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screen printing => Screen Making => Topic started by: noortrd on August 29, 2016, 09:18:40 AM

Title: Hard old emulsion
Post by: noortrd on August 29, 2016, 09:18:40 AM

We have some old hard cci pfxhv emulsion (50% solid) . Is there any emulsifier and reducer to correct this other than water? If we add water its not reduce. How much we wait after adding water.?

Title: Re: Hard old emulsion
Post by: Frog on August 29, 2016, 09:39:36 AM

Hard, or just a little thicker than when new?
If you can't even stir in the water (sounds like you added it on top and it just sits there) I think that it's a lost cause.

You have a problem with heat where you are, right?

Title: Re: Hard old emulsion
Post by: noortrd on August 29, 2016, 11:23:42 AM

its thick like a soft rubber . We add little water in bucket  and stir . Can i little wait and then stir?  I am located in karachi pakistan.

Title: Re: Hard old emulsion
Post by: Frog on August 29, 2016, 11:31:10 AM

If it is stirrable, it should be able to eventually mix with the water, and indeed thin down.

Whether this particular batch will ever be viable may be another question, but it seems you have little to lose with trying.

Title: Re: Hard old emulsion
Post by: noortrd on August 29, 2016, 12:34:36 PM

My question is that after add water can i wait one or two hour than stir?

Title: Re: Hard old emulsion
Post by: Frog on August 29, 2016, 12:47:05 PM

As far as I know, you could wait a week.

When in doubt, talk to a tech whenever possible.
http://www.ccidom.com/us/en/contact/ (http://www.ccidom.com/us/en/contact/)

Title: Re: Hard old emulsion
Post by: noortrd on August 29, 2016, 02:37:58 PM

Thanks frog. Any manufacture of emulsion opinions?.

Title: Re: Hard old emulsion
Post by: jsheridan on August 29, 2016, 04:20:31 PM

Throw it out.  just go get a new bucket for your next post will be why is it so hard to wash out these screens

Title: Re: Hard old emulsion
Post by: Frog on August 29, 2016, 04:34:07 PM

Quote from: jsheridan on August 29, 2016, 04:20:31 PM

Throw it out.  just go get a new bucket for your next post will be why is it so hard to wash out these screens

Although I echo your sentiment, our friend is in Indonesia and seems to have a little tougher time getting supplies. (and getting them unaffected by traveling in shipping containers that get too hot)

Title: Re: Hard old emulsion
Post by: jsheridan on August 29, 2016, 05:38:02 PM

sometimes the hardest part about this business is getting the supplies in the door to even print a shirt.

Title: Re: Hard old emulsion
Post by: Alex M on August 29, 2016, 05:42:41 PM

If you would like the name of our dealer in Indonesia please p.m. me and I'll send you his info. They also sell supplies.


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Title: Re: Hard old emulsion
Post by: Frog on August 29, 2016, 06:18:50 PM

I may need to apologize as he may actually be in Karachi, Pakistan, and I am confusing him with another member.  :(

Title: Re: Hard old emulsion
Post by: Alex M on August 29, 2016, 11:10:29 PM

That changes things a bit.
No worries, just trying to help!


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