P R O D U C T I N F O R M A T I O N Information About Dow Corning ® brand Silicone Encapsulants Silicones and Electronics Long-term, reliable protection of sensitive circuits and components is becoming more important in many of today’s delicate and demanding electronic applications. Silicones function as durable dielectric insulation, as barriers against environmental contaminants and as stress-relieving shock and vibration absorbers over a wide temperature and humidity range. In addition to sustaining their physical and electrical properties over a broad range of operating conditions, silicones are resistant to ozone and ultraviolet degradation, have good chemical stability and are available in a variety of useful forms as conformal coatings, encapsulants and adhesives. Dow Corning’s broad range of general purpose and specialty products offers you a choice of materials for your application needs. DESCRIPTION Dow Corning ® silicone encapsulants are supplied as two-part liquid component kits comprised of: Mix Ratio (by weight or volume) Components (as supplied) 1:1 10:1 Part A/Part B Base/Curing agent When liquid components are thoroughly mixed, the mixture cures to a flexible elastomer, which is suited for the protection of electrical/electronic applications. Dow Corning silicone encapsulants cure without exotherm at a constant rate regardless of sectional thickness or degree of confinement. Dow Corning silicone elastomers require no post cure and can be placed in service immediately following the completion of the cure schedule with an operating temperature range of -45 to 200°C (-49 to 392°F). Select materials have been classified by Underwriters Laboratories and/or meet military specifications. Standard silicone encapsulants require a surface treatment with a primer in addition to good cleaning for adhesion while primerless silicone encapsulants require only good cleaning. Silicone Encapsulants Type Two-part silicone elastomer Physical Form Flowable liquid; cures to flexible elastomer Special Properties Constant cure rate, regardless of sectional thickness or degree of confinement; service range of -45 to 200°C (-49 to 392°F); no post cure required Potential Uses Protection of electrical/electronic devices Product Description Features Silicone Encapsulants Sylgard® 160 Silicone Elastomer Low cost; good thermal conductivity Sylgard® 165 Silicone Elastomer Fast cure; low cost; good thermal conductivity Sylgard® 170 Silicone Elastomer Low viscosity Sylgard® 170 Fast Cure Silicone Elastomer Fast cure; low viscosity Dow Corning® 96-082 A & B Encapsulant Very low viscosity; flame retardant; nonmelting; selfextinguishing; extremely long pot life; wide temperature range Sylgard® 182 Silicone Elastomer Transparent; long pot life; heat cure Sylgard® 184 Silicone Elastomer Transparent; RT/HA cure Sylgard® 186 Silicone Elastomer Clear; RT/HA cure; high tear strength Dow Corning® 3-6121 Encapsulating Elastomer Low-temperature performance below -65°C (-85°F); clear; high tear and tensile strength; RT/HA cure; high refractive index Two part; 1:1 mix; RT/HA cure; minimal shrinkage; no exotherm during cure; no solvents or cure byproducts; repairable; good dielectric properties; deep section cure; flexible elastomer Two part; 10:1 mix; minimal shrinkage; no exotherm during cure; no solvents or cure by-products; deep section cure; repairable; good dielectric properties; flexible elastomer Primerless Silicone Encapsulants Sylgard® 275 Silicone Elastomer Excellent unprimed adhesion; heat cure; elastomeric Dow Corning® 3-6642 Thermally Conductive Adhesive Excellent thermal conductivity; self-priming; low viscosity liquid; elastomeric Dow Corning® 3-8264 Primerless Silicone Adhesive Excellent unprimed adhesion; heat cure; elastomeric Dow Corning® 567 Primerless Silicone Encapsulant Heat cure; unprimed adhesion; elastomeric Two part; 1:1 mix; heat cure; minimal shrinkage; no exotherm during cure; no solvents or cure byproducts; repairable; good dielectric properties Product Potential Uses Application Methods Cure1,2 Silicone Encapsulants Supplied as two-part liquid component kits comprised of Part A/Part B to be mixed in a 1:1 ratio by weight or volume; automated mixing and dispensing; manual mixing 24 hours at 25°C (77°F) 10 minutes at 100°C (212°F) 5 minutes at 150°C (302°F) Sylgard® 165 Silicone Elastomer Supplied as two-part liquid component kits comprised of Part A/Part B to