EM-Tec conductive paints, pastes and cements
The EM-Tec conductive paints, pastes and cements are selected for sample preparation use in electron microscopy, focused ion beam, electron microprobe and scanning probe applications. The EM-Tec conductive paints, pasts and cements offer different properties to cover a variety of applications. The current product line consists of:
Conductive paint and glues are ideal to make conductive paths to ground for SEM samples. Used for making contacts, conductive bonding of samples on specimen stubs or shielding surfaces of non-conducting samples. The EM-Tec conductive paint and cements are used for many applications besides electron microscopy in repairing contacts, tracks on circuit boards, prototyping, conductive lubrication, electrochemical plating and EMI/RFI shielding. The EM-Tec C30 premium water based conductive carbon paint is solvent free and should be preferred to avoid hydro-carbon contamination in the SEM.
Specifications of the EM-Tec conductive paints and cements
Paint / Cement |
EM-Tec
C30F |
EM-Tec
C32 |
EM-Tec
C33 |
EM-Tec
C38 |
EM-Tec
CHT37 |
EM-Tec
AG15 |
EM-Tec AG42 |
EM-Tec AG44 |
EM-Tec AG45 |
EM-Tec AG46 |
EM-Tec
NI41 |
Product # |
15-001130F
15-001131F |
15-001132 |
15-001133 |
15-001138 |
15-001137 |
15-002114
15-002115 |
15-002141
15-002142 |
15-002143
15-002144 |
15-002147 |
15-002145 |
15-004141 |
Filler Type
wt% |
Graphite 22% |
Graphene 10% |
Graphite
10% |
Carbon
15% |
Graphite
30% |
Silver
58% |
Silver
73% |
Silver
61% |
Silver
39% |
Silver
60% |
Nickel
50% |
Type |
thin paint |
thin paste |
thin paint |
thin paste |
paste |
paint |
thin paste |
thin paste |
paint |
paint |
thin paste |
Resistance (dry) |
800 ohm/sq |
30 ohm/sq |
1200 ohm/sq |
50 ohm/sq |
5 ohms/sq |
0.015 ohm/sq |
0.01 ohm/sq |
0.01 ohm/sq |
0.02
Ohm/sq |
0.01 ohm/sq |
0.7 ohm/sq |
Binder |
gel |
gel |
polymer |
acrylic |
silicate |
thermoplastic resin |
acrylic |
acrylic |
acrylic |
urethane |
acrylic |
Solvent |
Water |
Water |
Isopropanol |
Acetone/ MEK |
water |
MEK |
Toluene
/acetone |
Acetone |
Acetone/
DMC |
Water |
Toluene/
acetone |
Density |
1.095g/cm3 |
1.08g/cm3 |
0.84g/cm3 |
0.85g/cm3 |
1.6g/cm3 |
1.63g/cm3 |
2.05g/cm3 |
1.7g/cm3 |
1.3g/cm3 |
1.5g/cm3 |
2.1g/cm3 |
Touch dry |
5min |
5min |
>1 min |
3min |
5-10min |
10min |
5min |
3min |
3 min |
5min |
5min |
Full cure time @ 22°C |
24hr |
24hr |
15min |
24hrs |
n.A cure
2hrs@93°C |
8hrs |
24hrs |
24hrs |
24hrs |
24hrs |
24hrs |
Full cure time @ 65°C |
45min |
45min |
>5min |
30min |
Plus
2hrs@260°C |
30min |
30min |
30min |
30min |
3hrs |
30min |
Minimum temperature |
-20°C |
-20°C |
-20°C |
-40°C |
-200°C |
-20°C |
-40°C |
-40°C |
-40°C |
-40°C |
-40°C |
Maximum temperature |
+140°C |
+140°C |
+200°C |
+120°C |
+2000°C |
+105°C |
+120°C |
+120°C |
+120°C |
+120°C |
+120°C |
Mechanical strength |
low |
low |
low |
high |
medium |
medium |
high |
low |
low |
low |
high |
Vacuum compatible (dry) |
excellent |
excellent |
yes |
yes |
excellent |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
RoHs compliant |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
yes |
Weight |
40g/100g |
25g |
15g |
25g |
40g |
15g / 25g |
15g / 25g |
15g / 25g |
15g |
15g / 25g |
25g |
Bottle size |
60cc/100cc |
30cc |
30cc |
30cc |
30cc |
15cc / 30cc |
15cc/15cc |
15cc/30cc |
15cc |
15cc/30cc |
30cc |
Thinner-Extender |
Water |
Water |
Isopropanol |
Acetone |
water |
MEK |
Acetone |
Acetone |
Acetone |
Water |
Acetone |
Shelf life @ 20°C |
> 3 year |
> 3 year |
> 3 year |
> 3 year |
1 year |
> 3 year |
> 3 year |
> 3 year |
> 3 year |
> 3 year |
> 3 year |
Ordering information for EM-Tec conductive paints, pastes and cements
*Prices without VAT, but within the EU, we have to check for valid VAT-ID.
