Shin-Etsu KY-1901

Key Features

• Excellent hydrophobic and oleophobic properties: Extremely low surface tension; water droplet contact angle reaches 115°~116°, and oleic acid contact angle is approximately 76°.
• Stain and fingerprint resistant and easy to wipe clean: Dirt, fingerprints, and ink do not easily adhere and are extremely easy to wipe clean.
• Excellent feel and abrasion resistance: Extremely low coefficient of dynamic friction, extremely smooth feel, surface hardness reaches 8H~9H, and excellent resistance to steel wool abrasion.
• Ultra-thin and transparent: The coating is extremely thin, completely unaffected by the optical transparency (such as light transmittance) and texture of the substrate itself.

Application Scenarios

• Touchscreen displays: Cover glass for smartphones, tablets, and laptops.
• Automotive displays: Center console navigation screens, rearview mirrors, and dashboard glass.
• Optical lenses: Camera lenses, lenses for smart wearable devices, and various inorganic anti-reflective (AR) coatings.