Photocure TXR

Photocure TXR
PR ODUC T T EC HNIC AL DAT A SHEET

APPLICATIONS MESH PREPARATION

Photocure TXR
It is important to remove any contamination,
Discharge and Water-based textile ink residual inks, cleaning chemistry, or general
systems. dirt and dust. Murakami 701 Haze/Ghost
Remover (a non-caustic water soluble liquid)
will remove residual ink and/or emulsion.
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES Murakami 801 Screen Degreaser will help

Photocure TXR
• Pink colored PVA-SBQ Pure Photopolymer eliminate any further contaminants.
Direct Emulsion Completely dry the screen before coating.
• Pre-sensitized for immediate use
• Fast exposures, 3-5x faster than diazo
based emulsions COATING PROCEDURE
• Excellent for use with Plastisol, Discharge • Use a clean dry coating trough that has

Photocure TXR
and Water-based ink systems a nick free surface for smooth coating.
• Virtually pin hole and fish eye free • Apply one or two coats of emulsion to the
• Extremely durable on press print side. Rotate the frame 180 degrees
• Suitable for use with water based inks and apply one or two coats of emulsion
when hardened with Murakami to the squeegee side.
Hardeners • Additional coats may be added to the
• Outstanding resolution and definition print side if thicker stencils are required.
properties
• 41% solids content
DRYING
Dry the coated screen horizontally with the
print side down in a clean light safe area.
HANDLING The following will help to ensure complete
Handle under yellow safelights. Avoid drying:
exposure to sunlight, flourescent and • 86° to 104° degrees F (30° to 40° C)
incandescent lights. • 30% to 50% relative humidity
• Good air circulation
The use of a screen drying cabinet with
SENSITIZING heated airflow can help in maintaining
This PVA-SBQ emulsion is ready to use. these conditions.
There is no need to add sensitizer.

MURAKAMI
MURAKAMI SCREEN USA, INC. 745 Monterey Pass Rd. Monterey Park, CA 91754
TEL: 323.980.0662, FAX: 323.980.0659 www.murakamiscreen.com
EXPOSURE RECLAIMING

Photocure TXR
Clean the film positives and vacuum frame • Use Murakami 501, 505 or 507 Screen
glass prior to exposure to minimize Cleaner to remove all excess ink from the
pinholes. Exposure is affected by mesh frame.
color, emulsion type, coating thickness, • Remove the emulsion with Murakami 601,
lamp type and the age of the bulb itself. 605, or a solution of Strip Super-P. Rinse
For best results use an exposure thoroughly.

Photocure TXR
calculator to determine the correct • Use Murakami 701 to remove haze and
exposure time. It is important that a ghost if required.
lamp designed for exposing screen • Degrease with Murakami 801, rinse both
printing emulsions is utilized. sides thoroughly and let dry.

Note: The use of film positives that are

Photocure TXR
either frosted or have weak black density
can reduce resolution and definition Store the emulsion in a cool dry area. Un-
qualities of the coated screen. sensitized emulsion has a shelf life of at
least one year when stored at room
temperature.
Mesh/Inch Color Seconds
86 W 55-65

Photocure TXR
Use Murakami PVA-SBQ emulsion
110 W 50-60
within one year for best results.
200 Y 50-55
300 Y 40-45
Coated screens may be stored for up to
350 Y 30-35
one month when kept under the following
conditions.
Note: All exposure times listed above are
suggested times using a 5KW Metal Halide • 59° to 77° degrees F (15° to 25° C)
lamp at a distance of 40”. • 30% to 50% relative humidity

SPECIAL APPLICATIONS
WASHOUT
Suitable for use with water based and
Gently spray both sides of the screen with
discharge inks when hardened with
lukewarm water, wait a few seconds to allow
Murakami Hardener and/or Hardener A&B.
emulsion to soften then wash print side of
Stencils treated with Hardener A&B
screen until image is fully open. Rinse both
will not be reclaimable.
sides thoroughly and dry. The use of a drying
cabinet or fans is recommended to dry the
screen.

MURAKAMI
MURAKAMI SCREEN USA, INC. 745 Monterey Pass Rd. Monterey Park, CA 91754
TEL: 323.980.0662, FAX: 323.980.0659 www.murakamiscreen.com