Dow has published a new white paper, “Blue Light Photothermal Aging of Thermoplastic and Silicone Lens Clusters,” with insights for luminaire designers, optical engineers, and LED module manufacturers. Through comparative testing under heat and blue-light irradiance, silicone optics demonstrated superior stability under high photothermal loads, while the thermoplastic optics were prone to discoloration, and, in some cases, catastrophic thermal runaway.
Hallstar’s polarity chart offers a visual guide for comparing plasticizers by polarity and molecular weight. This technical resource also outlines suggested applications, performance features, and compatible polymer systems—making it a valuable tool for formulators seeking optimal plasticizer solutions.
A novel silicone material from Dow is helping LumenFlow, a provider of lighting solutions, to improve the accuracy and efficiency of its optical assembly operations. SILASTIC™ MS-1002 Moldable Silicone can withstand the high temperatures of reflow soldering and supports geometries that are not possible with the thermoplastics used in traditional optics.
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