Chromaline Spike CT-420D Photopolymer Emulsion - 1 Gallon
Fast-exposing, ready-to-use photopolymer textile emulsion engineered for plastisol ink printing, delivering excellent mesh bridging, high solids content, superior stencil durability, and easy reclaiming.
Characteristics
Chromaline Spike CT-420D Photopolymer Emulsion is a premium SBQ photopolymer direct emulsion developed specifically for textile screen printers using plastisol inks. Designed to optimize exposure at the 420 nm spectral range, Spike CT-420D delivers exceptionally fast exposure speeds while producing sharp stencil definition, excellent edge quality, and reliable production consistency. The ready-to-use formula requires no diazo mixing, reducing preparation time while eliminating mixing errors and extending shelf life.
Its high-solids formulation provides excellent coating characteristics on both low and high mesh counts, allowing printers to build durable stencils with fewer coats while reducing emulsion consumption per screen. Superior mesh bridging helps create strong, uniform stencil surfaces that maintain fine detail throughout long production runs.
Spike CT-420D is engineered for fast-paced production environments where rapid screen turnaround is critical. The emulsion dries quickly, exposes rapidly, washes out cleanly, and reclaims easily after printing, helping shops maximize productivity while minimizing reclaim time. It performs exceptionally well for general textile printing, athletic apparel, promotional products, and high-volume plastisol production.
Because the emulsion is optimized for plastisol ink systems, it offers outstanding stencil durability while maintaining excellent image resolution for both solid graphics and detailed artwork. The dyed red formulation also improves stencil visibility during coating, exposure, and inspection.
- Ready-to-use pure photopolymer emulsion—no diazo mixing required
- Optimized for 420 nm exposure systems
- Extremely fast exposure and drying times
- Designed specifically for plastisol ink printing
- High solids formulation reduces emulsion usage per screen
- Excellent mesh bridging for durable stencils
- Sharp image definition and clean edge quality
- Superior reclaimability for faster screen recovery
- Suitable for both low and high mesh counts
- Consistent stencil performance for production printing
- Dyed red formulation for improved stencil visibility
- Available in 1 Gallon and 3.5 Gallon containers
- Degrease screens thoroughly before coating for maximum stencil adhesion.
- Apply even coats using a quality scoop coater and allow screens to dry completely in a dust-free drying cabinet.
- Optimize exposure using a 420 nm-compatible exposure unit for best imaging performance.
- Wash out with moderate water pressure immediately after exposure to preserve fine detail.
- Post-expose completed screens when additional stencil durability is required for long production runs.
- Store unused emulsion in its original sealed container at room temperature and protect it from freezing.
- Reclaim finished screens promptly with a compatible emulsion remover to maximize screen life.
