Question 1

Could i have a list of the chemichals contained? I need to know if there's any chemichal ingredient that could be considered dangerous by customs

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I pulled this from Arctic Silver's website, from the Arctic Silver 5 MSDS.Thermal CompoundSilver (Metallic)  7440-22-4Boron Nitride  10043-11-5Zinc Oxide  1314-13-2Aluminum Oxide  1344-28-1Ester Oil Blend  Non-hazardous Step-1 LiquidD-Limonene 68647-72-3Methyl Esters of Soybean Oil 67784-80-9Non-Ionic Surfactant 68603-25-8 Step-2 LiquidDipropylene Glycol Monomethyl Ether 34590-94-8Azole-Triazole Inhibitor  ProprietaryProprietary Inhibitor (non-Hazmat, TSCA listed)  ProprietarySince I am not a customs agent, I can't tell you if they would consider this dangerous, but I can tell you the company says is in the product.

Question 2

Can someone tell me the steps on how to use these? Also, do I have to take the CPU from the motherboard before I follow the steps?

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In case nobody responded (though by now I bet someone has), no you do not need to remove the CPU and GPU chips from the motherboard. Once you get the X-Clamps off, both chips are exposed to where you can gently (emphasis on gently) take off the old thermal paste. When you go to take the X-Clamps off, you never want to rush the process- one slip, and it could very well be "curtains" for your 360. This entire process is patience-based, but I can verify it works: my 360 hasn't overheated since, and I can run it for several hours if I desire (usually not though- the joys of college!).

Question 3

Does this kit include an applicator?

Accepted Answer

No. I used qtips to clean and the paste itself is fairly thick so direct application from the bottle works- just a small dab. It is stringy though.

Question 4

Does it expire? I bought it almost 3 years ago and still haven't used it.

Accepted Answer

As long as it's soft and pliable spreadable it's good!  If it set on the dash of the car for two years probably not.

% Assay of Chemical(s)	99.9
ASIN	B002DILLMS
Brand Name	Arctic Silver
Customer Reviews	4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (886)
Item Form	Liquid
Item Weight	0.02 Pounds
Manufacturer	Arctic Silver
Model Number	ARTICOMBO
Part Number	ARTICOMBO
UPC	897337010853 845055011935 617689108035
Unit Count	1.0 Count
Volume	60 Milliliters

Arctic Silver 5 Thermal Compound 3.5 Grams with ArctiClean 60 ML Kit

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