{"id":4344,"date":"2025-11-18T13:14:44","date_gmt":"2025-11-18T13:14:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fsxchemical.com\/?p=4344"},"modified":"2026-07-02T09:49:45","modified_gmt":"2026-07-02T09:49:45","slug":"sodium-alginate-printing-defects-a-diagnostic-reference-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fsxchemical.com\/ar\/blog\/sodium-alginate-printing-defects-a-diagnostic-reference-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Sodium Alginate Printing Defects: A Diagnostic Reference Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-51c819b5\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fsxchemical.com\/ar\/applications\/digital-printing-application\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"6094\">When a print defect appears on the production floor, the challenge is often not knowing what could cause it \u2014 it&#8217;s narrowing down which of several possible causes is the actual one, quickly enough to avoid significant fabric waste. This guide organizes the most common sodium alginate paste-related print defects by symptom, with the likely causes and practical first checks for each, so production and quality teams can diagnose issues systematically rather than guessing.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-c5cd77a3\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fsxchemical.com\/ar\/applications\/digital-printing-application\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"6094\">This is a reference guide, not a substitute for the detailed explanations in our other technical guides \u2014 where a defect points to a specific topic, we link to the fuller explanation.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-wd-divider wd-style-line wd-7d3e743e\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-22b76b64\">Color Bleeding and Soft Pattern Edges<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-8f85788d\">Symptom<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-5e14042c\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fsxchemical.com\/ar\/applications\/digital-printing-application\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"6094\">Printed pattern edges appear soft, blurred, or feathered rather than sharp; color visibly spreads beyond the intended boundary of the design, sometimes bleeding into adjacent pattern areas or background.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-f4e1c807\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fsxchemical.com\/ar\/applications\/digital-printing-application\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"6094\">Likely Causes, in Order of Probability<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Paste viscosity too low at the point of printing<\/strong> \u2014 check viscosity at the printing floor temperature, not just at preparation; ambient heat can reduce working viscosity below the target<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Paste has degraded during storage<\/strong> \u2014 compare current viscosity against the batch&#8217;s initial preparation viscosity; a significant drop indicates degradation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Screen mesh count too coarse for the pattern fineness<\/strong> \u2014 fine-line patterns need both appropriate paste viscosity and adequately fine mesh; coarse mesh allows more paste through per stroke regardless of viscosity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Excessive squeegee pressure<\/strong> \u2014 forces more paste through the screen than the pattern requires, increasing the chance of lateral spread<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"715\" height=\"429\" src=\"https:\/\/fsxchemical.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/\u7b2c5\u7bc7\u6587\u7ae0B_\u526f\u672c.webp\" class=\"wp-image-8211\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.6667273720633764;width:612px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fsxchemical.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/\u7b2c5\u7bc7\u6587\u7ae0B_\u526f\u672c.webp 715w, https:\/\/fsxchemical.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/\u7b2c5\u7bc7\u6587\u7ae0B_\u526f\u672c-300x180.webp 300w, https:\/\/fsxchemical.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/\u7b2c5\u7bc7\u6587\u7ae0B_\u526f\u672c-600x360.webp 600w, https:\/\/fsxchemical.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/\u7b2c5\u7bc7\u6587\u7ae0B_\u526f\u672c-150x90.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 715px) 100vw, 715px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-fc98db03\">First Checks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-2d9564dc\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fsxchemical.com\/ar\/applications\/digital-printing-application\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"6094\">Measure paste viscosity at the print station, not from a sample taken at preparation. If viscosity is on target, check screen mesh specification against your pattern detail level. For more detail, see our guides on paste preparation and viscosity stability.