymer and the polyvalent metal oxide is reduced, and the above-described effect is obtained. May not be obtained sufficiently.
- the content of the polyvalent metal oxide is preferably from 1% by mass to 90% by mass, and more preferably from 5% by mass to 80% by mass with respect to the mass of the entire heat-sensitive layer. It is more preferable that the content is not more than mass%. If the content of the polyvalent metal oxide is too low, the effect of adding the polyvalent metal oxide may not be sufficiently obtained, and if it is too high, sufficient sensitivity may not be obtained.
- the present invention also provides fine particles which are changed by heat to form a lipophilic portion on the plate surface, a hydrophilic polymer having a Lewis base moiety containing nitrogen, oxygen, or sulfur; a polyvalent metal oxide; A liquid heat-sensitive material for forming a lithographic plate, characterized by containing a stabilizer for making the product inert to the hydrophilic polymer.
- This stabilizer is preferably an acid or a base.
- Acids and bases that can be used as the stabilizer include all acids and bases defined by Brenstead or Lewis. Brenstead For all acids and bases according to the definition of Lewis or Lewis, see, for example, The Chemical Society of Japan, Chemical Handbook, 4th revised edition, Fundamentals II, p. 3 16-33, Maruzen, 1993. Has been described.
- these acids and bases it is preferable to use hydrogen chloride, nitric acid, ammonia, hydroxyamine, phosphoric acid, sulfuric acid, benzoic acid, formic acid, and citric acid.
- ammonia as a base and hydrogen chloride as an acid since the stabilizer can be easily removed after film formation.
- the stabilization of the polyvalent metal oxide by the stabilizer is performed, for example, as follows.
- the heat-sensitive layer of the first plate material includes fine particles (lipophilic portion-forming particles) that change by heat to form a lipophilic portion on the plate surface, and a Lewis base portion containing nitrogen, oxygen, or sulfur. And a polyvalent metal oxide.
- a liquid heat-sensitive material containing lipophilic portion-forming particles, a hydrophilic polymer, and a polyvalent metal oxide is prepared, and the liquid is applied to a support to form a coating film. This is a method of evaporating the solvent from the coating film.
- the second method is to prepare a liquid heat-sensitive material containing lipophilic portion-forming particles and a hydrophilic polymer but not a polyvalent metal oxide, and first apply this liquid to a support to form a coating film. Form. Then, the polyvalent metal acid
- a polyvalent metal oxide is contained, for example, by penetrating a liquid containing an oxide, and then the solvent is evaporated from the coating film.
- the first method is simpler and is preferable as a production method in mass production.
- the former method since the polyvalent metal oxide and the hydrophilic polymer coexist in the heat-sensitive material, cross-linking between the polyvalent metal oxide and the hydrophilic polymer occurs before coating on the support. easy.
- the viscosity of the heat-sensitive material may increase, the hydrophilic polymer in the heat-sensitive material may be partially cured or gelled, or a precipitate may be formed in the heat-sensitive material before being applied on the support. May be.
- the liquid heat-sensitive material for forming a lithographic plate of the present invention contains a stabilizer which renders the polyvalent metal oxide inactive against the hydrophilic polymer, and therefore, is required to be coated on the support before coating.
- a stabilizer which renders the polyvalent metal oxide inactive against the hydrophilic polymer
- cross-linking between the polyvalent metal oxide and the hydrophilic polymer is prevented. Therefore, according to this heat-sensitive material, problems such as an increase in viscosity, partial curing or gelation of the hydrophilic polymer, and formation of a precipitate during storage are suppressed during a normal period. .
- the polyvalent metal oxide should be kept separate from the lipophilic part-forming particles and the hydrophilic polymer, and immediately before being applied on the support.
- a liquid thermosensitive material containing other than an oxide may be mixed with a polyvalent metal oxide.
- the solvent of the heat-sensitive material it is necessary to use a liquid capable of dispersing or dissolving the polyvalent metal oxide of the particles together with the lipophilic portion-forming particles and the hydrophilic polymer. Therefore, it is preferable to use water or a liquid whose main component is water as the solvent. A mixed dispersion medium composed of water and a liquid soluble in water may be used. Further, an organic solvent may be added to the heat-sensitive material for the purpose of adjusting the viscosity. These organic solvents include methanol, ethanol, 2-propanol, 1-propanol, acetone, and methyl. Rutile ketone can be exemplified.
- This heat-sensitive material may have some components settled during storage, but can be used without any problem if it is stirred again immediately before application.
- the method of re-stirring varies depending on the degree of sedimentation, but a method of shaking in a closed vessel or a method of rotating and stirring with a stirring blade can be adopted.
- the present invention also provides a lithographic plate forming method comprising: applying the heat-sensitive material for forming a lithographic plate of the present invention to a support to form a coating film; and removing a stabilizer from the coating film to obtain a heat-sensitive layer.
- the present invention provides a method for producing a heat-sensitive printing plate material. This method is suitable as a method for producing the first plate material.
- the crosslinking between the polyvalent metal oxide and the hydrophilic polymer is prevented before the heat-sensitive material is applied on the support.
- the hydrophilic polymer in the heat-sensitive layer obtained after the removal of the stabilizer becomes insoluble and hard in water due to the interaction with the polyvalent metal oxide.
- the heating temperature When removing the stabilizer by heating the coating film, the heating temperature must be within a range that does not impair the properties of the lipophilic part-forming particles (eg, microcapsules) and the hydrophilic polymer contained in the heat-sensitive material.
- the heating source is not particularly limited, and a normal electric furnace, infrared heating furnace, or the like can be used.
- heated or cooled liquids can be used in addition to room temperature liquids.
- the liquid temperature at that time needs to be a temperature within a range in which good properties are not impaired, depending on the swelling property and mechanical strength of the coating film, the temperature characteristics of the particles forming the lipophilic portion, and the like.
- a polyvalent metal oxide is contained in a dispersed state in a previously formed coating film.
- a precursor that can be converted to a polyvalent metal oxide by a treatment such as heating, humidification, or aging may be contained.
- the precursor is changed into a metal oxide in the coating film by performing the above-described treatment. Further, this precursor may be added to the heat-sensitive material.
- the previously formed coating film contain the polyvalent metal oxide or its precursor in a dispersed state
- an aqueous solution or dispersion containing the polyvalent metal oxide or its precursor is added to this coating film ( Penetrate from the surface of the heat-sensitive layer).
- the solvent of the aqueous solution or the dispersion medium of the dispersion is evaporated from the coating film.
- Examples of a method of infiltrating the aqueous solution or the dispersion into the coating film include a method of dipping the coating film in the aqueous solution or the dispersion, a method of spraying the aqueous solution or the dispersion on the coating, a bar coater or a monocoat.
- a method of applying this aqueous solution or dispersion liquid to a coating film with a tar coater or the like can be used.
- thermosensitive layer When multiple types of polyvalent metal oxides are contained in the thermosensitive layer, a liquid may be prepared for each polyvalent metal oxide and sequentially treated, or a liquid containing all polyvalent metal oxides may be used. May be prepared and batch-processed.
