PRODUCT CATALOG

ADVANCED STENCIL TECHNOLOGY

REVISED (SECOND) EDITION

INTRODUCING ULANOUlano specializes in the manufacture of

stencil-making products and chemicals for

screen process printing. We also supply

masking films, inkjet media, automated

coating equipment, exposure test

positives, and stencil evaluation tools. Our

administrative and manufacturing head-

quarters is in Brooklyn, New York, where

we also have research and development

laboratories, applications laboratories,

and a technical training center. Ulano has

an international representative office

and training center in Schlieren /Zurich,

Switzerland, an Asian regional office in

Singapore, and a branch office in

Shanghai, China.

The founder of the company, Joseph

Ulano, was a Russian immigrant to New

York. In the 1920s, he found work in the

screen printing industry and set about to

make improvements, especially in stencil

making. In 1929, just before the Great

Depression, Joe Ulano invented the film

stencil. He formed a film coating company

in 1931. Over the years, Ulano has grown

from a small company into the world’s

largest completely integrated manufactur-

er of screen printing stencil systems.

Ulano’s more than 75 years of growth

have always been technologically driven.

We have a proud history of innovation.

In addition to the film stencil, Ulano. . .

• Invented masking films (under theRubylith® and Amberlith® brand names).

• Formulated the first reclaimable, 100%solvent and water resistant emulsions.

• Developed the first fast-exposing diazoresins.

• Was the first manufacturer to eliminatebichromates and, later, di-butyl phtha-late from all our photographic products.

• Introduced capillary film to the world market.

• Manufactures the widest range of indirect system photographic films in the industry.

• Offered the first comprehensive, industry-specific line of screen chemicals.

Ulano’s new product introductions contin-

ue, and include Touchdown textile capil-

lary film, the dozen new screen chemicals

in the Total Screen Chemistry group, Pulsar

no-developer stencil film, QLT ultra-fast

SBQ textile emulsion, QT-DISCHARGE

emulsion for water-based and discharge

inks, and Quasar R 100, a red indirect sys-

tem photographic film.

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In 1999, Ulano was acquired by a German-

Swiss holding company that also owns

Kissel + Wolf GmbH (KIWO), a manufactur-

er of screen printing consumables, adhe-

sives, automatic coating machines, and

computer-to-screen equipment. The Kissel

+ Wolf GmbH Group have offices and man-

ufacturing facilities in Germany, Texas,

Singapore, Australia, and India. The new

owners have made important investments

in Ulano’s facilities and staff, reinforcing

the company’s traditional strengths in

innovation, technical education, technical

service, and market leadership,

domestically and internationally.

As before, Ulano’s future growth will be

based on technological innovation, but by

careful, logical extensions of research and

development skills and manufacturing

capabilities, rather than by dramatic leaps

into unfamiliar territory. In this way, we

will protect and strengthen the Ulano

brand name, one of the best known in the

entire graphic arts industry.

Ulano will continue to utilize our domestic

and international channels of distribution,

nurtured for over two generations, to

promote the Ulano brand. As an inter-

national company, we must meet the

environmental, technical, manufacturing,

and commercial demands of worldwide

competitiveness. We embrace these chal-

lenges and are strengthened by them!

CONTENTS

Capillary Films 4

Direct Emulsions 10

Screen Chemicals 14

Inkjet Media 18

Indirect System Films 22Masking Films

EZ Coat Automatic 28Coating Machine

Measuring Tools and 30Ancillary Products

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CAPILLARY FILMS Capillary direct film (sold by Ulano

under the trademark CDF® Direct-Film)

consists of a light sensitive emulsion

coated on a polyester “backing sheet.”

Capillary direct film is, quite simply, the

easiest-to-use stencil system, enabling

even inexperienced stencil makers to

produce “direct stencils” with excellent

printing properties, reliable and repro-

ducible results, and with fewer

touchups and makeovers. Because

CDF® Capillary Direct-Films use the

same full range of sensitizers as direct

emulsions (diazo, dual-cure, and

SBQ/pure photopolymer), they are

compatible with the same broad range

of inks. CDF® Direct-Films are coated to

a tolerance of ± one micron (= 0.0004

inch). This thickness standard cannot

be reproduced with hand-coated direct

emulsion, and is very difficult to

achieve even with automatic emulsion

coating equipment.

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FEATURES BENEFITS

Fewer processing steps User friendly; easiest-to-use stencil system

Wet processing Avoids dirt- and dust-caused pinholes

Consistent stencil thickness Consistent exposure timeControl of ink deposit—and ink costs

Backing sheet prevents stencil Low Rz values; sharper printing edgescontraction during drying

Capillary film is adhered to screens still wet from the degreasing rinse. (This rinse virtually eliminates dirt and dust that sooften cause pinholes with direct emulsions, which must be coated on dry mesh.) The film is attracted up into the structureof the wet mesh by capillary action. With a single squeegee stroke, the stencil maker skims off excess water, speeding drying. After drying, the dust-protecting polyester backing is removed and the screen is ready for exposure and washout.Capillary film is clean, neat, and far less skill- and labor-intensive than emulsion.

STEPS IN STENCIL PROCESSING: EMULSION VS. CAPILLARY FILM

Sensitizing (diazo/dual-cure) •

Debubbling(diazo/dual-cure) •

Screen preparation • •

Drying after screen prep. •

Coating/adhering • •

Drying • •

Re-coating for flatness •

Drying •

Exposure • •

Washout • •

Drying • •

Touchup/blockout • •

Drying • •

Cleaning scoop coater •

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DIAZO SENSITIZEDDiazo-sensitized CDF® Direct-Films are durable and com-patible with most non-aggressive solvent-based inks,such as enamels, poster inks, and plastisols. Availablein rolls, prepackaged sheets, and custom-cut sheets.

Features Benefits

Capillary film processing Simplicity, reliability,consistency, quality;yields 10,000-30,000 impressions when water adhered

Diazo sensitizer Color change indicatesfull exposure

Adhere /reinforce with FX88 Adjust stencil thickness /50,000 – 70,000 impressions

CDF®-15 (15 microns): CDs and DVDs, halftone work,UV inks, ceramic decals

CDF®-2/UV (20 microns): CDs and DVDs, posters,halftone work, UV inks, ceramic decals

CDF®-3 (30 microns): Posters, halftone work, T-shirts(plastisols), ceramic decals, containers and bottles, electronics /circuit traces /membrane switches

CDF®-4 (38 microns): Posters, T-shirts (plastisols), containers and bottles, electronics/circuit traces/membrane switches

CDF®/5VT (50 microns): Posters, T-shirts (plastisols),peelable solder mask

DUAL-CUREDiazo-photopolymer formulas resist most solvent-based,water-based, and co-solvent inks.

