SilFORT Hardcoats for Plastics and Metals - Formulated without PFAS

Momentive’s thermal cured SilFORT hardcoats can provide a durable, high gloss finish and a long-lasting protective surface to a variety of plastic substrates, including black and transparent polycarbonate or PMMA, as well as metallic substrates such as anodized aluminum or bare aluminum. Our thermal cured hardcoats are formulated without PFAS, based on polysiloxane chemistry, and are available with or without a primer. They typically cure between 90°C and 130°C; and are available with or without UV protection. Our protective and functional hardcoats help enable the use of plastic and metals without sacrificing durability, aesthetics or performance.

Key Features, Typical Benefits, and Typical Applications

Key Features and Typical Benefits

• Formulated without PFAS
• Long-term weatherability 
• High scratch and abrasion resistance 
• High gloss or low gloss finish 
• Chemical, stain and solvent resistance 
• Enhanced signal transmission for optical devices
• Easy-to-clean

Typical Applications

• Automotive parts, such as headlamps, exterior parts, PC glazing, future mobility sensors and front modules, interior parts and metallic parts 
• Aerospace and other transportation types 
• Building and construction, such as architectural sheets and films 
• Electronic devices, such as displays for smartphones and tablets 
• Optical parts, such as protective visors, goggles and safety glasses 
• For metallic parts, such as anodized aluminum or bare aluminum, SilFORT hardcoats offer excellent corrosion resistance, abrasion resistance and chemical resistance.