By definition, blushing (also known as blooming) is when the conformal coating appears to be blotchy, milky, or cloudy.
Some problems of blushing include
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- Surface tackiness or greasiness
- Incomplete cure
- Poor adhesion
- Poor adhesion on over-coating
- Coating discoloration over time
- Poor gloss retention (matte finish)
Environmental conditions could be a factor that influences blushing in conformal coating.
This can be caused by the absorption of carbon dioxide and water into the conformal coating film.
To find out more, click Conformal Coating Defects: Blushing
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