CDF®/LX-40 (40 microns): Capillary film version of Ulano’s LX Series of dual-cure emulsions. Compatiblewith water- and many solvent-based inks. Generalscreen printing, T-shirts.

CDF®/Matrix: Special formulation controls mesh pene-tration and forms an enhanced cross linking “matrix”during exposure, resulting in sharp printing shouldersand mechanical durability. Particulate-size controlreduces granularity effects for optimal resolution anddefinition. Texturing agents impart a micro-structuralpattern to the bottom of the stencil, reducing adverseeffects from high and low humidity during printing.

Features Benefits

Highest solvent resistance No image distortionfrom swelling

No “fusing,” makingreclaiming easy

Advanced “matrix” formulation Long printing runsExceptional imaging properties

Low Rz and thin EOM No piling ink tone(emulsion over mesh thickness) skewing (“PITS”)

Formulated with texturing Easy lift-off underagents humid conditions

Minimal electrostatic attraction under low humidity conditions

CDF®/Matrix-UV: Halftone work, UV inks, CDs andDVDs, vinyl inks, ceramic decals

CDF®/Matrix-20: General printing, posters, halftonework, UV inks, CDs and DVDs, vinyl inks, ceramic decals

CDF®/Matrix-30: General printing, posters, halftonework, vinyl inks, ceramic decals, containers /bottles,electronics /circuit traces /membrane switches

CDF®/Matrix-40: General screen printing, posters, containers/bottles, electronics/circuit traces/membraneswitches

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PURE PHOTOPOLYMER (SBQ)SENSITIZEDPure photopolymer sensitized formulations assure fastexposure times, unaffected by heat or humidity, andextended shelf life.

Features Benefits

Capillary film processing Simplicity, reliability,consistency, quality; yields 10,000-30,000 impressions when water adhered

SBQ sensitizer Fast exposureLong shelf lifeExposure time unaffected by heatand humidity

Adhere /reinforce with Adjust stencil SBQ emulsion thickness

50,000 – 70,000impressions

CDF®/QSR: Fast exposing SBQ/diazo formulation compatible with all solvent-based inks. Magenta colored films can be adhered with water or QFX®

direct emulsion.

CDF®/QSR-10 (10 microns): Halftone work, UV inks, CDsand DVDs, ceramic decals

CDF®/QSR-15 (15 microns): Halftone work, UV inks, CDsand DVDs, vinyl inks, ceramic decals

CDF®/QSR-20 (20 microns): General screen printing,posters, halftone work, UV inks, CDs and DVDs, vinylinks, ceramic decals

CDF®/QSR-30 (30 microns): General screen printing,posters, halftone work, vinyl inks, T-shirts (plastisols),ceramic decals, containers /bottles, electronics /circuittraces /membrane switches

CDF®/QSR-40 (40 microns): General screen printing,posters, T-shirts (plastisols), containers /bottles, electronics /circuit traces /membrane switches

CDF®/QT: Capillary film version of Ulano’s popular QTX® textile emulsion. Fast exposing; appropriate for halftone work and general sportswear printing. Can be adhered with water or QTX®. Compatible withmost non-aggressive, solvent-based inks and washupsolvents.

CDF®/QT-30 (30 microns): Halftone work, T-shirts (plastisols)

CDF®/QT-50 (50 microns): T-shirts (plastisols)

CDF/QT Thick-Film: Our thickest capillary films; suitable for high density printing and other applicationsrequiring ultra-thick ink deposits using non-aggressivesolvent inks and pastes. Available in thicknesses of 100,150, 200, 250, 300, and 400 microns.

TouchdownTM (50 microns): Special textile capillaryfilm priced as a viable alternative to direct emulsion;fast drying; fast exposing pure photopolymer (SBQ).

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PRODUCT HIGHLIGHT — TOUCHDOWN™

Touchdown is a capillary film for imprinted sportswear – priced to be an economical alternative to direct emulsion.In addition, it offers significant savings in labor and production time over direct emulsion. Touchdown is ideal for mesh counts ranging between 86 and 196 threads per inch (≈ 33 and 77/cm.), using conventional, non-aqueousgarment printing inks. Touchdown produces superb stencils quickly, consistently, and with no mess or waste. At a controlled 50-micron coating thickness, Touchdown’s exposure time and ink deposit (with the same mesh count)is always constant. It adheres perfectly, dries faster than direct emulsion, and exposes very quickly. Touchdown can be adhered with plain water or, for improved durability, a compatible direct emulsion. Touchdown is sold in convenient prepackaged sheets, 10 per carton.

FEATURES BENEFITS

Fast processing and exposure Dries faster than direct emulsion; Fast stencil turnaround

Easy to Use Minimal training required; Perfect stencils—every time

Consistent stencil thickness Control of ink deposit--and ink costs

Consistent exposure time

Wet processing Fewer pinholes

Single drying time speeds production

"Pre-coated” stencils Significantly less labor and production time

Prepackaged sheets No mess and waste

Transparent magenta color Easy inspection and registration

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SELECTING A CDF® CAPILLARY DIRECT-FILM

1. From the CDF® Direct-Films in the preceding pages, select one or more products appropriate for the printing application–and compatible with the ink and washup solvent to be used.

2. Select the mesh count appropriate to the printing application.

• There should be a correlation between the resolution (i.e., fineness of detail) of the stencil and the mesh count. The finer the detail, the higher the mesh count should be, so that the details on the stencil have sufficient “anchorage” on the mesh threads.

• Except at the very image edge, or with fine lines or halftones, the mesh “geometry” (thread thickness; percentage of open area) and not the thickness of the stencil is the principal determinant of the ink deposit thickness. Ink manufacturers can provide information on recommended mesh count ranges, especially for specialty inks (UV, high density, etc.), so that the ink deposit can be controlled and the ink properly cured after printing.

