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https://www.mgchemicals.com/products/electronics-maintenance/cleaning-swabs/polyurethane-foam-swabs/ These polyurethane foam swabs are highly absorbent precision cleaning applicators featuring shred-resistant 100% urethane foam heads with 100 PPI porosity over extra- absorbent U.S.B. pharmaceutical grade purified cotton. Their heads are bonded securely to a 6″ birch shaft, providing extra strength when additional pressure must be applied. Available in packs of 10, 50, 250 and 1000. Features & Benefits Critical-environment cleaning swab Foam-over-cotton head Wood handle Soft and non-abrasive

https://www.mgchemicals.com/products/electronics-maintenance/specialized-cleaners/nutrol-control-cleaner/ 401B Nu-Trol Control Cleaner For Electronics is a unique blend of high purity solvents and a lubricating mineral oil that is excellent for cleaning and lubricating delicate moving parts in electronics. This solvent system also effectively dissolves oil and organic residues, and is thus useful in a variety of electronics applications, such as controls, potentiometers, dials, switches, tuners, and servomechanisms. Features & Benefits Best electrical contact cleaner for delicate moving parts Suitable for use in food facilities as a non-food chemical—Canadian and NFS recognition letters available on request Safe on many plastics Contains electronics-grade mineral oil CARB and RoHS compliant

https://www.mgchemicals.com/products/grease-for-electronics/dielectric-grease/silicone-grease/ 8462 Silicone Grease is a translucent, hydrophobic, silicone dielectric compound that offers premium water repellency and corrosion protection. The main purpose of dielectric grease is to seal, waterproof, lubricate, and insulate both indoor and outdoor electrical connections with a layer of non-hardening dielectric paste. It is electrically insulating but allows current to flow through metal contacts, providing environmental protection without inhibiting connectivity or causing short circuits. It is also good for lubricating and sealing rubber and plastic parts. Silicone dielectric grease is commonly used on outdoor lighting, scoreboards, traffic lights, high voltage poles, transformers, disconnects, switching mechanisms, electrical contacts, spark plugs, battery terminals, fasteners, seals, gaskets, plastic insulators, and O-rings. This silicone-based grease is useful in marine environments and harsh weather conditions Features & Benefits Suitable for high and low voltage applications Seals, waterproofs, insulates, and lubricates Prevents corrosion Prevents arcing and pitting Broad service temperature range of -50 to 250 °C (-58 to 482 °F) Temperature resistant – does not harden, melt, bleed, dry, freeze, or separate due to temperature fluctuations Safe on rubbers and plastics

https://www.mgchemicals.com/products/adhesives/bonding-adhesives/structural-adhesive/ 9200 is a 2-part structural adhesive designed to create long-lasting load-bearing joints. It adheres strongly to metals, plus a wide range of materials that are difficult to bond to, including glass, ceramics, wood, engineered thermoplastics, and thermoset laminates, such as SMC (sheet molding compound) and GRP (glass-reinforced plastics). It evenly distributes stress throughout the entire bonded area and is especially useful for joining dissimilar materials that will experience thermal cycling stresses. This structural epoxy adhesive creates tough vibration-resistant bonds, making it an ideal auto body panel adhesive. It is the best glue for aluminum and works well when used as an automotive structural adhesive or automotive panel adhesive. 9200 provides excellent electrical insulation, and protects against static discharge, thermal shock, galvanic corrosion, environmental humidity, salt water, fungus, and many harsh chemicals. It is smooth, non-sagging and thixotropic, so it is excellent for use on vertical surfaces and for gap filling. It is also useful for potting electronics in enclosures with gaps where a non-thixotropic encapsulant would flow through. 9200 is viscous, yet flowable enough to be dispensed from a syringe. The 50ml size may be used with a mixing tip when dispensing with a caulking gun or pressurized system. Features & Benefits 1:1 mix ratio Working time: 30 min Cure time: 48 hrs at room temperature or 1.5 hrs at 65 °C (149 °F) Excellent bond strength to a wide variety of substrates Extreme resistance to vibration and temperature cycling Superior tensile, compressive and lap shear strength Excellent chemical resistance Excellent electrical insulating characteristics Non-sagging and gap-filling Ideal for bonding dissimilar materials Low shrinkage RoHS 3 compliant

