SilFORT™ Hardcoats for Lighting

Automotive headlights use polycarbonate plastic protected by a high performing coating. Plastics used without the proper hardcoat are susceptible to degradation due to weathering, scratches and marring, as well as chemical and solvent attacks. Momentive’s SilFORT hardcoats, formulated without PFAS, offer automotive manufacturers the ability to design headlamps with high-quality characteristic shapes, as well as to increase long-term exterior durability and performance of the polymer. Products from our hardcoat portfolio are approved by several regulatory authorities, including AMECA and ECE, and are specified for use by OEMs around the globe.

Key Features, Typical Benefits, and Typical Applications

Key Features and Typical Benefits

• Transparent, high-gloss finish 
• Excellent weatherability 
• Chemical and abrasion resistance 
• AMECA & ECE approval 
• High and sustained visibility 
• Design flexibility 
• Reliability

Typical Applications

• Headlamps of cars, SUVs, vans, trucks, and buses.