Hard coating solutions for plastic lenses improve the durability of these lenses, which are easily scratched. When coated on a plastic lens, the solution hardens and forms a thin but strong coating that protects it from scratches and damage caused by wiping.
Tokuyama’s TS-56 hard coating agent is offered as a primer and as a thermoset hard coating solution, with the former used for low refractive index lenses and the latter for high refractive index lenses.
We also sell TS-56WR2, a water repellant.

Product overview

Generic names	Hard coating and water-repellent coating solutions for plastic lenses
General applications	Protection of plastic lenses
Packing / shipping method	Plastic containers
Special properties	Scratch-resistance durability water-repellency preservation stability

Special characteristics

TS-56

• Excellent scratch resistance
  Demonstrates strong resistance to abrasions in steel wool tests and the Bayer test
• Outstanding durability
  Reduces degradation and stickiness caused by heat and light, and remains stable when exposed to all kinds of chemicals
• Great preservation stability
  Normal transportation and storage are available

TS-56WR2

• Excellent water repellency
• No chlorofluorocarbons are used
  While TS-56WR2 is a long-lasting solvent that prevents water stains for extended durations, it is also a chlorofluorocarbon-free product.
• Produces an evenly coated film