DeSolite® DS-2042 Secondary Optical Fiber Coating, UV Cure (1 kg)
DeSolite® DS-2042 Secondary Optical Fiber Coating, UV Cure (1 kg)
Part Number: COV-DS-2042-1KG
The DeSolite® DS-2042 is a UV-curable secondary optical fiber coating engineered to provide durable mechanical protection and long-term reliability for telecommunications fibers. Designed for modern fiber manufacturing environments, this coating delivers excellent resistance to microbending losses while maintaining the flexibility and toughness required for demanding cable constructions.
DS-2042 is compatible with both wet-on-wet and wet-on-dry coating processes, allowing manufacturers to integrate it easily into a variety of production lines. Its optimized adhesion characteristics help support reliable performance in ribbon fiber, loose-tube cable, and other fiber optic cable designs where coating integrity is critical throughout the product lifecycle.
With excellent cavitation resistance and the ability to support high fiber draw speeds, DS-2042 helps maximize production efficiency while preserving optical performance. The coating is formulated to maintain dependable field performance across a wide range of environmental conditions, making it suitable for both standard and advanced fiber optic cable applications.
Features and Benefits
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UV-curable secondary coating for optical fiber manufacturing
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Compatible with wet-on-wet and wet-on-dry processing methods
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Excellent microbending performance
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Supports high-speed fiber draw operations
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Superior cavitation resistance
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Optimized adhesion characteristics
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Suitable for ribbon fiber and loose-tube cable constructions
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Designed for long-term aging stability
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Helps improve fiber durability during installation and service
Liquid Coating Properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Viscosity (25°C) | 6,002 mPa·s |
| Viscosity (35°C) | 2,104 mPa·s |
| Refractive Index (23°C) | 1.514 |
Cured Coating Properties
Tested at <1% Relative Humidity
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Glass Transition Temperature (E' = 1000 MPa) | 10.6°C |
| Glass Transition Temperature (E' = 100 MPa) | 86.1°C |
Tested at 23°C, 50% Relative Humidity
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Refractive Index (Cured) | 1.534 |
Packaging
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1 kg bottle
Typical Applications
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Telecommunications optical fibers
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Ribbon fiber manufacturing
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Loose-tube fiber optic cables
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High-speed fiber draw towers
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Indoor and outdoor fiber optic cable production
Important Notice
A 3.2% tariff charge will be added at the time of shipment.