Nano Labs Corp. announced that the company has amended and updated the patent for the company's next-generation coating (previously announced on November 13, 2012). This new application claims priority of US provisional patent application 31/720,716, filed on October 31, 2012.

The new coating has improved resistance to environmental conditions such as UV and IR radiation, acid rain, fungi and bacteria, corrosion and oxidation, and cold and heat (providing fire and heat protection at temperatures of up to 1,500 degrees Celsius (2,732 Fahrenheit) for the case of solvent-based and up to 1,200 degrees Celsius (2,192 Fahrenheit) for water-borne versions). Three significant advancements in the patent application include the areas of flame retardant and heat protection, improved rheology modifiers (for both solvent and water-based versions), and the coatings anti-bacterial properties. The nano thermal insulation coating outlined in the provisional patent may be directly applied to virtually any surface, from wood to metal, often without the need to remove existing coatings.

The nano thermal coating is also resistant to corrosion, rust, water, and oxidization -- making it particularly durable, as does its capability of reflecting up to 82% of ultraviolet rays that, over time, can contribute to deterioration involving structural materials such as plastics and PVC. The coating protects against acid rain, does not emit or retain odors, is particularly effective as a barrier against toxic materials such as anti-bacterial and anti-fungal, and displays auto-wash properties in the rain while maintaining a shimmering clear or white color.