- Methods for evaporating the solvent or dispersion medium from the coating include air drying at room temperature, drying under reduced pressure, and forced drying by heating using hot air or infrared rays. Any method such as drying may be adopted. In some cases, heat treatment may be performed after air drying at room temperature. However, when performing forced drying by heating, the heating temperature must be a temperature within a range that does not impair the properties of the lipophilic portion-forming particles (eg, microcapsules) and the hydrophilic polymer contained in the heat-sensitive material.
- a polyvalent metal oxide or a precursor thereof is previously coated on a support, and the above-mentioned coating film is formed thereon, and a treatment such as heating or aging is performed.
- the precursor may be transferred from the support to the heat-sensitive layer and dispersed.
- the present invention also provides a lithographic printing plate material, wherein a heat-sensitive layer containing fine particles which change by heat to form a lipophilic portion on the plate surface and a hydrophilic polymer is supported on a support.
- the hydrophilic polymer nitrogen, oxygen, or has a Lewis base portion containing sulfur
- the heat-sensitive layer is composed of molecules having a bond that is expressed by formula (S i 0 2) "substances (hereinafter, This material is referred to as "material A.")
- material A lithographic heat-sensitive printing plate material characterized by containing: This plate is referred to as a second plate.
- the substance A is a solution in which at least one selected from the group consisting of lithium gayate, sodium gayate, and potassium silicate (silicic acid metal salt) is dissolved; By allowing the solvent to be removed from the solution in the presence of, the thermosensitive layer can be easily contained.
- the solvent is not particularly limited as long as it can dissolve the alkali metal salt of silicic acid, but water is preferably used. That is, a solution in which at least one selected from the group consisting of lithium gayate, sodium gayate, and magnesium silicate is dissolved, and a hydrophilic solution having a Lewis base moiety containing nitrogen, oxygen, or sulfur. Coexist with polymer In this state, the heat-sensitive layer formed by the method of removing the solvent from the solution is a heat-sensitive layer of the second plate material because it contains the substance A.
- the hydrophilic polymer of the heat-sensitive layer is insoluble in water while being hydrophilic. Further, the hardness of the hydrophilic polymer of the heat-sensitive layer is higher than that of the hydrophilic polymer of the heat-sensitive layer not containing the substance.
- thermosensitive layer containing polyvalent metal ions metal ions having a valence of 2 or more
- a good thermosensitive layer can be obtained without performing a purification step or a long washing step.
- the second plate material not only the mechanical strength and printing resistance of the planographic plate obtained by plate making are high, but also it can be produced without a large increase in cost.
- silicate portion When water is removed from an aqueous solution of an alkali maleate (an alkali metal salt of silicic acid), the silicate portion becomes a molecule having a repeating bond of silicon atoms and oxygen atoms.
- This coupling is denoted by the formula (S i 0 2) n, 4 valent silicofluoride atom and divalent oxygen atoms are presumed to have a three-dimensional network structure coupled alternately.
- the hydrophilic polymer becomes (S i) 0 2 ) It is considered that the state is a state where the substance A and the hydrophilic polymer are intruded into each other (a special phase separation structure) due to the n- bonds. This degree of penetration is considered to be on the order of several nm to several hundred nm.
- the hydrophilic polymer becomes hydrophilic and It becomes insoluble in water while remaining, (S i 0 2) than the hydrophilic polymer of the heat-sensitive layer which does not contain molecules with n bond is inferred becomes a hard one.
- the hydrophilic polymer by (S i 0 2) to become Entered state to a three-dimensional network of n bond is exposed molecular having a surface (S i 0 2) n bond of the heat-sensitive layer. This is presumed to ensure that the insolubility of the hydrophilic polymer in water is obtained and that the effect of improving the hydrophilicity of the surface of the heat-sensitive layer is exhibited.
- the above-mentioned heat-sensitive layer (S i 0 2) consists of molecules that have a n bond material is contained, between the molecule and a hydrophilic polymer and foremost, the hydrogen A chemical bond including a bond may or may not be generated.
- the substance A is a liquid (water dispersion) obtained by mixing the alkali metal salt, which is a water-soluble silicate, with a silicate which is hardly soluble or insoluble in water in the presence of water. Liquid) in the presence of a hydrophilic polymer having a Lewis base, and by removing water from the liquid, the heat-sensitive layer may be contained.
- insoluble or insoluble gayates examples include those of Ca, Mg, Ba, Mn, Co, Fe, A1, or Be and gay acid, and these silicates. Hydrate. These gayates may be used alone or in combination of two or more.
- Gayate is a salt composed of silicon dioxide and metal oxide. The mixing ratio of the gay and metal oxides varies. Depending on its structure, gayates are categorized into orthogates (nesogates), soloates, cyclosilicates, inogates, metasilicates (single-chain inogates), phylloysates, etc. .
- the silicate used in the present invention may have any of these structures. Also, it is possible to use a gallate salt consisting of two kinds of metals, such as potassium aluminum gayate, aluminum calcium gayate, sodium sodium gayate, calcium sodium gayate and magnesium calcium silicate. Absent.
- Particularly preferred silicates include lithium and sodium gayate. When these are used, the hydrophilicity of the surface of the heat-sensitive layer becomes particularly high.
- the timing of coexistence of the aqueous solution or the aqueous dispersion of the silicate and the hydrophilic polymer may be before the heat-sensitive layer is formed on the support. However, it may be after forming the heat-sensitive layer on the support in a state where the substance A is not included.
- the silicate is first added to the liquid heat-sensitive material (material containing the lipophilic portion-forming particles and the hydrophilic polymer). I do. Then, if this heat-sensitive material is applied on a support and the solvent is evaporated, the formed heat-sensitive layer is in a state in which the substance A is contained.
- the amount of the gaylate to be added to the thermosensitive material is expressed as a mass ratio (by mass ratio of the silicate dissolved in the aqueous solution even when the aqueous solution of the gayate is added), and is reduced to 10 ° by the hydrophilic polymer. On the other hand, it is preferably 5 to 300, more preferably 10 to 150.
- the coating method for forming the heat-sensitive layer There is no particular need to change by adding the phosphate, and the usual method can be employed. That is, as the coating device, any one of Barco One Night, Roll Coater, Daico One Night, etc. may be used.
- any method for evaporating the solvent from the heat-sensitive material coating film any method such as air drying at room temperature, drying under reduced pressure, and forced drying by heating using hot air or infrared rays may be employed.
- the heating temperature when performing forced drying by heating, the heating temperature must be a temperature within a range that does not impair the properties of the lipophilic portion-forming particles (eg, microcapsules) and the hydrophilic polymer contained in the heat-sensitive material.
- the timing is after the formation of the heat-sensitive layer containing no substance A on the support, first, a liquid heat-sensitive material not containing the substance A is applied on the support and the solvent is evaporated by evaporating the solvent. Form a film. Next, an aqueous solution of the above-mentioned silicate or a dispersion of the silicate is penetrated from the surface of the coating film. Next, by evaporating the solvent or dispersion medium of the aqueous solution or dispersion from the coating film, a state is obtained in which the substance A is contained in the coating film. Thereby, a heat-sensitive layer containing the substance A is obtained.