3. Select a CDF® Direct-Film whose thickness is compatible with the mesh count to be used.

CDF® Direct-Film Thicknesses and Recommended Mesh Counts

Film Thickness Threads/Inch Threads/Centimeter

10 microns 419+ 165+

15 microns 419+ 165+

20 microns 305 – 419 120 – 165

30 microns 230 – 419 90 – 165

38 microns 196 – 305 77 – 120

40 microns 196 – 305 77 – 120

50 microns 86 – 196 33 – 77

100 - 400 microns 30+ 12+

DIRECT EMULSIONS Direct emulsion is the most widelyused type of stencil system, for severalreasons.

First, for a given square area of stencil,

direct emulsion has the lowest

material cost. (Total production costs

are often higher, however, because

emulsion has more processing steps

and slower stencil through-put than

film, requires skilled labor—or an

automatic coating machine—to make

film-quality stencils, and is inherently

more vulnerable to pinhole-causing

dirt and dust, and thus to the need

for touchups and makeovers.)

Second, until recently, direct emulsion

formulations were more versatile than

those of film, so that emulsions could

be used with a wider variety of inks and

in a greater range of printing applications.

Third, emulsion stencils are capable of

longer printing runs than film stencils.

Not that film stencils are “fragile,” as

some screen printers think. Indirect

system stencil films, for example, are

capable of printing runs of 2,000 –

4,000 impressions—well within the

requirements of most screen printing

jobs. Water-adhered capillary films

can produce 10,000 – 30,000 impres-

sions and, reinforced or adhered with

emulsion, 50,000 – 70,000 impressions.

Nonetheless, emulsion stencils can

hold up to 100,000 impressions or more.

Fourth, the quality of emulsions has

improved markedly in recent years,

with higher solids content, improved

sensitizers and plasticizers, better

filtration methods that reduce particle

size and granularity (thus improving

resolution and definition), the inclusion

of texturing agents or conductive

compounds to eliminate "sticking"

of the bottom of the stencil to smooth

substrates under high humidity condi-

tions, and to reduce electrostatic attrac-

tion under low humidity conditions.

Direct emulsions can be used to

produce high quality circuitry, decals,

nameplates, four-color process and

fine line work, but are generally

preferred for general screen printing,

imprinted sportswear, and for

applications that require tough, wear-

resistant stencils, such as printing on

contoured or abrasive surfaces,

printing with abrasive inks, or for very

large stencils with high off-contact.

As you will see in the pages that follow,

Ulano manufactures a full range of

diazo, diazo-acrylic (dual-cure), and

SBQ (pure photopolymer) direct

emulsions for all printing applications.

We maintain the industry’s highest

quality control standards in order to

guarantee consistent, dependable,

high quality direct emulsion products.

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DIAZODiazo-sensitized emulsions have been an industry mainstay for more than 35 years and are available in formulations for complete solvent or water resistance.

Features Benefits

Diazo sensitizer Color change indicates complete exposure

Lowest-cost emulsion group

Wide range of Compatible with all inks available emulsions except co-solvent

569, 569CL (39% solids; 6200CPS viscosity; purple):Provide complete solvent resistance and, thus, easystencil removal. Very good resolution and edge definition. 569CL is undyed for easier see-through registration.

569FAST (34% solids; 5500CPS sensitized viscosity;light purple) exposes in half the time of 569.

FX88 (28% solids; 6000CPS viscosity; blue): Fast-expos-ing, general purpose emulsion for use with solvent-based poster or enamel inks, and plastisols. Abrasionresistant. Recommended for low intensity light sources.

FX88-SR (34% solids; 5500CPS sensitized viscosity);completely solvent resistant; undyed for easier see-through registration; sold with separate blue dye.

TZ, TZ/CL (33% solids; 4000CPS viscosity; light blue):Formulated for use with water-based inks, water dyes,and plastisols. Excellent mechanical resistance, goodresolution and edge definition, and excellent waterresistance. Recommended for imprinted sportswearapplications. TZ/CL is undyed for easier see-throughregistration.

925WR, 925WR/CL (995 Overseas) (41% solids;3600CPS viscosity; violet): Completely water resistantand very durable. Syrup diazo sensitizer for faster and surer dilution and mixing. Ideal for imprinted sportswear applications. 925WR/CL is undyed for easier see-through registration.

QT-DISCHARGE™ (41% solids; 5000CPS viscosity;red): Formulated for use with discharge inks. Fast exposing. Compatible with water-based and plastisolinks. High solids provide good stencil build per coat,excellent bridging of coarse mesh, and fast drying.

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DIAZO-PHOTOPOLYMER (DUAL-CURE)Diazo-photopolymer formulations utilize diazo andacrylic monomers, both of which are light sensitive.During exposure, both components are crossed-linked or“cured.” Dual-cure emulsions resist solvent-based,water-based, and co-solvent inks.

Features Benefits

Dual-cure formulation More molecular cross-linking assures wider ink resistance and stencil durability

Best imaging properties of anyemulsion group

Wide processing latitude User friendly; reliable

Proclaim, Proclaim HR, Proclaim/CL (37% solids;7700CPS viscosity; light blue, except Proclaim HR):Provide unequalled exposure latitude and ease of decoating, even if underexposed and used with aggressive inks and washup solvents. Proclaim/CL is undyed. Proclaim HR, green in color, offers the additional advantage of higher resolution.

DLX™ (38% solids; 6500CPS viscosity; blue): Formulatedto eliminate the residual oiliness characteristic of mostdual-cure emulsions; dries quickly and reduces the sticking of positives while allowing them to be taped-onsecurely. Brilliant blue allows easy inspection.

RLX®. RLX®/CL (38% solids; 7700CPS viscosity; magenta): Multi-purpose; exceptional exposure latitude,edge definition, and resolution. High solids provide better build per coat, excellent bridging of coarse mesh,and fast drying. Durable. Resistant to a wide variety of solvent- and water-based ink systems. RLX/CL isundyed for easier see-through registration.

TLX® (38% solids; 7700CPS viscosity; green): Superbcoating properties and durability. Resistant to most solvent- and water-based ink systems. Recommended

for imprinted sportswear, P-O-P, and advertising specialty printing.

LX®-660 (38% solids; 6000CPS viscosity; red): Superiorresistance to water-based and co-solvent ink systems.Suitable for virtually all general graphics and industrialapplications.

