Fuji Hunt Photographic Chemicals, Inc.

James K Whitehead

A free-flowing powder fountain solution concentrate for use in lithographic printing is provided which comprises at least one of a solid ammonium or alkali metal phosphate, a solid polysaccharide, and a preservative The powder concentrate's components have uniformly high water dissolution rate as a blend, producing liquid concentrates in excess of 0.7 lbs/gallon of water for ease of use without the need for constant recirculation during storage. A process for preparing a liquid fountain solution concentrate in excess of 0.7 lbs/gallon of water is also provided whereby a premeasured quantity of the powder concentrate is packaged in a moisture proof package to preserve the powder's free flowability prior to use, and prevent exposure to irritating chemical dust during use.

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Winfield, IL, United States of America

James K Whitehead