Common characteristics
Simple handling and processing
YSHIELD shielding paints can be universally applied. The shielding paints are easy to apply, even in structured rooms with bays, pitched roofs and dormers. House painters recommend YSHIELD’s shielding paints for ease of application. All shielding paints are best applied with a paint roller.
Perfect Corrosion restistance
Most shielding products containing metal components are not adequately protected against corrosion. Our standard products HSF54 and NSF34 does not contain any metals, they are based on a mixture of carbons. Therefore they offer perfect corrosion resistance (no oxidizing) and long-term durability. HSF92 contains copper and much silver, on permanently dry undergrounds, together with our hydrophobic primer G25, corrosion can be suspended.
Security and protection even against future high-frequency applications
Due to its holohedral structure, without long fibers or meshes, all YSHIELD shielding paints offer almost constant attenuation, without preferred direction of polarization, for frequencies of up to 18 GHz. This means: perfect protection against future developments of the telecommunications industry in the higher Gigahertz range is guaranteed, when using our shielding paints.
Carefully selected ingredients
YSHIELD shielding paints do not contain toxic solvents, plasticisers, or any other toxic ingredients. Therefore they are low-emission products and meet the strictest standards for application in “Building Biology” projects. All ingredients are selected carefully, according to their high quality and their safety for all humans who get in contact with the paint: The factory personnel, the painters applying the paint, and the individuals occupying the rooms shielded with YSHIELD shielding paints.
Certificate of VOC emissions
All of our shielding paints are tested for volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions according to EU standard 2004/42/EG ChemVOCFarbV. This testing is done by an accredited and independent laboratory. Current limits (from 2010) as prescribed by law are 30 g/l for A/a classified products. YSHIELD shielding paints boasts a 0.2 g/l VOC value, a 150 times below this current limit.
Certificate of shielding
All our shielding paints are tested and certified regularly by Professor Dipl.Ing. Pauli at the Microwave Laboratory of the University of the German Federal Armed Forces in Munich due to the following standards: MIL-Standard 285, IEEE -STD 299-1997, VG-Standard 95 370-15, KS03. You find the measuring diagrams on the corresponding product pages. The complete expert reports can be found on our internet pages.
Areas of application
YSHIELD shielding paints are used worldwide in different areas. In living areas as protection against HF-radiation from cellphone towers, TV and radio broadcasting antennas, radar, digital standard cordless telephones and wireless networks, etc. Protection against low-frequency electric fields from power supply lines, etc. Industry: to prevent interception of data from wireless networks („data-stealing“) and to prevent interception of potentially bugged conference rooms. Science and R&D: shielding of EMI-sensitive facilities and equipment. Medicine: protection of sensitive technical equipment; to guarantee that important medical data is derived correctly and will not be altered by electromagnetic interference (EMI). Electronic Industry (e.g. recording studios): to reduce induction and interference. Further applications: schools, nurseries, hotel rooms, hospital rooms, etc.
Common handling and processing instructions
Underground / Subsurface: Underground needs to be solid, clean, degreased and dry. Interior: Shielding paints may be applied over existing emulsion paint, wallpaper, construction boards, cement, plaster, etc. Exterior: Shielding paints may be applied on concrete, plaster, cement, facade emulsion paint, polystyrene, masonry surfaces, etc. Strongly absorbent or porous surfaces are to be prepared with our Primer G25. Application: Best use a typical paint roller. Minimum application temperature: (MFFT) +5°C / 41°F. Covering of shielding paint / Top coat: Depending on environment temperature and humidity paint needs 12-24 hours to dry. The surfaces of YSHIELD shielding paints have to be protected against mechanical exposure and humidity. Interior: Cover with typical emulsion or vinyl paint with good hiding power. Exterior: Cover with hydrophobic emulsion facade paint. NOTE: Do not use mineral bonded systems like silicate paints, clay paints, lime cement paints, plasters, spackles, etc. These products may cause adhesion problems!