LX®-680 (38% solids; 7700CPS viscosity; blue): Highsolids content for fast drying. Excellent resistance to allsolvent-based and UV-cured inks. Suitable for highquality graphics and industrial printing.

LX®-892 (48% solids; 6500CPS viscosity; blue):Extremely resistant to ceramic pastes and inks on flat orcylindrical screens; ideal for printing floor tiles and single-, double-, or triple-fired glazed tiles, and porcelainized stoneware; performs very well under hightemperatures and ambient humidity. Can be catalyzedusing Hardener Z for longer printing runs.

SBQ PURE PHOTOPOLYMERPresensitized (ready-to-use) formulation; extended potlife and ultra-fast exposure times that are unaffected by heat and humidity.

Features Benefits

Pure photopolymer Fast exposure(SBQ) sensitizer Long pot life

Presensitized Ready-to-use; no weighing, measuring, mixing or de-bubblingtime

QLTTM (44% solids; 7000 CPS viscosity; blue): Ultra-fast-exposing, pre-sensitized (SBQ) imprinted sportswearemulsion. Formulated to shorten stencil-making time(coating, drying, and exposure). High solids contentfacilitates thick build per coat and quick drying. Stencilsare wear resistant and will not become tacky under highhumidity conditions. Adding diazo will improve waterresistance.

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QX-1™ (37% solids; 6000CPS viscosity; blue-green): A “dual-cure” emulsion that substitutes SBQ for diazo.This special formulation combines the “presensitized,”ready-to-use convenience, exposure speed, reliabilityunder humid conditions, and shelf life of pure photopoly-mer emulsions with the durability, versatility, and imaging properties of dual-cure emulsions. Wide expo-sure latitude.

QTX® (48% solids; 6500CPS viscosity; pink): Ulano’sbest-selling emulsion is ideal for imprinted sportswearapplications. High solids provide superior coating properties, better bridging of coarse fabric, and fast drying. Durable; reclaims easily.

QFX™ (38% solids; 8500CPS viscosity; magenta): Forindustrial halftone and fine detail graphics printing withsolvent inks. Superb resolution. High solids content forexceptional edge definition. Durable; reclaims easily.

QPX™ Projection Emulsion (30% solids; 3700CPS viscosity; violet): Ultra-fast; for use with commercialprojection units. Requires as few as one coat for goodprinted edges, even on coarse fabrics.

Projection Plus (29% solids; 4500CPS viscosity; red-orange): Ultra-fast; wide exposure latitude; minimaldot gain; complete solvent resistance. Dries quickly,speeding production.

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PRODUCT HIGHLIGHT — QLTTM

QLT is a ready-to-use, ultra-fast-exposing SBQ-photopolymer emulsion formulated for imprinted sportswear printing.QLT reduces stencil-making time (coating, drying, and exposure); its high solids content (44%) allows a thick build per coat, reducing the number of coats over conventional emulsions, and facilitates quick drying; its exceptionalphoto-sensitivity reduces exposure time—and will be of interest to low volume printers with weak light sources.Stencils made with QLT are extremely wear resistant and will not become tacky under high humidity conditions. Its high viscosity (≈ 7000 CPS) provides good coating control. Its high contrast blue color affords easy stencil inspection. QLT is resistant to plastisol inks and most washup solvents, making it easy to reclaim in automatic stencil removal equipment or by hand. Adding diazo will improve water resistance.

FEATURES BENEFITSVery fast exposing Fast stencil throughput for high volume shops

Thorough exposure with weak light sources

High (≈ 44%) solids content Dries quickly

Will not become tacky under high humidity

Better mesh bridging on coarse screens

Lower Rz value yields sharper printed edges

High viscosity (≈ 7000 CPS) Easier to control during coating

Resists plastisols and most washup solvents Easy to reclaim with automatic equipment or by hand

High contrast blue color Easy stencil inspection, even on colored mesh

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SCREEN CHEMICALS Over 30 years ago, Ulano led the industry in offering the first compre-hensive line of screen chemicals—assuring screen printers that theirchemicals were industry specific andfully compatible with all Ulano stencilmaking systems.

With the addition of many new products over the years, the UlanoChemical Line has remained anindustry mainstay, offering a full rangeof pre-press chemicals for mesh prepa-ration, blocking out, touchups, andstencil treatment; and post-printingchemicals for ink, stencil, and stain andhaze removal.

As the industry has become increasing-ly complex, screen printers need evermore sophisticated chemicals in orderto address new types of inks, surface-treated mesh, interest in concentrates,and the more widespread use of automated screen preparation, ink wash, and stencil removal equipment. That was the impetus forUlano Total Screen Chemistry, a recently-released group of twelvenew products that cover every screenchemical category.

Ulano Chemicals offer screen printersmany choices, in both form and per-formance characteristics. For example,we offer stencil removers as either a ready-to-use liquid or a paste, in several liquid concentrations, as a drypowder for dilution with water, as a for-mulation intended for use in automat-ed equipment, and as a concentratethat removes ink as well as stencils.Among our haze removers, one (Fast-Acting Haze Remover) is solvent-based and acts very, very quickly;another (Walk Away Haze Remover)is applied with a coating trough andhas unlimited dwell time. It is formu-lated to work as it dries and can beapplied and left to work for hours—even overnight—without risk to thefabric.

Ulano Chemicals are available in a variety of size formats—convenientfor the largest high volume industrialprinters, as well as small, one- or two-person shops. Our chemical concen-trates have become increasingly popular among screen printers willingto trade the convenience of ready-to-use products for lower product andshipping costs, and the environmentalbenefit of reduced packaging.

Ulano Chemicals facilitate consistent,trouble free stencil making–every time.

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PRODUCT HIGHLIGHT — MAGIC MESH PREP™

A ready-to-use liquid conveniently combining the properties of fabric degreaser, wetting agent, and antistatic treatment. Magic Mesh Prep improves the flow characteristics of liquids, facilitating more uniform coating ofdirect emulsions and the easier transfer of ink during printing, thereby improving printed image quality. The improvedwetting of fabric also promotes the adhesion of indirect and CDF® Direct-Film (capillary system film), and improvesthe durability of all stencil systems, for longer printing runs. The antistatic properties of Magic Mesh Prep reducethe “whiskering”of ink when printing under low humidity conditions.

