The information about the shelf life of TAICA αGEL TIM (Thermal Interface Material) products does not appear in the data sheet or catalog
As per Taica shelf life statement:
“The standard recommended shelf life of our TIM products is 6 months after shipping from our factory”
But additionaly to this statement, Taica’s clarification is:
“But this is just the guarantee period to our direct customers. NOT expiration date.
We have no way to know if our customers store or handle Taica’s products properly.
The storage conditions and stock rotation at DigiKey Electronics warehouse allow for an optimal product condition to extend the shelf life period”
Taica confirmed that the parts shipped from DigiKey are good for one year.