Loctite decided it was time to look at solder paste with a new perspective. The goal was one year stability at room temperature. The material was also stability tested at 40°C for one month for added insurance that there would not be any degradation. It was also exposed to higher than normal room temperature conditions. The material also needed to meet the halogen free requirement which many end users in the industry demand. Costs and handling issues associated with refrigeration and cold storage have been eliminated. GC 10 benefits include greater yield as associated with printing and reflow defects, as well as a streamlined supply chain, bypassing refrigeration logistics.