Shielding Paint CFA-40
We have the perfect solution against the increasing prevalence of Smart Meters: Shielding Paint!
Paints are ideal for shielding walls, whether they are facing a mobile transmitter, 'smart meter', or fuse box on the other side of the wall. The neighbour's wifi can also be shielded effectively.
Please feel free to ask for advice for the best solution in your particular circumstance.
The special formulation with carbon fibers makes the difference!
The decisive advantage of CFA40 shielding paint over other shielding paints is that our paint contains countless electrically conductive 3-mm carbon fibers. These fibers guarantee the surface bonding required for safe grounding by reliably bridging any cracks in the substrate without the necessity of a grounding tape. For coherent surfaces, only ONE grounding connection to the potential equalization ("house ground") is required. For this purpose, we recommend our cost-effective grounding kit EPK eco, which contains all necessary components. A qualified electrician can thus ensure a standard compliant grounding connection.
Future-proof due to high shielding/shielding attenuation even for frequencies beyond 10 GHz
Shielding performance up to 99.98 % (38 dB) single layer, up to 99.996 % (44 dB) double layer. Tested up to 18 GHz, it is thus future-proof for new, ever higher frequency ranges.
Easy processing
One advantage of CFA40 shielding paint over wallpaper, nonwovens or fabrics is its simple color-typical processing. Any painter can apply it professionally using only a paint roller without any special expertise or training.
Can be painted over with commercially available wall paints
CFA40 is a plastic dispersion paint with pure acrylate. Therefore, commercially available plastic dispersion paints adhere well to it almost without exception. We can further unreservedly recommend all KEIM sol-silicate and dispersion silicate paints. Natural resin dispersions also adhere relatively well, depending on their composition. We do not recommend purely mineral coatings such as clay or lime (exception AURO 344).
Durable and corrosion resistant
Many metal shielding products are not corrosion resistant. The shielding paint CFA40 does not contain any metals, but a mixture of carbons, and is therefore chemically stable, durable and permanently non-oxidizing even in humid environments.
Selected ingredients
The CFA40 shielding paint does not contain solvents, plasticizers or any other harmful ingredients. All ingredients, regardless of price, have been selected solely for their harmlessness and high quality.
VOC emissions
The VOC emissions (volatile organic compounds) of the shielding paint CFA40 have been tested according to the ChemVOCFarbV by an accredited, independent laboratory. The current legal VOC maximum value (as of 2010) for product category A/a is 30 g/l. At 0.2 g/l, the shielding paint CFA40 is 150 times below the current regulation.
Expert opinion on shielding effectiveness
The shielding effectiveness is regularly measured by the manufacturer in his own laboratory or by Prof. Pauli at the University of the Federal Armed Forces in Munich according to the standards ASTM D4935-10 and/or IEEE-STD-299-2006.
Areas of application
The shielding paint offers a wide range of applications: In the private sector for protection against mobile radio transmitters, broadcast transmitters, radar systems, cordless phones, radio networks or power lines. In business surroundings, as well as scientific and Research fields to protect against data theft from radio networks, as interception protection in conference rooms, or for shielding devices and systems. In medical fields, to prevent measurements on patients (ECG/EEG) from being falsified. In the industry, e.g. at car manufacturers in the development departments. In prisons to make unauthorized cell phone calls more difficult. Other applications: Data centers, technical rooms, schools, kindergartens, hotel rooms, hospital rooms, sound studios, etc....
"Very professional product" judges the external comparison www.abschirmfarben.de. By omitting the (expensive) grounding strap, we offer the most affordable overall system!
Shielding Paint CFA40 Application Guidelines
Safety Notes
All paints have a high colouring property so please proceed with care. Wipe off paint splashes immediately using a damp cloth and avoid letting them dry out.
Do not inhale spray mist! Please ensure adequate venting during the process of paint application and drying! Please avoid eating, drinking and smoking during application! Rinse thoroughly immediately upon eye or skin contact!
We will be glad to send you a Safety Data Sheet upon request. Please contact us under the details at the top right.
Substrate / Prime Coat
Excellent adhesion qualities on almost all surfaces, such paint, drywall, plastering, concrete, styrofoam, wood, glass, many plastic materials, etc.
The surface must be dry, clean and free from separating substances.
Old coats of paint or wallpaper which could be etched by water, need to be removed.
It is essential to preprocess strongly absorbent substrates with a solvent-free prime coat. Otherwise, the bonding agent and water will be absorbed by the surface, thus impairing the physical characteristics of the shielding paint.