FEATURES BENEFITS

Three products in one Screen degreaser

Wetting agent facilitates uniform coating and easier ink transfer during printing; promotes adhesion of film; improves run length of all stencil systems

Antistatic treatment reduces ink whiskering when printing under low humidity conditions

Ready-to-Use No mixing ConvenientSaves time

Occupationally and environmentally friendly Highest HMIS (Hazardous Materials Identification System)rating for health, flammability, and reactivity

VOC-free Biodegradable

MESH PREPARATION

Microgrit No. 2: A fine, 500-grit abrasive powder thatincreases the surface area of synthetic mesh, for betterwetting during emulsion coating or film application, anda better mechanical bond of stencils to mesh.

Ulanogel 23: A combined abrasive powder anddegreaser gel.

Screen Degreaser Liquid No. 3: For degreasingbefore stencil making--and after ink removal to speedthe action of the stencil remover. Ready-to-use, foamaction cleaning.

Degreaser Concentrate 1:20™: Removes dirt, dust,and oils from all screen fabric.

Screen Degreaser Concentrate No. 33: Degreasesall fabrics; dilute 10:1 with water.

Magic Mesh Prep™: Ready-to-use; combines the properties of screen degreaser, wetting agent, and antistatic treatment. Treated with Magic Mesh Prep,screen fabric can be coated with emulsion more evenlyand transfers ink more readily during printing.

CDF Mesh Prep No. 25: Promotes the uniform adhesion of capillary films; ideal with thin capillary films applied to fine mesh, which inherentlyholds little water.

BLOCKOUT AND TOUCHUP

Red Blockout™: A water-soluble screen filler for use with all types of stencil systems and all types of mesh. Ideal for medium to fine mesh. Use only withnon-aqueous inks.

Screen Filler No. 60: A safe water-soluble blockoutsuitable for all non-aqueous inks and washup solvents.Can be used for touchups when thinned with cold water.

Extra Heavy Blockout No. 10: Water-soluble block-out. High viscosity is ideal for use with coarser mesh,provides easier handling, and usually allows effectivecoverage in a single coating.

STENCIL REMOVAL

Enzyme No. 1: Formulated for the removal of gelatin-based indirect photographic stencils.

Stencil Remover Liquid No. 4: A ready-to-use liquidfor the removal of direct films and emulsions, and no-developer indirect photographic films. Special wet-ting agents speed chemical action. Contains no strongalkalis or hypochlorites. Ideal for use in tanks; will notattack frame adhesives on stretch-and-glue frames.

Stencil Remover Paste No. 5: Ready-to-use paste forthe removal of direct films and emulsions, and no-devel-oper indirect photographic films. Paste consistencyhelpful for larger-sized formats. Wetting agents speedthe breakdown of stencil material.

Stencil Remover Concentrate 1:20™: For fast andthorough removal of direct films and emulsions, and no-developer indirect photographic films.

Stripmatic™: For use in automated screen decoatingequipment. Dilute up to 1:5 with water. No “milkiness”if diluted with calciferous water. Removes direct filmsand emulsions, and no-developer indirect photographicfilms.

Ink and Stencil Remover Concentrate™: Two prod-ucts in one: a liquid concentrate for removing both plas-tisol inks and direct emulsion or capillary film stencils.

Stencil Remover Concentrate No. 42: Concentratedliquid removes direct films, emulsions, and no-develop-er indirect films. Can be diluted 50:1.

Stencil Remover Powder No. 44: Removes directfilms, emulsions, and no-developer indirect films. 454gm. (1 pound) unit can be dissolved in up to 19 liters (5gallons) of water.

STAIN & HAZE REMOVAL

Walk Away Haze Remover™: Formulated to react as itdries on the screen: its dwell time is not critical!

Haze Remover Paste No. 78: A paste ink haze andstencil residue remover.

Fast Acting Haze Remover™: A solvent-based inkstain and stencil residue haze remover for manual use.

Fabric Regenerator Paste No. 8: Alkaline paste to bemixed with solvent for haze removal.

INK DEGRADANTS

All-Purpose Ink Wash™: A blend of solvents formanual removal of virtually all screen printing inks.

Cleanmatic™: For use (after dilution) in automaticscreen washing equipment. Ideal for plastisols and UV-cured inks. Biodegradable; VOC-free. Contains anti-foaming agents.

Citrus Screen Opener™: A fast-evaporating solventblend for opening screens or making ink changes on press. Leaves no residue after drying and can also be used to remove residue from slower-evaporating solvents.

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STENCIL TREATMENT

Hardener D: A liquid stencil hardener that improves the durability and water resistance of QT-DISCHARGEtextile emulsion, and all Ulano diazo sensitized anddual-cure water resistant emulsions, including LX-836.(Note that most Hardener D-treated stencils will be ren-dered permanent and cannot be reclaimed.)

Hardener X: A post-exposure and processing stencilhardener for textile emulsions, including 925WR (soldoverseas as 995WR), LX-660, LX-892, and QTX.

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PRODUCT HIGHLIGHT WALK AWAY HAZE REMOVER™

A thick liquid haze remover effective against most inkstains and stencil residues. Formulated to react as it dries on the screen, so that it can be applied and left to workfor hours—even overnight! Lengthy dwell times will not harm polyester, nylon, or stainless steel mesh (avoid met-alized polyester). After initial drying, if additional reaction time is required, Walk Away Haze Remover can bereactivated by rewetting it with All-Purpose Ink Wash.

FEATURES BENEFITS

Advanced formulation Reacts as it dries

Can be left on the screen for hours, or overnight, withoutharm to the mesh

Effective against most inks stains and stencil residues

Can be reactivated for difficult jobs (with All-Purpose Ink Wash)

Easy to use Apply it with a scoop coater—no brushing necessaryLet it dry on the screen—dwell time is not criticalRinse it off with a power spray

Environmentally friendly Classified VOC-freeBiodegradable

INKJET MEDIAThe most important factor determiningimage quality when making screenprinting positives with an inkjet printeris the coated film. The coating must beformulated carefully to absorb theinkjet ink quickly and thoroughly,whether it is a water-based pigment ora dye; otherwise, the image will smearor spread, and image acutance (edgedefinition) will be compromised.Ulano Inkjet Media—Pigment InkjetFilm and Dye Inkjet Film—representstate-of-the-art in formulations andcontrolled coating techniques.

