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DeSolite® DF-0016 Optical Fiber Coating (Splicing and Recoat Matrix Coating), UV Cure (2 oz)

COV-DF-0016-2OZ

DeSolite® DF-0016, UV Cure Fiber Re-Coating with 1.37 Index of Refraction. 2 Oz. Bottle
The DeSolite® DF-0016 Optical Fiber Coating has low refractive index and very low haze. Due to its relatively low modulus, this optical coating is usually protected by topcoating it with DeSolite DS-2015 or any other secondary optical coating. Desolite coatings ensure the best economy of high-speed production, superior fiber attenuation and microbending performance. Available in a 2 oz bottle.

Liquid Coating Characteristics:

  • Viscosity, 25°C: 4,200 mPa•s
  • Liquid Refractive Index, 23°C: 1.363

Cured Coating Characteristics (Tested at 23°C, 50% R.H.)

  • Cured Refractive Index: 1.370

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Product Change Notification:
As part of our product change notification requirements, Fiber Optic Center notifies our customers of any significant changes including but not limited to product packaging, material property updates and procurement part number changes. Covestro has changed the part number for this product from DSMDF0016-2OZ to COV-DF-0016-2OZ. Please note this is the only change to this product.
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