be mixed in a 1:1 ratio by weight or volume; automated mixing and dispensing 5 minutes at 25°C (77°F) Sylgard® 170 Silicone Elastomer Supplied as two-part liquid component kits comprised of Part A/Part B to be mixed in a 1:1 ratio by weight or volume; automated mixing and dispensing; manual mixing 24 hours at 25°C (77°F) 20 minutes at 70°C (158°F) 15 minutes at 85°C (185°F) 10 minutes at 100°C (212°F) Sylgard® 170 Fast Cure Silicone Elastomer Supplied as two-part liquid component kits comprised of Part A/Part B to be mixed in a 1:1 ratio by weight or volume; automated mixing and dispensing 10 minutes at 25°C (77°F) Sylgard® 160 Silicone Elastomer General potting applications: power supplies, connectors, sensors, industrial controls, transformers, amplifiers, high voltage resistor packs, relays Dow Corning® 96-082 A & B Encapsulant Applications requiring the thorough impregnation possible only with a very low viscosity resin Supplied as two-part liquid component kits comprised of Part A/Part B to be mixed in a 1:1 ratio by weight or volume; automated mixing and dispensing; manual mixing 30 minutes at 150°C (302°F) Sylgard® 182 Silicone Elastomer General potting applications: power supplies, connectors, sensors, industrial controls, transformers, amplifiers, high voltage resistor packs, relays; adhesive/ encapsulant for solar cells; adhesive handling beam lead integrated circuits during processing Supplied as two-part liquid component kits comprised of Base/Curing Agent to be mixed in a 10:1 ratio by weight or volume; automated mixing and dispensing; manual mixing 45 minutes at 100°C (212°F) 20 minutes at 125°C (257°F) 10 minutes at 150°C (302°F) Sylgard® 184 Silicone Elastomer ~48 hours at room temp 30 minutes at 100°C (212°F) 15 minutes at 150°C (302°F) Sylgard® 186 Silicone Elastomer Dow Corning® 3-6121 Encapsulating Elastomer ~48 hours at room temp 45 minutes at 100°C (212°F) 20 minutes at 125°C (257°F) 10 minutes at 150°C (302°F) Low-temperature encapsulating applications; optical applications requiring high refractive index ~48 hours at room temp 20 minutes at 100°C (212°F) 10 minutes at 150°C (302°F) Primerless Silicone Encapsulants Sylgard® 275 Silicone Elastomer Encapsulating applications requiring good primerless adhesion and lower heat cure temperatures Supplied as two-part liquid component kits comprised of Part A/Part B to be mixed in a 1:1 ratio by weight or volume; automated or manual mixing and dispensing can be used 45 minutes at room temp <5 minutes at 80°C (176°F) Dow Corning® 3-6642 Thermally Conductive Adhesive Encapsulating applications requiring high thermal conductivity and/or good primerless adhesion Supplied as two-part liquid component kits comprised of Part A/Part B to be mixed in a 1:1 ratio by weight or volume; automated or manual mixing and dispensing can be used 20 minutes at 100°C (212°F) 5 minutes at 150°C (302°F) Note: For full shelf life, product must be refrigerated during storage. Dow Corning® 3-8264 Primerless Silicone Adhesive Encapsulating applications requiring good primerless adhesion and lower heat cure temperatures Supplied as two-part liquid component kits comprised of Part A/Part B to be mixed in a 1:1 ratio by weight or volume; automated or manual mixing and dispensing can be used 150 minutes at 70°C (158°F) 30 minutes at 115°C (239°F) Dow Corning® 567 Primerless Silicone Encapsulant Low cost primerless adhesion encapsulation applications Supplied as two-part liquid component kits comprised of Part A/Part B to be mixed in a 1:1 ratio by weight or volume; automated or manual mixing and dispensing can be used 90 minutes at 100°C (212°F) 60 minutes at 125°C (257°F) 15 minutes at 150°C (302°F) 1These data were collected on 50-100 gram samples of a lot believed to be typical and should be used as initial estimates of cure times. Times will vary slightly from batch to batch and can be longer or shorter due to thermal mass of your parts and your heating ramp rate. Pretesting is recommended to confirm adequate cure for your application. 