Simple test: Apply paint to a small testing surface and let dry. If the painted surface is shimmering silver, the substrate is too absorbent and needs a prime coat. If the painted surface looks deep black, the substrate is sufficiently prime coated.
Processing
Temperature:
The minimum process temperature for application and drying is 5° C / 41° F.
Preparation:
The conductive particles of the paint settle at the bottom of the container. Please shake well or stir for at least one minute immediately before processing, ideally using the paint stirrer AR40.
Never mix with water or any other coating material.
Procedure:
If need be, preprocess the underground with a solvent-free prime coat. Also if need be, level out mounting surface for the grounding plate.
Drill holes for the grounding plate.
If need be, apply grounding strap in one piece onto all surfaces to be painted (please see grounding instructions).
Apply shielding paint in one or two layers, depending on the desired shielding attenuation. Please make sure to apply two layers onto the surface allocated for the grounding plate.
For the application of the paint, we recommend the use of high quality paint rollers with a pile height of 10-13 mm. In order to obtain best shielding attenuation, it is essential to apply the paint evenly thick and over the full surface! Always apply an equal amount of paint onto the paint roller and then always paint equally large surfaces!
Rollers with a short pile height, as well as foam rollers or paint brushes are not really adequate, as the layer of paint applied with these is often too thin for a suitable shielding attenuation.
Airless spraying is not possible.
After allowing 24 hours for the shielding paint to dry, fix the grounding plate onto the wall (additional adhesion is essential in the exterior).
For further information please see „Final Coating“.
Consumption
The consumption depends on the nature and absorbency of the underground. Typical yield for interior use: 6.6 m2/l. Typical yield for exterior use: 5 m2/l.
Hint: From customer feedbacks we know that the shielding paint is often applied too thin. For a good levelling, our paint is of low viscosity which is why the customers tend to a thin coating. However,
a yield exceeding 6.6 m2/l will lead to a decrease in the specified attenuation. Therefore, even
if it seems a waste to you, please make sure to apply thick layers of paint in order to obtain the best attenuation.
Drying time
Allow 12-24 hours drying time prior to further processing.
Protect from rain for at least 12 h. Fully cured after 7 days.
Grounding
Large surface shielding with shielding material is not considered electrical equipment, but „external conductive parts“ in accordance with IEV 826-03-03 or IEV 195-06- 11, and therefore a new method of DIN VDE 0100-100:2009-06. Once the material is connected to the potential equalisation, it automatically forms part of the electrical system, and the general technical rules and regulations must be observed.
According to the latest state of technology, it is important to distinguish between the protective equipotential bonding and the functional equipotential bonding.
The purpose of the protective equipotential bonding (green/ yellow cable) is to avoid haza- rdous contact voltage by immediately triggering the circuit breaker. The purpose of the functional equipotential bonding (transparent cable) on large surface shielding is to minimise the emission of low frequency alternating electrical fields, i.e. to avoid leaking electrical fields.
Please find further information, grounding instructions as well as the necessary grounding components on our homepage.
Final Coating
To protect the viscoplastic, soft shielding paint surfaces from mechanical damages or humidity, we recommend to apply two layers of top coat.
Exterior: Please use high quality, well covering, highly water resistant plastic-bonded emulsion paint or silicon resin paint.
Interior: Please use high quality, well covering plastic-bonded emulsion paint or silicate emulsion paint.
Suitable ecological paints:
KEIM Silicate Paint (Biosil, Ecosil, Optil), VOLVOX Clay Paint, HAGA Chalk Paint.
Not suitable ecological paints:
Pure mineral coatings of clay, chalk or pure silicate paints, such as slaked lime paints (e.g. Kreidezeit), natural resin despersions (e.g. Livos, Auro), casein glue paints, clay paints (e.g. Claytec) or pure silicate paints (e.g. Kreidezeit, Auro) often don‘t adhere sufficiently on the shielding paint.
We always recommend a small test coating.
Alternatively you may cover the shielding paint with tapestry, glass fabric, etc.
In-wall application:
Due to its high adhesive tensile strength, our shielding paint can (in accordance with ETAG 004 for EIFS-systems, with a minimum
of 0.08 N/mm2) also be used for in-wall application under pure plastic bonded plaster. Never use mineral plaster, no adhesion!
Floor surface:
Loosely laid floor coverings (carpets, „click“ laminates, etc.) can be laid directly onto the shielding paint. Take care not to damage the soft surface of the shielding paint!
