Electric vehicle (EV) battery packs produce a significant amount of heat when charging, discharging, or operating under high-performance conditions. This heat can negatively impact battery performance, lifespan, and safety without proper thermal management.
To address this challenge, Dow Inc. created the DOWSIL™ FC-2024 Battery Fire Protection Coating, a one-component silicone solution designed to offer superior fire resistance with easy application.
Unlike traditional spray coatings, DOWSIL™ FC-2024 can be precisely streamed onto the battery pack lid or housing, eliminating the need to cover or mask other components. This not only improves the efficiency of the application process but also ensures maximum effectiveness.
Key Benefits of DOWSIL™ FC-2024:
Non-intumescent Coating: This elastomeric coating forms a ceramic layer that resists flames up to 1200°C, protecting the EV battery from hot particles and preventing penetration.
Electrical insulation: Maintains high dielectric strength, ensuring the battery remains protected from electrical failures.
Enhanced thermal management: Lower density (~1.5 g/cm³) and improved thermal insulation make it a better choice over conventional mica sheets.
Easy application: No complicated mixing, can be applied with pinpoint accuracy, minimizing the need for masking, saving you time and reducing potential errors.
Validated by Multiple OEMs and Laboratories
DOWSIL™ FC-2024 has been extensively validated by multiple OEMs and independent labs, passing rigorous tests that simulate extreme conditions, proving its superior fire resistance and structural durability, making it a trusted solution for enhancing EV battery safety.
Survives 1200 °C Flame and Hot Particle Test
External Lab “Rocket Test”
Burn through: No
Backside Temp (oC): <100
Rapid self-extinguish: Yes
9 kW, 1300 C, 1.5 g/s particles
Survives Multiple cycles of UL2596 TaG conditions
Internal Torch up to 1300 °C, ~6 kW
Explore More About EV Battery Solutions
At Ellsworth Adhesives, we offer a wide range of adhesive solutions for the EV industry, including thermal management, structural bonding, and insulation materials.
For expert guidance and tailored solutions that take your projects to the next level, consult with the Adhesives Experts at Ellsworth Adhesives – we’re here to help your work process run smoothly and efficiently!
