Dual Cure Emulsions
Q-TRT QT-THIX Proclaim Proclaim HR LX-630 LX-660 LX-680 LX-690 QT-Discharge LX-892 DLX RLX TLX

Diazo-Photopolymer (Dual-Cure) Emulsions

Ulano's diazo-photopolymer emulsions represent a dynamic step forward in dual-cure technology. The Ulano LX series of dual-cure emulsions provide higher solids content, faster exposure times, superior resolution and definition capabilities, and resistance to both solvent- and water-based inks. Ulano's LX dual-cure emulsions are partially sensitized and should be handled under yellow safe light conditions before exposure.

Diazo-photopolymer ("dual-cure") emulsions resemble conventional diazo-sensitized emulsions inasmuch as they are sensitized by diazo resins and contain PVOH and usually PVA. They also contain oil-based water and solvent-resistant acrylate monomers/oligomers, and a photo initiator and accelerator. Because the acrylate increases the emulsion's solids content, it is possible to use less PVA in dual-cures. This spells easier reclaiming and less acetate staining. The high solids contribute to faster drying, sharp stencil shoulders and printing acutance, better mesh bridging, and higher build per coat for relatively lower Rz values.

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Q-TRT

Tech Data Sheet MSDS

Q-TRT direct emulsion is formulated for perfect, computer- to-screen thermal ribbon transfers.  It’s a premixed, SBQ pure photopolymer emulsion that, after coating and drying, provides special surface properties that readily accept thermal ribbon transfers of stencil “artwork” directly onto the emulsion surface—completely and with superb image- edge sharpness. 
Q-TRT has excellent humidity resistance and resists solvent-based printing inks used for imprinted sportswear. 

QT-THIX

Tech Data Sheet MSDS

Although we continue to think that the factory-controlled thickness and ease of use of
CDF®/QT Thick-Film make this the stencil system of choice for high density and other
applications requiring exceptionally thick stencils and ink deposits, we have released
QT-THIXdirect emulsion, specially formulated for the production of ultra-thick stencils on
coarse mesh using water-based or non-aggressive solvent inksor pastes. It is a ready-to-use, SBQ emulsion featuring: 

LX-680 Our best dual cure

Color Solids Viscosity Sensitizer Solvent Resist Water Resist Estimated 305 mesh
1K MH Speed		 Estimated 305 mesh
5K MH Speed		  
Blue 38%   diazo dual cure Complete WB-UV 190 seconds 38 seconds  

MSDS Product Fact Sheet Tech Data Sheet

Diazo sensitized, high quality, high solids dual-cure emulsion with excellent resistance to all solvent based and UV inks.

LX-680 is very suitable for high quality graphics and industrial printing and for all general purpose, graphic and industrial applications. Latitude, resolution and edge definition are excellent, which makes it ideal for fine line and half tone printing. The solids content 38%, provides superior print quality, and very fast drying. Supplied with a diazo sensitizer in powder form.

Proclaim - Easy to reclaim, fineline dual-cure

Color Solids Viscosity Sensitizer Solvent Resist Water Resist Estimated 305 mesh
1K MH Speed		 Estimated 305 mesh
5K MH Speed		  
Light Blue 37%   diazo dual cure Complete WB-UV 190 seconds 38 seconds  
Proclaim

MSDS Product Fact Sheet Tech Data Sheet

Proclaim, a diazo-photopolymer (dual-cure) emulsion formulated to provide unequalled exposure latitude and ease of decoating, even if underexposed and used with aggressive inks and washup solvents. If you're having reclaiming problems, this is the way to go! Proclaim is multi-purpose, fast exposing, and provides superb resolution and acutance.

Its high solids content (37%) provides better stencil build per coat, excellent bridging of coarse mesh, and fast drying. Proclaim has superb coating properties and durability, and is resistant to a wide variety of solvent-based inks, as well as water-based UV. Proclaim is very suitable for general purpose graphics, textile, and industrial applications. Latitude, resolution, and edge definition are excellent, which makes it ideal for fine line and halftone printing.

