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Our thin-film coatings have many beneficial features, including electric insulation, full immersion protection, and corrosion resistance.
FULL IMMERSION PROTECTION AND CORROSION RESISTANCE
Conformal Coating Barrier Properties
Polymer | Gas Permeability at 25 °C, (cc·mm)/ (m2·day·atm) | WVTR (g·mm)/ (m2·day) |
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N2 | O2 | CO2 | H2 | H2S | SO2 | CI2 | ||
Parylene C | 0.4 | 2.8 | 3.0 | 43.3 | 5.1 | 4.3 | 0.1 | 0.08 |
Parylene N | 3.0 | 15.4 | 84.3 | 212.6 | 313 | 745 | 29.2 | 0.59 |
Parylene D | 1.8 | 12.6 | 5.1 | - | 0.6 | 1.9 | 0.2 | 0.09 |
Parylene F (VT-4) | - | 16.7 | - | - | - | - | - | 0.28 |
Epoxy (ER) | 1.6 | 4 | 3.1 | 43.3 | - | - | - | 0.94 |
Polyurethane (UR) | 31.5 | 78.7 | 1.81 | - | - | - | - | 0.93 |
Silicone (SR) | - | 19,685 | 118,110 | 17,717 | - | - | - | - |
Resistant to:

Moisture

Humidity

Sweat

Solvents
Thermal Properties
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Melting point temperature up to 420°C
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Allows for good heat dissipation
MEET ANY IP RATING
Parylene Thickness and Protection Levels
Thickness (μm) | 0.1 to 5 | 5 to 12.5 | 12.5 to 25 | 12.5 to 50.8 |
Relevant Standards | UT Type in IPC-CC-830C | UT Type in IPC-CC-830C | IPC-CC-830B | NASA-STD-8739.1B |
Protection Level | IPX3 / IPX4 | IPX4 / IPX7 | IPX7 / IPX8 | IPX7 / IPX8 |
Appropriate Products | Consumer Electronic & MEMS Devices | Consumer & Industrial Electronics | Aerospace, Automotive, Industrial, Medical Device, Telecom, & Other High-Reliability Markets | Aerospace, Defense, & Very Harsh Industrial |
HZO coatings pass IPC CC-830C testing at 50% film thickness of other conformal coatings
Chemical Resistance
Extremely resistant to solvents and reagents, including those listed below:
Acids, Bases, Corrosives |
Hydrochloric acid, 10% |
Sulfuric acid, 10% |
Nitric acid, 10% |
Hydrofluoric acid, 10% |
Sodium hydroxide solution, 10% |
Ammonium hydroxide solution, 10% |
Hydrogen peroxide in water (H2O2) |
Organic Solvents |
n-Octane |
Toluene |
Chlorobenzene |
Pyridine |
2-Propanol (IPA) |
Acetone |

Barrier Protection
Protect electronic components from:
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Humidity
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Dirt
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Saltwater
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Dust
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Antifreeze
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Cleaning products
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Oil
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Bodily fluids such as perspiration
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Condensation
Optical Properties
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Transparent, thin coating
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Excellent transmission
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Low optical absorption

ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES
HZO Parylene Electrical Properties
Thickness (μm) | HZO Guardian Plus (Parylene C) | ASTM Method |
Dielectric strength (V) @ 25.4 μm (1 mil) | 5,500 | D149 |
Dielectric strength (V/μm) @ 25.4 μm (1 mil) | 220 | D149 |
Dielectric constant (60 Hz) | 3.13 | D150 |
Dielectric constant (1 kHz) | 3.01 | D150 |
Dielectric constant (1 MHz) | 2.92 | D150 |
Dissipation factor (60 Hz) | 0.022 | D150 |
Dissipation factor (1 kHz) | 0.017 | D150 |
Dissipation factor (1 MHz) | 0.013 | D150 |
Volume resistivity (23 °C, 50% RH, Ω cm) | 6.0x1016 | D257 |
Surface resistivity (23 °C, 50% RH, Ω) | 1.0x1015 | D257 |

Electrical Properties
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Insulation
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High dielectric strength
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Good high-frequency properties with low dielectric constant
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High bulk and surface resistance
Applications

University Research Projects

Outdoor Signage

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Electronics Manufacturing
About Our Solution
In-house Designed Equipment
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Optimized coating chambers decrease turnaround time
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Throughput can be two times faster than the industry standard


Expertise
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Dedicated engineers on your project from beginning to end
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Market experience, rework and removal proficiency
Flexibility and Convenience
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Scale to mass-production quickly with our proprietary equipment
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Factory-in-factory or coating-as-a-service


Cost-efficiency and Cost Savings
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Exceptional quality, zero product returns due to coating issues since our inception
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IP (intellectual portfolio) backed masking automation reduces labor and costs
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