Pre-Sensitized Emulsions

SBQ sensitized emulsions are fully presensitized, premixed and ready to use. Must be handled under yellow safe light conditions before exposure.

Ulano's unique presensitzed hybrid emulsions, QX-1 and QX-3 deliver the durability and excellent imaging properties of dual-cure technology with the ready-to-use convenience, fast exposure speed, and extended pot life of pure photopolymer (SBQ) emulsions.

QLT Pre-Sensitized Solvent Resistant Emulsion - Released Oct. 2008
QX-1 Pre-Sensitized Dual-Cure Hybrid Emulsion - Excellent resolution, but slower than SBQ sensitized emulsions
QX-3 "Hybrid" Emulsion Technology Formulation for Industrial Screen Printing and Graphics
QTX 46% solids ultra fast plastisol emulsion - best for low UV energy lamps
QFX Industrial SBQ halftone and fine detail graphics emulsion - Best resolution
CTS-HS Intoduction Delayed - Computer-to-Screen High Resolution Hybrid Dual-Cure
QPX Commercial projection units SBQ sensitized emulsion

QLT Pre-Sensitized - Solvent Resistant

Color Solids Viscosity Sensitizer Solvent Resist Water Resist Est. 305 mesh BL Speed Est. 110 mesh
1K MH Speed		 Est. 305 mesh
5K MH Speed		 Shelf Life
Blue 43% 8,200 cps SBQ High Excellent w/additional diazo 180 seconds 15 seconds 8 seconds 18 months in cool dry storage

Product Fact Sheet Tech Data Sheet MSDS

We introduced QLT in April, 2008 as an ultra-fast SBQ textile emulsion with high viscosity ( + 6500 CPS) and solids ( + 46%). Almost as an afterthought, we mentioned that it resists most washup solvents. That has proved to be a key feature now that many ink manufacturers are reformulating plastisols to eliminate phthalates as plasticizers. As it happens, the replacement plasticizers contain more aggressive solvents. QLT is quickly gaining new imprinted sportswear customers who now require an emulsion with better solvent resistance.

Features

 Benefits
Pre-sensitized with SBQ Convenience: no measuring or mixing
Long shelf and coated screen life
Fast exposing
Contains texturing agents Easy post-printing-stroke life under high humidity conditions
Reduced hydrostatic attraction in low humidity; no ink "feathering"
Wide exposure latitude Reliable performance in less-than-ideal shop conditions
Easy to decoat, even if underexposed/used with aggressive solvents
43% solids content Good EOM (emulsion over mesh thickness) buildup per coat
Blue color Good see-through registration
Easy inspection on white and dyed mesh
Special wetting agents Excellent coatability
Forgiving of poor mesh preparation

QX-1 Pre-Sensitized Dual-Cure Emulsion

Color Solids Viscosity Sensitizer Solvent Resist Water Resist Estimated 305 mesh BL Speed Estimated 305 mesh
1K MH Speed		 Estimated 305 mesh
5K MH Speed		 Shelf Life
Blue-green 37% 6,000 cps non-diazo
dual cure		 good good 203 seconds 70 seconds 14 seconds 18 months in cool dry storage

Product Fact Sheet Tech Data Sheet MSDS

QX-1 is an SBQ sensitized, hybrid dual-cure emulsion that combines the convenience and shelf life of SBQ with the durability, versatility, and imaging properties of dual-cure emulsion.

QX-1 is compatible with all plastisol, UV, and solvent-based ink systems. Its matte finish virtually eliminates printing problems associated with high and low humidity conditions. QX-1 is formulated to provide wide exposure latitude and is easily reclaimed even if underexposed and used with aggressive inks and washup solvents.

QX-1 is durable and has excellent resolution, good definition, and very good wet strength. 37% solids content provides good stencil build per coat, excellent bridging of coarse mesh, and fast drying.

QX-1 is presensitized, and must be handled in yellow safe light conditions before exposure.

Features

 Benefits
Pre-sensitized with SBQ Convenience: no measuring or mixing
Long shelf and coated screen life
Fast exposing
Dual-cure "hybrid" formulation Durability
Good imaging properties
Contains texturing agents Easy post-printing-stroke life under high humidity conditions
Reduced hydrostatic attraction in low humidity; no ink "feathering"
Wide exposure latitude Reliable performance in less-than-ideal shop conditions
Easy to decoat, even if underexposed/used with aggressive solvents
High (37%) solids content High (37%) solids content
Good EOM (emulsion over mesh thickness) buildup per coat
Blue-green color Good see-through registration
Easy inspection on white and dyed mesh
Special wetting agents Excellent coatability
Forgiving of poor mesh preparation

QX-3 Pre-Sensitized Dual-Cure Emulsion

Color Solids Viscosity Sensitizer Solvent Resist Water Resist Estimated 305 mesh BL Speed Estimated 305 mesh
1K MH Speed		 Estimated 305 mesh
5K MH Speed		 Shelf Life
Dark blue 37% 10,600 - 11,400 centipoise (25°C.) non-diazo
dual cure		 excellent good 203 seconds 70 seconds 13.5 seconds 18 months in cool dark storage

