UV curable resin for optics

Hard coatings are used for polarizers and touch screens of displays. By applying hard coatings of UV curable resins to substrates such as PET, TAC, PMMA, PC, COP, and COC, various functions such as high hardness, abrasion resistance, and anti-blocking are imparted.

DIC began research and development of UV curable resins in the 1970s, and currently holds the top market share* in the field of UV curable resins for hard coatings. The reason for this is that we possess resin synthetic technologies by having a wide product lineup, such as acrylic, urethane, etc. for conventional general paints. DIC's UV curable resin "LUXYDIR" is mainly used for optical films in polarizers, transparent conductive films, display protective films, foldable displays, and automotive displays. DIC's unique resin design technology makes it possible to adjust hardness, flexibility, abrasion resistance, bendability, and refractive index to meet diverse needs.

Recently, in addition to urethane acrylates and polymer acrylates, our UV curable resins have been highly evaluated in the fields of silica hybrid resins using organic-inorganic hybrid (dispersion) technology and zirconia dispersion resins. This technology can upgrade coating film performance such as hardness and flexibility, as well as functions such as anti-blocking, high dyne, metal adhesion, and high refractive index. In order to contribute to the realization of sustainability, we continue to develop biomass urethane acrylate and address new substrates and performance requirements.

*Hard coatings (optical) manufacturer share expected in 2019 From Fuji Chimera Research Institute Co., Ltd. "2020 Edition Current Status and Future Outlook of High-Performance Coatings"

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