Optically Transparent Polymers for LED Encapsulation

Optically clear polymers allow light to pass through them without significant distortion. These materials are commonly used to protect LED circuitry from the harsh demands of outdoor environments, heat generation, liquid exposure, and hazardous environments. Our LED encapsulating materials are used to protect electronic circuitry in a variety of applications, including:

  • LED drivers

  • Power supplies

  • LED lamps with integrated drivers

  • Outdoor LED displays

  • Automotive lighting

  • Decorative and outdoor strip lighting

  • Pool & spa lighting

  • Emergency lighting & signaling

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Optically Clear Compounds

Epic S7515 is a two-component optically clear aliphatic urethane compound. It has exceptional UV resistance. Low mixed viscosity and short gel time allow for easy air release and quick turnover of parts in high-volume production settings. It features a 1:2 volumetric mix ratio for easy adaptation to meter mix and dispensing machinery.

Perfect for high-volume production applications:

  • High strength + high stiffness yields strong, lightweight results

  • Low shrinkage allows for precision

  • High adhesion forms tight, reliable bonds

  • Thermal stability for tolerance of high temperatures

  • Tough chemical resistance to acids, solvents and bases

Epic D9980 is a rigid, two-component aliphatic urethane casting material. It is designed to be UV stable, optically clear, and display minimal color change and high gloss retention after 1,000 hours of accelerated weathering tests. This product is used in applications that operate up to 130C.

Epic S7524 is a 2-component transparent, UL 94 V-0-recognized polyurethane potting compound. It is unfilled and excellent for applications requiring low mixed viscosity for better flow into tight tolerance areas. It is an excellent choice for white goods applications, sensor potting, switches, and control modules.

Popular Applications of Optically Clear Polymers

Custom Formulated Optically Clear LED Encapsulation Materials

Our epoxy and polyurethane resin formulations for LED encapsulation insulate fragile wire bonds from moisture, thermal shock, vibration, and other potentially damaging conditions while maintaining their optical properties. If one of our current products does not entirely fit your needs, we'll adjust or develop a formula to work with your unique product properties. Our fully equipped development and quality assurance labs allow us to create consistent and innovative solutions across the LED market.

Product UL Recognized Mix Ratio by Weight (A:B) Mix Ratio by Volume (A:B) Mixed Viscosity @ 25°C, 20 RPM (cps) Gel Time @ 25°C Glass Transition Temp. (Tg)
Epoxies
R1055/H2083 Yes 100:18 3.25:1 2,300 - 3,300 300 - 360 Min (100 Grams) 70 - 80 °C
S7512 No 100:9 100:22.1 4,000 - 5,000 150 - 260 Min (100 Grams) 48 - 52 °C
S7513 No 100:14.2 4:1 2,500 - 3,500 100 - 250 Min (100 Grams) 40 - 45 °C
Polyurethanes
D9980 No 100:97 1:1 300 - 600 10 - 20 Min (100 Grams) 19 - 24 °C
S7144 No 100:43 3:1 250 - 350 25 - 35 Min (100 Grams) (-21) - (-65) °C
S7302 No 100:19.5 4:1 2,500 - 3,500 45 - 55 Min (100 Grams) (-70) - (-65) °C
S7475 Yes 100:17 4:1 3,500 - 4,500 40 - 50 Min (100 Grams) -55 °C
S7478 Yes 100:8.52 100:12 5,000 - 7,000 25 - 35 Min (100 Grams) (-5) - (-10) °C
S7515 No 51.5:100 1:2 500 - 700 5 - 10 Min (13 Grams) 25 - 30 °C
S7524 Yes 100:58.4 2:1 170 - 230 20 - 35 Min (100 Grams) (-19) - (-15) °C
S7527 Yes 100:16.7 5:1 3,000 - 4,000 30 - 50 Min (100 Grams) (-2.5) - (-1.52) °C
Product Coefficient of Thermal Expansion (CTE)(EXP‑6) in/in °C Dielectric Strength (volts/mil) Dissipation Factor (100 kHz) Volume Resistivity (ohm‑cm) Shore Hardness @ 25°C
Epoxies
R1055/H2083 43 - 47 550 @ 0.080" 0.020 - 0.022 1.90e+15 - 2.10e+15 85 - 90 D
S7512 34 - 37 410 @ 0.100" 0.015 - 0.025 2.00e+15 - 2.50e+15 88 - 91 D
S7513 35 - 45 510 @ 0.100" 0.020 - 0.040 1.50e+15 - 2.00e+15 84 - 87 D
Polyurethanes
D9980 85 - 95 385 @ 0.100" 0.014 - 0.018 1.00e+15 - 1.20e+15 75 - 80 D
S7144 190 - 210 420 @ 0.125" 0.042 - 0.046 1.10e+13 - 1.20e+13 77 - 83 A
S7302 175 - 190 365 @ 0.125" 0.020 - 0.030 2.40e+12 - 2.80e+12 68 - 72 A
S7475 355 - 365 472 @ 0.095" 0.010 - 0.011 2.70e+12 - 2.80e+12 50 - 65 OO
S7478 100 - 130 450 @ 0.100" 0.040 - 0.070 1.50e+12 - 2.00e+15 75 - 80 A
S7515 200 - 250 340 @ 0.100" 0.040 - 0.060 1.00e+11 - 1.50e+11 30 - 35 D
S7524 285 - 295 422 @ 0.102" 0.105 - 0.125 1.80e+12 - 2.00e+12 61 - 65 A
S7527 165 - 175 855 @ 0.033" 0.025 - 0.032 3.10e+14 - 3.40e+14 88 - 92 A
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Epoxy & Polyurethane Formulations

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  • Electronic encapsulation

  • Low hardness polyurethane

  • Aliphatic polyurethane compound

  • UL-Recognized potting compound

  • Thermally conductive epoxy