Bonded floor coverings of soft, flexible material (carpets, cork, laminate, etc.) can only be laid after applying a solvent-free prime coat onto the shielding paint.
We strongly advise not to use active floor coverings such as solid wood parquet (insufficient adhesive tensile strength of the shielding paint).
Further Information
Tool cleaning
Rinse with water and soap immediately after use.
Storage
Keep cool, frost-free and out of the reach of children. Opened conta- iners need to be tightly closed and also kept in a cool place.
The paint has a storage life of minimum 12 months after ship- ment from Gigahertz Solutions.
Waste disposal
Containers must be fully emptied prior to recycling. Material resi- dues must be left to dry and can then be disposed of with the household waste. Do not empty into drains, waters, or into the soil.
Labellings
Product code: M-DF01 (GISCODE) Water hazard class: 1 (VwVwS) Waste code no.: 08 01 12 (AVV) Hazardous ingredients: −
ADR: −
UN-No.: −
Transport hazard classe: − Environmental hazards: −
Ingredients
Pure acrylic emulsion, graphite, water, carbon black, additives, preserving agents.
Preserving agent: MIT (2-methyl-4-isothiazo- linone-3-one) and BIT (1.2-benzisothiazolin-3-one).
VOC concentration:
0.2 g/l VOC. The EU limit value for cat. A/a is 30 g/l (valid as of 2010).
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Disclaimer
The above information is based on recent research and technology.
As application and processing are beyond our influence, no liability of the producer can be derived from this data sheet. In either case the processor
is committed to an expert evaluation
of the processing, always taking into consideration the product characteristics and product suitability. Any information obtained in addition or in deviation from this data sheet is subject to our prior written confirmation.
Our General Terms and Conditions are applicable. The publication of these processing instructions void all prior information.
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01. Identification of the mixtures and of the company
1.1 Product identifier
Gigahertz Solutions Shielding Paint: CFA40 1.2 Relevant identified uses of the mixture
Electrically conductive priming coats and additives.
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses advised against There are no information about relevant iden- tified uses of the product, which are advised against.
1.3 Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet
Gigahertz Solutions GmbH, Am Galgenberg12, 90579 Langenzenn, Germany. Telephone: 0049-(0)9101-9093-0, Fax: 0049-(0)9101- 9093-0. Contact: info@gigahertz-solutions.de
1.4 Emergency telephone number
Outside the business hours: (Giftnotruf Berlin,
consultation in the german and english langu- age) Telephone: +49 (0)30 30686 790.
02. Hazards identification
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture Directive 67/548/EEC or 1999/45/EC and Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (GHS)
None.
2.2 Label elements
None.
2.3 Other hazards
None.
2.4 Additional information
This products are not dangerous concerning the regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 (CLP) or the directive 1999/45/EC.
03. Composition, ingredients
Do not empty into drains. If the product contaminates lakes, rivers or sewages, inform appropriate authorities in accordance with local regulations. Holding polluted washing water back and disposing of duly.
6.3 Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
Contain and collect spillage with non-combu- stible absorbent materials, e.g. sand, earth, vermiculite, diatomaceous earth and place in container for disposal according to local re- gulations (see section 13). Remove residue by rinsing thoroughly with water. Thoroughly clean contaminated objects and floors and observe environmental regulations.
6.4 Reference to other sections None.
07. Handling and storage
7.1 Precautions for safe handling
No special measures necessary in the case
of regulation storage and handling. Ensure a good ventilation in room and working area. Comply with the health and safety at work laws. Phrase P102: Keep out of reach of child- ren. Phrase P103: Read label before use.
7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
This products are not flammable. Store in accordance with local regulations.
7.2.1 Hints on storage assembly
Keep away from: Alkali (lye), acid, oxidising agent.
Storage class : 12.
7.2.2 Further information on storage conditions Observe label and technical data sheet pre-
cautions. Keep only in the original container in a cool, well-ventilated place. Protect against Heat. Frost. Containers which are opened must be carefully resealed and kept upright to prevent leakage.
7.3 Specific end use(s)
Basic coatings interior and exterior.
08. Exposure controls, personal protection
8.1 Control parameters, occupational exposure limit values
Informations on occupational exposure to RCP-method TRGS 900 ( D ). Limit value type (country of origin) : TRGS 900 ( D ). Limit value : Not relevant.
8.2 Personal protective equipment
Avoid contact with eyes and skin. Immediately
remove all contaminated clothing. Do not eat or drink during work - no smoking. Wash hands before breaks and after work..
