Fluorinated Anti-smudge Additive KY-1200 Series
KY-1200 Series are UV/EB curable fluorinated acrylic compounds. When small amounts of KY-1200 Series are added to UV/EB curable acrylic hard coatings, surface properties such as water/oil repellency and anti-smudge effect can be added or enhanced.
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Features of KY-1200 Series
Anti-smudge
A smooth fluorinated layer is formed on the surface and prevents stains with dirt.
Removability of fingerprint
Persistent fingerprint can be removed easily by wiping.
Water and Oil repellency
Repels water/oil and keeps substances clean.
Low dynamic friction
Low friction makes wiping off easy and protects surfaces from scratches.
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Functioning mechanism of anti-smudge additive
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When small amount of KY-1203 is mixed with UV/EB curable compound, fluorinated chains are distributed on the outer surface, then anti-smudge, water/oil repellency, fingerprint removability and low dynamic friction are realized.
Hardcoated film Anti-reflective film Displays
Touch panel Electronic devices Decorative film
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| Marker ink repellency test illustrates the effect of the coating
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Treatment by coating with addition of KY-1203 provides marker ink repellency and ease of ink wiping off.
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■Application process

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■Properties(KY-1203)
| Appearance |
Transparent to pale yellow |
| Viscosity at 25ºC |
1.2mm²/s |
| Specific gravity at 25ºC |
0.88 |
| Solid content |
20wt% |
| Solvent |
MEK, MIBK |
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■Properties(Hardcoated surface)
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No addition |
KY-1203 addition |
| Water contact angle |
59º |
114º |
| Oleic acid contact angle |
22º |
73º |
| Oleic acid sliding angle |
Not measurable |
3º |
| Dynamic friction coefficient |
0.6 |
0.1 |
Application example (1wt% addition based on solid)
Hard coating: EBECRYL 40 (DAICEL-CYTEC) ……100 parts
Thinner: 2-propanol……………………………………142 parts
Initiator: IRGACURE 184(Ciba)……………………… 3 parts
Additive: KY-1203 …………………………………… 5 parts
Substrate: Polycarbonate panel
Coating: Spin coating: 500rpm/10sec + 3,000rpm/20sec
Preliminary drying: 80ºC/1min
Curing apparatus: UV light (metal halide lamp) conveyor system
Irradiation: N2 atmosphere, lamp capacity 80W/cm, accumulated power 1,600mJ/cm²
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