PHOTOCATALYTIC HYDROPHILIC COATING COMPOSITION

摘要

A composition which can make the surface of a member hydrophilic to impart anti-fogging properties thereto. This composition comprises (a) photocatalyst particles made of a metal oxide, (b) at least one component selected from the group consisting of particulate silica, precursors capable of forming silicone resin films, and precursors capable of forming silica films, and (c) a solvent, with the total content of solid components of the components (a) and (b) in the composition being 0.01 to 5 % by weight. The composition can impart hydrophilicity to a member by an extremely simple means of applying the composition to the member and drying or heating it. The hydrophilic thin film thus formed is transparent and therefore does not impair the transparency and appearance of the member, even when the member is essentially required to be transparent. The surface of a member having a film formed from the composition thereon has properties such that waterdrops adhering to the surface are immediately evaporated and that the surface is little stained and can be easily rid of stains even if stained.