Chromaline Chroma/Strip Plus iSC — 35:1 Emulsion Remover Concentrate with Surfactant + Degreaser River City Supply
Chromaline
Chromaline Chroma/Strip Plus iSC is a 35:1 emulsion remover concentrate with a built-in surfactant and degreaser. One quart makes 9 gallons of ready-to-use stencil remover. One 1.30-gallon jug makes 46.8 gallons. Buy less water, less plastic, and save shelf space — without giving up stripping power on direct emulsions, capillary films, or direct/indirect stencils.
Price range: $107.02 through $342.00
Description
Chroma/Strip Plus iSC — 35:1 Emulsion Remover Concentrate with Surfactant + Degreaser
Stencil removers don’t have to come pre-diluted. Chromaline’s Chroma/Strip Plus iSC is a heavily concentrated formula — 1 part product to 35 parts water — that ships compact and mixes on demand. Less plastic, less freight weight, less shelf space, and a built-in surfactant that helps the working solution penetrate the emulsion faster than basic strippers. The 1.30-gallon jug makes 46.8 gallons of ready-to-use solution.
Works on direct photoemulsions, capillary films, and direct/indirect stencils. Part of the Chromaline iSC Integrated Screen Chemistry system. One critical rule: never let it dry on the screen — apply, scrub both sides, rinse immediately with high-pressure water.
35:1 Dilution Ratio
By volume, dilute 1 part Chroma/Strip Plus iSC in 35 parts water. A 1.30-gallon jug makes 46.8 gallons of working stripper — roughly the equivalent of buying nine 5-gallon pails of pre-mixed RTU emulsion remover, with a fraction of the freight cost and plastic waste.
Built-In Surfactant
The surfactant package lowers surface tension so the working solution wets out across the mesh and penetrates deeper into the emulsion layer. Faster wet-out means faster chemical attack on the stencil — particularly noticeable on thicker coatings and high-tension mesh.
Stencil Remover PLUS Degreaser
Unlike a standard stripper, Chroma/Strip Plus iSC includes a degreaser component. The reformulated iSC version pulls double duty during reclaim — softening the emulsion while cleaning the mesh — which can reduce a separate degreasing pass for some shops.
All Stencil Systems
Softens and dissolves direct photoemulsions (photopolymer and diazo), capillary films, and direct/indirect stencil systems. One concentrate covers every major stencil type used in professional screen printing.
Less Plastic, Less Freight
Buying concentrate means you’re not paying to ship water across the country. Smaller bottles, less plastic waste, lower freight cost, and significantly more shelf efficiency in the screen room.
Part of the iSC System
Formulated for compatibility with Chromaline’s full Integrated Screen Chemistry line — press wash, screen wash, emulsion remover, and degreaser are all designed to work together for predictable reclaim results.
What’s In the Bottle
4 Steps to a Clean Screen with Chromaline’s iSC System
Chromaline’s official iSC walkthrough — the 4-step clean-screen process with the full Integrated Screen Chemistry line.
Why Concentrate Is the Smarter Buy
How the Surfactant + Oxidizer Combo Works
Surface tension & emulsion penetration
Hardened photoemulsion is hydrophobic — water-based strippers without surfactants tend to bead up rather than wet out across the surface. The Chroma/Strip Plus iSC surfactant lowers surface tension, so the working solution forms a continuous film and penetrates into the stencil layer rather than sitting on top.
Oxidizer chemistry on hardened polymers
Cured emulsion is a crosslinked polymer. Oxidizers chemically attack the polymer bonds — softening the stencil so it lifts off the mesh under high-pressure water. The surfactant gets the oxidizer to the polymer faster; the oxidizer does the actual chemical work.
Why drying on the screen is so bad
If the working solution dries before rinse, the partially-broken-down emulsion locks back onto the mesh in a state that’s much harder to remove than the original cured stencil. This is the #1 reclaim mistake — apply, scrub, rinse in one continuous workflow.
Chroma/Strip Plus iSC vs. Chroma/Strip iSC — Which One?