EM-Tec C30F water based conductive carbon paint, no VOC, 40g bottle |
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EM-Tec C30F is a water based conductive carbon paint with fine dispersed graphite flakes (~<1 - 2μm, max. 5um). The EM-Tec C30F carbon paint does not contain any hydro-carbon based solvents and is fully compatible with high vacuum (HV) systems and even UHV systems when dry. Due to its low viscosity, cracks and small gaps are easily filled. EM-Tec C30F shows good conductivity when dry and cured. Heating to 300°C can reduce resistivity to aprox. 25 Ohm/sq. Ideal for mounting SEM specimens and making grounding paths. Samples can be easily removed afterwards due to its low mechanical strength. Good bonding properties on a wide variety of sample materials such as metals, rocks, concrete, ceramics, epoxies, wood and textiles. Other applications are lubrication on moving surfaces and shielding. EM-Tec C30F contains approx. 22% graphite in the solution. On hydrophobic materials, we advise to use the solvent based carbon paints #15-001133 or 15-001138. Supplied in a 60cc glass bottle with 40g contents. Keep container above 0 degrees Celcius; do not freeze! |
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15-001130F |
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€12,75
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EM-Tec C30F water based conductive carbon paint, no VOC, 100g bottle |
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EM-Tec C30F is a premium, water based conductive carbon paint with fine dispersed graphite flakes (<1 - 2 μm, max. 5 um). The EM-Tec C30F carbon paint does not contain any hydro-carbon based solvents and is fully compatible with high vacuum (HV) systems and even UHV systems when dry. Due to its low viscosity, cracks and small gaps are easily filled. EM-Tec C30F shows good conductivity when dry. Heating up to 300°C can reduce resistivity to approx 25 Ohm/sq. Ideal for mounting SEM specimens and making grounding paths. Samples can be easily removed afterwards due to its low mechanical strength. Good bonding properties on a wide variety of sample materials such as metals, rocks, concrete, ceramics, epoxies, wood and textiles. Other applications are lubrication on moving surfaces and shielding. EM-Tec C30 contains approx. 22% graphite in the solution. On hydrophobic materials, we advise to use the solvent based carbon paints #15-001133 or 15-001138. Supplied in a 100cc PET bottle with 100g contents. Keep container above 0 degrees Celcius; do not freeze! |
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15-001131F |
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€25,50
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EM-Tec C32 water based conductive graphene-carbon paint, no VOC, 25g bottle |
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EM-Tec C32 is a novel, water based conductive graphene paint with fine dispersed graphene sheets (~1-5μm). The EM-Tec C32 graphene carbon paint is free off any hydro-carbon based solvents and is fully compatible with high vacuum (HV) systems and even UHV systems when dry. Due to its low viscosity, cracks and small gaps are easily filled. EM-Tec C32 shows high conductivity when dry. Ideal for mounting SEM specimens and making grounding paths. Samples can be easily removed afterwards due to its low mechanical strength. Excellent bonding properties on a wide variety of sample materials such as metals, rocks, concrete, ceramics, epoxies, plastics, wood and textiles. Other applications are lubrication on moving surfaces and shielding. EM-Tec C32 contains approx. 10% graphene in the solution. Supplied in a 30cc glass bottle with 25g contents and a cap with brush. Keep container above 0 degrees Celcius; do not freeze! |
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15-001132 |
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€15,90
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EM-Tec C33 fast drying conductive carbon paint, 15g bottle |
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EM-Tec C33 is an extremely fast drying thin carbon paint (similar to aerosol sprays). EM-Tec C33 has been developed to cover large areas quickly with a thin conductive layer. Ideal for making grounding paths and for covering parts of non-conductive epoxy mounts. Due to its low viscosity it easily fills cracks and narrow gaps. EM-Tec C33 is one of the fastest drying carbon paint on the market. Samples can be removed relatively easily due to its low bonding strength. EM-Tec C33 dries very quickly; thin layers within 10 seconds. It is less suitable for flexible surfaces. Solvent is isopropanol, solution contains approximately 10% graphite with a polymer based binder. Good conductivity. Supplied in a 30cc glass bottle with 15g contents and a separate brush. |
