Chromaline Chroma/Screen Wash iSC – High-Performance Screen Wash for Fast, Efficient Screen Reclaiming

Multi-Functional — Chromaline’s Own Description

Chromaline specifically calls Chroma/Screen Wash iSC multi-functional — not a single-purpose ink remover. It emulsifies inks for water rinse-off, reduces ghost image formation, and works equally well in manual and fully automated cleaning setups. One product handles the ink removal step across your entire shop’s workflow.

Broad Ink Coverage — All Four Ink Systems

Emulsifies plastisol, UV, solvent-based, and water-based inks. For shops running multiple ink systems, this eliminates the need for different screen wash products for different ink types. Ink emulsification is the key mechanism: the chemistry surrounds ink particles and makes them water-soluble for easy rinse-off.

Low / No Foam — Built for Automatic Reclaim

Foam is the enemy of automatic reclaim machines, recirculating washout booths, and inline reclaim systems. It causes pump cavitation, nozzle blockages, overflow, and inconsistent coverage. Chroma/Screen Wash iSC’s low-to-no foaming formula runs cleanly through all of these systems without disruption. This is a specification directly written for production shops running automated equipment.

Dilutable 1:1 for Automated Systems

In automatic reclaim units and recirculating systems, Chroma/Screen Wash iSC can be diluted up to 1:1 with water. This cuts chemical cost per screen in half in automated workflows while maintaining cleaning performance. Manual applications use the product at full concentration for maximum ink removal power on heavier loads.

Reduces Ghost Images — Prevention at the Ink Removal Step

Ghost images form when ink pigments and resins penetrate the mesh knuckles and cure in place. The earlier in the reclaim process they’re removed, the fewer deep stains develop. Chroma/Screen Wash iSC’s emulsification chemistry attacks these residues at the ink removal stage — before they have the chance to set — reducing the frequency and severity of ghost images that require a separate haze remover.

Apply to Squeegee Side First — The Right Technique

Chromaline’s published directions specifically call for applying Chroma/Screen Wash iSC to the squeegee side of the screen first. The squeegee side has the highest ink load from the printing process. Starting application there ensures the chemistry is working on the heaviest contamination immediately, then scrub both sides until ink is liquefied before rinsing.

Part of the iSC Integrated Screen Chemistry System

iSC stands for Integrated Screen Chemistry — Chromaline’s line of chemicals engineered to work together with their emulsions. When Chroma/Screen Wash iSC is used alongside Chroma/Strip iSC (emulsion remover), Chroma/Wet iSC (degreaser), and Ghost/Buster iSC (haze remover), each product is optimized to hand off to the next cleanly — maximizing screen integrity and minimizing mesh stains across the full reclaim cycle.

Drum Dispensing Unit Program — Free for High-Volume Shops

High-volume shops buying Chromaline chemicals in drum quantities qualify for a complimentary wall-mounted Drum Dispensing Unit (DDU). Chromaline leases a system of up to 3 pumps with spray guns at no charge, including all fittings, regulators, lines, and spray guns. The DDU program works with screen washes, emulsion removers, degreasers, and press washes. Contact River City Supply to learn more about qualifying.

Ink TypesAll 4 Systems

Plastisol, UV, solvent, WB

FoamLow / None ✔

Auto reclaim safe

Auto Dilution1:1

With water in reclaim units

ApplicationManual + Auto ✔

Same product, both setups

🧪 What is Chromaline iSC?

iSC stands for Integrated Screen Chemistry — Chromaline’s complete line of screen printing chemicals engineered to work together across the full reclaim cycle. Each product in the system is formulated to hand off cleanly to the next step, maximizing screen integrity and minimizing staining at every stage.

Chroma/Screen Wash iSC is Step 2 in the iSC workflow — the first reclaim room step after screens come off press. Using the full iSC system alongside Chromaline emulsions ensures each chemistry is optimized for what comes before and after it.

🏭 Drum Dispensing Unit (DDU) Program

High-volume shops purchasing Chromaline chemicals in drum quantities qualify for a complimentary wall-mounted DDU system from Chromaline. This includes up to 3 pumps with spray guns, and all fittings, regulators, lines, and spray guns — at no charge.

The DDU is compatible with screen washes, emulsion removers, degreasers, and press washes — giving you a clean, organized, wall-mounted dispensing station for your entire Chromaline iSC chemical lineup.

Contact River City Supply at (512) 454-0505 to learn more about the DDU program.