Clean Surface Coatings

Surfaces routinely subjected to touch are commonly stained with fingerprints, skin oil, sweat and cosmetics. Once a surface is contaminated, stains are not easily removed, or cleaning materials are required. Surfaces with antireflective coatings are very sensitive to surface contamination such as dirt and fingerprints, which not only can cause negative impacts on aesthetic appearance but also can result in safety issues.

In demanding applications, such as handheld electronic devices and displays, the challenge is to obtain a fouling-resistant surface with long-term surface performance durability. Dow Corning Clean Surface Coatings are new alkoxysilane functional perfluoropolyether (PFPE) hybrid polymers that exhibit the synergistic effects of the oleophobicity and low coefficient of friction of fluoropolymers and the hydrophobicity and durability of silicone. A major advancement of this new technology is resistance to wear by rubbing, allowing the surface to stay cleaner for a longer period of time. The easy-to-clean surface comes from the low surface energy of the alkoxy silane functional PFPE polymer.

Reduced-fingerprint, easy-to-clean, abrasion-resistant Dow Corning^® brand Clean Surface Coatings are suitable for many substrates, including glass, plastic, metals and films. Typical applications include:

• Flat-panel displays
• Touch-screen displays on electronic devices
• Office equipment
• Cellular phone components
• As reduced-fouling coatings for optical fibers

Learn more from the Clean Surface Coatings Product Information .

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