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Aether Glass · Hydrophobic ceramic

Glass that cleans itself

Polysilazane-based ceramic coating that bonds at the molecular level to glass substrates. 9H pencil hardness. 3-year durability. Hydrophobic, oleophobic, ASTM-certified for accelerated weathering. Cuts cleaning frequency dramatically across solar, marine, transit, and commercial buildings.

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Water beading on Aether Glass
9H
Diamond-scale hardness
The Mechanism

Bonded chemistry, not surface coating.

Aether Glass is polysilazane-based. Once applied and cured, it forms covalent bonds with the glass surface itself — it doesn’t simply sit on top. The result is a thin ceramic film that becomes part of the substrate, with very long durability and minimal optical loss.

01

Hydrophobic + oleophobic.

Water beads up and rolls off carrying soils with it. Oils and fingerprints don’t adhere. The surface stays clear under conditions that would streak or stain bare glass.

02

9H pencil hardness.

The cured coating itself is harder than the underlying glass, resisting fine scratches from sand, debris, and routine cleaning equipment that would gradually scuff bare glass.

03

2,500hr UV certified.

ASTM G154-06 accelerated weathering shows zero hydrophobic degradation across 2,500 hours of UVB and condensation cycling — equivalent to roughly two years of Florida sun.

Physical Properties

Specifications

Independent ASTM testing data for hardness, weathering, abrasion, and contact angle. Full TDS and application guides available on request.

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Pencil hardness
9H
Field durability
3yr
UV durability
2,500hr
Hydrophobic angle
>110°
Oleophobic
Yes
Standards
ASTM G154-06 · Florida scrub
Application
Spray or wipe · 1-coat
Applications

Where Aether Glass deploys

Anywhere optical clarity, low maintenance, and saltwater or UV resistance are critical. Specified across solar plants, multi-story commercial assets, and demanding marine environments.

Solar
PV panels & CSP mirrors
Maintains optical efficiency in dust- and sand-prone environments. Validated in Australia and the Middle East with Enel Green Power. Reduces cleaning cycles substantially.
Buildings
Multi-story glass
Hospitality glass, curtain walls, and commercial signage. A single application reduces cleaning frequency dramatically and extends substrate life.
Marine
Yacht & vessel glass
Exterior glazing, helm windows, and accommodation glass exposed to saltwater spray and UV. Hydrophobic surface minimizes spotting and wear.
Transit
Rail & signage
Train windows, bus stops, and digital signage glass. Easier cleaning, longer maintenance intervals, less optical degradation across heavy use.
See it on your own glass

Sample, TDS, or
a coating trial

Ship us a substrate, or tell us your specification. We’ll return a coated panel and the test data behind it.