Glass is a key material in modern architecture, interior design, building technology, and numerous industrial applications. Whether used for façades, windows, shower enclosures, solar glass, or design surfaces – high-quality glass surfaces are exposed in daily use to various influences such as weather conditions, water, limescale deposits, contamination, and mechanical stress. These influences can affect maintenance requirements, cleaning effort, and the preservation of the optical properties of high-quality glass surfaces.
The NP® surface technologies developed by nanopool are designed to provide suitable glass surfaces with functional properties. By forming an ultra-thin transparent functional layer, water-, dirt-, and limescale-repellent surface properties can be supported. Depending on the glass type, surface condition, professional application, usage, and cleaning conditions, NP® technologies can contribute to supporting the care of suitable glass surfaces and maintaining their optical quality under appropriate conditions.
Water and dirt can be removed more easily – the brilliance of the surface is retained.
Moisture, dirt and mineral deposits can settle on the surface.
The NP® Liquid Glass technology forms an ultra-thin, transparent functional layer on the glass surface.
Through targeted functionalisation of the surface, water-, dirt-, and limescale-repellent properties can be achieved. The technology is designed to largely preserve the characteristic optical properties of suitable glass surfaces.
Investigations confirm for the tested applications that the NP® functional layer does not negatively affect the examined optical properties of the glass.
Transparency, light transmission, and optical quality remain maintained under the tested conditions.
The nanoscale functional layer does not alter the fundamental properties of the tested glass surfaces. Through the modified surface characteristics, the adhesion of certain residues can be reduced and the cleaning of suitable glass surfaces can be supported.
The actual effect depends on the respective material properties, application conditions, usage, and cleaning processes.
Glass surfaces are used in a wide range of applications and must meet demanding requirements regarding functionality, transparency, and optical quality.
Modern surface technologies can contribute to providing additional functional properties without significantly affecting the characteristic properties of suitable glass products.
The nanopool technology can – depending on the application and conditions of use – support:
The described properties apply to suitable applications and the respective tested or technically evaluated conditions.
The performance of the NP® Liquid Glass technology for glass surfaces has been investigated by independent testing and research institutes.
The results demonstrate that the tested NP® Liquid Glass technology largely maintains its water-repellent properties after 3,500 hours of artificial UV weathering.
Furthermore, the investigations confirm that the tested coating does not negatively affect the standard-compliant flexural strength of the examined safety glass or the investigated optical properties.
Overview of Selected Tests
All results apply exclusively to the tested products, materials, test methods, and documented conditions.
The nanopool surface technologies can – depending on the respective product system, material compatibility, and professional application – be used for different glass surfaces.
Possible areas of application include:
Suitability depends on the respective surface, its condition, pre-treatment, application process, and intended use.
Before large-scale application, material compatibility and the desired functionality should be verified on a suitable reference area.
The NP® Liquid Glass technology can be used wherever high-quality glass surfaces are subject to specific requirements regarding appearance, maintenance, and functionality.
Possible application areas include:
Especially with high-quality glass surfaces, maintaining transparency and optical properties is of particular importance.
The conducted investigations confirm for the tested applications that the NP® functional layer does not adversely affect the investigated optical properties of the glass.
The water-repellent surface properties can contribute to reducing the adhesion of certain residues and supporting the cleaning of suitable glass surfaces.
The actual effect depends on the respective application conditions, usage, surface stress, and cleaning process.
Buildings with extensive glass surfaces create specific requirements regarding maintenance, cleaning, and the long-term preservation of optical quality.
Depending on the application and conditions of use, nanopool solutions can support:
The actual impact on cleaning effort, water consumption, cleaning agent requirements, or operating costs depends on the specific application.
Any potential changes in consumption or cost factors must therefore be individually evaluated based on the respective usage situation.
The NP® Liquid Glass technology can form part of individual maintenance and usage concepts for glass surfaces.
By modifying the surface properties, the technology can support cleaning processes and facilitate the care of suitable high-quality glass surfaces.
No general statement regarding environmental effects, resource savings, or improved environmental performance of an entire building can automatically be derived from this.
Any potential effects must be evaluated based on the specific application, initial conditions, and actual operating parameters.
The nanopool solutions are particularly designed for:
The selection of the appropriate product system is based on the respective glass surface, application area, and technical requirements.
Nanopool and individual technology developments have received multiple awards from national and international organisations.
These awards document the recognition of specific projects, applications, or technological developments by the respective organisations or juries.
They demonstrate recognition of submitted achievements by independent institutions; however, they do not replace product-specific testing, technical documentation, or evaluations of a specific application.
Testing, certifications, and awards always refer to the documented scope and the specified conditions.
The transparent NP® functional layer has been developed to preserve the characteristic optical properties of suitable glass surfaces.
The conducted investigations confirm for the tested applications that no adverse changes in the examined optical properties were detected.
These include, among other aspects, investigations of light transmission and further optical properties of the glass surface.
The results apply exclusively to the tested products, glass types, test methods, and documented conditions.
The water-repellent function of the NP® Liquid Glass technology has been investigated under defined test conditions.
After 3,500 hours of artificial weathering according to ISO 11507, Method A, the water-repellent properties of the tested coating remained largely maintained.
This statement refers exclusively to the tested coating, the tested material, and the applied test conditions.
Actual performance in practical applications may vary depending on usage, cleaning procedures, mechanical stress, and environmental influences.
The conducted investigations confirm that the tested NP® treated safety glass meets the relevant requirements for characteristic flexural strength under the respective test conditions.
The results apply exclusively to the tested glass structures and test procedures.
Transfer to other glass products or applications requires appropriate technical evaluation.
The NP® Liquid Glass technology forms an ultra-thin transparent functional layer on the glass surface.
The technology is designed to maintain the characteristic properties of suitable glass surfaces.
The conducted tests show no adverse changes in the investigated optical properties for the tested applications.
Defined NP® coating systems have been tested regarding the requirements of Regulation (EC) No. 1935/2004 and the relevant provisions of the German Food and Consumer Goods Act (LFGB).
The documented results apply exclusively to the tested products and the respective test conditions.
Before use in food contact applications, it must be ensured that the selected product is suitable for the intended purpose and appropriately documented.
The water-, dirt-, and limescale-repellent properties of suitable NP® coatings can contribute to reducing the adhesion of certain residues and supporting cleaning processes.
The actual achievable effect depends on various factors, including:
Specific changes in cleaning effort must be individually evaluated for each application.
By modifying surface properties, suitable applications may support maintenance and cleaning processes.
Whether and to what extent maintenance intervals can be adjusted depends on the individual usage situation and operating conditions.
A general extension of cleaning or maintenance intervals cannot be guaranteed for all applications.
The NP® Liquid Glass technology can form part of individual maintenance and usage concepts for high-quality glass surfaces.
By supporting simplified cleaning processes, the technology can contribute to optimising the handling of suitable glass surfaces.
No general statement regarding the environmental performance of a building or an automatic improvement in the sustainability of a construction project can be derived from this.
Potential effects must be evaluated based on the specific application and operational conditions.
All testing, certification, and performance statements refer exclusively to the specified product, the tested surface, the applied test method, and the documented conditions.
Results may vary depending on:
Transfer of test results to other products, materials, or applications requires appropriate technical evaluation.
Detailed documentation and test reports can be provided for the respective application case.
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