- Examples of the method of permeating the aqueous solution or dispersion into the coating film include a method of immersing the coating film in the aqueous solution or dispersion, a method of spraying the aqueous solution or dispersion on the coating film, This aqueous solution or dispersion may be applied to the coating film using a roll or a roll.
- the content of the gaylate in the solution or the dispersion is preferably 0.01 to 30 and more preferably 0.1 to 5 with respect to the solution or the dispersion 100 by mass ratio. Is more preferred.
- the method of evaporating the solvent or the dispersion medium from the coating film may be any of the methods described above, as in the method of evaporating the solvent from the heat-sensitive material coating film.
- Another method for incorporating the substance A into the heat-sensitive layer is to transfer the solution or dispersion from the support to the heat-sensitive layer not containing the substance, and allow the solution or dispersion to penetrate into the heat-sensitive layer. No. In this method, an aqueous solution of the above-mentioned silicate or a dispersion of the maleate is applied onto a support in advance. Next, the heat-sensitive layer is formed on the coating surface, and the solution or dispersion is moved from the support to the heat-sensitive layer by performing heating, aging, or the like.
- the content of the gaylate in the solution or the dispersion is preferably from 0.01 to 60, more preferably from 0.1 to 50, in terms of mass ratio with respect to 100 of the solution or the dispersion. More preferred. Also in this case, there is no particular need to change the method of forming the heat-sensitive layer, and the coating method using the above-described coating apparatus and the solvent evaporation method can be employed. However, in order to allow the aqueous solution or dispersion of the maleate to sufficiently penetrate into the heat-sensitive layer, it is preferable to evaporate the solvent 30 seconds or more after the formation of the heat-sensitive layer coating film.
- the pH of the liquid containing silicate (aqueous solution or aqueous dispersion) used in each of the above methods is too high, the effect obtained by including substance A in the thermosensitive layer may not be sufficiently exhibited. . Therefore, the pH of the liquid can be adjusted to an appropriate range by adding a mineral acid or an organic acid to the liquid, and then the liquid can be permeated into the coating film.
- the heat-sensitive layer of the second plate preferably further contains a polyvalent metal oxide.
- This plate is referred to as a third plate. That, sensitive thermal layer of the third plate member contains a polyhydric metal oxide (S i 0 2) consists of molecules having n binding substance (substance A).
- Examples of the polyvalent metal oxide used in the third plate include the polyvalent metal oxides exemplified in the first plate. In addition, the above-mentioned water-insoluble And hydrates thereof.
- polyvalent metal oxides it is particularly preferable to use at least one selected from silicon dioxide, aluminum oxide, tin oxide, titanium peroxide, and titanium oxide. As a result, the effect of insolubilizing the hydrophilic polymer of the heat-sensitive layer in water becomes particularly high.
- thermosensitive layer containing polyvalent metal ions metal ions having a valence of 2 or more
- a good thermosensitive layer can be obtained without performing a purification step or a long washing step.
- the third printing plate not only the mechanical strength and printing resistance of the planographic plate obtained by plate making are high, but also it can be manufactured without a large increase in cost.
- the polyvalent metal oxide exists in the form of particles, similarly to the first plate.
- the metal oxide particles preferably have an average primary particle size of 2 m or less, more preferably 0.1 nm or more and 500 nm or less.
- the polyvalent metal oxide is finely dispersed as in the first plate material.
- the average particle size of the higher-order particles is 2; or less, or 0.1 nm or more and 500 nm or less.
- Polyvalent metal oxide does not finely disperse in the thermosensitive layer When the silicate ion portion is changed to form a molecule having a (S i 0 2 ) n bond, the contact area between the molecule and the polyvalent metal oxide is reduced. It is not preferable because the effect of crosslinking between the molecule and the polyvalent metal oxide cannot be sufficiently obtained.
- polyvalent metal oxide particles are added to the silicate-added thermosensitive material used to form the thermosensitive layer of the second plate material.
- the heat-sensitive material is applied on a support, and the solvent or the dispersion medium is evaporated from the coating film.
- the polyvalent metal oxide is added in a mass ratio of, for example, 0.5 to 300 (preferably 10 to 100) with respect to 100 of the gaylate.
- the coating film is coated with silicate and particulate polyvalent metal oxide (or polyvalent metal oxide).
- a precursor of a substance Thereafter, the solvent or dispersion medium is evaporated from the coating. In the case of a precursor, predetermined processing is performed. This processing is described in the section on the first plate material manufacturing method.
- a liquid containing silicate and particles of a polyvalent metal oxide (or a precursor of a polyvalent metal oxide) is applied to a support in advance, and the coating And allowing the liquid to penetrate the coating from the support.
- the present invention also provides a lithographic printing plate material, wherein a heat-sensitive layer containing fine particles which change by heat to form a lipophilic portion on the plate surface and a hydrophilic polymer is supported on a support.
- the hydrophilic polymer has a Lewis base portion containing nitrogen, oxygen, or sulfur, and the thermosensitive layer contains a silicate. This plate is the fourth plate.
- the hydrophilic polymer of the heat-sensitive layer is insoluble in water while being hydrophilic. Further, the hardness of the hydrophilic polymer in the heat-sensitive layer is higher than the hardness of the hydrophilic polymer in the heat-sensitive layer containing no silicate.
- thermosensitive layer containing polyvalent metal ions metal ions having a valence of 2 or more
- a good thermosensitive layer can be obtained without performing a purification step or a long washing step.
- the fourth plate material not only the mechanical strength and printing resistance of the planographic plate obtained by plate making are high, but also it can be produced without a large increase in cost.
- the hydrophilic polymer becomes silicate by forming some kind of bond between the end of the silicate and the Lewis base moiety of the hydrophilic polymer. It is thought to be cross-linked by the salt. As this bond, for example, a hydrogen bond can be considered.
- the silicates that can be used in the fourth plate are those that are called silicates. It may be shifted. Specific examples of silicates are described in the section on the second plate material. Among these silicates, it is preferable to use silicic acid in which silicate ions have two or more silicon atoms. Further, it is preferable to use a silicate containing at least an alkali silicate. Further, it is preferable to use at least one selected from the group consisting of lithium gayate, sodium gayate, and potassium gayate. By using these preferred silicates, higher effects and / or easier production can be obtained.
- the fourth plate preferably contains a polyvalent metal oxide, like the first plate and the second plate.
- the heat-sensitive layer of the fourth plate can be formed, for example, by the method described in the section of the second plate. That is, a solution in which at least one selected from the group consisting of lithium gayate, sodium gayate, and maleic acid rim is dissolved, and a hydrophilic polymer having a Lewis base moiety containing nitrogen, oxygen, or sulfur.
- the plate material of the present invention has a heat-sensitive layer containing fine particles that change by heat to form a lipophilic portion on the plate surface and a hydrophilic polymer.
- the hydrophilic polymer has a Lewis base moiety containing nitrogen, oxygen, or sulfur, and the thermosensitive layer contains at least one of a polyvalent metal oxide, the substance A, and a silicate.