In addition to Inkjet Media, Ulano offersa complete system for the productionof inkjet positives:

• Developed in cooperation with iProof Systems®, Inc., Ulano’s PowerRIP®

ScreenPrint program--available forboth Windows® (XP/2000/XP/Vista) andApple® (OSX 10.5 - 10.2)—and for print-er widths of 13”, 17”, 24”, and 44” (LF)--isas easy to install as a printer driver andreadily converts Postscript™ intoEpson Printer lanaguage. PowerRIP®

ScreenPrint provides full control ofhalftones ranging from 30 to 150lines/inch. In addition, the programdirects the printer to increase the inkdeposit (in picoliters) to insure suffi-cient density (2.8 – 3.5) for screen print-ing artwork. Best of all, it is speciallycalibrated for Ulano Inkjet Media!

PowerRIP® ScreenPrint UlanoEdition 7 features:

• Print halftone film positive separationsfrom popular applications

• Receive and print PDF, EPS, and PostScript files

• Define print settings at workstations via PPDs or a queue

• Drives multiple printers

• Add custom screen rulings and anglesin addition to programmed ones

• Monitor RIPPED images before printing

• Color proof before making screens

• Adjust halftone screen curve calibration

• Override print settings at PowerRIP ScreenPrint queues

• Reprint and change settings for screen rulings, angles, and resolution

• RIP, print, and receive files simultaneously

• Auto-purging of printed jobs based on user-defined parameters

• Macs (OSX 10.5 - 10.2) can print to shared Windows server and printer

• Recompose color proofs with up to 4 CYMK seps and 32 spot colors

• Separate RGB, CMYK, or mixed color files

• PC version supports OS9 Macs via Windows 2K server or PC MacLan

•A full range of Epson® Printers: The economical ≈33 cm. (13”) Epson StylusPhoto 1400 and R1900 models, the ≈43 cm. (17”) Stylus Pro 3800 and 4880 models, the ≈61 cm. (24”) Stylus Pro 7880, and the top-of-the-line ≈112 cm (44”) Stylus Pro 9880--as well as ear-lier models in each series.

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INKJET MEDIA

Pigment Inkjet Film: Can be used with off-the-shelfpigment inks. Has a special Ulano inkjet-receptive nano-porous coating on 125µ (5-mil) clear polyester formulated to control the shape of fine lines andhalftones with pigment or dye inkjet inks. The coatingdoes not reduce UV transmission and is water-resistantto prevent smearing under high humidity conditions.Compatible with the industry standard Epson StylusPhoto 1400 and R1900, Stylus Pro models 3800, 4880,7880, 9880, earlier models in each Epson series, andother similar pigment or dye inkjet printers.

Dye Inkjet Film: A special, non-porous smooth coatingon a 100µ (4-mil) clear polyester that absorbs quick

drying standard inkjet ink, and controls the shape of finelines and halftones. It is compatible with the industrystandard Epson 3000, 1520, 1280, 1400, 7600DYE,9600DYE, and other similar inkjet printers.

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FEATURES BENEFITS

Clear Polyester with Ink-Receptive Coating Faster exposure times than laser positives

Capillary Action Nano-Porous Coating Pigment or dye ink is instantly absorbed and trapped

Notched Right Corner Prevents insertion mistakes; positions the coated surface forward

No Heat Needed to Fuse Ink Inkjets can achieve near image setter registration; vellum finish laser paper shrinks

Film Is More Durable Than Vellum Film positives can be used repeatedly to make new screens

Fast Drying Time Even with heavy ink loads, positives are dry to the touch when the next film exits the printer

Anti-Static Coating Positives move smoothly through the printer and are stackable

FORMATS ENGLISH SYSTEM METRIC SYSTEM

Prepackaged Sheets

USA A “Letter” 8.5 X 11” 22 X 28 cm.

Euro A4 8.27 X 11.69” 21 X 29.7 cm.

USA “Legal” 8.5 x 14” 22 x 26 cm.

USA “Tabloid” 11 X 17” 28 X 43 cm.

USA Super B “Universal” 13 X 19” 33 X 46 cm.

Euro A3 11.69 X 16.54” 29.7 X 42 cm.

Euro B3 13.9 X 19.69” 35.3 X 50 cm.

USA C 17 X 22” 43 X 56 cm.

Euro A2 16.5 X 23.4” 42 X 59.4 cm.

Rolls 17” X 30’ 43 cm. X 10 m.

17” X 100’ 43 cm. X 30.5 m.

24” X 30’ 61 cm. X 10 m.

24” X 100’ 61 cm. X 30.5 m.

44” X 30’ 112 cm. X 10 m.

44” X 100’ 112 cm. X 30.5 m.

52” X 30’ 132 cm. X 10 m.

52” X 100’ 132 cm. X 30.5 m.

Pigment Inkjet Film only: 60” X 100’ 152 cm. X 30.5 m.

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INDIRECT SYSTEMFILMS Direct emulsions and capillary direct

films are called “direct systems”

because they are coated or affixed to

the screen fabric, then processed or

imaged (exposed and developed)

directly on the mesh. Indirect System

films, on the other hand, as the name

suggests, are not imaged directly on

the mesh. They are imaged away from

the mesh—“indirectly”—then adhered

to the screen fabric.

The original Indirect System films were

knifecut (image outlines were cut with

stencil knives; image areas peeled or

weeded away). Ulano continues to

manufacture solvent- and water-

adhered knifecut films, which are an

interesting and often cost-effective

alternative to photo stencil films. They

can be cut with automated cutting

equipment to produce a stencil “from

machine to screen,” without any inter-

mediate artwork. With knifecut stencil

films, screen printers can produce

stencils without any investment in

special artwork generating equipment,

exposure units, vacuum frames, or

safelighting.

Even so, the majority of Indirect

System film stencils are now photo-

graphic, and represent the fastest pack-

age-to-screen stencil making system.

In addition to processing speed,

Indirect System photographic films

offer many advantages. Most are

completely solvent resistant. Stencil

processing is straightforward and sim-

ple: expose, washout, adhere (gelatin-

based films require a developing step,

too). The “backing sheet” onto which

we coat the emulsion layer is flat and

lies outside the mesh during

drying. The emulsion is held flat and in

place, and cannot contract, so that

Indirect System stencils are character-

istically low in both EOM (emulsion

over mesh thickness) and Rz value.

