Chromaline UDC-HV Z-2 (Blue) Dual Cure Emulsion - 3.5 Gallon Pail
Premium blue high-viscosity dual-cure screen printing emulsion engineered for plastisol, UV, and solvent ink systems, delivering exceptional stencil durability, superior mesh bridging, wide exposure latitude, and outstanding print consistency.
Characteristics
Chromaline UDC-HV Z-2 (Blue) Dual Cure Emulsion is a premium diazo-sensitized dual-cure emulsion designed for screen printers who require durable, long-lasting stencils with excellent coating characteristics across a wide range of mesh counts. Combining photopolymer speed with the durability and forgiveness of dual-cure chemistry, UDC-HV Z-2 is an ideal solution for demanding textile and graphic printing environments where stencil reliability is critical. It is formulated primarily for plastisol, UV-curable, and solvent-based ink systems.
The high-viscosity blue formulation provides outstanding mesh bridging and stencil build, allowing printers to achieve thicker, stronger stencil deposits with fewer coating passes. The blue color offers excellent stencil contrast during setup, making image inspection and screen registration easier while maintaining sharp edge definition and fine detail reproduction.
UDC-HV Z-2 features a forgiving exposure latitude that makes it well suited for shops using a variety of exposure systems or operating under less-than-perfect darkroom conditions. Its excellent mesh adhesion minimizes stencil breakdown during long production runs while providing fast washout and easy reclaiming once production is complete. Chromaline also highlights UDC-HV Z-2 as a versatile workhorse dual-cure emulsion known for durability and tolerance to varying shop conditions.
Designed for manual and automatic coating applications, UDC-HV Z-2 performs exceptionally well on both low and high mesh counts where thicker stencil profiles and extended print durability are required. Its balanced coating characteristics help produce consistent emulsion thickness, improved ink deposit control, and dependable production repeatability.
- High-viscosity dual-cure (diazo + photopolymer) formulation
- Blue emulsion for improved stencil visibility and registration
- Excellent mesh bridging for thicker stencil build
- Produces hard, durable stencils for long production runs
- Superior mesh adhesion reduces stencil breakdown
- Wide exposure latitude for consistent results
- Fast washout after exposure
- Easy reclaiming after production
- Excellent image definition and sharp line quality
- Compatible with manual and automatic coating methods
- Designed for plastisol, UV-curable, and solvent-based inks
- Suitable for textile and graphic screen printing applications
- Compatible with LED and traditional exposure systems after proper exposure testing
- Manufactured in the USA
- Thoroughly mix the included diazo sensitizer into the emulsion before use and allow the mixture to fully de-aerate before coating.
- Coat evenly using a quality scoop coater to maximize stencil consistency and mesh coverage.
- Dry coated screens completely in a clean, humidity-controlled darkroom before exposure.
- Use an exposure calculator whenever changing mesh counts, coating thickness, or exposure equipment.
- Ideal for plastisol, UV, and solvent printing applications requiring durable stencils and extended print runs.
- Reclaim promptly after production using a quality emulsion remover to maintain mesh life.
- Refrigerate sensitized emulsion to maximize usable shelf life and avoid freezing, as the product is not freeze/thaw stable.