- the liquid heat-sensitive material of the present invention comprises: a polyvalent metal oxide; It is characterized by containing. Also, the method for producing a plate material of the present invention is characterized in that a coating film is formed on a support using the liquid heat-sensitive material of the present invention, and a stabilizer is removed from the coating film. .
- the plate material of the present invention the method for producing the plate material, and the structure other than these features relating to the liquid heat-sensitive material (the structure and material of the lipophilic portion-forming particles, the protective agent, and other materials that can be contained in the heat-sensitive layer)
- the components and materials and structure of the support, etc.) and the plate making method using the heat of the plate material are known in the art and published patent publications (patent application by the present applicant: WO9829258)
- the technology described in (2) can be adopted.
- Lewis base moiety of the hydrophilic polymer examples include a functional group containing nitrogen, oxygen, or sulfur and a nitrogen-containing heterocycle. Examples of the functional group serving as the Lewis base moiety are shown below.
- Carbazolyl group carbazolyl group, carbamoyl group, carboxylate group, carboimidyl group, carbonohydrazide group, quinolyl group, guanidino group, sulfamoyl group, sulfinamoyl group, sulfoamino group, semicarbazide group, semicarbazono group, thicarbazono group Thiocarbamoyl, triazano, triazeno, hydrazino, hydrazo, hydrazono, hydroxyamino, hydroxyimino, formimidyl, formamide, 3-morpholinyl, morpholino.
- the ratio of the Lewis base moiety in the hydrophilic polymer depends on the addition of the polyvalent metal oxide.
- the amount is preferably 1% or more based on the number of monomer units in the entire hydrophilic polymer. It is considered that the effect increases as the ratio increases, but the upper limit of the ratio is, for example, 400% or less.
- the ratio be 50% or more and 100% or less.
- hydrophilic polymer having a Lewis base moiety examples include an organic polymer having a Lewis base moiety, a hydrophilic group, and a carbon skeleton.
- the Lewis base portion of the hydrophilic polymer is a hydrophilic group
- the hydrophilic polymer does not necessarily need to contain a hydrophilic group other than the Lewis base portion.
- hydrophilic polymer having a Lewis base moiety examples include a homopolymer or a copolymer synthesized using one or more kinds of hydrophilic monomers.
- hydrophilic monomer examples include the following.
- 3 Vinylsulphonic acid and its alkali metal and amine salts. Vinylsulphonic acid and its metal salts and amine salts.
- the molecular weight of the hydrophilic polymer to be added to the heat-sensitive material is preferably from 100,000 to 200,000 in number average molecular weight, more preferably from 50,000 to 100,000. Good. If the molecular weight is too low, the mechanical strength of the heat-sensitive layer of the printing plate cannot be sufficiently secured. If the molecular weight is too high, the viscosity of the heat-sensitive material becomes high, so that it becomes difficult to apply the heat-sensitive material to the support to form a coating film.
- Examples of the fine particles (lipophilic portion-forming particles) that are changed by heat to form a lipophilic portion on the plate surface include fine particles made of the following materials and microcapsules containing a lipophilic component.
- Examples of the materials include: (1) thermoplastic resins such as polyethylene resin, polystyrene, polypropylene, polyvinyl chloride resin, polyamide resin, and thermoplastic polyurethane; (2) wax; and (3) boxes.
- the lipophilic portion-forming particles are fine particles other than the microcapsules
- the plurality of fine particles are fused by heat to form a lipophilic portion on the plate surface.
- the lipophilic portion-forming particles are microcapsules containing a lipophilic component (a component forming a lipophilic portion)
- the lipophilic component comes out of the microcapsules due to heat, so that the lipophilic portion is formed on the plate surface. It is formed.
- a liquid lipophilic component is contained as a core substance in the capsule membrane of the micro-mouth capsule, heat destroys the capsule membrane and the lipophilic component comes out of the capsule.
- a lipophilic portion is formed on the printing plate.
- microcapsules containing a lipophilic component When microcapsules containing a lipophilic component are used as the lipophilic portion-forming particles, the heat energy required during plate making can be suppressed lower than when microparticles other than microcapsules are used. Therefore, it is preferable to use microcapsules containing a lipophilic component as the lipophilic portion-forming particles. Also, by using microcapsules, a threshold value can be set for the energy during plate making.
- the particle diameter of the lipophilic portion-forming particles those having an average particle diameter of 1 Owm or less are preferably used, and those having an average particle diameter of 5 m or less are preferably used for high-resolution applications.
- the smaller the particle size of the lipophilic part forming particles However, considering the handling properties of the particles, those having an average particle size of 0.01 m or more are preferably used.
- the lipophilic part-forming particles are microcapsules containing a lipophilic component
- the lipophilic component preferably has a reactive functional group. As a result, the printing resistance of the lipophilic portion of the lithographic plate obtained by plate making is improved.
- Examples of the reactive functional group include a hydroxyl group, a carboxyl group, an amino group, an aryl group, a vinyl group, a methylacryloyl group, an acryloyl group, a thiol group, an epoxy group and an isocyanate group.
- a pigment or a photothermographic material may be contained in the capsule film of the microcapsule, in addition to the lipophilic component described above, as long as the effects of the present invention are not impaired.
- a conversion substance, a polymerization initiator, a polymerization inhibitor, a catalyst, and various other additives may be contained as a core substance.
- it is preferable to add a dye and / or a light-to-heat conversion substance because a laser can be used as a heat source during plate making. The use of laser prepress makes it possible to describe images more precisely.
- These additives are also described in WO98 / 92258.
- the present invention also uses a plate material of the present invention, a plate material having a heat-sensitive layer made of the heat-sensitive material of the present invention, or a plate material produced by the method of the present invention, and heats the fine particles (the lipophilic portion forming). Particles are formed to form a lipophilic portion on the plate surface.
- the present invention also provides a lithographic printing original plate (lithographic printing plate material) and a lithographic printing plate (lithographic printing plate) according to (1) to (7).
- a recording layer comprising fine particles which are converted into an image area by heat, a hydrophilic binder polymer having a Lewis base moiety containing nitrogen, oxygen or sulfur cured by a metal oxide, and a support It is characterized by having A lithographic printing original plate.
- the average primary particle size of the metal oxide is 1 micron or less, and the primary particles are dispersed without forming high order particles, or the particle size of the high order particles formed by the primary particles is 1
- the metal oxide is at least one compound selected from silicon dioxide, aluminum oxide, titanium oxide, zirconium oxide, zinc oxide, manganese dioxide, tin oxide, and titanium peroxide.
- the lithographic printing original plate according to any one of (1) to (4).
- a lithographic printing plate having a recording layer having a lipophilic image area and a hydrophilic non-image area printed in a thermal mode on a support, nitrogen, oxygen or sulfur is added to the recording layer.
- a lithographic printing plate comprising: a hydrophilic binder polymer having a Lewis base moiety; and the hydrophilic binder polymer is cured by a metal oxide.
- a lithographic printing plate characterized by printing the lithographic printing original plate according to any one of (1) to (5) in a thermal mode.
- the present invention also provides a lithographic printing original plate (lithographic printing plate material) and a lithographic printing plate (lithographic plate) according to (11) to (18).
