Baselayr Long Lasting Diazo

Baselayr Long Lasting Diazo is the required sensitizer for activating Baselayr Long Lasting Emulsion and converting it into a durable dual cure stencil system. Each container of Baselayr Long Lasting Emulsion already includes a bottle of diazo, so this product should only be purchased if your original diazo has been damaged, misplaced, or needs replacement. When properly mixed, it enhances stencil strength, improves mesh adhesion, and ensures reliable curing performance, making it essential for achieving consistent, long lasting results in your screen printing workflow. INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE For quarts, add up to 33% of distilled water to the bottle of diazo. For gallons, add up to 50% of distilled water to your bottle of diazo. Do not use tap water. Tap water contains minerals that can interfere with proper adhesion of the emulsion to the mesh. Shake the container, completely dissolving the diazo into the water. Add mixed diazo to the container of Baselayr Long Lasting. Carefully stir in the diazo completely. Let sit for a couple hours to let the air bubbles settle out. Apply emulsion to a clean, degreased, and dried screen mesh with a scoop-coater using appropriate application techniques. Try using Baselayr Emulsion Prep, a screen mesh degreaser and adhesion promoter, whenever possible. Depending on your screen and stencil thickness needs, use either the sharp edge or round edge of the scoop coater, coating once or twice per side. More coats means a thicker stencil. Be sure to rotate the screen so that you are pushing the emulsion from both sides to bond around the knuckles of the mesh. Experiment to find what works best for you within your shop. Allow your freshly coated screen to dry, shirt side down. Expose your screen with the recommended light source. As with all emulsions, test for appropriate exposure time for your unit before exposing your design. Use a Step Wedge Calculator to determine the proper amount of time required to fully cure your stencil. If needed, you can harden your stencil by post-exposing it (make sure the stencil is completely dry like a fresh screen), putting it back in your exposure unit and exposing for 3x the initial exposure time. You can also place your screen in direct sunlight. Reclaiming Baselayr Long Lasting is easy and works with most stencil removers or reclaimers that are available in concentrate and ready-to-use formulas. Follow proper instructions for reclaiming. PRODUCT DATA SHEETS Coming Soon