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NEI Anti-fog Coatings

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Examples of Coated and Uncoated Glasses and Glass.

NANOMYTE® SAF-100 coated polycarbonate resists fogging over hot water (left) and upon being removed from a freezer (right).

NEI’s Anti-fog coatings implement both scratch resistance and anti-fog properties to surfaces. The novel coating technology is based on NEI’s patented scratch-resistant, transparent coating, commercially known as NANOMYTE® SR-100. This base coating formulation has been modified with unique amphiphilic compounds which are locked into the coating matrix, creating a three-dimensionally networked molecular composite. The result is a high degree of mechanical durability, allowing the anti-fog properties to be retained, even after repeated washings with soap and water.

Features & Benefits

  • Exceptional Anti-fog Performance – Resists fogging in aggressive conditions
  • Outstanding Durability – Maintains mechanical integrity under water, ideal for permanent application
  • Excellent Abrasion and Mar Resistance – Improves the scratch and mar resistance of coated plastic substrates
  • Thin and Highly Transparent – Greatly minimizes optical distortion

NANOMYTE® Anti-fog Product Line

NEI’s anti-fog coatings come in two formulations:

  • NANOMYTE® SAF-100 is an optical grade, anti-fog coating with excellent abrasion and water resistance. The coating passes EN 168 (Personal eye-protection. Non-optical test methods) for Mist Retardant Anti-fog Coatings and also exhibits anti-frost properties. SAF-100 is easy to apply and thermally cured at elevated temperatures.
  • NANOMYTE® SAF-200 is a fast-cure version of our anti-fog coating. The new coating is amenable to spray, dip, flow, roll, and gravure coating processes. The coating can be cured in 2 to 5 minutes at a temperature range of 80 – 120 °C.

Select a tab below to learn more about each coating, download technical data sheets & instructions, or request a quote.

NANOMYTE® SAF-100

NANOMYTE® SAF-100

NANOMYTE® SAF-100 is an optical grade, anti-fog coating with excellent abrasion and water resistance. The novel coating passes EN 168 (Personal eye-protection. Non-optical test methods) for Mist Retardant Anti-fog Coatings and also exhibits anti-frost properties. The coating is thermally cured, and can be dip coated, flow coated, or spray coated. The 2-part liquid coating is sold in ready-to-mix, liter and gallon kit quantities.

Physical Characteristics:

  • Product Form: Two-part liquid coating solutions
  • Color: Part A – Translucent; Part B – colorless
  • Mix Ratio (A:B): 10:1 (by weight)

Technical Data:

  • Induction time: 1 hour for spray; 12 hours for other application methods
  • Dry Film Thickness: 5 – 15 µm (recommended)
  • Pencil Hardness: HB
  • Recommended* Curing Conditions: PMMA: 2 hours at 85°C; Polycarbonate: 1 hour at 120°C
  • Anti-fog Performance:
    • Breath Fog Test – No fogging
    • Hot Water Test (80°C) – No fogging
    • Freezer Test – No fogging after transfer from a freezer (-15°C) to a humid environment

*Shorter cure times / reduced temperatures may also be used depending on surface properties & performance requirements. Test samples for desired performance when deviating from recommendations.

Coating Application:

Coating application should be performed in a clean environment to minimize surface defects. Ensure surfaces to be coated are clean and dry and apply a primer if necessary (such as polymer substrates). NEI supplies a primer product, NANOMYTE® SR-Primer, which works well with a range of plastics.

To make the coating solution, combine SAF-100 Part A and Part B at a 10:1 weight ratio and mix well by stirring briefly. The coating may be applied by spraying, dipping, or flowing. Although the mixed coating solution is stable indefinitely, it is recommended to use the solution within 72 hours after mixing for the best performance. The coating may be applied by spraying, dipping, or flowing and is thermally cured at elevated temperatures.

For complete specifications and application instructions, please refer to the Technical Data Sheet.

Precautions for Safe Handling:

Appropriate personal protective equipment should be used at all times. Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Provide good ventilation or extraction and avoid prolonged or repeated breathing of vapor. Keep away from heat, sparks, flames and other sources of ignition. Wash hands thoroughly after handling.

For complete safety information, refer to the Safety Data Sheet (Part A) ♦ (Part B)

NANOMYTE® SAF-200

NANOMYTE® SAF-200

NANOMYTE® SAF-200 is a fast-cure, anti-fog coating with excellent scratch-resistant properties. The coating can be cured in 2 to 5 minutes at a temperature range of 80 – 120 °C. The 2-part liquid coating is sold in ready-to-mix, liter and gallon kit quantities, and is amenable to spray, dip, flow, roll, and gravure coating processes.

Physical Characteristics:

  • Product Form: Two-part liquid coating solutions
  • Color: Part A – Translucent; Part B – colorless
  • Mix Ratio (A:B): 10:1 (by weight)

Technical Data:

  • Induction time: 12 hours
  • Dry Film Thickness: 3 – 10 µm (recommended)
  • Recommended Curing Conditions: 2 – 5 minutes at 80 – 120 °C
  • Anti-fog Performance:
    • Breath Fog Test – No fogging
    • Hot Water Test (80°C) – No fogging

Coating Application:

Coating application should be performed in a clean environment to minimize surface defects. Ensure surfaces to be coated are clean and dry and apply a primer if necessary (such as polymer substrates). NEI supplies a primer product, NANOMYTE® SR-Primer, which works well with a range of plastics.

To make the coating solution, combine SAF-200 Part A and Part B at a 10:1 weight ratio and mix well by stirring briefly. The coating may be applied by spraying, dipping, or flowing. Although the mixed coating solution is stable indefinitely, it is recommended to use the solution within 72 hours after mixing for the best performance. The coating may be applied by spray, dip, flow, roll, and gravure coating processes, and is thermally cured in just a few minutes at elevated temperatures.

For complete specifications and instructions, please refer to the Technical Data Sheet.

Precautions for Safe Handling:

Appropriate personal protective equipment should be used at all times. Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Provide good ventilation or extraction and avoid prolonged or repeated breathing of vapor. Keep away from heat, sparks, flames and other sources of ignition. Wash hands thoroughly after handling.

For complete safety information, refer to the Safety Data Sheet (Part A) ♦ (Part B)

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View and download the latest technical data for our Anti-fog coatings and Primer:

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Product Description

Safety Data Sheet

Technical Data Sheet

NANOMYTE® SAF-100 Thermal cure, abrasion resistant, anti-fog coating SAF-100 Part APart B SAF-100 TDS & Instructions
NANOMYTE® SAF-200 Fast thermal cure, scratch resistant, anti-fog coating SAF-200 Part APart B SAF-200 TDS & Instructions
NANOMYTE® SR-Primer Adhesion Promoter for plastic substrates SR-Primer SR-Primer TDS & Instructions
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NANOMYTE® Anti-fog coatings are sold and shipped directly from NEI and available in liter or gallon (~3.8L) quantities, as well as higher volumes by request. Alternatively, NEI offers custom coating services for a nominal fee and would be happy to coat your sample substrates for evaluation purposes.

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    NANOMYTE® Anti-fog, multi-component coatings are provided as ready-to-mix kits, in liter and gallon quantities. For example, a purchase for 1 liter of coating will include the appropriate weight ratio of all components needed to mix and create 1L of that coating.

    Additionally, NEI offers in-house coating services for customer’s parts, as well as coating development services, wherein coating formulations are customized to address specific customer requirements.