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Red First Contact Polymer

Our Red Formula polymer is our "General Purpose" polymer used for most substrates and applications. Optical glass, Si, Ge, ZNSE, NaCl, KBr and many other substrates as well as nearly all coatings are compatible with the Red Formula. Speciality polymers for Plastics, Diamond Turned Metals, etc. have their own Shop Now pages so if you don't see your substrate formula listed under the Shop Now menu, Red Formula is probably the formula for you!

For better customer service and to aid finding products more easily we have separated our red and colorless polymers into their own categories. Please view our colorless formula kits and bulk bottles on the Colorless Polymer Formula page.

Red First Contact™ Polymer


Specially formulated to safely remove all contaminants from optical surfaces, First Contact is a proprietary blend of solvents designed to clean first surface mirrors, diffraction gratings, and diffractive optics to the molecular level. First Contact is low-adhesion, leaves no residue, and is carefully designed not to thermally shock or remove coatings – simply apply, dry, and peel to reveal an atomically clean, contaminant-free surface.

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Sequential progression First Contact cleaning BRDF test.
[LIGO / Caltech / MIT]

When your interferometer needs to measure movement thousands of times smaller than a proton, your system’s optical components must be completely free of contamination and residue in order to perform with unprecedented precision. Learn how First Contact outperforms traditional drag wipe cleaning methods, ensuring a pristinely clean, protected surface.

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RFCR - Red First Contact Regular Kit RFCR - Red First Contact Regular Kit
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RFCD - Red First Contact Deluxe Kit RFCD - Red First Contact Deluxe Kit
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RFCL - Red First Contact 1000 ml RFCL - Red First Contact 1000 ml
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RFCF - Red First Contact 500ml Bottle RFCF - Red First Contact 500ml Bottle
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RFCAST - Red First Contact Combo Assortment Kit (SCT Owners Read Description Carefully) RFCAST - Red First Contact Combo Assortment Kit (SCT Owners Read Description Carefully)
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RSFCDA - Red Spray Deluxe Astronomy Kit (SCT Owners Read Description Carefully) RSFCDA - Red Spray Deluxe Astronomy Kit (SCT Owners Read Description Carefully)
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RSFCD - Red Spray First Contact Deluxe Kit RSFCD - Red Spray First Contact Deluxe Kit
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RSFCI - Red Spray First Contact International Kit RSFCI - Red Spray First Contact International Kit
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RFCI - Red First Contact International Kit RFCI - Red First Contact International Kit
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RSFCF - Red Spray First Contact 500 ml RSFCF - Red Spray First Contact 500 ml
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RSFCL - Red Spray First Contact 1000 ml RSFCL - Red Spray First Contact 1000 ml
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RTFCF - Red First Contact Thinner 500 ml RTFCF - Red First Contact Thinner 500 ml
Our Price: $88.00
RTFCL - Red First Contact Thinner 1000 ml RTFCL - Red First Contact Thinner 1000 ml
Our Price: $120.00
RTFCK - Red First Contact Thinner Kit RTFCK - Red First Contact Thinner Kit
Our Price: $68.00
Bulk Bottle FedEx Priority Dangerous Goods Surcharge - USA, Mexico, and Canada Only Bulk Bottle FedEx Priority Dangerous Goods Surcharge - USA, Mexico, and Canada Only
Our Price: $120.00
RSFCIM - Red Spray First Contact InterMax RSFCIM - Red Spray First Contact InterMax
Our Price: $381.00
RFCIM - Red First Contact InterMax Kit RFCIM - Red First Contact InterMax Kit
Our Price: $478.00
RTFCIM - Red First Contact Thinner InterMax Kit RTFCIM - Red First Contact Thinner InterMax Kit
Our Price: $120.00
RED1M - Red Spray First Contact 1-Meter Mirror Kit RED1M - Red Spray First Contact 1-Meter Mirror Kit
Our Price: $842.00
RFCRAI - Red First Contact Regular All-Inclusive Kit RFCRAI - Red First Contact Regular All-Inclusive Kit
Our Price: $179.00
RFCDAI - Red First Contact Deluxe All-Inclusive Kit RFCDAI - Red First Contact Deluxe All-Inclusive Kit
Our Price: $265.00
RFCIMAI - Red First Contact InterMax Kit All-Inclusive Kit RFCIMAI - Red First Contact InterMax Kit All-Inclusive Kit
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C of C - Certificate of Compliance/Conformance C of C - Certificate of Compliance/Conformance
Our Price: $15.00
RFCDE - Red First Contact Deluxe Evaluation Kit RFCDE - Red First Contact Deluxe Evaluation Kit
Our Price: $278.00
RFCFAI - Red First Contact All-Inclusive 500ml Bottle RFCFAI - Red First Contact All-Inclusive 500ml Bottle
Our Price: $466.00
RFCLAI - Red First Contact All-Inclusive 1 Liter Bottle RFCLAI - Red First Contact All-Inclusive 1 Liter Bottle
Our Price: $693.00
RSFCFAI - Red Spray First Contact 500 ml All-Inclusive Kit RSFCFAI - Red Spray First Contact 500 ml All-Inclusive Kit
Our Price: $372.00
RSFCLAI - Red Spray First Contact 1 Liter All-Inclusive Kit RSFCLAI - Red Spray First Contact 1 Liter All-Inclusive Kit
Our Price: $576.00
   
 

Shipping Restrictions
We can not ship to P.O. boxes. We must have a physical address in order to ship First Contact Polymers.
Coated Optics
Certain coatings have inherently poor adhesion, especially if manufactured without effective substrate preparation, particularly gold and silver coatings and replicated aluminum gratings. Always test on an inconspicuous or non-critical area first.
Product Information
Meet our Red First Contact™ Polymers from Photonic Cleaning Technologies LLC, available in both Spray and Non-spray variants. Our Red Formula was the second formula developed by our company and the workhorse of all our polymers. Red Formula First Contact dries 30% faster than our Legacy Colorless Formula and can be used on most all substrates, including fused silica, Zerodur, borosilicate glass, zinc selenide (ZnSe), silicon (Si), germanium (Ge), chalcogenides, and many others. The polymer effectively removing dust, fingerprints, and contaminants without scratching or damaging delicate components.

Ideal for a range of industries, including astronomy, aerospace, and medical applications, these polymers ensure your optics and substrates maintain optimal clarity and functionality. Whether you're cleaning gratings, beamsplitters, semiconductor substrates such as silicon, or high-precision instruments, our polymer provides a safe yet effective cleaning option.

Simply Apply, Dry, and Peel to reveal a substrate cleaned to the molecular level with no detectable residue or contaminations remaining on the surface. Atomically clean substrates are necessary to today's advanced coatings and requirements. With our Red First Contact™ Polymers, you can trust that your valuable precision optical equipment and components are cared for with the highest standards, ensuring longevity and performance. Elevate your cleaning routine and protect your investments with our advanced optics cleaning solution!