{"product_id":"covestro-desolite-df-0016-optical-fiber-coating-splicing-and-recoat-matrix-coating-uv-cure-1-kg","title":"Covestro DeSolite® DF-0016 Optical Fiber Coating (Splicing and Recoat Matrix Coating), UV Cure (1 kg)","description":"\u003ch1\u003eCovestro DeSolite® DF-0016 Optical Fiber Recoat and Matrix Coating, UV Cure (1 kg)\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e COV-DF-0016-1KG\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Covestro DeSolite® DF-0016 is a UV-curable optical fiber recoating material designed for fiber splicing, recoating, and specialty fiber processing applications. Developed with a low refractive index and exceptional optical clarity, DF-0016 helps restore protective coatings on optical fibers while maintaining the performance characteristics required for demanding telecommunications and photonics applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts low-haze formulation allows for excellent transparency, making it particularly suitable for precision fiber repair and recoating operations. The coating's low-modulus properties provide flexibility around the fiber while helping reduce stress concentrations that can affect optical performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDF-0016 is commonly used as a primary recoat material following fiber preparation or fusion splicing procedures. For applications requiring increased mechanical protection or environmental resistance, the coating can be overcoated with a secondary optical fiber coating such as DeSolite® DS-2015.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupplied in a 1 kg bottle, DF-0016 is well suited for production environments, fiber optic manufacturing facilities, research laboratories, and telecommunications service operations that require larger-volume recoating materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures and Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUV-curable optical fiber recoating and matrix coating\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for fiber splicing and recoating applications\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLow refractive index for optical compatibility\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery low haze for excellent transparency\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlexible low-modulus formulation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHelps restore protective fiber coatings after processing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for production, laboratory, and field-service environments\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCan be used with secondary overcoats for enhanced durability\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable in a larger 1 kg package for high-volume applications\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLiquid Coating Properties\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProperty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eViscosity (25°C)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4,200 mPa·s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRefractive Index (23°C)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.363\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCured Coating Properties\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTested at 23°C and 50% Relative Humidity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProperty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRefractive Index (Cured)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.370\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePackaging\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 kg bottle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTypical Applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOptical fiber recoating\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFusion splice restoration\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFiber optic repair and maintenance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTelecommunications network servicing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFiber optic manufacturing operations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResearch and photonics laboratories\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecialty optical fiber processing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRecommended Overcoat\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor applications requiring additional mechanical strength or environmental protection, DF-0016 may be overcoated with DeSolite® DS-2015 or another compatible secondary optical fiber coating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eImportant Notice\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis product is intended for optical fiber recoating, repair, and splicing applications requiring a UV-curable low-index optical coating material.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fosco Connect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49083451703552,"sku":"COV-DF-0016-1KG","price":11033.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/alotechparts.com\/products\/covestro-desolite-df-0016-optical-fiber-coating-splicing-and-recoat-matrix-coating-uv-cure-1-kg","provider":"Alo Tech Solutions","version":"1.0","type":"link"}