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-wd-divider wd-style-line wd-ea34b6ab\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-202ce562\">Lower Color Depth Than Expected<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-5e6859d7\">Symptom<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-d17aaeea\">Printed color is visibly lighter than the target shade, despite using the standard dye concentration and recipe that normally achieves that depth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-4710b64a\">Likely Causes, in Order of Probability<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Reduced dye fixation rate<\/strong> \u2014 alkali concentration below effective threshold, insufficient steaming time or temperature, or inadequate moisture retention during steaming (often linked to urea content or paste drying out before steaming)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Paste degradation reducing effective dye availability<\/strong> \u2014 degraded or contaminated paste batches can show reduced color yield even at correct dye concentration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Thickener competing with dye<\/strong> \u2014 if a non-alginate thickener or blend is in use, some thickeners can react with reactive dye under alkaline conditions, consuming dye that would otherwise fix to the fiber<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Steam saturation problems<\/strong> \u2014 unsaturated or superheated steam dries the paste film rather than maintaining the moisture needed for fixation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-492b04cf\">First Checks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-913d05c9\">Confirm steaming conditions (temperature, time, steam saturation) are within specification first, since this is the most common root cause. If steaming is confirmed correct, switch to a fresh paste batch and compare color yield \u2014 improvement indicates a paste-related cause. For more detail, see our guide on <a href=\"#\">reactive dye fixation<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-wd-divider wd-style-line wd-08c0419b\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-df533f8c\">Color Depth Variation Within a Production Run<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-46068d06\">Symptom<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-5d74b1ab\">Early prints in a run show different color depth than later prints, or color depth drifts gradually over the course of the run, even though the paste was correctly prepared at the start.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-bc059a3a\">Likely Causes, in Order of Probability<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Viscosity drift during the run<\/strong> \u2014 caused by temperature change, mechanical shear in continuous mixing systems, alkali-driven degradation over time, or evaporation in open paste systems<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Paste preparation inconsistency between batches<\/strong> \u2014 if multiple batches are used across a long run, batch-to-batch viscosity variation will show up as depth variation between batches<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-db55d22c\">First Checks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-1e4a1536\">Measure paste viscosity at intervals throughout the run \u2014 preparation, mid-run, end-of-run \u2014 to establish whether and how quickly viscosity is changing. For more detail, see our guide on <a href=\"#\">viscosity stability<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-wd-divider wd-style-line wd-67bc3771\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-bfe8ca86\">Color Depth Variation Across the Fabric Width<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-c1724534\">Symptom<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-3bcda3cb\">Within a single print, color depth varies from one edge of the fabric to the other, or shows a pattern such as darker edges with a lighter center (or the reverse), rather than variation over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-753bb80b\">Likely Causes, in Order of Probability<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Uneven paste application<\/strong> \u2014 uneven squeegee pressure across the screen width, or screen tension variation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Paste viscosity inconsistency within the batch<\/strong> \u2014 incomplete dissolution or component separation in the paste trough<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Uneven steam distribution in the steamer<\/strong> \u2014 affects fixation uniformity across the fabric width independent of paste application<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-c4d5fc4b\">First Checks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-d123d509\">Sample paste viscosity from multiple positions in the paste trough (front, middle, back) to confirm batch homogeneity. If the paste is uniform, the cause is likely mechanical (squeegee, screen) or related to steamer distribution rather than the paste itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-wd-divider wd-style-line wd-0d943e1c\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-53c25f2f\">Screen Blockage or Clogging<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-790c91bb\">Symptom<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-16fed429\">Paste fails to transfer cleanly through sections of the screen mesh, producing gaps or incomplete coverage in the pattern; screen requires more frequent cleaning than usual to maintain print quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-02217195\">Likely Causes, in Order of Probability<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Undissolved particles in the paste<\/strong> \u2014 incomplete dissolution during preparation, or a sodium alginate grade with higher insoluble matter content than your screen mesh tolerance allows<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Paste drying on the mesh surface<\/strong> \u2014 print speed too slow for the paste viscosity in use, or low ambient humidity causing rapid surface drying<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Inadequate screen cleaning between runs<\/strong> \u2014 residual dried paste from a previous run partially blocking mesh openings<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-e4ff2cc1\">First Checks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-d69b5d9e\">Filter a sample of the prepared paste through a fine mesh and check for retained particles \u2014 this isolates dissolution-related causes. If the paste filters clean, check print speed relative to paste viscosity, and confirm screen cleaning procedure between runs. For more