Multi Surface Hydrophobic Treatment
Harmonization Code : 2901.10.00.00 | Acyclic hydrocarbons; Saturated
Main features
- General purpose hydrophobic treatment
- 20-100 nm thickness
- Repels most aqueous liquids
Product Description
Aculon's Multi-Surface Hydrophobic technology is designed to make many surfaces repellent to water and other water-based fluids. The hydrophobic treatment is quick and easy to apply, optically clear, and ultra-thin. It can reach a thickness anywhere from 20 nm to 100 nm and reduces the friction of the surface without altering its appearance. Aculon's Multi-Surface Hydrophobic Treatment can even be applied via several application methods that do not require capital equipment investments, including dip, wipe, or spray.
Advantages of Aculon's Multi-Surface Hydrophobic Treatment
- Repels liquids from many different metals, polymers, textiles, paper, etc.
- Lowers the coefficient of friction of surfaces
- Uniform thickness
- General purpose and multi-surface treatment
- Easily reapplied in the field if damaged/reworkable
Packaging
TDS, SDS & Technical Documents
- Aculon Multi Surface Hydrophobic SDS
Technical Specifications
General Properties
Thermal Properties
Electrical Properties
Other Properties
Physical Properties
Additional Information
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Test Substrate |
Water Contact Angle/Oil Contact Angle |
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Treated 304 Stainless Steel |
110 °/107 ° |
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Treated Glass Slides |
107 °/24 ° |
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Treated Aluminum |
110 °/19 ° |
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Sliding Angle of Water Droplet (10 μL of distilled water) |
>90° |
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% Haze of Reflected Light |
0% |
How to apply Aculon's Multi Surface Hydrophobic Treatment
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STEP 1 ⇨ CLEAN |
STEP 2 ⇨ TREAT |
STEP 3 ⇨ DRY |
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For this technology, cleaning is not typically required but is recommended. To clean, remove any visual dust, dirt, and grime that could damage the surface. |
Dip - Fully immerse the part in the treatment solution for 1 minute. Withdraw the part at a steady rate to ensure even coverage. Allow to dry or cure, then wipe clean with a microfiber cloth. |
Air dry at room temperature until the surface is dry to the touch. In some cases, additional thermal curing (e.g. 100°C for 5 minutes) may boost performance.
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Wipe - Using a clean cotton cloth, wet it with the solution then rub the substrate for 10 seconds, air dry, then wipe clean with a microfiber cloth. |
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Spray - Spray the solution on the substrate, air dry. If the coating is too thick, reduce the amount applied by changing the settings on the spray gun or using a diluent. |
Application Tips
- In some cases, additional thermal curing ( e.g. 100°C for 5 minutes) may boost performance.
- Inkjet printing or roll coating can also be used to apply the treatment.
- Spray Equipment Suggestions: HVLP(Binks Mach 1), HVLP(Devilbiss JGHV), Air Atomization(Devilbiss MBC gun), and Airless(Graco Model 225-292 President Pump Series A).
How to test for Hydrophobicity
To test for hydrophobicity, allow water droplets to fall onto the surface, which should bead up to a contact angle >90⁰. If the contact angle is <90⁰, then the surface is not
hydrophobic. The surface should be cleaned again and the Multi Surface Hydrophobic Treatment reapplied.
Application Ideas
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Improved function of microfluidic devices |
| Impart repellency to paper, wood, fabrics, concrete, etc. | |
| Improve water repellency on eyewear | |
| Improve water repellency on electronic displays |
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