Technical Data Sheet

DOWSIL™ 1-2620 Low VOC Conformal Coating

One-part, translucent low viscosity conformal coating with firm, abrasion resistant surface
after cure. A low VOC version of DOWSIL™ 1-2620 Dispersion.

Features &  Cures to tough, elastoplastic, resilient, abrasion resistant surface

Benefits  Solvent-borne resin coating with lower odor
 Room temperature cure, no ovens required
 Optional mild heat acceleration (after solvent flash-off) can speed in-line processing
 UV indicator allows for automated inspection
 UL-94 V-0 flammability rating
 UL-746E Recognized
 IPC-CC-830, Amendment 1 Approved
 Mil-I-46058C, Amendment 7 Approved
 Good adhesion allows use with many low-solids (no clean) and no-lead solders
 Low viscosity enhances flow and fill in narrow gaps and spaces
 Emissions recovery may be simplified for VOC’s in some U.S. states

Composition  One-part silicone resin solution

Applications  DOWSIL™ 1-2620 Low VOC Conformal Coating is suitable for use as a protective
coating for rigid and flexible circuit boards and for PCB system applications, particularly
those requiring toughness and abrasion resistance.

Typical Properties
Specification Writers: These values are not intended for use in preparing specifications.

Property Unit Result

One or Two-part One
Color (Cured) Translucent (Clear)
Viscosity cP 350
mPa-sec 350
Pa-sec 0.35
Specific Gravity (Uncured) 0.88
Specific Gravity (Cured) 1.12
Tack-Free Time at 25°C minutes 15
Tack-Free Time at 60°C/15% RH minutes 5

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Typical Properties (Cont.)

Property Unit Result

Durometer Shore A 80
Dielectric Strength volts/mil 400
kV/mm 16
Volume Resistivity ohm*cm 1.05E15
Dielectric Constant at 100 Hz 2.49
Dielectric Constant at 100 kHz 2.48
Dissipation Factor at 100 Hz 0.002
Dissipation Factor at 100 kHz 0.004
Agency Listing IPC-CC-830, Amendment 1 UL746E
UL Flammability Classification NA 94 V-0
Mil Specification NA Mil-I-46058C Amendment 7

Description RTV elastoplastic conformal coatings have firm, dry surfaces for better handling and
abrasion resistance after cure. Various viscosity versions facilitate different application
methods. They require atmospheric moisture to cure (no ovens) and their cure rates can be
accelerated by mild heat. Conformal coatings are materials applied in thin layers onto
printed circuits boards or other PCB system assembly substrates.

DOWSIL™ 1-2620 Low VOC Conformal Coating version is supplied with a lower VOC
content compared to that of the DOWSIL™ 1-2620 Dispersion and has equivalent Mil spec,
IPC-CC-830 and UL recognitions.

Application  Spray
Methods  Brush
 Flow
 Dip
 Automated pattern coating

Processing/Curing The time required to reach a tack-free state can be reduced with heat. When using heat for
this purpose, allow adequate time for the solvent to evaporate prior to exposing to elevated
temperatures in an air circulating oven. A typical cure schedule for 3 mil (75 micron)
coatings is 10 minutes at room temperature, followed by 10 minutes at 60°C. If the coating
blisters or contains bubbles, allow additional time at room temperature for the solvent to
flash off prior to oven cure.

Pot Life And Cure The pot life of Dow RTV conformal coatings is dependent on the application method
Rate chosen. To extend pot life, minimize exposure to moisture by using dry air or dry nitrogen
blanketing whenever possible.

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Adhesion With RTV cure coatings, adhesion typically lags behind cure and may take up to 72 hours to
build in some coatings. Dow conformal coatings are formulated to provide adhesion to most
common PCB system assembly substrates and materials. It is recommended that the
coatings be applied to clean and dry substrates prior to application. Due to the vast variety
of substrates used, appropriate adhesion testing should be performed to insure the
adhesion of the coating is adequate for the end use and should only be tested after 72
hours at room temperature. On certain difficult, low-surface energy surfaces, adhesion may
be improved by priming or by special surface treatment such as chemical or plasma etching.

Handling PRODUCT SAFETY INFORMATION REQUIRED FOR SAFE USE IS NOT INCLUDED IN
Precautions THIS DOCUMENT. BEFORE HANDLING, READ PRODUCT AND SAFETY DATA SHEETS
AND CONTAINER LABELS FOR SAFE USE, PHYSICAL AND HEALTH HAZARD
INFORMATION. THE SAFETY DATA SHEET IS AVAILABLE ON THE DOW WEBSITE AT
CONSUMER.DOW.COM, OR FROM YOUR DOW SALES APPLICATION ENGINEER, OR
DISTRIBUTOR, OR BY CALLING DOW CUSTOMER SERVICE.

Usable Life and Special precautions must be taken to prevent moisture from contacting Dow RTV conformal
Storage 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. The
product should be stored in its original packaging with the cover tightly attached to avoid
any contamination. Store in accordance with any special instructions listed on the product
label. The product should be used by its Use Before date as indicated on the product label.

In some cases depending on storage, there may be a hazy appearance noticed in the
containers when first opened, even though they are considered clear conformal coatings. It
is normal for this to occur especially if the container has been sitting stagnant for several
days or weeks. This is due to the solubility of the phenyl resin in the solvent and how long
the container has been sitting in storage. The coating should cure to a clear consistency
regardless of this initial appearance. Mild agitation can reconstitute the material so it is
consistent in appearance and viscosity. Care should be taken if the Low VOC versions are
in bladder bags. A gentle rolling of the pail should correct the problem and redistribute the
solvent. This should be performed 24 hours before use, so any induced bubbles from the
manual agitation or rolling process have a chance to dissipate.

Useful For most uses, silicone adhesives should be operational over a temperature range of -45 to
Temperature 200°C (-49 to 392°F) for long periods of time. However, at both the low and high
Ranges 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. At the high temperature 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.

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Repairability In the manufacture of PCB system assemblies, it is often desirable to salvage or reclaim
damaged or defective units. Dow conformal coatings offer excellent repairability because
they can be removed from substrates and circuitry by scraping or cutting, or by using
solvents or stripping agents. If only one circuit component is to be replaced, a soldering iron
may be applied directly through the coating to remove the component. Proper ventilation of
any fume should be employed. After the circuit board has been repaired, the area should be
cleaned by brushing or by using solvent, then dried and recoated. Heat cure coatings can be
repaired with RTV coatings, but heat cure coatings may not work well when used to repair
RTV coatings.

Packaging Multiple packaging sizes are available for this product. Please contact your local distributor
Information or Dow representative for information on packaging size and availability.

Limitations This product is neither tested nor represented as suitable for medical or pharmaceutical
uses.

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Environmental Stewardship organization and a team of product safety and regulatory compliance specialists
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