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15-001133 |
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€9,50
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EM-Tec STC33 Isopropanol solvent / thinner / cleaner, 30ml bottle |
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EM-Tec STC 33 Isopropanol thinner and cleaner for the EM-Tec C33 fast drying carbon paint. 99.8% pure Isopropanol. Supplied in a 30cc glass bottle. |
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15-001150 |
each |
€4,95
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EM-Tec C38 strong conductive carbon cement, 25g bottle |
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EM-Tec C38 is a strong conductive carbon cement based on fine carbon black and graphite flakes with an acrylic binder. EM-Tec C38 exhibits excellent bonding properties on a large variety of materials such as metals, plastics, ceramics, epoxies, rubber, glass, wood and textiles. Ideally suited for making grounding paths and to bond SEM samples on sample stubs. The tough acrylic binder reduces material loss; can be used to make permanent bonds. It has the consistency of a thin paste. Dries relatively quickly, depending on thickness; drying goes quicker with moderate heat up to 65°C. Can be used on flexible surfaces. Solvent is acetone, solution contains approximately 15% carbon black and graphite, acrylic based binder. EM-Tec C38 shows enhanced conductivity when dry. Supplied in a 30cc glass bottle with 25g contents and separate brush. |
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15-001138 |
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€12,90
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EM-Tec AG15 silver paint, 15g bottle |
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EM-Tec AG15 is a conductive silver paint based on very fine silver flakes with a thermoplastic resin binder with MEK / acetone as diluent. EM-Tec AG15 is fully comparable to EDAG 1415M and DAG 915 from Acheson / Henkel. Applications are making grounding paths and conductive glue for SEM samples, electronic and shielding applications. Achieves good bonding properties on a wide variety of materials including, plastics, ceramics, glass, metals, wood, rubber, epoxies and textiles. The low viscosity silver paint is ideal for making grounding tracks and to bond SEM samples on sample stubs. Samples can be easily removed. This silver cement has the consistency of a paint. Dries relatively quickly, depending on thickness; reduce drying time with moderate heat up to 70°C. Solution contains 57.5 – 59 % silver. EM-Tec AG15 exhibits excellent conductivity. Supplied in a 15cc glass bottle with a brush, 15 gram. |
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15-002114 |
each |
€38,50
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EM-Tec AG15 silver paint, 25g bottle |
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EM-Tec AG15 is a conductive silver paint based on very fine silver flakes with a thermoplastic resin binder with MEK / acetone as diluent. EM-Tec AG15 is fully comparable to EDAG 1415M and DAG 915 from Acheson / Henkel. Applications are making grounding paths and conductive glue for SEM samples, electronic and shielding applications. Achieves good bonding properties on a wide variety of materials including, plastics, ceramics, glass, metals, wood, rubber, epoxies and textiles. The low viscosity silver paint is ideal for making grounding tracks and to bond SEM samples on sample stubs. Samples can be easily removed. This silver cement has the consistency of a paint. Dries relatively quickly, depending on thickness; reduce drying time with moderate heat up to 70°C. Solution contains 57.5 – 59 % silver. EM-Tec AG15 exhibits excellent conductivity. Supplied in a 30cc glass bottle with a brush, 25 gram. |
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15-002115 |
each |
€58,50
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EM-Tec STC15 solvent / thinner / cleaner for EM-Tec AG15 silver paint, 30ml bottle |
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EM-Tec STC 15 extender, thinner and cleaner for the EM-Tec AG15 conductive silver paint. 99.9% pure Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK). Supplied in a 30cc glass bottle. |
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15-002170 |
each |
€4,95