8.2.1 Respiratory protection
Breathing protection equipment is not required
at brush or roll application. Do not breathe spray. By spraying: Use filter mask P2 (white).
8.2.2 Hand protection
At use as agreed a protective gloves from
nitrile rubber with a material thickness 0.4 mm has to be used. Notes of the manufacturer have to be taken into account. Penetration time of the glove material: >= 8 h. By longer or repeated contact the penetration times
can be considerably shorter. The protective gloves should replaced after the first wear out or a damage of the gloves. Gloves of cotton should be used under the gloves of polychloropren or nitrile rubber. After washing hands replace lost skin fat by fat containing skin creams.
8.2.3 Eye protection
Use protection glasses in case of spattering.
8.2.4 Body protection
Using protective clothing. If the product must sprayed, use aprotective clothing.
8.2.5 Environmental exposure controls See chapter 7. No additional measures necessary.
09. Physical and chemical properties
9.1 Information on basic physical and chemical properties
9.1.1 Appearance Form: Liquid to pasty.
9.1.2 Odour Characteristic.
9.1.3 Odour threshold Not determined.
9.1.4 Relevant safety data
Boiling temperature: Not applicable.
Flash point: Not applicable.
Ignition temperature: Not applicable.
Vapour pressure: Not determined.
Density: See technical data sheet.
Solvent separation test: Not applicable. Solvent content in all products: 0 %.
pH value: All products: 8; HSF64, HSF74: 12. Viscosity: Liquid to pasty, see technical data sheet.
VOC value: See technical data sheet, max. 1.0 g/l.
9.2 Other information None.
10. Stability and reactivity
10.1 Reactivity
No dangers connected by a possible reactivity
of the product are known to proper handling and storage.
10.2 Chemical stability
Stable under recommended storage and handling conditions (see section 7).
10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions
No dangerous reactions are known if stored and handled correctly.
10.4 Conditions to avoid
Keep away from frost, heat and direct sunlight.
10.5 Incompatible materials
No dangerous reaction known. Keep away
from oxidizing agents, strongly alkaline and strongly acid materials in order to avoid exothermic reactions.
10.6 Hazardous decomposition products No dangerous decomposition product are
known if stored and handled correctly. When exposed to high temperatures or in case of fire hazardous decomposition products such as carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, smoke, nitric oxides or thick, black smoke may produced.
11. Toxicological information
Toxicological data are not available. The classification was carried out according to the calculation method of the Preparations Directive (1999/45/EC).
11.1 Information on toxicological effects, acute effects
Acute oral toxicity: None. Acute dermal toxici- ty: None. Acute inhalation toxicity: None.
11.1.1 Sensitisation Not sensitising.
11.1.2 Repeated dose toxicity (subacute, subchronic, chronic)
Toxicological data are not available.
11.1.3 CMR effects (carcinogenicity, mutagenicity and toxicity for reproduction)
Carcinogenicity: No data. Germ cell mutage- nicity/Genotoxicity: No data. Reproductive toxicity: No data.
12. Ecological information
12.1 Toxicity
Acute or chronic damages to water organisms
by the product in the aquatic environment are not expecting.
12.2 Persistence and degradability These are not data available.
12.3 Bioaccumulative potential These are not data available.
12.4 Mobility in soil
These are not data available.
12.5 Results of PBT and vPvB assessment These are not data available.
12.6 Other adverse effects These are not data available.
12.7 Additional ecological information
Avoid exposing into ground, waterways
and drainage. The product is evaluated according the method of 1999/45/EC and is not classified as harmful for the enviroment bus contents components witch are harmful for the enviroment. See sections 2 and 3 for details.
13. Disposal considerations
13.1 Waste treatment methods
Packaging with not dry uped residues have to droped at official collecting sites. Do not em- pty into waters or drains. Packaging with dry uped residues can be disposed together with household garbage or building site garbage.
13.1.1 Waste key
Disposal-definition No. (AVV-Code): 08 01 12
Paint and varnish waste with the exception of the ones who come under 08 01 11 *.
13.1.2 Contaminated packaging Contaminated packaging must be emptied
of all residues and, following appropriate cleaning, may be sent to a recycling plant. Uncleaned packaging must be disposed of in the same manner as the medium.
14. Transport information
14.1 UN number
No dangerous good in sense of this transport regulation.
14.2 UN proper shipping name
No dangerous good in sense of this transport regulation.
14.3 Transport hazard class(es)
No dangerous good in sense of this transport regulation..
