please contact ASI COATES in phoenix az .They have an article on this
subject in one of their news-letters.

On Sat, 21 Feb 1998, Gabriela Bogdan wrote:

> Dear TechNetters!
> As a user of PCB's , I sometimes get requests from the manufacturers to
> approve
> another solder mask due to its better resistance to electroless or
> chemical
> nickel and gold plating.
> 1.What are the effects of these plating solutions on solder masks?
> 2.When are these effects visible-on the boards as received, or after
> soldering?
> 3.Are they cosmetic defects or reliability defects?
>
> Thank you,
> Gaby
>
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