- a recording layer comprising: a support; a hydrophilic binder polymer having a Lewis base moiety containing nitrogen, oxygen or sulfur; and fine particles which are converted to an image area by heat.
- a hydrophilic binder polymer having a Lewis base moiety containing nitrogen, oxygen or sulfur; and fine particles which are converted to an image area by heat.
- thermosensitive plate material for forming a lithographic printing plate
- the following method may be used as a method for including a protective agent in the recording layer (thermosensitive layer).
- An aqueous solution of a hydrophilic polymer to be contained as a protective agent and an aqueous solution of an alkali metal silicate (sodium silicate, lithium silicate, or potassium silicate) are used alone or in a mixed aqueous solution (or organic solvent). Solution) to the surface of the heat-sensitive layer.
- the pH of the aqueous solution containing the alkali metal gayate is preferably higher than pH 7 because the gayate is stably present without being precipitated in the solution. It is more preferred that:
- the bond between the above-mentioned gay element and oxygen is formed by a gay acid salt containing at least one compound of lithium gayate, sodium gayate and potassium gayate.
- the bond between the above-mentioned gay and oxygen is aluminum oxide, titanium oxide, At least one metal oxide selected from zirconium oxide, zinc oxide, manganese dioxide, tin oxide, titanium peroxide, magnesium oxide, iron oxide, molybdenum oxide, germanium oxide, vanadium oxide, antimony oxide, and tungsten oxide
- a lithographic printing plate having a recording layer having a lipophilic image area and a hydrophilic non-image area printed on a support in a thermal mode, wherein the recording layer contains nitrogen, oxygen, or sulfur.
- a lithographic printing plate characterized in that a hydrophilic binder polymer having a Lewis base moiety containing it is cured by a bond between gayne and oxygen.
- a lithographic printing plate characterized by printing the lithographic printing original plate according to any one of (11) to (16) in a thermal mode.
- FIG. 1 is a view showing one embodiment of a heat-sensitive plate material for forming a planographic plate of the present invention, and is a cross-sectional view showing an example of a plate material corresponding to a first plate material.
- FIG. 2 is a view for explaining a mechanism by which the effect of the first plate material can be obtained in the heat-sensitive plate material for forming a lithographic plate of the present invention.
- hydrophilic polymers one having a Lewis base portion is a polyacrylic acid
- a polyvalent metal oxide indicates the case where the acid aluminum (A 1 2 0 3) particles.
- FIG. 3 is an estimated diagram showing a state in which a polyvalent metal oxide is stabilized by a stabilizer in the heat-sensitive material for forming a planographic plate of the present invention.
- polyvalent metal oxide is aluminum oxide (A 1 2 0 3), shows a case stabilizing agent is Anmonia.
- FIG. 4 is a view for explaining a mechanism by which the effect of the third plate material can be obtained in the heat-sensitive plate material for forming a planographic plate of the present invention.
- This figure shows the polyvalent metal oxide Are aluminum oxide (Al 2 O 3 ) particles.
- FIGS. 5A and 5B are views for explaining the plate making mechanism of plate materials Nos. 1 to 14 produced in the embodiment described later, wherein FIG. 5A is a cross-sectional view of the plate material, and FIG. Is shown.
- Tolylene iso Xia sulfonates and trimethylolpropane 3 1 appended adduct in (molar ratio) (Nippon Polyurethane Industry Co., Ltd., trade name: and CORONATE, 2 5 mass 0/0 acetic Echiru inclusions )
- As a microcapsule wall material 4.24 g, trimethylolpropane triacrylate (Kyoeisha Chemical Co., Ltd.) 1.1 g, and near-infrared absorbing dye (Nippon Kayaku Co., Ltd.)
- An oily component was prepared by uniformly dissolving 0.93 g of Kay asorb IR-820 BJ) and 21.7 g of glycidyl methacrylate.
- propylene glycol alginate as a protective colloids ( "Dakkuroi de LF" Kibun Food Co., Ltd., number-average molecular weight: 2 X 1 0 5) a 3. 6 g, Poryechire glycol as microcapsule wall-forming material
- An aqueous phase was prepared by dissolving (“PEG 400” manufactured by Sanyo Chemical Co., Ltd.) in 2.91 g and purified water in 11.6.4 g.
- the oily component and the aqueous phase were emulsified by mixing at room temperature at a rotation speed of 600 rpm using a homogenizer.
- this emulsified component The sprinkled liquid was transferred into a water bath heated to 60 ° C. together with the container, and stirred at a rotation speed of 500 rpm for 3 hours.
- a dispersion was obtained in which microcapsules (MC-A) having an average particle size of 2 were dispersed in water.
- This microcapsule contains glycidyl methacrylate and trimethylolpropane triacrylate as lipophilic components (forming components of the lipophilic portion) inside the capsule membrane, and a near-infrared absorbing dye as a dye. contains.
- the particle size of the microcapsules was measured using a particle size distribution analyzer “HORI BALA 910” manufactured by HORIBA, Ltd.
- the obtained microcapsule dispersion liquid is centrifuged, and components other than the microcapsules contained in this dispersion liquid (oil-based components not incorporated in the microcapsules, microcapsule wall forming material) The residue was washed three times with water.
- the microcapsule concentration of the microcapsule dispersion obtained after the purification was 6.5% by mass.
- the contents of the flask were heated to 60 ° C. and stirred for 3 hours.
- the polymer formed and precipitated was filtered, and the solid content after the filtration was washed with about 2 liters of toluene.
- the washed polymer was once dried at 80 ° C., and further dried under vacuum until a constant weight was obtained. As a result, 235 g of a primary polymer was obtained.
- put 3.55 g of distilled water in a new separable flask Further, 35.5 g of the primary polymer was placed in the flask, and the primary polymer was dissolved in water.
- BHT 2,6-di-t-butyl-p-cresol
- colloidal silica As an aqueous dispersion containing silicon dioxide particles and ammonia (stabilizer), colloidal silica “Snowtex-1N” manufactured by Nissan Chemical Industries, Ltd. was prepared.
- the colloidal silica contains 20% by mass of silicon dioxide (silicic anhydride) particles, and is added with ammonia to prevent adhesion of the silicon dioxide particles.
- microcapsules containing lipophilic components lipophilic portion-forming particles
- particulate silicon dioxide polyvalent metal oxide
- ammonia stabilizing agent
- hydrophilicity having a Lewis base moiety A liquid heat-sensitive material containing a polymer and water was obtained.
- an anodized 0.24 mm-thick aluminum plate (310 mm ⁇ 458 mm) was prepared.
- the above-mentioned heat-sensitive material was coated on the plate surface of this support with a bar coater (Rod No. 20) to form a coating film.
- the support on which the coating film was formed was kept at 100 ° C. for 10 minutes to evaporate water and ammonia (stabilizer) in the coating film.
- polyacrylic acid ( "Jurymer AC 1 0 P" Japan Pure Chemical Co., Ltd., number-average molecular weight: 5 X 1 0 3) modified with Natoriumu a 6 0 mo 1% of the carboxyl groups of A 0.5% by mass aqueous solution of the polymer was prepared.
- This treatment liquid contains the polymer as a protective agent for stabilizing the hydrophilic portion (non-image portion) of the plate surface and for preventing dirt from adhering to the plate material surface.