14.4 Packing group
No dangerous good in sense of this transport regulation.
14.5 Environmental hazards
No dangerous good in sense of this transport regulation.
15 Regulatory information
15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
EU legislation. Regulation (EC) No. 2037/2000 concerning materials, which cause damage to the ozone layer: Not applicable. Directive 96/82/EC for danger control following severe accidents with dangerous substances: Not subject to 96/82/EC.
15.1.1 Other regulations (EU)
Information according to 1999/13/EC about
limitation of emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOC-guideline): VOC-value (in g/l) : max. 1.
15.1.2 National regulations
Restrictions of occupation: None, if handled
according to order. Major Accidents Ordi- nance: Not subject to StörfallVO.
15.1.3 Water hazard class (WGK)
Class : 1 (Slightly hazardous to water) Classifi- cation according to VwVwS.
15.1.4 VOC-Regulation
VOC limit value step II (g/l), ready-to-use con- dition: 30. Maximum VOC content (g/l) of the product in a ready to use condition: max. 1.
15.1.5 Additional information Giscode : M-DF01.
15.2 Chemical safety assessment
Chemical safety assessments for substances in this preparation were not carried out.
16. Further information
16.1 Indication of changes None.
16.2 Abbreviations and acronyms None.
16.3 Key literature references and sources for data
Directive 67/548/EEC respectively 1999/45/ EC in the current version. Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 (REACH), 1272/2008 (CLP) in the current version. Classification for mixtures and used evaluation method according to regulation (EC) 1207/2008 [CLP] Transport regulations according ADR, RID, IMDG, IATA in the current version.
16.4 Classification for mixtures and used evaluation method according to regulation (EC) 1207/2008 [CLP] / Classification according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 [CLP]
None.
16.5 Relevant R-, H- and EUH-phrases (Number and full text)
None.
16.6 Training advice
None.
The above information describes exclusively the safety requirements of the product and
is based on our present-day knowledge. The information is intended to give you advice about the safe handling of the product named in this safety data sheet, for storage, proces- sing, transport and disposal. The information cannot be transferred to other products. In the case of mixing the product with other products or in the case of processing, the information on this safety data sheet is not necessarily valid for the new made-up mate- rial. It is temporarily possible, that products which have not been sold out of stock have
a different label on the packaging compared with the safety data sheets. We appreciate your understanding. The information in the safety data sheet does not guarantee any Product properties and does not establish any contractual legal relationship. The product may only be used in accordance with sections 1 and 7 on this safety data sheet and it has
to be used as described on the label and the technical data sheet.
3.1 Mixtures Composition variable:
INGREDIENT
Water
Graphite
Carbon Black Carbon fibers Potassium silicate Synthetic dispersion Dispersing agent Rheology modifier Defoamer Preservative Solvents
CAS
7732-18-5 7782-42-5 1333-86-4 7440-44-0 1312-76-1 Secret Secret Secret Secret Secret
PROP.
0-70 % 0-40 % 0-10 % 0-10 % 0-50% 0-40 % 0-1 % 0-1 % 0-1 % 0-1 % 0%
3.2 Hazardous components Not applicable.
04. First aid measures
4.1 General
In all cases of doubt, or when symptoms
persist, seek medical attention. Immediately remove all contaminated clothing.
4.1.1 After inhalation
When symptoms persists, take the casualty
into the fresh air and keep warm. Call a doc- tor, should the air passages be affected.
4.1.2 After skin contact
Wash away with soap and water and rinse.
Do NOT use solvents or thinners. Take off immediately all contaminated clothes.
4.1.3 After eye contact
Remove contact lenses, keep eyelids open. Rinse open eye immediately with plenty of running water. Seek medical adivce if com- plaint continues.
4.1.4 After ingestion
Keep at rest. Do not induce vomiting. Drink water in small draught. When swallowed immediately consult and show packing or label to physician.
4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
No further relevant information available.
4.3 Indication of any medical attention and special treatment needed
None.
05. Firefighting measures
5.1.1 Suitable extinguishing media
This products are not flammable. In case of a fire extingnish surroundings as indicated.
5.1.2 Unsuitable extinguishing media None known.
5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
Fire will produce dense black smoke. Expo- sure to decomposition products may cause a health hazard.
5.3 Advice for firefighters
Appropriate breathing apparatus may be required.
06. Accidental release measures
6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Refer to protective measures listed in sections 7 and 8. The product produced in combination with water slippery surfaces.
6.2 Environmental precautions
14.6 Special precautions for user
None.
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