Thus, the printing properties—the

resolution and definition--of Indirect

System photographic films offer the

highest quality printing in the industry.

With Indirect System photographic

films, stencil thickness and, thus, ink

deposit can be adjusted by the

exposure—a subtlety that is impossible

with direct systems. Indirect System

photographic films are sometimes

dismissed as “fragile,” yet when

properly processed, they are capable of

producing 2000 – 4000 impressions—

well within the requirements of many

printing jobs.

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GELATIN BASED (IRON SALT SENSITIZED)Gelatin-based films have complete solvent resistance;use with premeasured A & B Developer Powders toassure developer freshness. Films are available in rollsor custom-cut sheets:

Ulanoprex®: Offers superb resolution (30 – 50µ; 1.2 – 2mils) for negative printing and fine halftone work; idealfor the highest quality ceramic decals and circuit traces.

Quasar Red 100™: Features extremely wide processinglatitude; suitable for a wide range of applications,including graphics and electronics.

Red TI™: Can be exposed thin for circuit traces or thickfor solder mask work; ideal for fine line and halftonework; resolution: 50 - 75µ (2 - 3 mils).

Blue Poly®-2: On 50µ (2-mil) carrier sheet; combineswide exposure latitude with good resolution; ideal forgeneral screen printing work; resolution: 75 - 100µ (3 - 4 mils).

Blue Poly®-3: The same as Blue Poly-2, except for athicker backing (75µ, 3 mils), which affords additionaldimensional stability and easier handling of large stencils.

Super Prep®: A green emulsion on a 50µ (2-mil) polyster backing. Hides dust, tape marks, and positiveedges; suitable for general graphics work.

Hi-Fi Green®: Thick emulsion on 125µ (5-mil) mattevinyl. Hides dust, tape marks, and positive edges, reducing the need for touchups; easy printing lift-offunder humid conditions.

FEATURES BENEFITS

Fastest package-to-screen system Rapid stencil throughput

Easy processing Less makeovers and fewer touchups

Indirect System No mesh influences during exposure

Low EOM and RZ values = excellent imaging properties

Controlled Stencil Thickness Controlled exposure

Controlled ink deposit and ink costs

Super Blue Blue Hi-Fi Ulano- Quasar R Prep® Poly®-2 Poly®-3 Red TI™ Green® Pulsar™ Prex™ 100™

Sensitizer Iron Salt Iron Salt Iron Salt Iron Salt Iron Salt Diazo Iron Salt Iron Salt

Color Green Blue Blue Red Green Red Blue Red

Resolution 100-125µ 75-100µ 90-110µ 50-75µ 125-150µ 50-75µ 35-50µ 50-75µ(microns)*

Thickness 9µ 6µ 6µ 10µ 18µ 20µ 5µ 10µ(microns)*#

General 4 4 4 2 4 2 2 2Printing

Fine Lines 1 2 2 4 0 4 4 4& Halftones

Vinyl Ink 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4

Legend 2 2 1 4 0 4 2 4Printing

Membrane 1 2 2 4 0 4 4 4Switches

Circuit 1 1 1 3 0 3 4 3Traces

Solder 2 0 0 4 1 0 3 4Mask

Ceramic 1 1 1 3 0 3 4 3Decals

Containers 3 2 2 3 1 3 2 3

Imprinted 3 2 2 0 3 1 0 1Sportswear (Plastisols)

Posters 3 2 2 3 4 3 2 3

UV Inks 2 2 2 4 0 4 4 4

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* for mils (0.001”), divide by 25# EOM (emulsion over mesh thickness) at best exposure4 = Excellent 3 = Good 2 = Fair 1 = Acceptable 0 = Not Advised

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PRODUCT HIGHLIGHT — QUASAR R 100™

Indirect system photographic stencil films such as Quasar R 100 afford the fastest package-to-screen stencil system. Quasar R 100 offers resistance to all solvent-based inks, versatility over a broad range of applications, stencil thickness (and thus ink deposit) adjustable by exposure, cost effectiveness for shorter printing runs, and a high order of print quality and consistency. Quasar R 100 has wide processing latitude.

FEATURES BENEFITS

Fastest package-to-screen stencil system High-volume stencil throughput

Less time = less labor costs = lower total stencil production costs

Resists all solvent-based inks No swelling or softening on-press

No “fusing”; stencil removal is the least problematicof any stencil system

Can be examined “off-screen” Saves production time

Provides a final, easy evaluation of quality

Stencil thickness can be adjusted by exposure Subtle control of ink deposit, impossible with other stencil systems

Smooth backing sheet imparts flatness Thinnest stencil and lowest inherent Rz value of to the stencil bottom during drying any stencil system

Backing sheet can be left in place until Extra protection for fabric and stencilready to print

Wide processing latitude User friendly; reliable

Good performance under less than ideal shop conditions

KNIFECUT STENCIL FILMSThe original stencil film system remains the most cost effective way to produce bold line work for printingruns of 2,000 – 4,000 impressions. Available in rolls or custom-cut sheets.

Solvent AdheredSta-Sharp® S3S“Trace-cut” designs and peel away image areas.Adhere with Sta-Sharp® Adhering Liquid. Resistant to all water-based inks and many non-aggressive solvent-based inks.

Water AdheredUlanocut GreenAdherable and removable with plain water; completelysolvent resistant.

NO DEVELOPER INDIRECT FILM

Pulsar™

The fastest stencil processing system; exceptional imaging fidelity, control of EOM (emulsion over meshthickness), and wide processing latitude. Excellent solvent resistance

MASKING FILM

Rubylith®

Red masking film; use with light sensitive media havingorthochromatic sensitivity. Suitable with all screenprocess photographic stencil systems. Universal tacklevel, available coated on 75 and 125µ (3 and 5 mil) polyester as Rubylith® RU3 and RU5.

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E-Z COAT™

AUTOMATEDCOATINGMACHINEThe E-Z Coat automated coating

machine provides superior perform-

ance at a budget price. Its sturdy

construction guarantees consistent,

reproducible coatings. The mainte-

nance-free coating carriage drive, with

vibration-free linear guides on both

sides of the coating carriage, can be

programmed for variable coating

speeds. The coating trough’s contact

pressure and angle are set permanent-

ly for reproducible results. The screen

frame holder lock accommodates all

screen frame sizes up to the maximum

specification and facilitates fast

screen size changeovers with an easy

adjustment of the top tension bar.

