News Release

FSI Coating Technologies’ Visgard® Ultra Expands Applications for Anti-Fog Coatings

Irvine, CA – October 18, 2023

FSI Coating Technologies, Inc. (FSICT), a renowned leader in high-performance anti-fog coatings, is proud to announce the launch of its groundbreaking PFAS-free anti-fog coating, Visgard® Ultra. The Ultra coating platform is designed to enhance the surface feel and aesthetics of safety eyewear and ophthalmic lenses.

Visgard Ultra ensures consistent, long-term adhesion under extreme temperature and high humidity conditions; it prevents fogging even after repeated cleaning. It’s optically clear, high-quality anti-fog coating streamlines manufacturing processes, increasing yields while reducing operating costs. This transparent coating offers excellent permanent anti-fog performance, a smooth and easy clean surface combined with highly durable abrasion resistance. It also complies with EN166:2001 for UV resistance and is compatible with mirror coatings. Versatile product applications include motorcycle visors, face shields, protective goggles, Rx, medical, safety, sports, and sunglass eyewear.

Richard Chang, President and CEO of parent company SDC Technologies, Inc., stated: “FSICT is dedicated to the continuous development of innovative coatings that improve our customer’s products. Visgard Ultra is PFAS free and environmentally sustainable, setting a new standard by also offering a sleek and smooth coated surface combined with permanent water-washable anti-fog coating performance. Additionally, it’s compatible with LPDE, HDPE, polypropylene plastic bag packaging so eyewear is mark-free even under high humidity conditions. Visgard coatings deliver dramatic improvements in anti-fog performance, cosmetic appearance, and overall value over existing products available in the market today,” said Mr. Chang.

Visgard Ultra stands out with its unique formulation, meeting the demanding standards of the eyewear industry. Utilizing FSICT’s patented technology, this game-changing coating provides a slick surface feel on coated eyewear, unmatched by any other products in the market. It is suitable for dip and flow coat application methods, ensuring primer-free adhesion to polycarbonate substrates.

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Visgard Ultra Product Highlights

Visgard Ultra Sales Sheet

Visgard Product Line Comparison

Availability
Visgard® Ultra anti-fog coating is available globally direct from FSI Coating Technologies. For more information, please contact us at FSICustomerCare@sdctech.com or call +1-949-540-1140.

ABOUT FSI COATING TECHNOLOGIES
FSI Coating Technologies (FSICT) based in Irvine, California, was founded in 1986. FSICT is a leading developer and manufacturer of innovative commercial industrial coatings and film products. FSICT offers a wide variety of premium, high performance, anti-fog solutions, applications include medical, military, safety, and sports eyewear, as well as industrial sheet and PET film for commercial freezer display doors. FSI Coating Technologies is a wholly-owned subsidiary of SDC Technologies, Inc.

Visgard® is a registered trademark of FSI Coating Technologies, Inc.

FSI Coating Technologies is a wholly-owned subsidiary of SDC Technologies, Inc.