2For primerless adhesion products, cure time is based on time to reach durometer. Full adhesion may take more time at the cure temperature. TYPICAL PROPERTIES These values are not intended for use in preparing specifications. Viscosity, centipoise or mPa•s Durometer, Shore A Specific Gravity psi MPa kgf/cm2 Watt-meter-°K cal/cm • sec °C Linear Coefficient of Thermal Expansion, µm/m-°C or ppm Shelf Life from Date of Manufacture at Room Temp, months Sylgard® 160 Silicone Elastomer 1:1 Gray 4000 60 1.57 30 min NA NA NA 0.58 1.4 x 10-3 240 18 Sylgard® 165 Silicone Elastomer 1:1 Gray 5000 52 1.57 <2 min NA NA NA 0.58 1.4 x 10-3 230 18 Sylgard® 170 Silicone Elastomer 1:1 Dark gray to black 2900 40 1.37 15 min NA NA NA 0.40 9.6 x 10-4 270 24 Sylgard® 170 Fast Cure Silicone Elastomer 1:1 Dark gray to black 2850 42 1.37 <5 min NA NA NA 0.40 9.6 x 10-4 – 18 Dow Corning® 96-082 A & B Encapsulant 1:1 Black 1100 31 1.21 14 days NA NA NA 0.30 7.2 x 10-4 285 12 Sylgard® 182 Silicone Elastomer 10:1 Clear 3900 50 1.03 >8 hours NA NA NA 0.18 4.3 x 10-4 310 24 Sylgard® 184 Silicone Elastomer 10:1 Clear 3900 50 1.03 >2 hours NA NA NA 0.18 4.3 x 10-4 310 24 Sylgard® 186 Silicone Elastomer 10:1 Translucent 65,000 24 1.12 2 hours NA NA NA 0.2 4.8 x 10-4 330 12 Dow Corning® 3-6121 Encapsulating Elastomer 10:1 Translucent 25,000 30 1.13 2 hours NA NA NA 0.18 4.3 x 10-4 290 18 Product Working Time at RT Color Thermal Conductivity Mix Ratio Unprimed Adhesion, Lap Shear Silicone Encapsulants Primerless Silicone Encapsulants Sylgard® 275 Silicone Elastomer 1:1 Gray 2100 40 1.37 <15 min 230 1.6 16.2 0.45 1.1 x 10-3 NA 6 Dow Corning® 3-6642 Thermally Conductive Adhesive 1:1 Gray 5100 82 2.21 0.5 hour 470 3.2 33.0 1.00 2.4 x 10-3 180 8 @ <5°C (41°F) Dow Corning® 3-8264 Primerless Silicone Adhesive 1:1 Black 2900 45 1.32 5 hours 385 2.6 27.0 0.35 8.4 x 10-4 290 9 Dow Corning® 567 Primerless Silicone Encapsulant 1:1 Black 1500 45 1.24 >3 days 140 1.0 9.8 0.30 7.2 x 10-4 300 24 Specification Writers: Please obtain copies of the Dow Corning Sales Specifications for these products and use them as a basis for your specifications. They may be obtained from any Dow Corning Sales Office, or from Dow Corning Customer Service in Midland, MI. Call (517) 496-6000. Specification Type, Class, Group volts/mil kV/mm Dielectric Constant at 100 Hz Dielectric Constant at 100 kHz Volume Resistivity, ohm-cm Dissipation Factor at 100 Hz Dissipation Factor at 100 kHz Dielectric Strength UL Temperature Index, Electrical/ Mechnical, °C Military Specification Flammability Classification UL Listing Sylgard® 160 Silicone Elastomer 94 V-0 105/105 NA NA 530 20.9 3.30 3.20 1.0 x 10 15 0.01 0.002 Sylgard® 165 Silicone Elastomer 94 V-0 105/105 NA NA 530 20.9 3.30 3.20 1.0 x 10 15 0.01 0.002 Sylgard® 170 Silicone Elastomer 94 V-0 170/170 480 18.9 3.17 3.16 3.1 x 1013 0.003 <0.001 Sylgard® 170 Fast Cure Silicone Elastomer 94 V-0 170/170 NA NA 530 20.9 2.97 2.90 1.4 x 10 15 0.005 <0.001 Dow Corning® 96-082 A & B Encapsulant 94 V-0 170/170 NA NA 500 19.7 3.14 3.12 9.5 x 10 14 0.0055 <0.001 Sylgard® 182 Silicone Elastomer 94 V-1 130/130 MIL-I81550C Type II, QPL 540 21.2 2.65 2.65 1.2 x 1014 0.0005 <0.001 Sylgard® 184 Silicone Elastomer 94 V-1 130/130 MIL-I81550C Type I, QPL 540 21.2 2.65 2.65 1.2 x 1014 0.0005 <0.001 Sylgard® 186 Silicone Elastomer 94 HB 140/140 NA NA 450 17.7 2.93 2.87 1.1 x 10 14 0.0012 <0.001 Dow Corning® 3-6121 Encapsulating Elastomer NA NA NA NA 415 16.3 2.92 2.92 1.4 x 1014 0.01 <0.001 Sylgard® 275 Silicone Elastomer 94 V-0 105/105 NA NA 480 18.9 3.31 3.00 6.4 x 10 14 0.087 0.006 Dow Corning® 3-6642 Thermally Conductive Adhesive 94 V-0 105/105 NA NA 440 17.3 – 4.20 1.1 x 10 13 – 0.0013 Dow Corning® 3-8264 Primerless Silicone Adhesive NA NA NA NA 545 21.4 3.11 3.05 3.5 x 1014 0.007 <0.001 94 V-0 105/105 520 20.5 2.85 2.79 1.0 x 1014 0.008 0.002 Product Dow Corning® 567 Primerless Silicone Encapsulant MIL-PRFType I, Class 23586F II, QPL (Grade B2) MIL-PRFType I, Class 23586F IV, QPL (Grade B2) HOW TO USE Mixing – 1:1/Part A:Part B Dow Corning silicone 1:1 encapsulants are supplied in two parts that do not require lot matching. The 1:1 mix ratio, by weight or volume, simplifies the proportioning process. To ensure uniform distribution of filler, Parts A and B must each be thoroughly mixed prior to their combination in a 1:1 ratio. When thoroughly blended, the Part A and B liquid mixture should have a uniform appearance. The presence of light-colored streaks or marbling indicates inadequate mixing and will result in incomplete cure. Due to the fast-curing characteristics of some encapsulants included in this datasheet, automated mix and dispense equipment should be utilized. In applications sensitive to air entrapment, deairing with 28 to 30 inches Hg vacuum is required. Mixing –10:1/Base:Curing