FluoroSyl FSM3750 is an Exceptionally Durable, Abrasion Resistant, Anti-fingerprint Coating

BELTSVILLE, Md. - Jan. 7, 2015 - PRLog -- Cytonix LLC announced today the commercial availability of a new highly durable oleophobic anti-fingerprint coating, FluoroSyl^TM FSM3750.  FSM3750 provides a an exceptional coating that is long-lasting, anti-fouling from dirt, stains, fingerprints and other contaminants on commercial and domestic surfaces.This proprietary fluorosilane provides a smooth, silky-feeling to the surface of glass, metals and other oxides containing materials. As touchscreens continue to be applied to a wider range of consumer products, smart phones and tablet PCs, there is a greater need to solve the problem of fingerprint smudging. FluoroSyl^TM FSM3750 was specially developed to withstand the abrasion resistant requirements of touchscreen surfaces and can withstand the effects of 5000 or more rubs with #0000 steel wool and still maintain its exceptional oleophobic and hydrophobic properties. This means that FSM3750 coated glass, metal, or oxide coated plastic maintain easy to clean and stain-resistant properties over continued use.

FluoroSyl^TM FSM3750 is a high molecular weight perfluoropolyether (PFPE) poly-silane mixture optimized for maximum durability, oil repellency, and lubricity. Perfluoropolyether containing compounds have water and oil repellency, chemical resistance, lubricity, and antifouling properties because of their very low surface energy and high molecular slip. FSM3750 links a unique PFPE with a silane to provide a coating with both a low surface energy surface and strong chemical bonding between the silane and the substrate surface resulting in an extremely durable coating. When fully cured, this transparent, low reflective index coating is easy to clean, reduces smudging, eliminates staining, increases durability and will not affect the optical properties of the underlying substrates.

Since FSM3750 only requires a small amount of material, single molecular layer, for optimum performance, it is a cost effective coating.  Besides applications for cell phones and touchscreens, FSM3750 can be used on, MP3 players, LCD and plasma displays, projection devices, as well as optical components such as anti-reflective films, optical filters, ophthalmic lenses, camera lenses, mirrors, appliances, auto interiors, and treated architechual glass. FSM3750 can be applied by dip, spray or physical vapor deposition (PVD) methods.

Cytonix has manufactured fluoroalkyl silanes since the mid 1990’s, and was the first company to commercialize PFPE di and tetra silanes. Founded in 1985, Cytonix, LLC is a pioneer in hydrophobic, oleophobic, and super hydrophobic nanotechnology. From its Maryland Headquarters, Cytonix manufactures low surface energy coatings, additives and printed disposable devices for the life sciences, electronics, aerospace, defense, and communication industries. Products are sold directly and through other manufactures and distributors worldwide. Cytonix products are TSCA, REACH, RoHS & WEEE compliant. For more information visit www.cytonix.com or email your inquiries to emailbox@cytonix.com.