Rexham Graphics Inc.

Graphics Technology International, Inc.

George Hodgins

Marie B Ray

Thomas C Niziolek

It has surprisingly been found that a protective coating composition for diazo-containing materials can be prepared from a cellulose ester, a hydroxylated resin, a crosslinking agent, microcrystalline silica and an acid catalyst. The coating compositions of the invention provide improved protection for diazo-containing materials from physical and chemical damage. The protective coating compositions of the invention are particularly effective for protecting the diazo-containing materials from chemical attack from solvents. The invention further relates to photographic elements and phototools provided with the protective coating composition and a method for providing the coating composition.

Overcoats for diazo-containing layers with chemicals and abrasion

It surprisingly has been found that a protective coating composition for diazo-containing materials can be prepared from a cellulose ester and microcrystalline silica. The coating compositions of the invention provide protection for diazo-containing materials from physical and chemical damage. In particular, the protective coating compositions of the invention protect the diazo-containing materials from abrasion. The invention further relates to a method for providing a protective coating on a diazo phototool comprising coating at least the surface of the diazo phototool containing diazo material with a composition comprising a cellulose ester and microcrystalline silica.

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Granby, MA, United States of America

George Hodgins