CSL Silicones CSL542 Silicone Conformal Coating
- Chemical Family
- Silicones
CSL Silicones CSL542 Silicone Conformal Coating is a one-part, moisture curing, room-temperature vulcanizing (RTV), electronic grade 100% silicone conformal coating.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Liquid
Product families
- Other Paints & Coatings
Other characteristics
- Product Type
- 1K (1 component) Coating, Conformal Coating
- 1K (1 component) Coating
- Conformal Coating
- Application Method
- Brush, Spray
- Type
- 100% Silicone
- Color
Grey; CSL542 is available in Gray. Custom colors are available.
- Markets
- Automotive & Transportation
- Electrical & Electronics
- Industrial
- Paints & Coatings
- Storage
CSL542, when stored in original, unopened container in dry, shaded conditions, away from sources of heat or ignition, and stored below 32°C (90°F), has a shelf life of 12 months from date of manufacture.
- Benefits
Resists moisture, vibration, and temperature extremes; Electrically insulating; UV stable; Non-corrosive; Processing versatility; Printed circuit board manufacturing; General EMS; Electrical assembly
- Features
Neutral cure formulation will not corrode copper, brass or silver; Excellent hydrophobicity; Can be applied by spray, flow and brush techniques
- PACKAGING
CSL542 is available in 3.8L (1 US gallon) cans, 19L (5 US gallon) pails and 189L (50 US gallon) drums.
- Appearance
- Smooth, Pourable Liquid
- Conditions
*At standard conditions 77°F (25°C) and 50% relative humidity.
- Application
CSL542 coating can be applied by spray, flow and brush techniques. CSL542 can be removed by soaking in solvent such as toluene, xylene or chlorinated solvents followed by brushing and washing.
- Cure
- Moisture Cure
- Technology
- Ready-to-Use Products
- Typical Uses
Protects circuitry in severe service environments; Maintains a low-stress environment for components and connections; Protects consumer electronics from everyday temperature and humidity; Automotive under-hood applications; Military or industrial applications
- Packaging Type
- Cans
- Drums
- Pails
Technical data
Table 1 of 2
10 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Specific Gravity (Uncured) | 0.98 | — | — |
| Extrusion Rate (Uncured, 3.2mm Orifice, 90psi) | 150.0 | g/min | — |
| Cure System (Uncured) | Neutral (Oxime), Moisture Cure | — | — |
| Viscosity (Uncured) | 3000 - 5000 | cP | — |
| Dielectric Strength (Cured At Standard Conditions* for 7 Days) | 720.1 | V/mil | ASTM D149 |
| Volume Resistivity (Cured At Standard Conditions* for 7 Days) | min. 1.4 × 10¹² | ohms.cm | ASTM D257 |
| Dissipation Factor (100Hz, Cured At Standard Conditions* for 7 Days) | 1.017 | — | ASTM D150 |
| Dissipation Factor (100kHz, Cured At Standard Conditions* for 7 Days) | 0.719 | — | ASTM D150 |
| Dielectric Constant (100Hz, Cured At Standard Conditions* for 7 Days) | 3.75 | — | ASTM D150 |
| Dielectric Constant (100kHz, Cured At Standard Conditions* for 7 Days) | 3.85 | — | ASTM D150 |
Table 2 of 2
2 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Application Temperature Range (Ambient) | 120.0 | °F |
| Useable Temperature Range | -76 to 392 | °F |