- the support on which the above-mentioned coating film was formed was immersed in the treatment liquid for 1 minute, the support was set upright and air-dried at room temperature for 24 hours.
- the thickness of the dried coating film (thermosensitive layer) was 2.5 m.
- the thickness was measured using “Keitaro” manufactured by Seiko Co., Ltd.
- the heat-sensitive layer 1 is composed of a hydrophilic polymer (BP-A) 3, lipophilic part-forming particles (microcapsules MC-A) 4, and polyvalent metal oxide (silicon dioxide) particles 5.
- the lipophilic part-forming particles 4 are composed of a capsule membrane 41 and a core substance (lipophilic component and pigment) 42.
- the lipophilic portion-forming particles 4 and the polyvalent metal oxide particles 5 are uniformly dispersed in the thermosensitive layer 2.
- sodium-modified polyacrylic acid is present as a protective agent at least on the plate surface side.
- alumina sol “Alumina sol 100” manufactured by Nissan Chemical Industries, Ltd. was prepared as an aqueous dispersion containing aluminum oxide particles and hydrogen chloride (stabilizer). This alumina sol contains 10% by mass of aluminum oxide particles, and hydrogen chloride is added to prevent adhesion of aluminum oxide particles to each other.
- colloidal silica 1 5 0 g, the hydrophilic polymer 1 5% by weight aqueous solution of (BP- A) 0 0 g, microcapsules (MC- A) Dispersion (microcapsule concentration 6.5 mass 0/0) In a predetermined container. The contents of this container were stirred in the same manner as plate No. 1.
- microcapsules containing lipophilic components lipophilic portion-forming particles
- particulate aluminum oxide polyvalent metal oxide
- hydrogen chloride stabilizing agent
- hydrophilic particles having a Lewis base moiety A liquid heat-sensitive material containing a water-soluble polymer and water was obtained.
- a heat-sensitive layer was formed in the same manner as plate material No. 1, and then treated with a protective agent in the same manner as plate material No. 1 to obtain a planographic plate with the structure shown in Fig. 1. No. 2 for printing was obtained. Note that the process is performed in the heat-sensitive layer formation process. When the coating film is dried, the hydrogen chloride (stabilizer) in the coating film is sufficiently removed under the same drying conditions as plate No. 1.
- the heat-sensitive layer 2 of the plate material includes a hydrophilic polymer (BP-A) 3, lipophilic portion-forming particles (microcapsules MC-A) 4, and polyvalent metal oxide (aluminum oxide) particles. It is composed of five. Further, in this heat-sensitive layer, at least in the portion on the plate surface side, sodium-modified polyacrylic acid is present as a protective agent.
- BP-A hydrophilic polymer
- MC-A lipophilic portion-forming particles
- aluminum oxide polyvalent metal oxide
- Hydrophilic polymers one (BP- A) 5 weight 0/6 aqueous solution 1 0 0 g of the microcapsules (MC- A) Dispersion (microcapsules concentration 6.5 wt%) of 1 1 2 g, predetermined container Put in. The contents of this container were stirred in the same manner as plate No. 1.
- liquid heat-sensitive material containing microcapsules (lipophilic portion-forming particles) containing a lipophilic component, a hydrophilic polymer having a Lewis base portion, and water was obtained.
- This heat-sensitive material was coated on the plate surface of the same support as plate No. 1 with a bar coater (No. 20) to form a coating film.
- the coating film was air-dried overnight at room temperature to evaporate water in the coating film.
- the coating film was impregnated with a liquid (bull) in which aluminum oxide particles were dispersed in water.
- a liquid (bull) in which aluminum oxide particles were dispersed in water.
- the aluminum oxide sol “Aluminum sol-10” manufactured by Kawaken Fine Chemical Co., Ltd. was used.
- the average particle size of the aluminum oxide particles contained in this sol is 2 to 20 nm.
- the coating film was immersed in 1.5 liters of this sol for 1 minute, and then washed with purified water (Wako Pure Chemical Industries, Ltd.) I liter for 30 seconds.
- the aluminum oxide particles were added in a dispersed state to the coating film composed of the hydrophilic polymer (BP-A) and the particles forming the lipophilic portion.
- BP-A hydrophilic polymer
- the heat-sensitive layer 2 of this plate material comprises a hydrophilic polymer (BP-A) 3, lipophilic part-forming particles (microcapsules MC-A) 4, and polyvalent metal oxide (aluminum oxide) particles 5. It is composed of Further, in this heat-sensitive layer, at least in the portion on the plate surface side, sodium-modified polyacrylic acid is present as a protective agent.
- the thickness of the obtained heat-sensitive layer was 2.5 ⁇ m. Furthermore, the aluminum oxide particles were dispersed in the thermosensitive layer with a particle size of 90 nm or less. That is, the aluminum oxide particles were finely dispersed in the heat-sensitive layer.
- the particle size of the aluminum oxide particles in the thermosensitive layer was measured by using an electron microscope “S-2700” manufactured by Hitachi, Ltd. under an acceleration voltage of 5 kV.
- This coating film was impregnated with an aqueous dispersion containing silicon dioxide particles and aluminum oxide particles.
- an aqueous dispersion “Ludox130M” manufactured by E.I.duP0ntdeNemours & Co., Wilmington, Del. was used.
- the average particle size of the silicon dioxide and aluminum oxide particles contained in this aqueous dispersion is 13 to 15 nm.
- the above-mentioned coating film is prepared by adding this aqueous dispersion to a solid content (polyvalent metal oxide particles) concentration of 1
- the sample was immersed in a liquid diluted to a mass% for 3 minutes, and then washed with 1 liter of purified water (manufactured by Wako Pure Chemical Industries, Ltd.) for 30 seconds.
- the silicon dioxide particles and the aluminum oxide particles were added in a dispersed state to the coating film composed of the hydrophilic polymer (BP-A) and the lipophilic portion-forming particles (microcapsules containing the lipophilic component).
- this coating film formed substrate was immersed for 3 minutes in Gay sodium 1 mass 0/0 water solution, air dried for 2 4 hours at room temperature upright.
- a lipophilic polymer having a Lewis base moiety BP-A
- lipophilic part-forming particles microcapsules MC-A
- silicon dioxide particles silicon dioxide particles
- aluminum oxide and particle substance a formula (S i 0 2) substance composed of molecules having a bond that is denoted by n) and the heat-sensitive layer and containing not have to obtain a plate material formed on a support.
- the thickness of the obtained heat-sensitive layer was 2.3 / m.
- the silicon dioxide particles and the aluminum oxide particles had a particle size of 90 nm or less and were dispersed in the thermosensitive layer. That is, silicon dioxide particles and aluminum oxide particles were finely dispersed in the heat-sensitive layer.
- the coating film was immersed in the aqueous titanium peroxide solution for 3 minutes, and then washed with 1 liter of purified water (manufactured by Wako Pure Chemical Industries, Ltd.) for 30 seconds.
- the titanium peroxide particles were added in a dispersed state to the coating film composed of the hydrophilic polymer (BP-A) and the lipophilic portion-forming particles (microcapsules containing the lipophilic component).
