Ecotex® L.E.D Screen Printing Emulsion

Ecotex® LED Screen Printing Emulsion by Screen Print Direct® is a ready-to-use photopolymer emulsion formulated for plastisol ink systems. The green pigment in the emulsion slows down exposure time, this is ideal for prints with finer detail. LED Emulsion is formulated for use with an LED exposure unit.

• Slower exposure time for fine detail
• Excellent Print Definition on Any Mesh
• Durable for Long Print Runs
• Virtually Pinhole Free
• 12-month shelf life
• Does not require the addition of diazo

Screen printing emulsion can be tricky and if you still need help trying to find out which is right for you take a look at our emulsion guide - Which Emulsion To Use?

Application: 

Apply L.E.D Emulsion to clean, degreased, and dried screen with a scoop coater. Be sure to use appropriate application techniques. It’s recommended you eliminate any UV light from entering the room and work under a yellow light.

Exposure Times:

• 10 – 12 seconds with LED Light
• 10-11 minutes with 500w Halogen Light

Drying:

• 86 ° to 104 °F (30 ° to 40 °C)
• 30% to 50% humidity
• Good Air Circulation

Shelf Life & Storage:

• 12 months if not exposed to extreme weather conditions or exposed to light
• Mixed with diazo for water-based Inks: 1 week

✔️Pro Tips:

• Prep your screen before coating with Ecotex® Hyper Haze
• Eliminate any UV light from entering the room and work under a yellow light.
• Use the sharp edge of your scoop coater
• Make sure the screen is completely dry before coating the emulsion
• Make sure emulsion is completely dry before printing
• Keep the emulsion lid on tight to preserve air and light leaks
• Gently mix the emulsion each time before use to help extend the life
• Write down the day you opened the emulsion on the bottle to better keep track of your chemicals.
• Keep in a cool area, emulsion will break down much faster in heat. Keeping emulsion in a fridge can help to give a slightly extended shelf life, however, emulsion that has gotten to the point of freezing will no longer work properly and must be replaced