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Trial Number 2

Trial Purpose:

To determine the effects of cleaner on the photographic stencil film.

Date Run:

11/04/1998

Experiment Procedure:

The metal screen had been coated with the ink and cover coat at the client’s facility. The cleaning solution was applied to paper towels. The first towel was wiped across the portion of the screen covered by the ink. A second paper towel was used to clean the coating. Observations were made to determine the effect the cleaner had on the CDF Direct film.

SUBSTRATE MATERIAL: CDF Direct-Film (Photographic Stencil Films)/Stainless Steel Screen
CONTAMINANTS: Ink-Cerdec Magenta & Coating-Engelhard Covercoat L406/25 Clear (Naptha, Butyl Benzyl Phthalate and Trimethybenzene)

Trial Results:

Both contaminants were removed in under five minutes.  The removal of the coating took slightly longer than the ink.  The cleaning solution did not appear to have any ill effects on the CDF film.

Success Rating:

A follow up test, usually based on company input.

Conclusion:

After cleaning the stainless steel screen and CDF film, Envirosolutions Bio T Max appears to be effective in removing both the ink and the clear coating.  No film degradation was observed during and after the cleaning.

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