Creative Materials 118-38(EU)

118-38(EU) is a waterborne, low V.O.C., electrically conductive ink and coating, suitable for application by screen-printing. This product features adhesion to Kapton, Mylar, glass, and a variety of other surfaces. Unlike conventional conductive materials, this product is very resistant to flexing and creasing. Some applications for 118-38(EU) include, but are not limited to, medical electrodes, emi/rfi shielding, polymer thick film circuitry, membrane switches and static elimination. 118-38(EU) is an N-methyl Pyrrolidone free version of 118-38, for use in facilities where V.O.C's are a concern.

Features

  • Abrasion resistant, water-based, NMP free

Application Area: Circuit Substrates, Medical Electrodes, Membrane Touch Switch, Polymer Tantalum Capacitor

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces: Glass, Plastics, Polyimide

Features: Crease Resistance, Electrically Conductive, Electromagnetic Shielding (EMI), Flexing Resistance, Good Abrasion Resistance, Good Adhesion, Good Scratch Resistance, Good Thermal Stability, High Hydrolytic Stability, Low VOC, Radio Frequency Shielding (RFI)

Color: Silver

Application Method: Dip Coating, Injection, Screen Coating

Chemical Family: Silver & Silver Compounds

Technical Data Sheet
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Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
Cure Method
Application Method
  • Screen-print

Properties

Color
Physical Form
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Conductivity 0.025ohms/sq/mil
Typical Cured Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
ConsistencyLiquid
FillerSilver
Sheet Resistivity (at 100°C cure)max. 0.055Ω/sq/mil
Sheet Resistivity (at 175°C cure)max. 0.025Ω/sq/mil
Hydrolytic StabilityExcellent
Useful Temperature Range-55 to 140ºC
Thermal StabilityGood to 175°C

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

Safety & Health

Safety & Handling
  • Wash with soap and water to remove from skin.

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
6 months at 21°C
Suggested Handling & Curing

118-38(EU) is ready to use as supplied. Further thinning may be accomplished by adding small amounts of distilled water. Best properties are obtained on a variety of substrates by curing for 10 minutes at 175°C. Good properties are also obtained on a variety of substrates by curing at temperatures ranging from 100°C to 175°C. End user is advised to experimentally determine temperature and time best suited for individual applications.