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EM-Tec AG42 strong and highly conductive silver cement, 15g bottle |
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Currently not in stock, will be available end of October 2024 EM-Tec AG42 is a strong conductive silver cement based on fine silver flakes (10-1μm) with an acrylic binder. Achieves excellent bonding properties on a wide variety of materials including, plastics, ceramics, glass, metals, wood, rubber, epoxies and textiles. The strong and tough acrylic binder reduces material loss where as the silver flakes ensure excellent conductivity. Use when highest conductivity is needed. Ideal for making grounding tracks and to bond SEM samples on sample stubs. This silver cement has the consistency of a paste. Dries relatively quickly, depending on thickness; drying time can be reduced with moderate heat up to 65°C. Can be used on flexible surfaces. Solvent is acetone, solution contains approximately 73% silver, acrylic based binder. Excellent conductivity. Supplied in a 15cc glass bottle with a brush, 15 gram. |
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15-002141 |
each |
€54,50
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EM-Tec AG42 strong and highly conductive silver cement, 25g bottle. |
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Currently not in stock, will be available end of October 2024 EM-Tec AG42 is a strong conductive silver cement based on fine silver flakes (10-1μm) with an acrylic binder. Achieves excellent bonding properties on a wide variety of materials including, plastics, ceramics, glass, metals, wood, rubber, epoxies and textiles. The strong and tough acrylic binder reduces material loss where as the silver flakes ensure excellent conductivity. Use when highest conductivity is needed. Ideal for making grounding tracks and to bond SEM samples on sample stubs. This silver cement has the consistency of a paste. Dries relatively quickly, depending on thickness; drying time can be reduced with moderate heat up to 65°C. Can be used on flexible surfaces. Solvent is acetone, solution contains approximately 73% silver, acrylic based binder. EM-Tec AG42 shows excellent conductivity. Supplied in a 15cc glass bottle with a brush, 25 gram. |
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15-002142 |
each |
€82,50
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EM-Tec AG44 conductive silver paint, 15g bottle |
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EM-Tec AG44 is a conductive silver paint based on fine silver flakes (10-1um size) with a low VOC acrylic binder. Achieves excellent bonding properties on a wide variety of materials including, plastics, ceramics, glass, metals, wood, rubber, epoxies and textiles. The tough, low VOC acrylic binder reduces material loss whereas the silver flakes ensure excellent conductivity. Use when highest conductivity is needed. Ideal for making grounding tracks and to bond SEM samples on sample stubs. Samples can be easily removed. This silver cement has the consistency of a thin paste. Dries relatively quickly, depending on thickness; reduce drying time with moderate heat up to 65°C. Can be used on flexible surfaces. Solvent is acetone, solution contains 61% silver, acrylic based binder. EM-Tec AG44 exhibits excellent conductivity. Supplied in a 15cc glass bottle with a brush, 15 gram. |
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15-002143 |
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€48,00
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EM-Tec AG44 conductive silver paint, 25g bottle |
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EM-Tec AG44 is a strong conductive silver paint based on fine silver flakes (10-1um size) with a low VOC acrylic binder. Achieves excellent bonding properties on a wide variety of materials including, plastics, ceramics, glass, metals, wood, rubber, epoxies and textiles. The tough, low VOC, acrylic binder reduces material loss whereas the silver flakes (10-1um) ensure excellent conductivity. Use when highest conductivity is needed. Ideal for making grounding tracks and to bond SEM samples on sample stubs. Samples can be easily removed. This silver cement has the consistency of a thin paste. Dries relatively quickly, depending on thickness; reduce drying time with moderate heat up to 65°C. Can be used on flexible surfaces. Solvent is acetone, solution contains 61% silver, acrylic based binder. EM-Tec AG42 shows excellent conductivity. Supplied in a 30cc glass bottle with a brush, 25 gram. |
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15-002144 |