Agent Dow Corning silicone 10:1 encapsulants are supplied in two parts as lot-matched base and curing agent that are mixed in a ratio of 10 parts base to one part curing agent, by weight. After thoroughly mixing base and curing agent, agitate gently to reduce the amount of air introduced. Allowing the mixture to set for 30 minutes before pouring may be adequate for removal of the air introduced during mixing. If air bubbles are still present, vacuum deairing may be required. Deair in a container with at least four times the liquid volume to allow for expansion of material. Air entrapped in the mixture can be removed by using a vacuum of 28 to 30 inches Hg. Continue the vacuum until the liquid expands and settles to its original volume and bubbling subsides. This may take 15 minutes to 2 hours depending on the amount of air introduced during stirring. For best curing results, glassware and glass or metal stirring implements should be used. Mix with a smooth action that does not introduce excess air. Pot Life/Working Time Cure reaction begins with the mixing process. Initially, cure is evidenced by a gradual increase in viscosity, followed by gelation and conversion to a solid elastomer. Pot life is defined as the time required for viscosity to double after Parts A and B (base and curing agent) are mixed. Please refer to individual pot life for each silicone encapsulant. Processing and Curing Thoroughly mixed Dow Corning silicone encapsulant may be poured/dispensed directly into the container in which it is to be cured. Care should be taken to minimize air entrapment. When practical, pouring/dispensing should be done under vacuum, particularly if the component being potted or encapsulated has many small voids. If this technique cannot be used, the unit should be evacuated after the silicone encapsulant has been poured/dispensed. Dow Corning silicone encapsulants may be either room temperature (25°C/77°F) or heat cured. Room temperature cure encapsulants may also be heat accelerated for faster cure. Ideal cure conditions for each product are given in the Product Selection Table. PRIMER SELECTION GUIDE These values are not intended for use in preparing specifications. 1 Dow Corning ® ® Dow Corning brand brand Primer Primer or Adhesion or Adhesion Promoter Promoter Flash Point, °C (°F) Volatile Organic Content (VOC), grams/ liter4 P5200 Clear1 32 (90) 110/705 1200 Clear 17 (63) 748 1200 Red 17 (63) 774 P5200 Red2 32 (90) 110/705 1204 15 (59) 774 P52043 18 (64) 205/591 1205 5 (41) 861 Film-forming 3-6060 37 (99) 780 92-023 -4 (25) 678 Improves inhibition resistance Sylgard ® Prime Coat -3 (27) 687 Special Properties Colored for easier identification For Use On For Use With Silicone Product Examples Most metals, glass, ceramics and some plastics Pigmented two-part addition cure 160, 165, 170 Most metals, glass and ceramics All one-part alcohol cure Most plastics All Most plastics and metals Most metals, glass and ceramics All two-part addition cure P5200 Clear is a low-VOC alternative to 1200 Clear. P5200 Red is a low-VOC alternative to 1200 Red. 3 P5204 is a low-VOC alternative to 1204. 4 The lower VOC value is for states and air quality management districts that have recognized volatile methylsiloxanes as VOC exempt. 2 3140, 3145, 838, 3-1753 182, 184, 186 PREPARING SURFACES In applications requiring adhesion, priming will be required for the silicone encapsulants. See the Primer Selection Guide for the correct primer to use with a given product. For best results, the primer should be applied in a very thin, uniform coating and then wiped off after application. After application, it should be thoroughly air dried prior to application of the silicone elastomer. Additional instructions for primer usage can be found in the Dow Corning literature, “How To Use Dow Corning Primers and Adhesion Promotors” (Form No. 10-366) and in the information sheets specific to the individual primers. USEFUL TEMPERATURE RANGES For most uses, silicone elastomers should be operational over a temperature range of -45 to 200°C (-49 to 392°F) for long periods of time. However, at both the low and high temperature ends of the spectrum, behavior of the materials and performance in particular applications can become more complex and require additional considerations. For low-temperature performance, thermal cycling to conditions such as -55°C (-67°F) may be possible, but performance should