- the heat-sensitive layer 2 of this printing plate comprises a hydrophilic polymer (BP-A) 3, lipophilic part-forming particles (microcapsules MC-A) 4, and polyvalent metal oxide (titanium peroxide) particles 5.
- BP-A hydrophilic polymer
- MC-A lipophilic part-forming particles
- titanium peroxide polyvalent metal oxide
- the thickness of the obtained heat-sensitive layer was 2.8 m. Further, the titanium peroxide particles were dispersed in the thermosensitive layer with a particle size of 50 nm or less. That is, the titanium peroxide particles were finely dispersed in the heat-sensitive layer.
- BP-A lipophilic polymer having a Lewis base portion
- microcapsules MC-A lipophilic portion-forming particles
- substance A substance A
- a plate material formed on the support was obtained.
- the thickness of the heat-sensitive layer was 2.5 m.
- polyacrylic acid (abbreviated as “PAA c”; “Dyurima-1 AC 10 MP” manufactured by Nippon Pure Chemical Co., Ltd., number average molecular weight: 8 ⁇ 10) 60 mo of the carboxyl group of A polymer modified with 1% of sodium was prepared.
- the propylene glycol alginate is added for the purpose of improving the dispersibility of the micro force capsule in the heat-sensitive material and facilitating the application of the heat-sensitive material on the support.
- liquid heat-sensitive material containing lipophilic portion-forming particles microcapsules containing a lipophilic component
- a hydrophilic polymer having a Lewis base portion a hydrophilic polymer having a Lewis base portion
- This heat-sensitive material is applied to the plate surface of the same support as plate material No. 1 with a barco (No. 20) to form a coating film, and then air-dried overnight at room temperature. The water in the coating was evaporated.
- the support on which the coating film was formed was immersed in an aqueous solution of lithium silicate having a concentration of 0.5% by mass for each of lithium silicate and sodium silicate for 3 minutes. Air dried for 4 hours at room temperature.
- Luic acid a hydrophilic polymer having a Lewis base moiety
- lipophilic part-forming particles a hydrophilic polymer having a Lewis base moiety
- a plate material was obtained in which a heat-sensitive layer containing (microcapsules MC-A) and substance A was formed on a support.
- the thickness of the heat-sensitive layer was 2.4 wm.
- a lipophilic polymer (BP-A) having a Lewis base portion, lipophilic portion-forming particles (microcapsules MC-A), substance A, A plate was obtained in which a heat-sensitive layer containing acrylic acid was formed on a support. The thickness of the heat-sensitive layer was 2.
- This heat-sensitive material is applied in the same manner to the plate surface of the same support as plate No. 1 to form a coating film, and the support on which the coating film is formed is exposed to an atmosphere at 110 ° C. By holding for one minute, the water in the coating was evaporated. Next, a treatment with a protective agent was performed in the same manner as for the plate No. 1.
- plate material No. 9 for lithographic printing plate contains a lipophilic polymer (BP-A) having a Lewis base moiety, lipophilic part-forming particles (microcapsules! ⁇ C-A), and substance A
- BP-A lipophilic polymer
- microcapsules! ⁇ C-A lipophilic part-forming particles
- substance A A plate material having a heat-sensitive layer formed on a support was obtained.
- the thickness of the heat-sensitive layer was 2.5 / m.
- sodium-modified polyacrylic acid exists as a protective agent at least on the plate surface side.
- the same heat-sensitive material as in No. 3 was applied to the plate surface of the same support as plate material No. 1 with a bar coater (Rod No. 20) to form a coating film.
- a bar coater Rod No. 20
- a coating film composed of the hydrophilic polymer (BPA) and the lipophilic portion-forming particles (microcapsules MC-A) was formed on the support.
- silicon dioxide particles and aluminum oxide particles were added in a dispersed state to the coating film in the same manner as in plate material No. 4.
- treatment with a protective agent was performed in the same manner as for plate No. 1.
- the heat-sensitive layer 2 of this printing plate comprises a hydrophilic polymer (BP-A) 3, lipophilic portion-forming particles 4, and particulate polyvalent metal oxides (silicon dioxide particles and aluminum oxide). (Particles) and 5). Further, in the heat-sensitive layer, sodium-modified polyacrylic acid is present as a protective agent at least on the plate surface side.
- BP-A hydrophilic polymer
- lipophilic portion-forming particles 4 lipophilic portion-forming particles 4
- particulate polyvalent metal oxides silicon dioxide particles and aluminum oxide.
- sodium-modified polyacrylic acid is present as a protective agent at least on the plate surface side.
- the thickness of the obtained heat-sensitive layer was 2.5 m.
- the silicon dioxide particles and the aluminum oxide particles were dispersed in the thermosensitive layer with a particle size of 9 Onm or less. That is, silicon dioxide particles and aluminum oxide particles were finely dispersed in the heat-sensitive layer.
- silicon dioxide particles and aluminum oxide particles were added in a dispersed state to the coating film in the same manner as in plate material No. 4.
- treatment with a protective agent was performed in the same manner as for plate No. 1.
- the heat-sensitive layer 2 of this plate material comprises a hydrophilic polymer containing a Lewis base moiety (sodium-modified polyacrylic acid) 3, lipophilic part-forming particles (microcapsules NC-A) 4, and polyvalent metal oxide particles ( Silicon dioxide particles and aluminum oxide particles) 5. Further, in the heat-sensitive layer, sodium-modified polyacrylic acid is present as a protective agent at least on the plate surface side.
- the thickness of the obtained heat-sensitive layer was 2.4 im.
- the silicon dioxide particles and the aluminum oxide particles were dispersed in the thermosensitive layer with a particle size of 9 Onm or less. That is, silicon dioxide particles and aluminum oxide particles were finely dispersed in the heat-sensitive layer.
- EPS-6 manufactured by Yamanaka Chemical Co., Ltd. was prepared as an aqueous dispersion containing tin oxide particles (particulate polyvalent metal oxide).
- This aqueous dispersion contains 6% by mass of colloidal particles of tin oxide (average particle size: 6 nm), and ammonia is added to prevent adhesion of the particles of tin oxide.
- aqueous dispersion 1 5 0 g, hydrophilic polymer one (BP- A) 5 weight% aqueous solution of 1 0 0 g of the microcapsules (MC-A) dispersion (Micro turnip cell concentration 6.5 mass 0 / 0 ) was placed in a predetermined container. The contents of this container were stirred in the same manner as plate No. 1. However, the stirring time was 4 hours.
- lipophilic portion-forming particles microcapsules containing lipophilic components
- particulate tin oxide polyvalent metal oxide
- ammonia stabilizing agent
- hydrophilicity having a Lewis base moiety A liquid heat-sensitive material containing a polymer and water was obtained.
- This heat-sensitive material was applied to the plate surface of the same support as plate No. 1 with a bar coater (No. 20) to form a coating film, and then air-dried overnight at room temperature, The water in the coating was evaporated.
- the support on which the coating film was formed was immersed in the following treatment solution for 3 minutes, and then erected vertically and dried at 110 ° C for 5 minutes.
