QX-5 Blue Emulsion | Ultra-Fast Liquid Emulsion

We recommend Lawson SBQ-501 Ultra-Fast Blue Textile Emulsion as a more affordable solution. Available in Quarts and Gallons.

QX-5 Blue is a universal, ready-to-use, fast-exposing SBQ-photopolymer direct emulsion. Its relatively high viscosity (5000 cps) and solids content (41%) result in better mesh bridging on coarse mesh, and fast drying.

Features-At-a-Glance:

Fast exposing
Fast stencil throughput for high volume shops
Dependable polymerization assures durability and ink resistance
High (41%) solids content
Dries quickly
Better mesh bridging on coarse mesh
Lower Rz value yields sharper printed edges
High viscosity (5000 CPS)
Easier to control during coating
Solvent Resistant - Resists a wide range of solvent-based inks
Moisture Resistant - Will not become tacky under high humidity conditions
Blue color - Easy stencil inspection, even on colored mesh
Shelf life - unopened: 1 year at 70º F. (21º C.)

Formats:

QX-5 Blue is available in 28 ounce, 1 U.S. gallon, 5 U.S. gallon, and 50 U.S. gallon units.
(0.83, 3.78, 18.9, and 190 liters, respectively)

BASE EXPOSURE TABLE:
(For 305 threads/in.(120/cm.) white polyester or nylon at 40 in.(100cm.) exposure distance)

LIGHT SOURCE	COATING METHOD
	1	2	3
Carbon Arc
15 amps	96 sec.	288 sec.	360 sec.
30 amps	48 sec.	144 sec.	198 sec.
40 amps	36 sec.	108 sec.	144 sec.
60 amps	24 sec.	72 sec.	96 sec.
110 amps	13 sec.	40 sec.	54 sec.

Metal Halide
1000 watts	22 sec.	60 sec.	82 sec.
2000 watts	11 sec.	30 sec.	41 sec.
3000 watts	7 sec.	20 sec.	26 sec.
4000 watts	5 sec.	15 sec.	20 sec.
5000 watts	4 sec.	12 sec.	16 sec.

Pulsed Xenon
2000 watts	55 sec.	165 sec.	220 sec.
5000 watts	22 sec.	66 sec.	88 sec.
8000 watts	14 sec.	41 sec.	55 sec.

Mercury Vapor
125 watts	228 sec.	600 sec.	840 sec.
1000 watts	29 sec.	82 sec.	105 sec.
2000 watts	14 sec.	41 sec.	53 sec.
4000 watts	7 sec.	20 sec.	26 sec.

Fluorescent Tubes*
40 watts	72 sec.	180 sec.	300 sec.

* Base exposure times are for unfiltered black light, or super diazo blue tubes at 4-6 in. (10-15cm.) exposure distance. For plant-light, filtered black light and "daylight" fluorescent tubes, use at least double the exposure time.

EXPOSURE VARIABLES:
Multiply the above base exptension times by all factors and variables that apply.

Fabric Types
Metal fabric	2.0-4.0
Dyed fabric	1.5-2.0
Finer than 330T/in. (130T/cm.)	0.7-0.9
Coarser than 250T/in. (100T/cm.)	1.1-2.0
High heat and humidity	1.3-1.8

Distance Factors
20 inches/50 cm.	0.25
24 inches/60 cm.	0.36
28 inches/70 cm.	0.49
32 inches/80 cm.	0.64
36 inches/90 cm.	0.81
40 inches/100 cm.	1.00
44 inches/110 cm.	1.21
48 inches/120 cm.	1.44
52 inches/130 cm.	1.69
56 inches/140 cm.	1.95
60 inches/150 cm.	2.25
72 inches/180 cm.	3.20

Additional Information
QX-Blue SDS

CAUTION: Some emulsions can FREEZE during shipment. If you do not understand about the "freezing issue", please call us at 800-325-8317 for information on this subject. Lawson can not be responsible for damages due to freezing.