Application Notes

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Application Notes
Electric Paint
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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Electric Paint is available in 10ml tubes and 50ml jars. It is a nontoxic, water based,
water soluble, electrically conductive paint, intended for applications with circuits using
low DC voltages at low currents. Electric Paint adheres to a wide variety of substrates
and is easily removed with water. It is black in color and can be painted over with any
material compatible with a water-based paint. Please see the Electric Paint MSDS for
precautionary information.
ADVANTAGES / PRODUCT BENEFITS
• Electrically conductive
• Nontoxic
• Water-soluble
• Works with low voltage DC power sources at low currents (see “Power Sources” p.2) Powers small devices
• Can be used as a potentiometer
• Compatible with many standard printing processes
TYPICAL PROPERTIES
Color / Black
Viscosity / Highly viscous and shear sensitive (thixotropic)
Density / 1.16 g/ml
Sheet Resistance / 55Ω/sq at 50 micron lm thickness or approximately 32Ω/Sq when applied using
a brush (see p.3)
Vehicle / Water-based
Shelf Life / 6 months after opening
Drying Temperature / Electric Paint should be allowed to dry at room temperature for 5 – 15 minutes.
Drying time can be reduced by placing Electric Paint under a warm lamp or other
low intensity heat source.