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HIREC 300-W

While maintaining the same water repellency and stain-resistant properties, it is also people- and environment-friendly and easy to transport and store.

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The only water-based material
HIREC 300-W
"HIREC 300-W" combines super water repellency with an initial contact angle of over 150 degrees with a self-cleaning function that is stain-resistant. It was developed as a water-based material that maintains its super water repellency and prevents ice and snow from accumulating outdoors for approximately three years, while containing almost no volatile organic compounds (VOCs).

3 Features of Super hydrophobic Material HIREC 300 W

Water contact angle of 150 degrees or more

HIRECを塗布した面での水滴の写真。優れた撥水性能がわかります。

The HIREC series of ultra- hydrophobic materials boasts ultra- hydrophobic performance, with an initial contact angle of water of more than 150 degrees, making it difficult to keep water droplets on the painted surface.
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Water-based, so friendly to people and the environment

Since it contains almost no volatile organic compounds (VOC), it is not subject to the Organic Solvent Poisoning Prevention Rules, so contractors can use it with confidence. It can be diluted with water and does not require thinner.

Non-hazardous materials make it easy to transport and store.

Because they are non-hazardous materials without flash points, they are not subject to restrictions on storing hazardous materials under the Fire Service Act or restrictions on transporting hazardous materials under the Civil Aeronautics Act, making handling them easier. In particular, we can significantly reduce shipping costs overseas.

 

Comparison with HIREC-R

item HIREC-R HIREC 300-W
Initial contact angle 150 degrees or more 150 degrees or more
Self-cleaning function Yes (expected life: about 3 years)  Yes (expected life: about 3 years) 
Diluent solvent Dedicated thinner Tap water
Flash point (state of paint) 29℃ None
Container Metal Plastic
Painting method Brush, roller, air spray Brush, roller, air spray
Keynote color White Opaque  White Opaque 
Radio wave permeability Approx. no attenuation up to 40 GHz Approx. no attenuation up to 40 GHz


The HIREC series is effective not only in water splashing but also in preventing ice and snow accretion, and is used in a wide range of fields, including antennas and radars, bridges and pylons, wind power generation, and railways.

Because HIREC-R uses VOCs, there are restrictions on its handling during air transport, storage, etc. as it is an organic solvent and a hazardous material, and the cost of transporting it overseas may be high.

Therefore, we developed the water-based "HIREC 300-W" with as little VOC as possible, while maintaining the same super water repellency as "HIREC-R" and avoiding these restrictions.

NTT Advanced Technology Corporation's (NTT-AT) Super hydrophobic material HIRECcontributes to the maintenance of customers' various facilities by preventing ice and snow accretion, preventing snow and ice from falling, and ensuring insulation.
 

* As this is a small batch production stage prior to mass production, we may need to discuss supply. (As of July 2025)
*Please note that the content on this page may change without prior notice.

 

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"HIREC” is a trademark of NTT Advanced Technology Corporation, registered in Japan, U.S. and European Patent and Trademark Office.

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