Parylene

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Description

The generic name for a series of polymers based on paraxylylenes. Parylene is unique in that it can be vapor polymerized to form a thin continuous coating on a surface. Parylene adds mechanical strength and flexibility to the coated material. Parylene coating is irreversible and not lightfast. It cracks, flakes and discolors with age.

Synonyms and Related Terms

paraxylylene; parileno (Esp.); Parylene C; Parylene N

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Physical and Chemical Properties

Soluble in hot orthodichlorobenzene or hot choronaphthalene. Insoluble in most other chemicals.

Risks

Deteriorates in ultraviolet light.

Comparisons

Physical Properties for Selected Thermoset Resins

General Characteristics of Polymers

Resources and Citations

  • D.Grattan, M.Bilz "The Thermal Aging of Parylene and the Effect of Antioxidant" Studies in Conservation, 36:44-52 1991.
  • B.Humphrey "The Application of Parylene Conformal Coating Technology to Archival and Artifact Conservation" Studies in Conservation, 29(2), 1984.

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