Spray-on liquid glass

February 8, 2010 12:04 PM

The liquid glass spray produces a water-resistant coating only around 100 nanometers (15-30 molecules) thick. On this nanoscale the glass is highly flexible and breathable. The coating is environmentally harmless and non-toxic, and easy to clean using only water or a simple wipe with a damp cloth. It repels bacteria, water and dirt, and resists heat, UV light and even acids. UK project manager with Nanopool, Neil McClelland, said soon almost every product you purchase will be coated with liquid glass.

Patent-holder Nanopool's page on SiO2-ultra thin layering

posted by hippybear (4 comments total)

Double bubble toil and trouble.
posted by Tomorrowful at 12:05 PM on February 8, 2010

Darn. I searched and everything.
posted by hippybear at 12:06 PM on February 8, 2010

Wipes doubles off the site with no streaking! No muss! No fuss!
posted by boo_radley at 12:06 PM on February 8, 2010

This would probably work very well as a dental coating... you'd still want to brush your teeth for hygenic reasons and for gum health, but tooth decay would pretty much be a relic of the past.
posted by Slap*Happy at 12:10 PM on February 8, 2010