VueGuard® 901WC — Water Clear Hardcoat
The VueGuard® 901-WC water clear hardcoat is one of PCI Labs' families of solvent-based UV cured coatings for many plastic substrates. VueGuard® 901-WC is a crystal clear coating offering outstanding optical properties, excellent scratch and abrasion resistance with exceptional chemical resistance.
Range of Uses
VueGuard® 901-WC is used where optical clarity, scratch and chemical resistance are required. The following are examples of applications:
| Lenses | Automotive parts |
| Displays | Injection molded parts |
| Gauges | Instruments and test equipment |
| Mirrors | Prescription eyewear |
| Aircraft Windows | Appliances |
| Signs | Recreational and sport eyewear |
| Eye safety | Cosmetic closures |
Application Methods
VueGuard® 901-WC may be applied via spray (hand or automated), dip, spin, roll or flow coating.
Chemical Resistance
VueGuard® 901-WC coated products have excellent resistance to many chemicals. They will resist diluted sulfuric acid, alcohols, aromatic solvents such as toluene and xylene, trichloroethylene and gasoline.
Scratch & Abrasion Resistance
The VueGuard® 901-WC hardcoat delivers extended service life when compared to uncoated substrates while maintaining an attractive appearance.
| PC Substrate — Haze Change (ASTM D-1003) | Uncoated | Coated |
|---|---|---|
| Steel Wool Scratch #0000 steel wool pad at 24 psi for 100 rotations |
28.1 | 0.4 |
| Abrasion ASTM D-1044 100 cycles |
32.0 | 3-4 |
Surface Printing
Surface printing over VueGuard® 901-WC coated products is feasible by using our proprietary surface treatment PST-1126.
Cleaning Instructions
VueGuard® 901-WC coated sheets and fabricated parts may be cleaned using ordinary liquid window cleaners and a soft cloth.
