Today, the usage of screen cleaners in print shops around the world (whether it‘s for manual screen cleaning or for the application in automatic screen cleaning equipment) still shows a vast variety of products. Unfortunately the nature of many of these products is still a hazardous one. Our manufacturers REMCO and FOTECO have launched biodegradable screen cleaners. A small selection is featured here as VARIO- and FOTECHEM products.

VARIOWASH 2940

Biodegradable screen cleaner and mesh opener with mild odour and a flash point of 43°C. The effective multi-purpose solvent mixture has been developed for removing almost all solvent-, water-based and UV curing inks and lacquers.

VARIOWASH 2790

Highly versatile product: cleans all commonly used screen printing medias. Suitable for manual use or use in automatic screen cleaning equipment. Does not contain any additives and is therefore ideal for reusing the stencils. Flash Point: 80°C

VARIOWASH 2770

Special cleaner for cleaning of Plastisol- and sublimation inks. Ideal for reusing the stencils. Suitable for manual use or use in automatic screen cleaning equipment. Flash Point: 80°C

VARIOWASH 2730

Special cleaner with mild odour and a flash point of 79°C. The effective solvent blend has been developed for removing water-based adhesives from printing pallets, printing equipment and floors.

VARIOWASH 2907

Manual screen wash to remove all commonly used inks in a screen printing operation. Very low odour. Flash Point: 65°C

VARIOCLEAN S 4306

For manual use or use in automatic screen cleaning equipment. Flash point: 102°C. The product has been developed for removing of solvent-, water-based and UV curing inks and lacquers from screens, tools and squeegees.

VARIOCLEAN S 4317

For manual use or use in semi- and fully automatic screen cleaning equipment. 
Flash point: 99°C. The product has been developed for removing of solvent-,  water-based and especially UV curing inks and lacquers from screens, tools and squeegees.

VARIOCLEAN S 4368

Screen cleaner for manual use or use in automatic screen cleaning equipment. Very mild on stencil materials and versatile in use. Flash Point: 73°C

VARIOCLEAN S 4354

For cleaning of Plastisol- and sublimation inks. Also to be used as post-cleaner before decoating. Contains washing active substances for excellent flushing with water. Suitable for manual use or use in automatic screen cleaning equipment. Flash Point: 80°C

VARIOCLEAN S 4379

A water-soluble cleaner concentrate to remove Plastisol and aqueous ink systems from the screen. Very mild in odour. Contains highly active tensides for excellent ink penetration and water flushing. Should be diluted with water in a ratio of 1 part 4379 to 5 parts of tap water. Ecological and economical in its use. Flash Point: 80°C

The versatility in the application of screen printing is also shown in the product selection of our biodegradable screen cleaners. The above being our most widely used ones. Our experienced screen printing technicians according to your individual requirements will recommend the ideal product for you individually, should any of the above fail to meet your expectations.