- Processing solution used was polyacrylic acid ( "Jiyurima AC 1 0 P" Nippon Junyaku Co., Ltd., number-average molecular weight: 5 X 1 0 3). 1 of the 0 wt% aqueous solution of 2 5 g, lithium silicate a mixed solution of 1. 5 mass 0/0 aqueous solution of 7 5 g of (Nippon Chemical Industrial Co., Ltd.).
- the treatment liquid was prepared as follows. First, 70 g of a 0.56% by mass aqueous solution of lithium gayate (Nippon Kagaku Kogyo Co., Ltd.) was added to a 6% by mass aqueous solution of titanium oxide ("Tinock A-6" manufactured by Taki Chemical Co., Ltd.). Is added and stirred for 10 minutes to prepare a mixed solution of lithium gayate and titanium oxide. Next, while gently stirring this mixed solution, polyacrylic acid (“Dyurima-1 AC10P”, manufactured by Nippon Pure Chemical Co., Ltd., number average molecular weight: 5 ⁇ 10 6.3 g of 5.0 mass% aqueous solution of 3 ) is dropped.
- a mixed solution containing lithium gayate, titanium oxide particles, and polyacrylic acid (protective agent) is obtained as a treatment liquid.
- hydrophilic polymer having a Lewis base portion, lipophilic portion-forming particles (microcapsules MC-A), substance A, and particles
- BP-A hydrophilic polymer
- microcapsules MC-A lipophilic portion-forming particles
- substance A substance A
- particles A plate material was obtained in which a heat-sensitive layer containing tin oxide and titanium oxide (polyvalent metal oxide) and polyacrylic acid as a protective agent was formed on a support.
- the thickness of the heat-sensitive layer was 2. 1 wm.
- hydrophilic polymer BP- A
- MC- A Dispersion (microcapsules concentration 6.5 mass 0/0) 1 1 2 g, in a predetermined container I put it.
- the contents of this container were stirred in the same manner as plate No. 1.
- liquid heat-sensitive material containing lipophilic portion-forming particles microcapsules containing a lipophilic component
- a hydrophilic polymer having a Lewis base portion a hydrophilic polymer having a Lewis base portion
- This heat-sensitive material was coated on the plate surface of the same support as plate No. 1 with a bar coater (No. 20) to form a coating film.
- the coating film was air-dried overnight at room temperature to evaporate water in the coating film.
- the support on which the coating film was formed was used as a lithographic printing plate material No. 14 as it was. That is, the heat-sensitive layer of this plate No. 14 is composed of a hydrophilic polymer (BP-A) and lipophilic part-forming particles (microphone capsule MC-A). Substance, substance A, silicate and protective agent are not contained.
- the resin contains fine particles of carbon as lipophilic portion-forming particles, a silane coupling agent as an inorganic binder, and a particulate polyvalent metal acid.
- a liquid heat-sensitive material containing silicon dioxide particles as an oxide and water as a solvent was obtained.
- This heat-sensitive material was coated on the plate surface of the same support as plate No. 1 with a bar coater (No. 20) to form a coating film.
- the coating film was air-dried overnight at room temperature to evaporate water in the coating film.
- the support on which the coating film was formed was used as a lithographic printing plate material No. 15 as it was. That is, the heat-sensitive layer of this plate No. 15 is composed of carbon fine particles, a silane coupling agent, and silicon dioxide particles.
- the image data used is a dot of 1 Ommx 10 (2, 5, 10, 30, 50, 70, 90, 95, 98, 100%) and a character (10, 8, 6, 4 and 2 points).
- the ink receiving portion 91 corresponding to the image data can be formed without the development process.
- a lithographic plate 100 in which the non-receiving portion 92 is formed on the plate surface is obtained.
- the part that was heat-sensitive layer 2 in plate material 10 is the plate body of plank 100 It will be 20.
- This plate making was performed on all the plate materials under the same conditions.
- lithographic plate No. 13 B the plate that has been subjected to this exposure treatment
- lithographic plate No. 13 B the plate not subjected to this exposure treatment
- the obtained plates (lithographic plates Nos. 1 to 12, 13, 13A, 13B, 14 and 15) were trimmed and offset printers (HAMADAV S34II manufactured by Hamada Printing Machine Co., Ltd.) )) And printed on high quality paper.
- This printing was performed by increasing the pressure between the plate and the bracket higher than usual by inserting two undersheets between the plate and the bracket in order to perform an accelerated test.
- “GE0S-G” manufactured by Dainippon Ink and Chemicals Co., Ltd. was used as the ink
- “EU-3” manufactured by Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd. was diluted 100 times as the dampening solution. What was used was used.
- Printing on each plate was performed until the printing resistance deteriorated. Regarding the print resistance, the following points were examined every 100 sheets. First, a 30% loupe was used to determine if there was a 5% dot loss. Second, we visually checked whether the image of the printed matter was clear and whether the non-image part of the printed matter was not stained. Third, the reflection density of the solid portion was measured with a reflection densitometer (“DM400” manufactured by Dainippon Screen Mfg. Co., Ltd.).
- an image is formed by holding the ink in the ink receiving portion (lipophilic portion) of the plate surface and pressing the ink onto the paper via a rubber blanket.
- the non-image part of the printed matter is that the non-ink-receiving part (hydrophilic part) of the plate surface is printed on the paper via a rubber blanket during printing. It is the pressed part.
- the lithographic printing plates (No. 1-5, 10-12, 13A, 13B) obtained by making plate materials Nos. 1-5, 10-13 are not printed.
- the number of prints exceeded 50,000 copies, no deterioration in print resistance was observed.
- the number of prints exceeded 50,000, no visual peeling (peeling between the plate main body 20 and the support 1) and scratches were observed by visual observation.
- the printed matter of the lithographic plate 13B to which the above-mentioned exposure treatment was applied even if the number of printed sheets exceeded 60,000, no deterioration in the printing resistance was observed, and no peeling or scratches were observed on the plate.
- lithographic plate No. 14 obtained by plate-making plate material No. 14, the plate was peeled when the number of printed sheets was about 100. Also, the plate was easily scratched, and the plate had to be handled carefully.
- lithographic plate No. 15 obtained by making plate material No. 15 in plate making
- the non-image portion of the printed matter was stained when the number of printed sheets was about 1,500. At this time, no peeling or flaw was observed on the plate by visual observation.
- plate materials Nos. 1 to 13 corresponding to the examples of the present invention were used for plate making.
- the lithographic plate Nos. 1-12, 13 A, and 13 B obtained in this way were lithographic plate Nos. 1 and 15 obtained by making plate materials No. 14 and 15 corresponding to the comparative examples of the present invention. It can be seen that they have significantly higher printing resistance compared to 4,15.
- a heat-sensitive printing plate material for forming a lithographic plate which does not require a developing step the lithographic plate obtained by plate-making has high mechanical strength and printing resistance, and has a significant cost increase.
- a plate material is provided that can be manufactured without the accompanying.
- this printing plate material it is not necessary to pay much attention to the handling of the lithographic plate, and it is not necessary to wash the blanket for a fixed number of printing plates even when printing under severe conditions. Thereby, the printing work efficiency is improved.
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