 Waterproofing Technology By Jessica Smock

How Waterproofing Works  Objects placed in vacuum sealed chamber  Special formula of chemicals is released in gaseous form  Because of the lack of oxygen in the chamber the formula is able to coat every surface of the object

Leading Companies in Waterproofing  HzO with its product WaterBlock  Liquipel  P2i with its product Aridion and ion-Mask

HzO and Waterblock  Working with the United States Department of Defense to be used on communication used by the troops  Has a thicker formula that allows the electronic devices to be submerged for hours underwater  HzO website HzO website

Liquipel  Specializes in waterproofing phones, tablets and mp3 players  Individuals can send in their devices and have them waterproofed for as low as $60  Devices cannot be submerged for long periods of time. Only for accidental spill  Liquipel website Liquipel website

P2i  Aridion has been formulated to protect mobile devices and mp3 players  Ion-Mask has been formulated to coat many different objects such as fabrics, shoes and hard surfaces  P2i website P2i website

Comparison of Companies Companies HzOLiquipelP2i Years in Business458 Type of UserLarger scale manufacturing companies such as the U.S Department of Defense Everyday users who wish to pay a fee to have their electronic devices waterproofed Companies such as Motorola and Timberland who sell products with the waterproof technology Degree of Water Imperviousness HighLowMedium AccessibilityLowHighMedium Product uses on different types of devices and materials Phones, mp3, tabletsApple products, certain Motorola, HTC and Samsung products Phones, mp3, tablets, fabric, and hard surfaces.

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