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Optical Grade Silicone Hard Resin Coatings

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Product CodeRefractive IndexHardnessViscosity (cSt)Flash Point (°C)Specific GravitySolids (wt %)Cure Time/Temp
Optisil® 155A1
(PP1-OS155A1)
1.55--3-5350.95101h/25 °C
Optisil® 155B2 (PP1-OS155B2)1.54-1.56120 R3-5350.95201h/25 °C
Optisil® 156A1 (PP1-OS156A1)1.56--3-5350.92101h/25 °C
Optisil® 157A1 (PP1-OS157A1)1.57--3-5350.92101h/25 °C
Optisil® 157B2 (PP1-OS157B2)1.56-1.58110 R3-5350.92201h/25 °C
Optisil® 158A1 (PP1-OS158A1)1.58--3-5350.92101h/25 °C
Optisil® 159A1 (PP1-OS159A1)1.59--3-5350.92101h/25 °C
Optisil® 164A1 (PP1-OS164A1)1.64--2-3350.95101h/25 °C

Optisil® 1.55A1 1.55 Refractive Index Silicone Resin Hard Coating PP1-OS155A1

Description: Optisil® 1.55A1 is a primerless phenyl modified silicone dispersed in methoxypropanol for continuous use at temperatures up to 360 °C.

Film Properties:

  • color: clear
  • refractive index: 1.55

Solution Properties:

  • form: liquid
  • solids: 10%
  • flashpoint: 35 °C
  • specific gravity: 0.95
  • viscosity: 3-5 cSt

Shelf life: 12 months when stored below 25 °C in sealed containers. Keep container sealed after dispensing product.

Cautions: Use in a well ventilated area. Flammable. Avoid contact with skin and eyes.

Application Methods:

Optisil® 1.55A1 is applied as a coating by spraying, dipping, or brushing. Material is allowed to dry for 1 hour and then cured at 240 °C for 20-30 minutes. Thinner films may be prepared by diluting with methoxypropanol. Cure can be accelerated by adding 0.5% zinc 2-ethylhexanoate.

Optisil® 1.55B2 1.55 Refractive Index Silicone Resin Hard Coating PP1-OS155B2

Description: Optisil® 1.55B2 is a primerless phenyl modified silicone dispersed in methoxypropanol for continuous use at temperatures up to 360 °C.

Film Properties:

  • color: clear
  • refractive index: 1.54-1.56
  • Hardness, Rockwell: 120 R

Solution Properties:

  • form: liquid
  • solids: 20%
  • flashpoint: 35 °C
  • specific gravity: 0.95
  • viscosity: 3-5 cSt

Shelf life: 12 months when stored below 25 °C in sealed containers. Keep container sealed after dispensing product.

Cautions: Use in a well ventilated area. Flammable. Avoid contact with skin and eyes.

Application Methods:

Optisil® 1.55A1 is applied as a coating by spraying, dipping, or brushing. Material is allowed to dry for 1 hour and then cured at 240 °C for 20-30 minutes. Thinner films may be prepared by diluting with methoxypropanol. Cure can be accelerated by adding 0.5% zinc 2-ethylhexanoate.

Optisil® 1.56A1 1.56 Refractive Index Silicone Resin Hard Coating PP1-OS156A1

Description: Optisil® 1.56A1 is a primerless modified phenyl silicone resin for continuous use at temperatures up to 325 °C, dispersed in methoxypropanol.

Film Properties:

  • color: clear
  • refractive index: 1.56

Solution Properties:

  • form: liquid
  • solids: 10%
  • flashpoint: 35 °C
  • specific gravity: 0.92
  • viscosity: 3-5 cSt

Shelf life: 12 months when stored below 25 °C in sealed containers. Keep container sealed after dispensing product.

Cautions: Use in a well ventilated area. Flammable. Avoid contact with skin and eyes.

Application Methods:

Optisil® 1.55A1 is applied as a coating by spraying, dipping, or brushing. Material is allowed to dry for 1 hour and then cured at 220 °C for 20-30 minutes. Thinner films may be prepared by diluting with methoxypropanol. Cure can be accelerated by adding 0.5% zinc 2-ethylhexanoate.

Optisil® 1.57A1 1.57 Refractive Index Silicone Resin Hard Coating PP1-OS157A1

Description: Optisil® 1.57A1 is a primerless modified phenyl silicone resin for continuous use at temperatures up to 325 °C, dispersed in methoxypropanol.

Film Properties:

  • color: clear
  • refractive index: 1.57

Solution Properties:

  • form: liquid
  • solids: 10%
  • flashpoint: 35 °C
  • specific gravity: 0.92
  • viscosity: 3-5 cSt

Shelf life: 12 months when stored below 25 °C in sealed containers. Keep container sealed after dispensing product.