detail, see our guides on <a href=\"#\">paste preparation<\/a> and <a href=\"#\">mesh size selection<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-wd-divider wd-style-line wd-b685f131\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-90d91409\">Lumps or Visible Particles in Prepared Paste<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-36ecab82\">Symptom<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-06341386\">Prepared paste contains visible lumps or grainy particles that do not dissolve with continued stirring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-ec73d0d7\">Likely Causes, in Order of Probability<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Powder added too quickly during preparation<\/strong> \u2014 causing surface hydration and clumping before particles fully disperse<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Insufficient mixing time<\/strong> \u2014 particularly relevant for coarser mesh grades or cold water dissolution<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hard water interfering with dissolution<\/strong> \u2014 high calcium or magnesium content can cause partial crosslinking and gel particle formation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"678\" height=\"452\" src=\"https:\/\/fsxchemical.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Evaluating-printing-paste-for-lumps.png\" class=\"wp-image-8212\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fsxchemical.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Evaluating-printing-paste-for-lumps.png 678w, https:\/\/fsxchemical.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Evaluating-printing-paste-for-lumps-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/fsxchemical.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Evaluating-printing-paste-for-lumps-600x400.png 600w, https:\/\/fsxchemical.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Evaluating-printing-paste-for-lumps-150x100.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 678px) 100vw, 678px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-54831562\">First Checks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-ae7ce2c5\">Review your powder addition rate and total mixing time against your standard procedure. If lumps persist with correct procedure, test water hardness. For more detail, see our guide on <a href=\"#\">paste preparation<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-wd-divider wd-style-line wd-6a2c49a3\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-43423c65\">Lower Wash Fastness Than Buyer Specification<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-3afb752c\">Symptom<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-3698ab60\">Printed fabric meets visual color quality but fails wash fastness testing against buyer-specified standards (e.g., ISO 105-C06 or AATCC equivalent), showing excessive color loss or staining of adjacent fabric during the wash test.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-4efcf6de\">Likely Causes, in Order of Probability<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Incomplete washing-off after steaming<\/strong> \u2014 unfixed and hydrolyzed dye remaining on the fabric surface is the most common cause of poor wash fastness despite acceptable initial color appearance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Low fixation rate<\/strong> \u2014 even with thorough washing-off, if fixation rate is fundamentally low, the wash test will reveal it even if it wasn&#8217;t visually apparent before washing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Residual thickener trapping unfixed dye<\/strong> \u2014 incomplete paste removal can hold unfixed dye near the fiber surface, where it releases during the buyer&#8217;s wash test<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-4d789f76\">First Checks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-db88494b\">Review washing-off conditions (temperature, time, soaping agent concentration) against your standard procedure first, since this is the most frequent and most correctable cause. If washing-off is confirmed adequate, investigate fixation rate. For more detail, see our guides on <a href=\"#\">color fastness<\/a> and <a href=\"#\">reactive dye fixation<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"738\" height=\"415\" src=\"https:\/\/fsxchemical.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Continuous-hot-water-washing-to-remove-residual-thickener-and-unfixed-dye.png\" class=\"wp-image-8213\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fsxchemical.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Continuous-hot-water-washing-to-remove-residual-thickener-and-unfixed-dye.png 738w, https:\/\/fsxchemical.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Continuous-hot-water-washing-to-remove-residual-thickener-and-unfixed-dye-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/fsxchemical.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Continuous-hot-water-washing-to-remove-residual-thickener-and-unfixed-dye-600x337.png 600w, https:\/\/fsxchemical.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Continuous-hot-water-washing-to-remove-residual-thickener-and-unfixed-dye-150x84.