be verified for your parts or assemblies. Factors that may influence performance are configuration and stress sensitivity of components, cooling rates and hold times, and prior temperature history. There are specialized products including Dow Corning ® 3-6121 Encapsulating Elastomer that can perform at -65°C (-85°F) and below. At the high-temperture end, the durability of the cured silicone elastomer is time and temperature dependent. As expected, the higher the temperature, the shorter the time the material will remain useable. COMPATIBILITY Certain materials, chemicals, curing agents and plasticizers can inhibit the cure of Dow Corning silicone encapsulants. Most notable of these include: materials, removal or entry is difficult or impossible without causing excessive damage to internal circuitry. Dow Corning silicone encapsulants can be selectively removed with relative ease, any repairs or changes accomplished, and the repaired area repotted in place with additional product. To remove silicone elastomers, simply cut with a sharp blade or knife and tear and remove unwanted material from the area to be repaired. Sections of the adhered elastomer are best removed from substrates and circuitry by mechanical action such as scraping or rubbing and can be assisted by applying Dow Corning ® brand OS Fluids. Before applying additional encapsulant to a repaired device, roughen the exposed surfaces of the cured encapsulant with an abrasive paper and rinse with a suitable solvent. This will enhance adhesion and permit the repaired material to become an integral matrix with the existing encapsulant. Silicone prime coats are not recommended for adhering product to themselves. STORAGE AND SHELF LIFE Shelf life is indicated by the “Use By” date found on the product label. For best results, Dow Corning silicone encapsulants 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. Any special storage and handling instructions will be printed on the product containers. LIMITATIONS This product is neither tested nor represented as suitable for medical or pharmaceutical uses. PACKAGING • Unsaturated hydrocarbon plasticizers In general, Dow Corning silicone 1:1 mix ratio encapsulants are supplied in nominal 0.45-, 3.6-, 18- and 200-kg (1-, 8-, 40and 440-lb.) containers, net weight. Dow Corning silicone 10:1 mix ratio encapsulants are supplied in nominal 0.5-, 5-, 25- and 225-kg (1.1-, 11-, 55- and 495-lb) containers, net weight. Packaging options may vary by product. Consult Dow Corning Customer Ser vice at (517) 496-6000 for additional packaging options. • Some solder flux residues SAFE HANDLING INFORMATION 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. PRODUCT SAFETY INFORMATION REQUIRED FOR SAFE USE IS NOT INCLUDED. BEFORE HANDLING, READ PRODUCT AND MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETS AND CONTAINER LABELS FOR SAFE USE, PHYSICAL AND HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION. THE MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET IS AVAILABLE FROM YOUR DOW CORNING REPRESENTATIVE, OR DISTRIBUTOR, OR BY WRITING TO DOW CORNING CUSTOMER SERVICE, OR BY CALLING (517) 496-6000. • Organotin and other organometallic compounds • Silicone rubber containing organotin catalyst • Sulfur, polysulfides, polysulfones or other sulfurcontaining materials • Amines, urethanes or amine-containing materials REPAIRABILITY In the manufacture of electrical/electronic devices it is often desirable to salvage or reclaim damaged or defective units. With most non-silicone rigid potting/encapsulating WARRANTY INFORMATION – PLEASE READ CAREFULLY The information contained herein is offered in good faith and is believed to be accurate. However, because conditions and methods of use of our products are beyond our control, this information should not be used in substitution for customer’s tests to ensure that Dow Corning’s products are safe, effective, and fully satisfactory for the intended end use. Dow Corning’s sole warranty is that the product will meet the Dow Corning sales specifications in effect at the time of shipment. Your exclusive remedy for breach of such warranty is limited to refund of purchase price or replacement of any product shown to be other than as warranted. Dow Corning specifically disclaims any other express or implied warranty of fitness for a particular purpose or merchantability. 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