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QX-1 | Pre-Sensitized Dual-Cure Hybrid Emulsion - Excellent humidity resistance, but slower than SBQ sensitized emulsions.

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"


High (9,000 centipoise) viscosity

Easier to control during coating, even on coarse mesh


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

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


FORMATS

  • 28UFQX-1 28 ounces (0.83 liters)

  • 1GUFQX-1 1 gallon (3.785 liters)

  • 5GUFQX-1 5 gallons (18.927 liters)

  • 50GUFQX-1 50 gallons (189.175 liters)

Product Fact Sheet (English)

Tech Data Sheet (English)


COLOR : Blue-Green

SOLIDS : 37%

VISCOSITY : 9,000 cps

SENSITIZER : SBQ; Non-Diazo Dual Cure

SOLVENT RESISTANCE : Good

WATER RESISTANCE : Good

305 MESH BL SPEED (EST.) : 203 seconds

305 MESH 1K MH SPEED (EST.) : 70 seconds

305 MESH 5K MH SPEED (EST.) : 14 seconds

SHELF LIFE : 18 months in a cool, dry place