| Chroma/Strip Plus iSC | Chroma/Strip iSC | |
|---|---|---|
| Format | 35:1 concentrate | Ready-to-use |
| Mixing required | Yes — dilute with water | No — use straight from bottle |
| Yield (1.30-gal jug) | 46.8 gallons RTU | 1.30 gallons RTU |
| Built-in surfactant | Yes — penetration-enhanced | Oxidizer + cleaning agents |
| Degreaser component | Yes (iSC reformulation) | No — pair with degreaser |
| Stencil types | Direct / capillary / direct-indirect | Direct / capillary / direct-indirect |
| Best for | Mid-to-high-volume shops, freight-efficient ordering, drum dispensing | Lower-volume shops, operators who don’t want to mix |
| Do NOT let dry on screen | Critical | Critical |
The Chromaline iSC Chemical System
Chroma/Strip Plus iSC is the emulsion-removal step in Chromaline’s Integrated Screen Chemistry (iSC) system. All iSC chemicals are formulated to work together across every step of the screen room workflow:
| Step | Chromaline iSC Product | What It Does |
|---|---|---|
| 1 · On-Press | Chroma/Press Wash iSC | Apple-scented on-press plastisol & WB color change cleaner. |
| 2 · Ink Removal | Chroma/Screen Wash iSC | Emulsifies plastisol, UV & WB inks for water rinse reclaim. |
| 3 · Emulsion (Concentrate) | Chroma/Strip Plus iSC ← This Product | 35:1 concentrate stencil remover with surfactant + degreaser. |
| 3 · Emulsion (RTU) | Chroma/Strip iSC | Ready-to-use stencil remover (no mixing) — same oxidizer chemistry. |
| 4 · Degrease & Prep | Chroma-Wet iSC Degreaser | Mesh degreaser & wetting agent for pre-coating prep. |
| 5 · Blockout | Chroma/Fill Blockout | Red liquid blockout for screen repair and edge sealing. |
Why Order Chromaline from River City Supply?
Technical Specifications
Chroma/Strip Plus iSC — Technical Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Chroma/Strip Plus iSC |
| Brand | Chromaline — Integrated Screen Chemistry (iSC) |
| Manufacturer SKU | SCRE002CHLOZ05 (5 oz) / size-specific variants |
| Type | Concentrated stencil remover with surfactant + degreaser |
| Formula | Oxidizer base + surfactant package + degreaser component |
| Dilution Ratio | 1 part product : 35 parts water (by volume) for manual spray application |
| 5 oz Yield | 1.4 gallons of ready-to-use solution |
| 1 Quart Yield | 9 gallons of ready-to-use solution |
| 1.30 Gallon Yield | 46.8 gallons of ready-to-use solution |
| Stencil Types | Direct photoemulsions (photopolymer & diazo), capillary films, direct/indirect stencil systems |
| Application Method | Manual spray application or brush; both sides of screen with soft polyester scrub brush |
| Recommended Brush | Soft polyester scrub brush — do NOT use hard bristles or scrub pads |
| Rinse | High-pressure water (1,000–1,500 PSI sufficient) |
| Critical Warning | ⚠️ Do NOT allow to dry on screen — apply, scrub, rinse immediately |
| Auto-Reclaim Compatibility | Not recommended for automatic systems (foaming) — use Auto Strip iSC for auto reclaim |
| iSC System Compatibility | Compatible with full Chromaline Integrated Screen Chemistry product line |
| Freeze Sensitivity | Yes — order with caution if temperatures are below 32°F (0°C) |
| Storage | Sealed original container, room temperature, away from freezing |
| Available Sizes | 5 oz · 1 Quart · 1.30 Gallon · Drum quantities |
| DDU Program | Drum Dispensing Unit available at no charge with drum quantity commitment |
| Manufacturer | SAATI Advanced Chemicals LLC dba IKONICS / Chromaline Screen Print Products, Duluth, MN |
Mixing Reference — How Much to Mix
| Concentrate | + Water | = RTU Working Solution |
|---|---|---|
| 1 fl oz | 35 fl oz water | 36 fl oz (≈ 1 quart + 4 oz) |
| 4 fl oz (½ cup) | 140 fl oz water | 144 fl oz (≈ 1.125 gallons) |
| 1 cup (8 fl oz) | 280 fl oz water | 288 fl oz (≈ 2.25 gallons) |
| 1 quart (32 fl oz) | 8.75 gallons water | 9 gallons RTU |
| 1.30 gallon jug | 45.5 gallons water | 46.8 gallons RTU |
Always add concentrate to water in a clean container. Mix only what you’ll use in a single working session.
Documents
Refer to the official Chromaline Safety Data Sheet for handling, PPE, first-aid, and disposal information before use.
→ Chromaline / IKONICS Safety Data Sheet library (filter for “Chroma/Strip Plus iSC”)
Technical Sheets / Safety Data Sheets / Documents
Additional Resources
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Frequently Asked Questions
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What’s the difference between Chroma/Strip iSC and Chroma/Strip Plus iSC?
Does it work on all stencil types?
Why does it say not to let it dry on the screen?
What does the surfactant actually do?
Can I still skip the degreasing step since it has a built-in degreaser?
Can I use it in an automatic reclaim system?
What brush should I use?
Does the concentrate freeze?
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What sizes does River City Supply stock?
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