E-Z Coat is controlled by an electronic

memory system through a straight-

forward, user-friendly switch panel.

The operation of E-Z Coat is simplicity

itself: program the coating speed and

number and sequence of coats, then

press the start button. E-Z Coat does

the rest.

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NEW: E-Z Coat Capillary Film Applicator

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FEATURES BENEFITS

Fixed coating trough pressure and angle Consistent stencil making

Adjustable coating speed Control of coating

Vibration free, double linear guides Smooth, chatter-free coating

Easy adjusting top tension bar Fast changeover time between frame sizes

Electronic memory control Full automation

Can hold two frames for tandem coating Faster stencil throughput

Pre-assembled Ready-to-go

Solid construction Reproducible results

Frame SizesMinimum (OD): 16 inches (≈ 40.6 cm.)

Maximum (OD): 55 X 57 inches (140 X 145 cm.)

Maximum frame thickness: 2 inches (≈ 5 cm.)

Coating Speed Range≈ 79 inches/min. (170 cm./min.) - ≈ 197 inches/min. (500 cm./min.)

Machine Size and WeightWidth: ≈ 88 inches (223 cm.); height: ≈ 77 inches (195 cm.); depth: ≈ 16 1⁄2 inches (42 cm.)

Weight: 762 pounds (300 kg.)

Power RequirementsElectricity: 110 volts, 50/60 cycles; power: 0.2KW; fuse: 10 amps.

Compressed air (water free) connected load: 6 bar; consumption: 2 liters/minutes.

(If compressed air is unavailable, a quiet-running compressor is available for purchase with the machine.

MEASURING TOOLSAND ANCILLARYPRODUCTSCoating Troughs

For the E-Z Coat automated coating

machine; available in custom-cut

lengths of up to ≈ 249cm. (98 inches),

and with either thin or thick leading

edges. Plastic end caps included with

purchase.

Round Screen Brush

An industry favorite for the manual

application and use of Ulano screen

chemicals.

Lid Remover

Ulano emulsion lids must fit tightly to

assure freshness and avoid leakage.

The Lid Remover makes it easy to open

our bucket lids after they’ve arrived

safely and securely.

Ulano Direct Emulsion Pumps

Designed for use with all 18.9 liter

(5 gallon) units of Ulano direct

emulsions. The “Ulanopump” makes it

convenient and easy to dispense Ulano

direct emulsions directly into coating

troughs.

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Stencil Thickness Gauge: A professional tool formeasuring stencil thickness (emulsion over mesh thick-ness, or EOM)—at an affordable price. Control of stencil thickness means control of image quality--andink costs. Measurement range: 1 – 1000 microns (1 – 40mils), with an accuracy of ± 2µ + 3% (± 0.1 mils + 3%).Handy reset feature when no zero reference is available;no calibration required for most applications. Wear-resistant ruby probe. Easy-to-read display screenis switchable from microns to mils. Includes hard shellstorage case, built-in probe, base plate, plastic shims, AAA battery, and a one-year warranty. Size: 100 X 38 X 23 mm. (4 X 1.5 X 0.9 inches). Weight:70 grams (2.5 ounces).

Exposure Kit: Makes it easier than ever to determineproper exposure times. The Exposure Kit contains twophotographic positives. The first is a silver halide (camera) film,“right reading” positive with positive andnegative lines ranging in increments from 100 mm. (4 mils) to 250 mm. (10 mils), and letters ranging from 4- to 14-point type. The second positive has neutraldensity filters (factors (1.0, 0.7, 0.5, 0.33, and 0.25), making it possible to evaluate five different exposuretimes with a single exposure.

By providing two separate positives, the Exposure Kit is especially useful and versatile. The “test positive” provides a standard by which screen printers can evaluate the density and clarity of their usual artwork;and the neutral-density filter positive makes it possibleto test various exposures on other artwork, not only theUlano test positive.

Corporate HeadquartersPresident Alfred L. Guercio

Assistant to the PresidentEthel Grasso

Vice President of North American SalesGary Gayton

Customer Service ManagerTania Piriz

110 Third AvenueBrooklyn, New York 11217 USAPhone: +718-237-4700Fax: +718-802-1119MSDS Line: +703-527-3887www.ulano.com

Ulano InternationalRepresentative Office andTechnical Training CenterRomano Kirschbaumer, Jorge Ellert, Silvia StuderRütistrasse 17CH-8952 Schlieren, SwitzerlandPhone: +41 44 755 44 77Fax: +41 44 773 16 06Mobile: +41 79 378 75 87 (Mr. Kirschbaumer)

MSDS Line: +41 44 755 44 70E-mail: ulanoeurope@ulano.com

Ulano International /Asia Regional Director (Asia)Martin Stacher

Sales Director (East Asia) Kenneth Koh

25 Tagore Lane, #04-04Singapore 787602phone: +65 6451 7505fax: +65 6451 7507mobile: +65 9233 8769 (Mr. Stacher)mobile : +65 9738 5093 (Mr. Koh)E-mail: stacherm@ulano.com;kohk@ulano.com

Sales Manager (Greater China) Jackson YuPhone/Fax: +86 21 6436 4989Mobile: +86 135 0168 4712E-mail: yuj@ulano.com

Technical Sales ManagerDirk OelschlägerPhone: +49 69 823 77 996 Fax: +49 69 823 77 325Mobile: +49 162 26 30 622E-mail: oelschlaegerd@ulano.com

Domestic/ NAFTA TerritorySales Managers Mario AceitunoUlano WestMobile: 1-310-345-6211 E-mail: aceitunom@ulano.com

Richard CarrilloUlano WestMobile: 1-619-571-4220E-mail: carrillor@ulano.com

Gerry ChardeUlano NortheastMobile: 1-315-663-8508E-mail: chardeg@ulano.com

Bob EisenachUlano NorthMobile: 1-262-613-3202E-mail: eisenachb@ulano.com

George Legh-PageUlano South CentralMobile: 1-281-541-1024E-mail: glp@ulano.com

Mike StrharskyUlano FloridaMobile: 1-941-809-3463E-mail: strharskym@ulano.com

Steve ThinnesUlano East CentralMobile: 1-513-623-0102E-mail: thinness@ulano.com