Knowde Enhanced TDS
Identification & Functionality
- Carrier
- Chemical Family
- Product Type
- Technologies
- Product Families
Features & Benefits
- Labeling Claims
- Ready-to-Use Product Features
- Key Benefits
- Fast curing at low temperatures ideal for reel to reel processing on PET film
- Silver-colored-reflectiveand electrically-conducting patterns on non-textured surfaces (after curing)
- High optical reflectivity at low curing temperatures
- Good electrical conductivity and thin cured film thicknesses for material cost savings
- Good flexibility
- Compatible with polyester, polycarbonate, polyurethane, and label paper
- Minimal VOCs
- Easy cleanup with soap and water
Applications & Uses
- Applications
- Application Method
- Compatible Substrates & Surfaces
Properties
- Physical Properties
| Value | Units | Test Method / Conditions | |
| Coverage (anilox-dependent) | 100 - 600 | m²/kg | — |
| Density (wet) | 1.88 | g/ml | — |
| pH Value | 6.1 - 6.3 | — | — |
| Printed Sheet Resistance (anilox- and cure-condition-dependent) | 200 - 700 | mΩ/sq | — |
| Silver Content | 58 - 62 | wt% | — |
| Viscosity (1000 sec⁻¹) | 50 - 150 | cP | — |
| Viscosity (10 sec⁻¹) | 10000 - 15000 | cP | — |
| Volume Resistivity | 8 - 10 | μΩcm | — |
Technical Details & Test Data
- Typical Results
- < 2 s cure times with IR heating
- < 5 s cure times with conductive heating
- 10-60 s cure times with 140°C convection (velocity dependent)
- 80°C cures are possible with cure times > 3 minutes
Storage & Handling
- Storage Conditions
- In a refrigerated environment of 2 - 9˚C, > 8 months (unopened container)
- Refrigeration is recommended.