https://www.mgchemicals.com/products/adhesives/fast-setting-epoxy/fast-set-epoxy/ Fast Set Epoxy is a 2-part, 1 to 1 epoxy adhesive with a five-minute working time. Bonded parts need only be held together for eight to ten minutes before they are sufficiently set for handling. This quick set epoxy offers excellent adhesion to a wide range of materials that are difficult to bond with, including glass, fiberglass, concrete, ceramics, china, tile, wood, and most metals and plastics. This quick set epoxy resin is a strong adhesive glue suitable for household, industrial and manufacturing applications. It can be used for gap filling, surface repairs, and laminating. It is available in convenient 25ML and 50ML dual cartridges, and is suitable for both manual and automated dispensing applications. Features & Benefits Quick set epoxy glue Set time: 8 to 10 minutes Cure time: 5 hours at room temperature or 15 minutes at 65 °C 1:1 mix ratio Tensile strength of 5 000 psi Low shrinkage Provides strong electrical insulation Protects against thermal and mechanical shocks Strong resistance to humidity, salt water, acids, bases, and aliphatic hydrocarbons

https://www.mgchemicals.com/products/grease-for-electronics/electrically-conductive-grease/contact-grease/ 8463 is a silver-filled, silicone-based contact grease that greatly improves electrical and thermal connections under screw-type pressure. It is an ideal grease for electrical connections that lubricates, reduces contact resistance, repels moisture, inhibits corrosion, and prevents static buildup. Use 8463 when you need a conductive lubricant that combines superior electrical contact with environmental protection. This silver conductive grease is excellent for ground connections, rotating connections, rotary switches, variable capacitors, roller inductors, roller bearings, slip rings, slide connectors and potentiometers Features & Benefits Silver-filled – greatly reduces electrical and thermal resistance Improves electrical connections between irregular and pitted surfaces Prevents arching, pitting, hotspots and welds Inhibits corrosion Reduces mechanical wear Broad service temperature range of -50 to 200 °C (-58 to 392 °F)

In this tech talk video, we demonstrate how the 4-point probe method is used to measure the resistivity of our electrically conductive coatings providing both a hands-on and theoretical approach

https://www.mgchemicals.com/products/soldering-supplies/soldering-flux/flux-paste/ 8342 is a premium RA rosin flux paste with moderate activation and a stiff pastelike consistency. It is easy to use and stays where it is applied. This RA rosin flux paste is ideal for hand soldering and can be applied by brush, cotton swab, or dipping. It is excellent for the assembly, rework and repair of PCBs and surface mount assemblies, and for general electronics repairs. Features & Benefits Rosin flux paste for electronics For both leaded and lead-free solders High tack force and long tack time Excellent wetting during soldering Free of zinc chloride and ammonium chloride RoHS-compliant

https://www.mgchemicals.com/products/potting-compounds/epoxy-potting/one-part-epoxy/ 9510 is a black, rigid, one-part epoxy potting compound. It is a heat cure epoxy that provides unlimited working time at room temperature and does not require frozen storage. Our 1-part epoxy resin provides an exceptional chemical resistance against a wide variety of mild to harsh chemicals, including toluene, acetone and ethyl acetate. It also provides excellent electrical insulation and protects against static discharge, vibration, thermal shock, environmental humidity, salt water, fungus, and many harsh chemicals. This 1-part epoxy has a low viscosity and can easily penetrate small gaps and cavities. 9510 can be readily used in manual, pneumatic and robotic dispensing processes. Features & Benefits 12 month shelf life at room temperature Minimum cure temperature of 80 °C [176 °F] Ready to dispense—no mixing is required Low viscosity of 4 800 cP Excellent chemical resistance Broad service temperature of-65 to 150 °C [-85 to 302 °F] Excellent adhesion to a wide variety of substrates, including metals, composites, glass, ceramics, and many plastics Extremely high tensile and compressive strength Excellent electrical insulating characteristics Extreme resistance to water and humidity (allows for submersion where needed) Solvent-free

https://www.mgchemicals.com/products/electronics-maintenance/cleaning-swabs/chamois-swabs/ Chamois Swabs are ideal for cleaning audio/video magnetic heads and optical pick ups. Made from a lint-free synthetic suede bonded to a bendable plastic handle, these swabs facilitate access to hard-to-reach areas. Available in single or double-headed formats. Features & Benefits Synthetic chamois cloth head Flexible, formable plastic handle Free of oil and residues Soft and non-abrasive Tightly wrapped Bonded without adhesives Seamless construction

https://www.mgchemicals.com/products/electronics-maintenance/contact-cleaners/electrical-contact-cleaner-spray/ 801B electrical contact cleaner spray cleans, lubricates and protects contacts. It contains a slow drying, plastics-safe solvent that removes stubborn residues. The PPE enhances conductivity and provides long term protection from oxidation. It also bonds to the surface of metals and is particularly effective on gold, protecting gold contacts for life. This PCB contact cleaner reduces contact scrubbing, connection wear, and abrasion failure. It also protects and lubricates connectors, jacks, relays, contacts, switches, plugs, batteries, controls, potentiometers, and more. Features & Benefits Plastics-safe—compatible with most sensitive substrates used in electronics parts and enclosures Improves conductivity Protects gold for life CARB compliant Also available in pen format (801C-P)