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 738px) 100vw, 738px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-wd-divider wd-style-line wd-2bc33499\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-47546965\">Paste Thickening or Gelling During Storage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-0e299a64\">Symptom<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-fc7baa18\">Prepared paste becomes noticeably thicker, or partially gels, during storage rather than maintaining or losing viscosity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-8e5d6db7\">Likely Causes, in Order of Probability<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Calcium or other divalent ion contamination<\/strong> \u2014 from water hardness, equipment residue, or cross-contamination from another chemical in the preparation area<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cold storage temperature<\/strong> \u2014 partial gelling can occur if paste is exposed to very cold temperatures, particularly with lower DS grades<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-c31601ce\">First Checks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-c3da4b27\">Test water hardness used in preparation, and confirm storage containers and mixing equipment are clean and free of residue from other chemicals. If paste was refrigerated, allow it to return to room temperature gradually before assessing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-wd-divider wd-style-line wd-d408174d\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-f044360f\">Off-Odor or Visible Microbial Growth in Stored Paste<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-7514be1d\">Symptom<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-881af6f8\">Paste develops a sour, musty, or fermented smell during storage, sometimes accompanied by visible color change or surface film.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-399a6b35\">Likely Causes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Microbial degradation<\/strong> \u2014 almost always the cause when off-odor is present; more likely in warm or humid storage conditions, extended storage time, or contaminated storage containers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-d5144eb8\">First Checks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-f290de3f\">Discard the affected batch \u2014 do not use paste showing off-odor in production. Review storage temperature, container cleanliness, and whether your batch size and shelf life practices are appropriate for your climate. For more detail, see our guide on <a href=\"#\">storage conditions and shelf life<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-wd-divider wd-style-line wd-f92a8b75\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-d308e467\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fsxchemical.com\/ar\/contact-us\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"20\">Using This Guide<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-eaf7d5e7\">Print defects often have more than one plausible cause, and the fastest path to resolution is usually checking the most probable cause first rather than changing multiple variables at once. When troubleshooting, change one variable at a time and document the result \u2014 this builds a more reliable picture of your specific production conditions than guessing based on general principles alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-d7ed2dfd\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fsxchemical.com\/ar\/contact-us\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"20\">If a defect persists after working through the likely causes listed here, or if you are uncertain how a specific cause applies to your formulation, our technical team can review your paste recipe, process conditions, and defect symptoms to help narrow down the root cause.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-wd-divider wd-style-line wd-e78c3365\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-f8cd4ca5\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fsxchemical.com\/ar\/contact-us\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"20\">How FSX Chemical Supports Your Troubleshooting Process<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-da607635\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fsxchemical.com\/ar\/contact-us\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"20\">FSX Chemical supplies sodium alginate for reactive dye and pigment textile printing, with full technical documentation to support root cause diagnosis \u2014 including batch-specific certificates of analysis that allow you to rule in or rule out raw material variation as a cause.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-75f7e299\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fsxchemical.com\/ar\/contact-us\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"20\">If you are experiencing a print defect that doesn&#8217;t resolve through the checks above, our technical team can work through your specific formulation and process conditions with you.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-2dcf0c36\"><strong>Next steps:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/fsxchemical.com\/ar\/contact-us\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"20\"><strong>Request a TDS<\/strong> \u2014 confirm the specification of the grade currently in use against your formulation requirements<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/fsxchemical.com\/ar\/contact-us\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"20\"><strong>Request a CoA<\/strong> \u2014 verify your current batch matches its stated specification before ruling out raw material as a cause<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/fsxchemical.com\/ar\/contact-us\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"20\"><strong>Request a Sample<\/strong> \u2014 trial an alternative grade if troubleshooting points to a specification mismatch<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/fsxchemical.com\/ar\/contact-us\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"20\"><strong>Contact Our Technical Team<\/strong> \u2014 for hands-on troubleshooting support with your specific defect and process cond<\/a>itions \ud83d\udce7 <strong>Email<a href=\"https:\/\/fsxchemical.com\/ar\/contact-us\/\">: Service@fsxchemical.com<\/a><\/strong><br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When a print defect appears on the floor, the challenge is narrowing down the cause quickly. 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