Marketing Bulletin

SILFORT * PHC587
weatherable abrasion-resistant primerless
silicone hard coat
ENGINEERED MATERIALS - HARDCOATS & WSC’S

SilFORT PHC587 premium- Key Features and Typical Benefits

performance hard coat is a clear, „ ultraviolet resistance
non-yellowing silicone coating „ thermal resistance
that can offer optimal protection
„ abrasion and mar resistance
against deterioration from weather,
„ good clarity
including ultraviolet rays, heat, cold,
„ solvent/chemical resistance
rain, snow and ice comparable
„ primerless adhesion to polycarbonate
to Momentive Performance
„ single coating process step
Materials SilFORT AS4000. It also
resists damage from sand and
dirt. Additionally, SilFORT PHC587
Typical Physical Properties
silicone hard coat can provide
Property SilFORT PHC587 Hard Coat Values
improved productivity through
Solids Content, % by weight 20 ± 1
primerless adhesion coupled with Solvent Methanol, n-butanol, isopropanol
generally faster curing at 130°C. Flash Point Pensky Martens, Closed Cup 19.4°C (67°F)
Density, lbs/gal (g/cc) 7.6 ± 0.1 (0.911)
There is no need for a primer
pH 7.5 ± 0.3
coat with typical polycarbonate
Shelf Life in original sealed container, °C (°F) 3 months at 4 - 10 (39 - 50)
materials. Viscosity cstk @ 25°C 4-8
VOC, g/l 709
SilFORT PHC587 coated
polycarbonate complies with ®
SilFORT PHC587 Hard Coat on LEXAN polycarbonate (thickness, 6-8 microns)
the ECE Automotive Regulations
Taber Abrasion(1) < 10 d% Haze
for European forward lighting
Water Immersion(2) > 250 Hrs.
applications, and the requirements
(1) Taber Abrader with 500g load CS10F wheels at 500 cycles. Haze % measured per ASTM D1003. Higher haze
of the DOT FMVSS #108 and is in indicates greater abrasion. Humidity during coating and Taber wheel variability will affect final values.
(2) Temperature = 65°C.
the AMECA list of Acceptable
Plastics for Optical Lenses and LEXAN is a registered trademark of SABIC Innovative Plastics IP BV.

Reflectors Used on Motor Vehicles.

*SilFORT is a trademark of Momentive Performance Materials Inc.

SILFORT* PHC587 weatherable abrasion-resistant primerless silicone hard coat

Typical Physical Properties (continued)

Chemical / Solvent Resistance
10W30 Motor Oil Power steering fluid
Ethylene Glycol Antifreeze 0.1N sulfuric acid
Heavy Duty Brake Fluid (Glycol) 0.1N sodium hydroxide
Windshield Washer Fluid Paste Auto polish
Heavy Duty Detergent Petrol or leaded gasoline
Diesel Fuel Battery acid

Weathering / Resistance

Accelerated Weathering Data See charts.(3)

UV-B Weatherability
Fresnel Weatherability
Xenon Arc Weatherability

UV-B Weatherability UV-B Weatherability

30 8
7

Yellowness Index
6
20
5
% Haze

10 3
2
1
0 0
0 1000 2000 0 1000 2000
Test Hours Test Hours

Fesnel Weatherability 8.0

30.0
7.0
6.0
Yellowness Index

5.0
20.0
4.0
% Haze

3.0
2.0
10.0
1.9
0-0
-1.0
0 0 1000 2000
MJ / sq.m, UV
0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400
MJ / sq.m, UV

Xenon Arc Weatherability Xenon Arc Weatherability

30.0 8.0
7.0
6.0
Yellowness Index

20.0 5.0
% Haze

4.0
3.0
10.0 2.0
1.9
0-0
0 -1.0
0 2000 4000 6000 8000 10000
0 2000 4000 6000 8000 10000 kJ / m2 @ 340 mm
kJ / m2 @ 340 mm

(3) UV-B weatherability test cycle is 8 hours with FS40 lamps on at 70°C and 4 hours off with condensing humidity at 50°C. Fresnel weatherability is in Arizona U.S.A. with night time
spray. Xenon Arc weatherability is per SAE J 1960.
Note: Test results. Actual results may vary.

