A look at UV coatings and their advantages, including their high clarity, eco-friendliness, and abrasion resistance

UV coatings have a number of UV protection and aesthetic advantages. Ultraviolet protection is required in many aspects of daily life, including industrial and medicinal uses. A particular layer of a chemical substance is put to a protective film to provide this form of protection. This film stays intact for the duration of its life cycle, safeguarding whatever it is protecting. This can be accomplished using a variety of ways, including physical liquid UV, gas-filled UV, or a coated film.

The conventional UV coating, which is put to practically every object that could benefit from a protected surface, is the most frequent type of UV coating. A printed piece of paper or plastic is an example of an item that frequently uses UV coatings. Many printed objects are protected from harm by lamination, while some items are simply produced using UV film, which provides the UV protection and aesthetics required for so many diverse uses.

Another type of UV coating that is commonly used in printed materials is called a zinc-coated print. This is usually found on boxes, CDs, DVDs, and even jewelry items. A zinc coating provides protection against the sun's damaging rays and can even provide the ability to prevent tarnishing if certain conditions exist. Many manufacturers use this type of coating to make their products less susceptible to damage from UV rays. There are several advantages to using UV-coated items. First, the material protects from the sun's damaging rays. It is also easier to remove than regular sunscreen since the film sticks to itself. UV coatings can be applied to virtually any surface, although it is most often used to protect computer monitors from UV rays. Recently, in March 2021, AkzoNobel launched an instant drying solution RUBBOL 100% UV cured exterior range of Sikkens wood coatings.