https://www.mgchemicals.com/products/potting-compounds/polyurethane-resins/urethane-resin/ 8810 urethane resin is a black, tough, 2-part potting compound. It features a low mixed viscosity and excellent moisture resistance. In addition, this rigid urethane potting compound adheres strongly to a wide variety of substrates, including metals, composites, glass, ceramics, and many plastics. This 2-part polyurethane resin offers exceptional physical protection and is designed for potting and encapsulating intricate electronic components and cable jointing boxes. Features & Benefits 2:1 mix ratio 45 minute working time 24 hour cure at room temperature Constant service temperature of -50 to 120 °C (-58 to 248 °F) Low exotherm Excellent dielectric properties

https://www.mgchemicals.com/products/electronics-maintenance/cleaning-swabs/foam-swab/ A durable precision cleaning applicator with a shred resistant 100% urethane foam head with 100PPI porosity. Bonded securely to a birch shaft providing extra strength when additional pressure must be applied. Available in packs of 10, 50, 250 and 1000. Features & Benefits Pharmaceutical grade purified cotton General cleaning swab Used in electronic assembly and medical device manufacturing Removes contamination in static-sensitive environments Ideal for applying adhesives or other solvents Lint and residue free Can be used dry, or with IPA and DI water or dry Soft and non-abrasive

https://www.mgchemicals.com/products/soldering-supplies/soldering-flux/soldering-flux-paste/ 8341 is a no clean soldering flux paste. It is designed for lead free alloys, but also works well with conventional leaded solders. This tacky no clean flux paste uses a mix of rosin, thickener, and high-grade synthetically refined resin. The flux provides fast and widespread wetting during soldering and leaves non-conductive and non-tacky residues. This solder flux paste is ideal for solder touch-ups, repairs, or reworks of surface mount assemblies Features & Benefits Soldering flux paste for electronics Excellent wettability Clear, non-conductive, and non-tacky residues Usable for both lead free and leaded alloys Meets J-STD-004B ROL1 classification RoHS-compliant

https://www.mgchemicals.com/products/adhesives/thermally-conductive-adhesives/thermal-adhesive/ This thermal adhesive is a 2-part 1-1 epoxy system. It is a smooth, dark, off-grey paste that cures to form a hard, durable polymer that is thermally conductive, yet electrically insulating. It meets UL 94V-0 Standard as flame retardant. It bonds well to metals, ceramics, glass, and most plastics used in electronic assemblies. This thermal adhesive is most often used to bond heatsinks to CPUs, LEDs, and other electronic components, but is also suitable in many other applications that require a thermally conductive electrically insulating adhesive. This product is viscous, yet flowable enough to dispense from a syringe. The 50ml size may be used with a mixing tip when dispensed with a caulking gun or pressurized system. Features & Benefits Thermal conductivity of 1.1 W/(m·K) Flame retardant – meets UL 94V-0 1:1 mix ratio Working life: 20 minutes Cure time: 16 hours at room temperature or 20 minutes at 65 °C (149 °F) Provides strong electrical insulation High compressive and tensile strength Strong resistance to humidity, salt water, mild bases, and aliphatic hydrocarbons

https://www.mgchemicals.com/products/adhesives/1-part-epoxy-adhesives/1-part-epoxy-adhesive/ 9310 a is general purpose, one-part epoxy adhesive. It is smooth, thixotropic, self-levelling, and bonds well to a wide variety of substances. It has an unlimited working life at room temperature and does not require frozen storage. This product is designed for use in electronics assembly operations. It does not require mixing and can be readily used in manual, pneumatic and robotic dispensing processes. 9310 has been formulated to have a high Tg. Features & Benefits Minimum cure temperature of 100 °C [212 °F] Unlimited working life Shelf life: 2 years at room temperature Provides strong electrical insulation Tg of 113 °C [235 °F] Strong resistance to humidity, salt water, acids, bases, and aliphatic hydrocarbons

