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Optical Coatings — LensGuard Series

LensGuard® 501 — Eyewear Hardcoat

High abrasion resistant, non-tintable eyewear hardcoat for polycarbonate substrates. LensGuard® 501 delivers superior scratch and abrasion protection for optical applications.

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Technical Data (PC)

Test Result
Bayer Ratio (a) 1.50
Steel Wool Scratch Resistance (b) 24 psi
Taber Abrasion ASTM D-1044 (c)
100 cycles
2.70
Taber Abrasion ASTM D-1044 (c)
500 cycles
4.25
Pencil Hardness ASTM D-3363 (d) F

(a) 500g of abrasive media, 600 cycles

(b) Steel wool #0000, 5 rotations, no scratch

(c) 500g, CS-10 wheels

(d) Mitsu-Bishi Hi Uni pencils, Wolf-Wilburn Method — 1000g @ 45°