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Description for Dow 3-1765 Conformal Coating
A fast room-temperature vulcanizing (RTV) or heat accelerated cure, solventless, low viscosity silicone elastomer.Note: This material has been discontinued. Please view the Comparable Materials tab or call us at (262) 293-7970 for additional help.
Chemical Resistance Good Application Type Conformal Coat, Conformal Coat 1 Part or 2 Part 1-Part Material Form Liquid, Silicone elastomer Industry Electronic Printed Wiring Board (PWB), Flexible circuit boards, Rigid circuit boards Manufacturer Dow Chemistry Silicone elastomer, Solvent-free Application Method Flow: Flow coating Cure Method RTV, Moisture, RTV Cure Temperature (°C) 20 to 25, 60 Cure Time (min) Fast, 30, 2.00 Viscosity (cPs) Low, 150 Color Clear, Translucent Ozone Resistance Ozone resistance High Temperature Resistance (°C) 200 Low Temperature Resistance (°C) -45, -55 Volume Resistivity (O) 2.1E+15 (ohms/cm) Key Specifications Mil-Spec (United States Military Standard): I-46058-C: MIL-I-46058C, Amend. 7; Mil-Spec, UL (Underwriters Laboratory), ULC (Underwriters Laboratories of Canada), NFPA (National Fire Protection Association): UL 94: UL 94 V-1 -
Technical Data for Dow 3-1765 Conformal Coating
Overview
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Chemical Resistance
- Chemical Resistance - Good
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Application Type
- Coating - Conformal Coat
- Conformal Coating - Conformal Coat
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1 Part or 2 Part
- 1-Part
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Material Form
- Elastomer - Silicone elastomer
- Liquid
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Industry
- Electronics - Electronic Printed Wiring Board (PWB), Flexible circuit boards, Rigid circuit boards
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Chemistry
- Solvent-Free
- Silicone - Silicone elastomer
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Application Method
- Dispenser - Robotic dispensing, Select coating
- Brush
- Spray
- Flow : Flow Coat - Flow coating
- Dip
- Screen Print - Automated pattern
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Cure Method
- Moisture / Condensation Cure - Moisture, RTV
- RTV (Room Temperature Vulcanization) - RTV
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Color
- Translucent
- Clear / Transparent - Clear
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Key Specifications
- Mil-Spec (United States Military Standard) : I-46058-C : Amd. 7 - MIL-I-46058C, Amend. 7; Mil-Spec
- UL (Underwriters Laboratory), ULC (Underwriters Laboratories of Canada), NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) : UL 94 : V-1 - UL 94 V-1
Specifications
Cure Specs
Cure Temperature (°C) 20 to 25, 60 Test Method Cure Time (min) Fast, 30, 2.00 Test Method Viscosity (cPs) Low, 150 Tack Free Time (min) 6 Test Method Work / Pot Time (min) >86,400 Test Method Material Resistance
Ozone Resistance Ozone resistance UV Resistance UV resistance Environmental Resistance Environmental resistance High Temperature Resistance (°C) 200 Low Temperature Resistance (°C) -45, -55 Moisture/Humidity Resistance Moisture/humidity resistance Conductivity
Dissipation Factor 0.00100, <0.00100 Test Method Dielectric Strength (V/mil) Durable, 15,748,032 Dielectric Constant 2.59, 2.59 Test Method Volume Resistivity (O) 2.1E+15 (ohms/cm) Hardness
Shore A Hardness 25 Flexibility Flexible Other Properties
Specific Gravity 1.030 Flash Point (°F) 64.4 % Solids (%) 100 Business Information
Shelf Life Details Shelf life is indicated by the “Use Before” date found on the product label., For best results, Dow Corning RTV Conformal Coatings should be stored at or below 25°C (77°F). Special precautions must be taken to prevent moisture from contacting these materials. Containers should be kept tightly closed and head or air space minimized. Partially filled containers should be purged with dry air or other gases, such as nitrogen., Storage conditions and shelf life (“Use by” date) are indicated on the product label., Special precautions must be taken to prevent moisture from contacting Dow Corning RTV Conformal Coatings. Containers should be kept tightly closed and head or air space minimized. Partially filled containers should be purged with dry air or other gases, such as nitrogen. Shelf Life Type From date of manufacture Shelf Life (mon) 12 -
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Best Practices for Dow 3-1765 Conformal Coating
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Curing
Time to cure is dependent on several variables including the method of application, film thickness, temperature and humidity. Tack free time in the data table gives an indication of typical times until surface is dry enough to handle. Cure time for full cure are indications of time needed to develop full physical properties such as durometer, tensile strength or adhesion. These times, including full cure time, can be significantly improved by introducing mild heat of 60°C or less.
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Testing
If a substrate or material is questionable with respect to potentially causing inhibition of cure, it is recommended that a small scale compatibility test be run to ascertain suitability in a given application. The presence of liquid or uncured product at the interface between the questionable substrate and the cured gel indicates incompatibility and inhibition of cure.
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Cure Temperature Test Methods
Cure Temperature | Cure Time Test Method |
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20 to 25°C | Typical for a 5-mil thickness sample in 180° peel. |
60°C | Time to cohesive failure on a 180° peel strip. Coating strength may continue to improve with time. Thicker samples require additional cure time., To prevent bubbles or voids from forming, applications thicker than 5 mils may require a 5- to 10-minute hold time at room temperature to allow solvents to evaporate before the material is exposed to higher temperatures, 15% RH |
Cure Time Test Methods
Cure Time | Test Method |
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Fast | |
30 min | Typical for a 5-mil thickness sample in 180° peel. |
2.00 min | Time to cohesive failure on a 180° peel strip. Coating strength may continue to improve with time. Thicker samples require additional cure time., To prevent bubbles or voids from forming, applications thicker than 5 mils may require a 5- to 10-minute hold time at room temperature to allow solvents to evaporate before the material is exposed to higher temperatures, 15% RH |
Tack Free Time Test Methods
Tack Free Time | Tack Free Temperature |
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6 min | 25°C |
Work / Pot Time Test Methods
Work / Pot Time | Temperature |
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>86,400 min | <29°C |
Dielectric Constant Test Methods
Dielectric Constant | Test Method |
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2.59 | Dielectric constant, 100 Hz |
2.59 | Dielectric constant, 100 KHz |
Dissipation Factor Test Methods
Dissipation Factor | Test Method |
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0.00100 | Dissipation factor, 100 Hz |
<0.00100 | Dissipation factor, 100 KHz |