Proclaim is light blue in color; light green with diazo added. Exposed areas revert back to the original blue color, providing a built-in indicator of adequate exposure.

If you don't like the blue color, try Proclaim Clear.

For the best contrast, use Red Blockout.

Proclaim HR - Higher Resolution than Proclaim

Color Solids Viscosity Sensitizer Solvent Resist Water Resist  
Green 37%   diazo dual cure Complete WB-UV  

MSDS Product Fact Sheet Tech Data Sheet

Proclaim HR has a higher resolution than regular Proclaim. Will resolve up to 40 micron lines and spaces on 305 t/inch (120 t/cm) or 380 t/inch (150 t/cm).

(37%) solids content provides excellent bridging of coarse mesh better stencil build per coat, and fast drying. Proclaim has superb coating properties and durability, and is resistant to a wide variety of solvent-based inks, as well as water-based UV. Proclaim is very suitable for general purpose graphics, textile, and industrial applications. Latitude, resolution, and edge definition are excellent, which makes it ideal for fine line and halftone printing.

Proclaim is green color.
For the best contrast, use Red Blockout.

LX-630 - Discontinued in April 2008

Color Solids Speed Sensitizer  
Blue 35%   diazo dual cure  

LX-630 was discontinued in April 2008. Ulano suggests you use Ulano DLX as a replacement.

LX-630 is a sensitized, durable, high quality, dual-cure emulsion with excellent resistance to most ink systems. LX-630 is suitable for allapplications. Its latitude, resolution and edge definition are excellent, which makes it ideal for fine line and halftone printing. The emulsion is very durable and fast drying for good productivity.

MSDS Product Fact Sheet Tech Data Sheet

    AVAILABILITY
  • Discontinued April 2008
  • 28UFLX630 28 ounces (0.83 liters)
  • 1GUFLX630 1 gallon (3.785 liters) 4 per case
  • 5GUFLX630 5 gallons (18.927 liters)
  • 50GUFLX630 50 gallons (1041 liters)
  • Premeasured diazo sensitizer is included with each unit.

LX-660 Water and Solvent Resistant Dual-Cure

Color Solids  
Red 38%  

MSDS Product Fact Sheet Tech Data Sheet Tech Data Sheet Blue

Diazo sensitized, durable, high solids content dual-cure emulsion with superior resistance to water based ink systems as well as most solvent-based inks.

LX-660 is compatible with water-based ink systems and suitable for all general purpose, graphics, and industrial applications. Latitude, resolution, and edge definition are excellent, which makes it ideal for fine line and halftone printing. The emulsion is durable and fast drying.

LX-690 fine line and halftone work - Discontinued October 2007

Color Solids  
Red 42%  

LX-690 is intended for high quality graphics, industrial, and general purpose printing. The wide exposure latitude, superb line definition and resolution, and high build per coat make it particularly suitable for fine line and halftone work. The excellent solvent resistance of LX-690 provides extended print runs with UV and solvent-based inks, as well as easy reclaiming. LX-690 dries very quickly because of its high percentage of solids.
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Product Fact Sheet
Tech Data Sheet

    AVAILABILITY
  • Still available upon request in 250 gallon totes - Production discontinued October 2007

QT-Discharge - Textile Emulsion for Discharge and Water-Based Inks

Color Solids Speed WR SR Reclaim  
Pink 41%          

MSDS Product Fact Sheet Tech Data Sheet

QT-DISCHARGE is specially formulated to resist discharge inks and is compatible with water-based and plastisol inks too. It requires fewer coats than 925WR or 995WR, dries more quickly, and exposes twice as fast. QT-DISCHARGE has a high (41%) solids content, providing good stencil build per coat, excellent mesh bridging of coarse mesh, and fast drying. It utilizes a powder diazo (rather than 925WR's syrup), and requires no UPS shipping up-charge.