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€74,50
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EM-Tec AG45 conductive silver paint, extra low VOC, 15g bottle |
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EM-Tec AG45 is a conductive silver paint based on very fine silver flakes (~1um size) with an extra low VOC acrylic binder. Achieves excellent bonding properties on a wide variety of materials including, plastics, ceramics, glass, metals, wood, rubber, epoxies and textiles. The tough, extra low VOC acrylic binder reduces material loss whereas the silver flakes ensure excellent conductivity. Use when high conductivity is needed. Ideal for making grounding tracks and to bond SEM samples on sample stubs. Samples can be easily removed. This silver cement has the consistency of a paint. Dries relatively quickly, depending on thickness; reduce drying time with moderate heat up to 65°C. Can be used on flexible surfaces. Solvent is acetone/DMC, solution contains 39% silver, acrylic based binder. User friendly: does not contain toluene, xylene or MEK. EM-Tec AG45 exhibits excellent conductivity. Supplied in a 15cc glass bottle with a brush, 15 gram. |
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15-002147 |
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€47,50
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T = Toxic
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EM-Tec AG46 water-based conductive silver paint, no VOC, 15g bottle |
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EM-Tec AG46 is a conductive silver paint based on fine silver flakes (10-1um size) with a water based urethane binder. It does not contain VOC, is solvent-free and is non-flammable. Achieves excellent bonding properties on a wide variety of materials including, plastics, ceramics, glass, metals, wood, paper and paints. Safe to use on even the most delicate plastics. The water-based urethane binder reduces material loss whereas the silver flakes ensure excellent conductivity. Ideal for making grounding tracks and to bond SEM samples on sample stubs. Samples can be easily removed. This silver cement has the consistency of a paint. Dries relatively quickly, depending on thickness; reduce drying time with moderate heat up to 65°C. Solvent is water, solution contains 60% silver, urethane based binder. EM-Tec AG46 exhibits excellent conductivity. Supplied in a 15cc glass bottle with a brush, 15 gram. Keep container above 0 degrees Celcius; do not freeze! |
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15-002145 |
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€59,90
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F = Flammable
I = Irritant
S = Sensitizer
T = Toxic
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EM-Tec NI41 strong and good conductive nickel cement, 25g bottle |
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The EM-Tec NI41 conductive glue with nickel is an excellent alternative when silver or carbon cement are not required. It is a strong acrylic based glue with excellent bonding properties, good conductivity and affordable pricing. Same tough acrylic binder used for the carbon and silver cement. Conductivity is between silver and carbon conductive cements. Can be used for permanent bonding of SEM samples to sample stubs. It has the consistency of a paste. Dries relatively quickly, depending on thickness; drying goes quicker with moderate heat up to 65°C. Can be used on flexible surfaces. Solvent is acetone, solution contains approximately 50% nickel, acrylic based binder. EM-Tec NI41 shows very good conductivity when dry. Supplied in a 30cc glass bottle with 25g contents and separate brush. |
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15-004141 |
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€14,50
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F = Flammable
I = Irritant
S = Sensitizer
T = Toxic
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EM-Tec STC39 Acetone solvent / thinner / cleaner, 30ml bottle |
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EM-Tec STC39 Acetone thinner and cleaner for the EM-Tec acrylic based carbon, silver and nickel paints and cements. 99.99% pure Acetone. Supplied in a 30cc glass bottle. |
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15-001160 |
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€4,95
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Cg = Suspected Carcinogen
F = Flammable
I = Irritant
S = Sensitizer
T = Toxic
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