PFC1601V is a one percent fluoropolymer solution in a fluorosolvent (BP=160°C). Thin films dry in 4-6 hours at room temperature to a surface energy of about 16 dynes/cm. Heating to 180°C for 30 minutes optimizes adhesion and reduces the surface energy to about 10 dynes/cm. 1601V is recommended for spin, spray or blot applications where extreme UV resistance is needed. The silane functional version, 1601V-FS, is recommended for application to glass, oxide-rich, and conductive surfaces. PFC1601V is a great coating for electrowetting devices.
Size: 25 grams
Variants: 1601V and 1601V-FS
Shelf life: Two years (in sealed unopened container)
Application methods: Spray, spin, dip, etc.
Curing: 10-minute bake at 180°C
Appearance: Clear, odorless and colorless film
Contact angle to water: ~120°
Contact angle to oil: >65°
Hardness: >2B pencil
Flammability: Non-burning
Heat stability: Continuous 150°C
Max heat stability one hour: 250°C
Refractive index: ~1.34
Toxicity of films: HMIS Rating Health = 1
Use: R&D only
Solvent/chemical resistance: Excellent after curing
NaOH resistant: Yes (25% NaOH for 1 hour)
UV-light resistant: Yes
Ethanol and IPA resistant: Yes
Transparent: Yes
Dielectric constant (@ 100 MHz): 1.9