https://www.mgchemicals.com/products/adhesives/electrically-conductive-adhesives/silver-epoxy/ 8331D is an electrically conductive, 2-part silver epoxy adhesive. It is an improved version of our legendary silver-filled epoxy adhesive, 8331. It is smooth, non-sagging, thixotropic, and bonds well to a wide variety of substrates. This electrically conductive silver epoxy allows for quick, cold-soldering repairs. It is considered a solder replacement epoxy for bonding heat-sensitive electronic components, or for making conductive connections where soldering is not an option, such as when bonding to glass, soft metals, or plastics. It provides excellent EMI/RFI shielding and is very effective in filling seams between metal plates. Features & Benefits High electrical conductivity Convenient 1 to 1 mix ratio Working time: 20 minutes Cure time: 6 hours at room temperature or 10 minutes at 65 °C (149 °F) Creates strong permanent electrical connections Cures at room temperature SVHC free Excellent adhesion to many substrates Room temperature storage Long shelf life Strong resistance to humidity, salt water, mild bases, and aliphatic hydrocarbons

https://www.mgchemicals.com/products/adhesives/thermally-conductive-adhesives/thermal-adhesive/ This thermal adhesive is a 2-part 1-1 epoxy system. It is a smooth, dark, off-grey paste that cures to form a hard, durable polymer that is thermally conductive, yet electrically insulating. It meets UL 94V-0 Standard as flame retardant. It bonds well to metals, ceramics, glass, and most plastics used in electronic assemblies. This thermal adhesive is most often used to bond heatsinks to CPUs, LEDs, and other electronic components, but is also suitable in many other applications that require a thermally conductive electrically insulating adhesive. This product is viscous, yet flowable enough to dispense from a syringe. The 50ml size may be used with a mixing tip when dispensed with a caulking gun or pressurized system. Features & Benefits Thermal conductivity of 1.1 W/(m·K) Flame retardant – meets UL 94V-0 1:1 mix ratio Working life: 20 minutes Cure time: 16 hours at room temperature or 20 minutes at 65 °C (149 °F) Provides strong electrical insulation High compressive and tensile strength Strong resistance to humidity, salt water, mild bases, and aliphatic hydrocarbons

https://www.mgchemicals.com/products/grease-for-electronics/dielectric-grease/silicone-grease/ 8462 Silicone Grease is a translucent, hydrophobic, silicone dielectric compound that offers premium water repellency and corrosion protection. The main purpose of dielectric grease is to seal, waterproof, lubricate, and insulate both indoor and outdoor electrical connections with a layer of non-hardening dielectric paste. It is electrically insulating but allows current to flow through metal contacts, providing environmental protection without inhibiting connectivity or causing short circuits. It is also good for lubricating and sealing rubber and plastic parts. Silicone dielectric grease is commonly used on outdoor lighting, scoreboards, traffic lights, high voltage poles, transformers, disconnects, switching mechanisms, electrical contacts, spark plugs, battery terminals, fasteners, seals, gaskets, plastic insulators, and O-rings. This silicone-based grease is useful in marine environments and harsh weather conditions. Features & Benefits Suitable for high and low voltage applications Seals, waterproofs, insulates, and lubricates Prevents corrosion Prevents arcing and pitting Broad service temperature range of -50 to 250 °C (-58 to 482 °F) Temperature resistant – does not harden, melt, bleed, dry, freeze, or separate due to temperature fluctuations Safe on rubbers and plastics

https://www.mgchemicals.com/products/grease-for-electronics/electrically-conductive-grease/conductive-paste/ 847 is a carbon-filled, silicone-free conductive paste. It improves electrical connections between non-moving parts in the same way a thermal paste improves thermal connections. It will not separate, bleed or migrate. This electrically conductive paste reduces contact resistance, repels moisture, inhibits corrosion, and prevents static buildup. It is thixotropic, and can be used as a gap filler to ensure grounded connections or revitalize corroded sockets. Use 847 when you need a conductive carbon paste that combines great electrical contact with environmental protection. It is excellent for use on ground connections, battery terminals, bus bars, single pole jacks, slide connectors, HVAC connections, speaker posts, and fluorescent light pins. Features & Benefits Resistivity of 23 Ω.cm Improves electrical connections between irregular, pitted or corroded surfaces Ensures electrical contact between loose or vibrating parts Prevents arching, pitting, hotspots and welds Inhibits corrosion Fills gaps Can be used on vertical surfaces Silicone-free

