Producer of stinky thermal paste that corrodes copper has known about the issue since 2024 - the paste emits acidic vapors, corrodes copper, 'glues' heatsinks to processors, and permanently damages coolers

Amech, the producer of a problematic thermal paste that emits acidic vapors and corrodes copper, has been aware of these issues since at least October 2024. Despite warnings about the paste's damaging effects on coolers and processors, the company continued to sell it. The paste, SGT-4, has been found to cause coolers to stick to chips and permanently damage components. Amech's response to concerns lacked transparency, with certificates provided being insufficient for European compliance. The situation raises questions about the safety of other thermal pastes on the market and the practices of small-scale manufacturers like Amech.