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* What is the shelf life of your thermochromic products? The shelf life for the paints and inks is up to 1 year. The pigments last for more than one year depending on the storage conditions. For longer shelf life, we recommend keeping the thermochromic materials in a cool, dark and dry place.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Organic solvents such as Acetone, Dimethyl Ethyl Ketone and Hexane could destroy the fine microstructure of the thermochromic material. Compounds with strong acidic and alkaline properties are harmful as well. Avoid combining any of these with our thermochromic products.If exposed to direct sunlight for an extensive amount of time, the ultraviolet rays from the sun will destroy the thermochromic products. However, for cases that require some degree of UV stability for the specific application, a protection could be possibly achieved by using UV protection coating.No. The thermochromic pigments and our water-based paints and inks are NON-toxic products conform to ASTM 4236 standard. However, we recommend you to follow the general rules for personal protection – wear latex gloves and protective glasses. The thermochromic products should not be ingested!The shelf life for the paints and inks is up to 1 year. The pigments last for more than one year depending on the storage conditions. For longer shelf life, we recommend keeping the thermochromic materials in a cool, dark and dry place.We do not recommend mixing our products with different colors and activation temperatures.You can use them layered on the top of one another, in some instances. For example, let’s say you have two thermochromic paints – "Black to Pink" at 95°F (35°C) and "Blue to Colorless" at 88°F (31°C). Apply the first layer "Black to Pink," wait until it completely dries and then paint the second layer using the "Blue to Colorless" paint. When you begin heating the painted object, the color will first turn from blue to black and then the black will turn to pink. This can be done with 3 or more thermochromic paints/inks with the appropriately chosen colors and activation temperatures.The maximum heating temperature should not exceed 320°F (160°C). High temperature heating should not exceed 2 minutes.The clear paint sealer will not interfere with the color changing process. It is OK if the sealer contains strong organic solvents. Since they are not mixed with the thermochromic product at the liquid stage, the thermochromic paint/ink will be not affected.Yes, the products are safe to use on leather and most of the textiles.Yes, you can. Our product is resistant to most of the detergents, hot water and bleach.Yes, our thermochromic paint could be applied on most plastics, metals, ceramics, glass and many other materials.For the thermochromic fabric paints it is between 2 and 4 square feet per 2 ounces can (1858 - 3716 cm² / 60 ml), depending on the type of the texitle used for screen printing. For the thermochromic paints and inks it is between 4 and 6 square feet per 2 ounces can (3716 - 5574 cm² / 60 ml), depending on the type of the surface subject of the painting.The drying time depends on the type of the surface subject of the painting, ambient temperature and relative humidity, but usually it takes from 2 to 12 hours. The painted surface could dry in as little as a few minutes if it's heated. The temperature of the heating source should stay below 320°F (160°C).Yes, a spray gun could be used. The best results are achieved with the air pressure above 70 PSI.10 grams container has 7 teaspoons Thermochromic Powder Pigment, 50 grams container - 35 teaspoons Thermochromic Powder Pigment.

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A vapor barrier is likely required if the building is cladded with absorptive material and if the structure is in United States climate zones 4C, 5 through 8. If you are building in a colder climate, check local laws or consult with your architect if a vapor barrier is required.

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Why are vapor barriers required?

Take your cold soda can or glass of ice water: what happens to the exterior of that container when sitting on your table? It develops condensate. Why? Because the temperature of the container falls below the dew point temperature given the relative humidity of the surrounding air. So water vapor in the air around the object condenses, or the air molecules come together forming water droplets. In buildings, condensation is caused when warm air begins to cool while it travels through building materials like insulation and drywall. For example, if you have a wide temperature differential between the outside (20 degrees & snowing) and the inside of a home (heated to 72 degrees), condensation occurs. The net effect is damaged drywall and mold. To counteract this in colder climates, a vapor barrier is placed behind the drywall so condensation will occur there and not on the drywall. We need vapor barriers in California Climate Zones 14-16. In some climate zones, an air barrier allows currents of air to help prevent water vapor from forming. A vapor barrier is likely required if the building is cladded with absorptive material and if the structure is in United States climate zones 4C, 5 through 8. If you are building in a colder climate, check local laws or consult with your architect if a vapor barrier is required. For more information on how the construction of your building envelope and other assembly features can affect the lifespan of your building, please contact VCA Green below:

Moe Fakih, Principal

mfakih@vca-green.com

714-363-4700

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