https://www.mgchemicals.com/products/adhesives/thermally-conductive-adhesives/thermally-conductive-epoxy-adhesive/ This thermally conductive 1-part epoxy adhesive is a heat-cured system with an unlimited working time. It is an off white, smooth, thixotropic paste that cures to form a hard, durable and thermally conductive polymer. It bonds well to a wide variety of substances. Use this thermally conductive adhesive to glue heat sinks to LEDs, CPUs and other heat-generating components. This 1-part thermal adhesive requires no mixing and is designed to simplify processing. It significantly reduces waste and increases productivity while relieving concerns regarding mix ratios, weighing, and working time. It is stable at room temperature and does not require frozen storage Features & Benefits Thermal conductivity of 0.8 W/(m·K) 1-part – no mixing required Room temperature storage Unlimited working time Cure time: 2 hour at 80 °C (176 °F) or 30 min at 120 °C (248 °F) Provides strong electrical insulation High compressive strength Strong resistance to humidity, salt water, mild bases, and aliphatic hydrocarbons

https://www.mgchemicals.com/products/potting-compounds/epoxy-potting/electronic-potting-compound/ 832HD is an electronic potting compound. It is a black, rigid, 2-part epoxy that provides extreme environmental, mechanical and physical protection for printed circuit boards and electronic assemblies. Due to its low mixed viscosity, 832HD can easily penetrate small gaps and cavities. It also provides excellent electrical insulation and protects components from static discharge, vibration, abrasion, thermal shock, environmental humidity, salt water, fungus, and many harsh chemicals. This epoxy has a convenient 1:1 volume mix ratio, making it compatible with most dispensing equipment. 832HD can be cured at room temperature or higher. Features & Benefits Convenient 1A:1B volume mix ratio Low mixed viscosity of 4 100 cP Extremely high compressive and tensile strength Excellent adhesion to a wide variety of substrates including metals, composites, glass, ceramics, and many plastics Excellent electrical insulating characteristics Broad service temperature range -40 to 150 °C (-40 to 302 °F) Extreme resistance to water and humidity (allows for submersion where needed) Solvent-free

https://www.mgchemicals.com/products/grease-for-electronics/electrically-conductive-grease/carbon-conductive-grease/ 846 is an economical carbon conductive grease that lubricates, reduces contact resistance, repels moisture, inhibits corrosion, and prevents static buildup. Because of its high electrical conductivity, low cost, and ease of use, 846 is an ideal grease for electrical connections in applications like RV house battery terminals. It is excellent for ground connections, rotating connections, rotary switches, variable capacitors, roller inductors, roller bearings, slip rings, slide connecters and potentiometers. Features & Benefits Resistivity of 63 Ω.cm Improves electrical connections between irregular, pitted or corroded surfaces Ensures electrical contact between loose or vibrating parts – best electrical switch lubricant Prevents arcing, pitting, hotspots and welds Reduces mechanical wear Inhibits corrosion Broad service temperature range of -50 to 200 °C (-58 to 392 °F)

https://www.mgchemicals.com/products/conformal-coating/polyurethane-conformal-coatings/urethane-conformal-coating/ 4223F is a 1-part, heat curing, UL 746E and IPC-CC-830B certified, thermoset urethane (UR) conformal coating. It cures to a durable, flexible, scratch resistant, and smooth finish. It is easy to apply and can be handled in 15 minutes. It cures in only 2 hours at 100 °C (212 °F). It may be removed with appropriate strippers, or soldered through for repair or rework. This PCB resin coating is considered to be one of the best conformal coatings for protecting circuit boards in chemically challenging environments. It provides strong protection against aggressive chemicals, corrosion, moisture, fungus, dirt, dust, thermal shock, abrasion, short circuit, high-voltage arcing, and static discharge. Features & Benefits Certified UL 746E (File# E203094) for outdoor use Qualified to IPC-CC-830B Excellent corrosion resistance Xylene and isocyanate free Fluoresces under UV-A light Suitable for use with robotic coating equipment

https://www.mgchemicals.com/products/potting-compounds/epoxy-potting/electronic-potting-compound/ 832HD is an electronic potting compound. It is a black, rigid, 2-part epoxy that provides extreme environmental, mechanical and physical protection for printed circuit boards and electronic assemblies. Due to its low mixed viscosity, 832HD can easily penetrate small gaps and cavities. It also provides excellent electrical insulation and protects components from static discharge, vibration, abrasion, thermal shock, environmental humidity, salt water, fungus, and many harsh chemicals. This epoxy has a convenient 1:1 volume mix ratio, making it compatible with most dispensing equipment. 832HD can be cured at room temperature or higher. Features & Benefits Convenient 1A:1B volume mix ratio Low mixed viscosity of 4 100 cP Extremely high compressive and tensile strength Excellent adhesion to a wide variety of substrates including metals, composites, glass, ceramics, and many plastics Excellent electrical insulating characteristics Broad service temperature range -40 to 150 °C (-40 to 302 °F) Extreme resistance to water and humidity (allows for submersion where needed) Solvent-free