*SilFORT is a trademark of Momentive Performance Materials Inc.

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SILFORT* PHC587 weatherable abrasion-resistant primerless silicone hard coat

General Instructions for Use Product Safety, Handling and Storage

General Requirements Customers should review the latest Material Safety Data Sheet
Coating area should be clean, dust-free (Class 10,000 or (MSDS) and label for product safety information, safe handling
better), well-ventilated and with the relative humidity controlled instructions, personal protective equipment if necessary, and
to 40 ±10%. If necessary, parts should be washed or wiped any special storage conditions required for safety. MSDS are
clean with isopropyl alcohol, a mild detergent solution and available at www.momentive.com or, upon request, from any
clean water rinse, or ultrasonic bath followed by a filtered-air Momentive Performance Materials (MPM) representative. For
blowoff and a final ionized-air blow-off. Cleanliness is critical product storage and handling procedures to maintain the
for the production of good parts. Coating solution should be product quality within our stated specifications, please review
filtered continuously or just prior to use to approximately 0.5 to Certificates of Analysis, which are available in the Order Center.
1.0 micron, using a 3 to 5 micron prefilter. Electric or indirect Use of other materials in conjunction with MPM products
gas-fired ovens with good temperature distribution and air (for example, primers) may require additional precautions.
exchange are recommended. Please review and follow the safety information provided by
the manufacturer of such other materials.
SilFORT PHC587 Silicone Hard Coat
The hard coat can be applied to parts by dip, spray, or flow Caution
coating methods. For spray applications and large-part flow Compatibility of Momentive Performance Materials hard coat
®

coating, the solids of the coating can be reduced with an and polycarbonate resin, including GE LEXAN resin, is depen-
appropriate solvent (e.g. IPA, n-butanol). Coating should dent on a number of factors including operational stresses,
be applied to result in a cured film thickness of 6-8 microns chemical exposure, temperature levels, impact and exposure to
or thicker, depending on application. The coating should ultraviolet light. While it is up to the end user to determine what
be allowed to dry at room temperature until tack free approxi- application specific testing is appropriate, it is suggested that
mately 10 to 20 minutes. After the part reaches a temperature all polycarbonate resin applications be tested for at least thirty
of 130°C (266°F) PHC 587 silicone hard coat typically cures to (30) days for compatibility and crazing with this hard coat use.
an abrasion resistant hard coat in 30 to 60 minutes. There is no dependable substitute for careful testing of proto-
types of production parts in typical operating environments.
Patent Status
LEXAN is a registered trademark of SABIC Innovative Plastics IP BV.
Nothing contained herein shall be construed to imply the
Limitations
nonexistence of any relevant patents or to constitute the
permission, inducement or recommendation to practice any Customers must evaluate Momentive Performance Materials
invention covered by any patent, without authority from the products and make their own determination as to fitness of use
owner of the patent. in their particular applications.

Emergency Service

Momentive Performance Materials maintains an around-the-clock emergency service for its products.
Location Emergency Service Provider Emergency Contact Number

Mainland U.S., Puerto Rico CHEMTREC 1-800-424-9300

Alaska, Hawaii CHEMTREC 1-800-424-9300
Canada CHEMTREC 1-800-424-9300
Europe, Israel NCEC +44 (0) 1235239670
Middle East NCEC +44 (0) 1235239671
Asia Pacific (except China) NCEC +44 (0) 1235239670
China NCEC +86-10-5100-3039
Latin America (except Brazil) NCEC +44 (0) 1235239670
Brazil SOS Cotec 08000111767 or 08007071767
All other locations world wide NCEC +44 (0) 1235239670
At sea Radio U.S. Coast Guard in U.S. waters
NCEC in International waters +44 (0) 1235239670
For Health related calls, contact Momentive Performance Materials at +1-518-233-2500 (English only).

DO NOT WAIT. Phone if in doubt. You will be referred to a specialist for advice.

*SilFORT is a trademark of Momentive Performance Materials Inc.

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*SilFORT is a trademark of Momentive Performance Materials Inc.

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