Technical Data Sheet
DOWSIL™ CC-3122 Conformal Coating
One-part, translucent, low viscosity, room-temperature-vulcanization (RTV)
Features & One-part
Benefits Room temperature cure with optional heat acceleration
UV indicator for inspection
No added solvents
Low viscosity enhances flow and fill in narrow gaps and spaces
Composition Polydimethylsiloxane
Applications DOWSIL™ CC-3122 Conformal Coating is suitable for use with:
Rigid circuit boards
Electronic Printed Wiring Boards (PWB)
Sensitive components and fine pitch design
Typical Properties
Specification Writers: These values are not intended for use in preparing specifications.
Test1 Property Unit Result
One or two-part One
CTM 0176 Appearance Translucent
CTM 0050 Viscosity mPa∙s 80
CTM 0022 Specific gravity (cured) 1.03
CTM 0098 Skin-over time at 25/50% RH* minutes 6
CTM 0099 Hardness2, Shore A 75
CTM 0114 Dielectric strength2 kV/mm 32
CTM 0249 Volume resistivity2 Ohm* cm 2.3 X 1016
1CTM: Corporate Test Method, copies of CTMs are available on request.
2Tested after cured at 25°C *50% RH for 7 days.
Description Solventless RTV conformal coatings require atmospheric moisture to cure, needing no
expensive ovens, and various viscosity versions facilitate different application methods. This
family of coatings is rapidly gaining popularity due to its solventless formulations, its rapid
cure rates that can be dramatically accelerated by mild heat, and its cost effectiveness.
These elastomers, when cured, offer the optimum stress relief for even the most delicate
components and interconnections in a variety of service environments.
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Processing/Curing Time to cure is dependent on several variables including the method of application, film
thickness, temperature and humidity. Skin over 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 (140ºF) or less.
Application Dip coating
Methods Brush flow
Automated spraying coating
Pot Life and Cure The pot life of DOWSIL™ RTV conformal coatings is dependent on the application method
Rate chosen. To extend pot life, minimize exposure to ambient moisture by using dry air or dry
nitrogen blanketing whenever possible.
ADHESION With RTV cure coatings, adhesion typically lags behind cure and may take up to 72 hours to
build in some coatings. It is recommended that the coatings be applied to clean and dry
substrates prior to application. On certain difficult, low-surface energy surfaces, adhesion
may be improved by priming or by special surface treatment such as chemical or plasma
etching.
USEFUL For most uses, silicone conformal coatings should be operational over a temperature range
TEMPERATURE of -40 to 200°C (-40 to 257°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 -40°C (-40°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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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
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ENGINEER, OR DISTRIBUTOR, OR BY CALLING DOW CUSTOMER SERVICE.
Usable Life and Special precautions must be taken to prevent moisture from contacting DOWSIL RTV
Storage 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 is indicated by the “Use Before” date found on the product label.
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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