Product Fact Sheet Tech Data Sheet MSDS

Ulano “Hybrid” Emulsion Technology Formulation for Industrial Screen Printing and Graphics

QX-3 is a dark blue colored, ready-to-use, fast exposing “hybrid” direct emulsion formulated for high resolution printing with solvent-based inks, and conventional UV and water-based UV inks. QX-3 combines the pre-mixed convenience, fast exposure speed, and extended shelf life of pure photopolymer emulsions with the durability, versatility, and excellent imaging properties of dual-cure emulsions. QX-3 provides wide exposure latitude with all common exposure systems, including such weak light sources as fluorescent tubes. QX-3 has excellent solvent resistance and can be reclaimed easily, even if under-exposed and used with aggressive inks and wash-up solvents. Its good mechanical resistance makes QX-3 the emulsion of choice for glass printing with abrasive frit inks. Shelf life: 18 months.

Features

 Benefits
Ready-to-use No diazo; no mixing
“Hybrid” formulation User friendly; easy to work with
Durability and long shelf life
Fast exposure
Wide exposure latitude Reliable performance in less-than-ideal shop conditions
Easy to decoat, even if underexposed/used with aggressive solvents
High (37%) solids content Fast drying
Good stencil build per coat
Dark blue color Good see-through registration
Easy inspection on white and dyed mesh
Special wetting agents Excellent coatability
Forgiving of poor mesh preparation

FORMATS
QX-3 is available in 28 ounce, 1 (US)-gallon, 5-gallon, and 50-gallon units (0.83, 3.78, 18.9, and 189 liters, respectively. 28-ounce units are packaged 12 per case; 1-gallon units are packaged 4 per carton; 5- and 50-gallon units are packaged individually.

QTX - the plastisol printer's favorite

Color Solids Viscosity Sensitizer Solvent Resist Water Resist Est. 305 mesh BL Speed Est. 305 mesh
1K MH Speed		 Est. 305 mesh
5K MH Speed		 Shelf Life
Pink 46% 7,100 - 8,100 cps SBQ mild poor 180 seconds 60 seconds 8 seconds 18 months in cool dry storage

Tech Data Sheet MSD Sheet

QTX is a ready-to-use, ultra-fast exposing SBQ photopolymer direct emulsion formulated for imprinted sportswear applications. QTX's high solids content provides superior coating properties, better bridging of coarse mesh, and fast drying. QTX is designed for plastisol inks, is extremely durable and reclaims easily. Do not subject to strong solvents during printing or wash-up.

QTX is presensitized, and must be handled in yellow safe light conditions before exposure.

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QFX™ - Industrial SBQ Emulsion

Color Solids Viscosity Shelf Life
Magenta 38% 8,500 cps 18 months in cool dry storage

MSDS

QFX is a ready-to-use, fast exposing SBQ photopolymer direct emulsion formulated for industrial halftone and fine detail graphics printing with solvent inks. QFX has superb resolution and offers high solids content for stencils with exceptional edge definition. Recommended for fine detail and halftone printing. QFX resists most solvent-based inks, is extremely durable, and reclaims easily.

QFX is presensitized, and must be handled in yellow safe light conditions before exposure.

CTS-HS - Introduction Delayed - Computer-to-Screen High Resolution Dual-Cure

Color Solids Viscosity Sensitizer Solvent Resist Water Resist Shelf Life
Blue 37% 6,000 cps non-diazo
dual cure		 excellent good 12 months in cool dry storage

Tech Data Sheet MSDS

The dynamic world of CTS is still evolving and Ulano has decided to delay production of CTS-HS as we do more field testing. Please contact your Ulano Territory Manager if you would like to be part of this field testing program.

CTS-HS is an SBQ-dual cure direct emulsion formulated for high resolution imaging with Computer-to-Screen exposure units. CTS-HS has solvent resistance for printing with conventional and water-based UV inks, and most solvent-based inks. CTS-HS is durable, and has excellent resolution and definition. It has very good wet strength and is very easy to reclaim, even if underexposed.

CTS-HS is presensitized, and must be handled in yellow safe light conditions before exposure.


QPX ultra-fast SBQ emulsion for projection units

Color Solids Viscosity Shelf Life
Violet 30% 3,700 cps 18 months in cool dry storage

Product Fact Sheet Tech Data Sheet MSDS

QPX is an ultra-fast SBQ photopolymer emulsion for use with commercial projection units. It is recommended for the production of outdoor advertising and other large scale industrial applications. QPX is a ready-to-use, high solids emulsion that requires as few as one coat for a good printed edge, even on coarse mesh. Depending on the projection source, exposure times range from 30 seconds to 6 minutes for 10x to 14x enlargements.

QPX is a very fast exposing SBQ sensitized emulsion. Contact the projector manufacturer for base exposure information. A 21 Step Transmission Gray Scale or Manual Step-Wedge Test is recommended for each magnification, mesh count, and mesh color.

QPX is presensitized, and must be handled in yellow safe light conditions before exposure.