LX-892    Extremely Abrasion Resist for flat or cylinder screens

Color Solids Viscosity Sensitizer Solvent Resist Water Resist Estimated 305 mesh
1K MH Speed		 Estimated 305 mesh
5K MH Speed		  
Blue 48% 10,000 cps diazo dual cure seconds seconds  

MSDS Product Fact Sheet Technical Data Sheet

LX-892 is extremely resistant to abrasion and holds up very well under shop conditions of high temperature and ambient humidty. LX-892 is formulated to produce stencils that are extremely resistant to the pastes and inks used in the ceramics industry, using flat or cylindrical screens. It is particularly suitable for printing floor tiles, single-, double-, or triple-fired glazed tiles, and porcelainized stoneware. It is very resistant to water- and solvent-based mediums, and blends used in the ceramic industry for direct printing or decals. It can also be used for many other demanding mediums printing such as water-based inks for textiles.

L X-892 can be catalyzed using Hardener D to make stencils resistant for longer printing runs. Hardener D is a solution developed especially to produce a chemical polymerization of the stencil that does not damage screen mesh. Reinforced screens can be very hard to reclaim. Before reinforcement, however, screens can be reclaimed easily using one of the stencil removers manufactured by Ulano: Stencil Remover Nos. 4, 42, 44, or 5.

Thanks to its very high solids content and medium-high viscosity, it produces stencils of high resolution with excellent definition, providing a superior build up of emulsion with each coating pass, excellent mesh bridging on coarse mesh, as well as rapid drying.

LX-892 is blue for easy see-through registration and inspection on white or dyed mesh It turns brown when sensitized and when properly exposed, LX-892 will revert to its original blue color, serving as a built-in indicator of proper exposure.

DLX - Excellent Humidity Resistance

Color Solids Viscosity  
Blue 38% 6,500 cps

MSDS Product Fact Sheet Tech Data Sheet

Diazo-photopolymer emulsion formulated to overcome the problem of humidity sensitivity. It offers superior resistance to humidity, rapid drying without residual suface oiliness, quick exposure with a variety of light sources, and a reduced acrylate odor. DLX is recommended for a wide variety of printing applications (especially those requiring high resolution), including use with UV, plastisol, and water and solvent inks.

RLX

Color Solids Viscosity Sensitizer Solvent Resist Water Resist Estimated 305 mesh BL Speed Estimated 305 mesh 1K MH Estimated 305 mesh 5K MH Shelf Life
Magenta 38% 7,700 cps diazo
dual cure		 excellent excellent 405 seconds 155 seconds 30 seconds 4-6 weeks after adding diazo
4 weeks coated

Tech Data Sheet MSDS

RLX is a multi-purpose high speed diazo photopolymer direct emulsion. RLX's very high solids content provides better stencil build per coat, excellent bridging of coarse mesh, and faster drying. RLX has superb coating properties and durability, and is resistant to a wide variety of solvent- and water-based ink systems. RLX/CL is supplied clear for easier see-through registration. RLX is recommended for imprinted sportswear, P-O-P, and advertising specialty printing.

TLX

Color Solids Viscosity Sensitizer Solvent Resist Water Resist Estimated 305 mesh BL Speed Estimated 305 mesh 1K MH Estimated 305 mesh 5K MH Shelf Life
Pale Green
Light blue		 38% 7,700 cps diazo
dual cure		 excellent excellent 360 seconds 124 seconds 24 seconds 4-6 weeks after adding diazo
4 weeks coated

Tech Data Sheet MSDS

TLX is a multi-purpose high speed diazo photopolymer direct emulsion. Lighter color than RLX, so it exposes 20% faster and is easier to register on the press.

TLX's 38% solids content provides better stencil build per coat, excellent bridging of coarse mesh, and faster drying. TLX has superb coating properties and durability, and is resistant to a wide variety of solvent- and water-based ink systems. TLX is recommended for imprinted sportswear, P-O-P, and advertising specialty printing.

ALX - discontinued

Color Solids  
Violet 38%  

ALX is a diazo photopolymer direct emulsion. ALX's rapid drying and very short exposure times provide faster stencil production, and durable stencils with resistance to both water- and solvent-based inks. ALX is ideal for sign, industrial, and graphics printing.