Anti-Glare Coatings
Coatings for Mobile Devices, Laptops & Keyboards
PCI Labs' Maxguard and VueGuard® coatings dramatically enhance the scratch resistance, wearability and anti-glare properties of personal technology systems. These topcoats are UV-curable, low gloss, hard coating systems providing 100% adhesion on PC, PMMA, ABS, and other substrates.
- Fast manufacturing cycle times
- Superior abrasion resistance
- Superior chemical & environmental resistance
- Improved yields • Energy efficient
- Ultra-thin dry film thickness: 6-8 micrometers
- Lower production and processing costs
Technical Data Sheet
Weathering Test Results
| Test | Unexposed | Humidity (1) |
|---|---|---|
| Haze (%) [ASTM D-1003] | 44.2 | 44.5 |
| Yellowness Index Change [ASTM D-1925] | 1.0 | 1.1 |
| Adhesion (%) [ASTM D-3359] | 100 | 100 |
1. ASTM D-2247 250 hrs @ 52°C and 100% RH
Chemical Resistance
| Chemical | Uncoated | Coated |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline | X | B |
| Toluene | X | C |
| Acetone | X | C |
| Trichloroethylene | X | C |
| 50% Sodium Hydroxide | X | C |
A — Superior Resistance, Long Term Contact (> 24 hrs) •
B — Excellent Resistance, Contact up to 8 hours •
C — Good Resistance, Contact up to 1 hour •
X — Immediate attack: do not use
Common Product Resistance
| Product | Coated Rating |
|---|---|
| Coffee | A |
| Diet Pepsi® | A |
| Windex® | A |
| Hand Soap | A |
| Chlorox® Bleach | A |
| Fantastic® Cleaner | A |
| Hand Cream | A |
| Ketchup | A |
| Mustard | A |
A — Superior Resistance, Long Term Contact (> 24 hrs) •
B — Excellent Resistance, Contact up to 8 hours •
C — Good Resistance, Contact up to 1 hour
Product Variants
Maxguard® 701 AG-5 A — Smooth Keyboards
- Textured hard coating
- Primerless
- Excellent price & value
Adhesion Test (ASTM D-3359): PC, PMMA, ABS: 100%
Wear Resistance Test: > 150,000 cycles – No Change
Steel Wool Scratch Resistance: 50 psi – No Scratches (PC)
Pencil Hardness: H
Wear Resistance Test: > 150,000 cycles – No Change
Steel Wool Scratch Resistance: 50 psi – No Scratches (PC)
Pencil Hardness: H
VueGuard® 901 AG-5 HP A — Smooth Keyboards
- Soft feel hard coating
- Primerless
- Outstanding performance
Adhesion Test (ASTM D-3359): PC, PMMA, ABS: 100%
Wear Resistance Test: > 300,000 cycles – No Change
Steel Wool Scratch Resistance: 24 psi – No Scratches (PC)
Abrasion Resistance: 3.92 (ASTM D1044-99)
Wear Resistance Test: > 300,000 cycles – No Change
Steel Wool Scratch Resistance: 24 psi – No Scratches (PC)
Abrasion Resistance: 3.92 (ASTM D1044-99)
VueGuard® 901 AG-5 N2 A — ABS Keyboards
- Suitable for many types of substrates
- Textured hard coating
- Superior long term scratch resistance
Adhesion Test (ASTM D-3359): PC, PMMA, ABS: 100%
Wear Resistance Test: > 250,000 cycles – No Change
Steel Wool Scratch Resistance: 50 psi – No Scratches
Pencil Hardness: 2H
Wear Resistance Test: > 250,000 cycles – No Change
Steel Wool Scratch Resistance: 50 psi – No Scratches
Pencil Hardness: 2H
Anti-Microbial Test Results
| Sample | Bacteria At Beginning |
Bacteria After 24 hrs |
Activity vs Blank |
Efficacy Reduction % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VueGuard 901 AG5 HP Blank | 1.4 x 10⁵ | 3.0 x 10⁷ | — | — |
| VueGuard 901 AG5 HP WPA<10 0.3% | 1.4 x 10⁵ | <1 x 10² | >5.4 | >99.999 |
| VueGuard 901 AG5 HP WPA<10 0.6% | 1.4 x 10⁵ | <1 x 10² | >5.4 | >99.999 |
| MaxGuard AG3 Blank | 1.4 x 10⁵ | 3.2 x 10⁷ | — | — |
| MaxGuard AG3 WPA<10 0.3% | 1.4 x 10⁵ | <1 x 10² | >5.5 | >99.999 |
| MaxGuard AG3 WPA<10 0.6% | 1.4 x 10⁵ | <1 x 10² | >5.5 | >99.999 |
| Control (Film only) | 1.4 x 10⁵ | 3.7 x 10⁷ | — | — |
Test executed per JIS Z 2801 protocol by independent lab.
Bacteria: Escherichia coli (NBRC 3972) • Staphylococcus aureus (NRBC 12732)