Cautions: Use in a well ventilated area. Flammable. Avoid contact with skin and eyes.

Application Methods:

Optisil® 1.57A1 is applied as a coating by spraying, dipping, or brushing. Material is allowed to dry for 1 hour and then cured at 220 °C for 25-30 minutes. Thinner films may be prepared by diluting with methoxypropanol. Cure can be accelerated by adding 0.5% zinc 2-ethylhexanoate.

Optisil® 1.57B2 1.57 Refractive Index Silicone Resin Hard Coating PP1-OS157B2

Description: Optisil® 1.57B2 is a primerless modified phenyl silicone resin for continuous use at temperatures up to 325 °C, dispersed in methoxypropanol.

Film Properties:

  • color: clear
  • refractive index: 1.56-1.58
  • Hardness, Rockwell: 1120 R

Solution Properties:

  • form: liquid
  • solids: 20%
  • flashpoint: 35 °C
  • specific gravity: 0.92
  • viscosity: 3-5 cSt

Shelf life: 12 months when stored below 25 °C in sealed containers. Keep container sealed after dispensing product.

Cautions: Use in a well ventilated area. Flammable. Avoid contact with skin and eyes.

Application Methods:

Optisil® 1.57B2 is applied as a coating by spraying, dipping, or brushing. Material is allowed to dry for 1 hour and then cured at 220 °C for 25-30 minutes. Thinner films may be prepared by diluting with methoxypropanol. Cure can be accelerated by adding 0.5% zinc 2-ethylhexanoate.

Optisil® 1.58A1 1.58 Refractive Index Silicone Resin Hard Coating PP1-OS158A1

Description: Optisil® 1.58A1 is a primerless modified phenyl silicone resin for continuous use at temperatures up to 325 °C, dispersed in methoxypropanol.

Film Properties:

  • color: clear
  • refractive index: 1.58

Solution Properties:

  • form: liquid
  • solids: 10%
  • flashpoint: 35 °C
  • specific gravity: 0.92
  • viscosity: 3-5 cSt

Shelf life: 12 months when stored below 25 °C in sealed containers. Keep container sealed after dispensing product.

Cautions: Use in a well ventilated area. Flammable. Avoid contact with skin and eyes.

Application Methods:

Optisil® 1.58A1 is applied as a coating by spraying, dipping, or brushing. Material is allowed to dry for 1 hour and then cured at 220 °C for 25-30 minutes. Thinner films may be prepared by diluting with methoxypropanol. Cure can be accelerated by adding 0.5% zinc 2-ethylhexanoate.

Optisil® 1.59A1 1.59 Refractive Index Silicone Resin Hard Coating PP1-OS159A1

Description: Optisil® 1.59A1 is a primerless modified phenyl silicone resin for continuous use at temperatures up to 325 °C, dispersed in methoxypropanol.

Film Properties:

  • color: clear
  • refractive index: 1.58

Solution Properties:

  • form: liquid
  • solids: 10%
  • flashpoint: 35 °C
  • specific gravity: 0.92
  • viscosity: 3-5 cSt

Shelf life: 12 months when stored below 25 °C in sealed containers. Keep container sealed after dispensing product.

Cautions: Use in a well ventilated area. Flammable. Avoid contact with skin and eyes.

Application Methods:

Optisil® 1.59A1 is applied as a coating by spraying, dipping, or brushing. Material is allowed to dry for 1 hour and then cured at 220 °C for 25-30 minutes. Thinner films may be prepared by diluting with methoxypropanol. Cure can be accelerated by adding 0.5% zinc 2-ethylhexanoate.

Optisil® 1.64A1 1.59 Refractive Index Silicone Resin Hard Coating PP1-OS164A1

Description: Optisil® 1.64A1 is a high refractive index resin that can be used to fabricate wave guides. It is a primerless modified 2-dimensional silicone resin for continuous use at temperatures up to 325°C, dispersed in methoxypropanol.

Film Properties:

  • color: clear
  • refractive index: 1.64

Solution Properties:

  • form: liquid
  • solids: 10%
  • flashpoint: 35 °C
  • specific gravity: 0.95
  • viscosity: 3-5 cSt

Shelf life: 12 months when stored below 25 °C in sealed containers. Keep container sealed after dispensing product.

Cautions: Use in a well ventilated area. Flammable. Avoid contact with skin and eyes.

Application Methods:

Optisil® 1.64A1 is applied as a coating by spraying, dipping, or brushing. Material is allowed to dry for 1 hour and then cured at 220 °C for 25-30 minutes. Thinner films may be prepared by diluting with methoxypropanol. Cure can be accelerated by adding 0.5% zinc 2-ethylhexanoate.