{"product_id":"chromaline-hydro-x-red-photopolymer-emulsion","title":"Chromaline Hydro-X RED Photopolymer Emulsion","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0021\/9607\/8638\/files\/freeship2_480x480.jpg?v=1650987007\" alt=\"In-Stock Item - Free Shipping Eligible\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"name_txt\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px 0px 1em; padding: 0px; border: 0px; outline: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; background: #ffffff; color: #666666;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIMPORTANT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cem\u003eTexsource ships in-stock items as orders are placed, and cannot guarantee that temperature-sensitive items, like emulsions and emulsion removers, will not be exposed to freezing temperatures in transit. Texsource is not responsible for items damaged by exposure to extreme temperatures. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/PuS6d6fFyKI?si=AVxFgn34r3SZ44Ac\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHydro-X Red\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHydro-X Blue\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eare Chromaline's latest\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ewater-resistant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003epure photopolymer emulsion. Dual cure technology built into a ready-to-use formula.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHydro-X Brands\u003c\/strong\u003e are revolutionary screen printing emulsions. With extreme resistance to water-based \u0026amp; discharge inks, increased durability, and improved crosslinking, this shockingly good emulsion will prove to be the first premium choice for creating perfect stencils! Preferred coating method is 1x1.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHydro-X\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis incredibly fast on\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLED exposure systems\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eusing 405 nm wavelength for better through-cure on new generation equipment, but is still compatible with traditional screen printing exposure systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot sure which color to choose?  Blue will exposure ~10% faster than red.  Red reduces light scatter, resulting in even higher resolution.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFEATURES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eor\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlue (see listing)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolids: 48%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eViscosity: 13,000 CPS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVery Fast Exposure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResistance to plastisol, water-based and discharge inks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDoes NOT require diazo addition; though, can be added to further boost durability and widen exposure latitude\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDoes NOT require stencil hardener chemistry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy to reclaim\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEmulsion Exposure Differences\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProper screen exposure must take many factors into account – the emulsion type, coating thickness, exposure unit, etc. As a general guideline for the different emulsion types (diazo, dual cure, and photopolymer) use these times as a reference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePhotopolymer\u003c\/b\u003e – These are typically the fastest exposing emulsions, with many exposing correctly from 30-50 seconds. The shortest times can be seen when using a newer LED-type exposure unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDual Cure\u003c\/b\u003e – If you have established a good exposure time with photopolymer emulsions, you can typically \u003cb\u003eadd\u003c\/b\u003e 90 seconds (1.5 minutes) to that time for most dual cure emulsions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiazo\u003c\/b\u003e - If you have established a good exposure time with photopolymer emulsions, you can typically \u003cb\u003eadd \u003c\/b\u003e210 seconds (3.5 minutes) to that time for most diazo emulsions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThese times will depend heavily on your exposure unit and should only be considered as a starting point.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0021\/9607\/8638\/files\/Hydro-X_Red_UserGuide_CHRM.pdf?v=1786387711\" title=\"TDS Sheet\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0021\/9607\/8638\/files\/Technical_Data_Sheet.png?v=1656508871\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0021\/9607\/8638\/files\/Hydro-X-RED-Safety-Data-Sheet-09-August-2024.pdf?v=1786387729\" title=\"SDS Sheet\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"safety data sheet\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0021\/9607\/8638\/files\/sds1.jpg?v=1584122738\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Chromaline","offers":[{"title":"Gallon","offer_id":42627405053998,"sku":"CHR-HYDRO-X-RED-GAL","price":76.23,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0021\/9607\/8638\/files\/chromaline-hydro-x-red.jpg?v=1786387353","url":"https:\/\/screenprintingsupply.com\/products\/chromaline-hydro-x-red-photopolymer-emulsion","provider":"Texsource Screen Printing Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}