Chromaline UDC-2 (Clear) Dual Cure Emulsion - 1 Gallon
Premium clear dual-cure screen printing emulsion engineered for exceptional stencil durability, sharp image reproduction, wide ink compatibility, and reliable performance across virtually all mesh counts.
Characteristics
Chromaline UDC-2 (Clear) Dual Cure Emulsion is one of Chromaline's most trusted and widely used dual-cure emulsions, developed for screen printers who require outstanding stencil quality, long production life, and consistent imaging performance. Designed for both textile and graphic printing applications, UDC-2 combines excellent exposure latitude with superior edge definition, making it an ideal choice for shops producing everything from bold spot-color graphics to intricate halftones and fine-line detail. The clear formulation allows users to inspect stencil quality while providing the same durable performance as the dyed version.
The medium-viscosity, high-solids formulation coats evenly on both low and high mesh counts, producing smooth stencil surfaces with excellent mesh bridging and minimal surface roughness (low Rz values). This enables higher stencil build while maintaining outstanding print resolution and clean ink release throughout long production runs. The forgiving exposure latitude helps reduce setup variables, allowing printers to achieve consistent results across different exposure systems and production environments.
UDC-2 is compatible with plastisol, water-based, UV-curable, and solvent-based ink systems, making it a versatile solution for shops that print a wide range of products. Once properly exposed, the emulsion forms exceptionally hard, durable stencils capable of withstanding extended print runs while remaining easy to reclaim with standard stencil removers. Whether producing apparel graphics, industrial graphics, decals, signage, or specialty printed products, UDC-2 delivers dependable production performance day after day.
Because UDC-2 is a true dual-cure emulsion, diazo sensitizer is added prior to use, providing improved stencil durability, wider chemical resistance, and greater production flexibility than many single-cure emulsions. The sensitized emulsion offers excellent shelf life when refrigerated and should always be protected from freezing to maintain consistent performance.
- Premium dual-cure direct emulsion for textile and graphic screen printing
- Clear formulation for easy stencil inspection
- Excellent image definition and sharp line-edge reproduction
- High-solids formulation produces durable stencil build
- Medium viscosity provides smooth, consistent coating
- Ideal for both low and high mesh counts
- Wide exposure latitude simplifies production setup
- Excellent mesh bridging and low stencil surface roughness (low Rz)
- Compatible with plastisol, water-based, UV, and solvent-based inks
- Produces hard, durable stencils for long production runs
- Washes out cleanly after exposure
- Reclaims easily using standard emulsion removers
- Excellent choice for fine detail, halftones, and general-purpose printing
- Mix the supplied diazo sensitizer thoroughly before first use.
- Degrease mesh completely before coating to maximize stencil adhesion.
- Apply even coats using a quality scoop coater for consistent stencil thickness.
- Dry coated screens horizontally with the print side down in a clean, dust-free drying cabinet.
- Use an exposure calculator to determine the optimum exposure time for your light source.
- Protect sensitized emulsion and coated screens from UV light prior to exposure.
- Store sensitized emulsion refrigerated whenever possible to maximize shelf life.
- Always prevent the emulsion from freezing during storage or shipping.
- Reclaim promptly after production using a quality stencil remover for fastest cleanup.
