Loctite Electronics
Henkel-Loctite Corporation
15051 E. Don Julian Rd.
Industry, Ca 91746
Phone 626.968.6511
Fax 626.336.0526
Shelf life and Storage of Multicore Brand Cored Solder Wire
The Mulicore brand of cored solder wire is very stable. There is not an established shelf
life. Henkel-Loctite recommends as a good guideline the material be used within 5 years
of date of purchase. The performance of the cored wire should not change during and
past this time.
The Multicore brand cored solder wire has no special storage conditions. The material is stable over a
wide temperature range. Recommended storage conditions 70-85F (20-30C) with 20-50% RH.Exposure to
temperature extremes [below 32F (0C) and above 100F (38C)] and high humidity (above 80% RH) should
be minimized and may affect performance. Exposure to high heat in excess of 140F (60C) should be
avoided.
These guidelines apply to Multicore brand cored solder wire supplied on spools. Once the material is
removed from the provided spool, these guideline do not apply. The end user is responsible for evaluating
the effectiveness of the material once it has been removed from the spool and stored separately.
