Parylene
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 it is not light fast.
Synonyms and Related Terms
paraxylylene; parileno (Esp.); Parylene C; Parylene N
Other Properties
Soluble in hot orthodichlorobenzene or hot choronaphthalene. Insoluble in most other chemicals.
Hazards and Safety
Deteriorates in ultraviolet light.
Additional Information
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.
Comparisons
Physical Properties for Selected Thermoset Resins
General Characteristics of Polymers