New customization options offer more robust electrical shielding, single-component anti-skimming solution for
e-passports, other products
PITTSBURGH, Nov. 10, 2020 – PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced new customization options for its PPG TESLIN®
EMI/RF (electromagnetic interference/radio-frequency) shielding material that offer enhanced RF-shielding
performance for electronic passports (e-passports) and other electronic security documents.
Printed with PPG proprietary conductive inks, PPG Teslin EMI/RF shielding material can now be customized
with higher-performing inks and more sophisticated shield pattern designs to meet specific end-user requirements for
exceptional shielding effectiveness and product functionality. These new options enhance the substrate’s RF
signal blocking and detuning performance over greater distances, enabling e-passports fabricated with the material
to protect travelers’ personal data more effectively – even when their passports are slightly opened.
More than 75 nations currently rely on PPG Teslin substrate to secure and protect embedded electronics in
their passport covers due to the material’s tamper-evidence capability, cushioning and durability.
“This improved shielding material is a great example of how our products can fulfill PPG’s commitment to
protect and beautify the world,” said Pierre Scaglia, PPG global segment manager, ID and security.
“Whether through new physical or digital technologies, our customers are always looking for innovative ways to
increase document security in the never-ending battle against identity fraud. Customer response to our RF shielding
material has been very positive since the product adds value and a complementary option to their document security
toolboxes.”
PPG Teslin EMI/RF shielding material, which now provides improved RF shielding at ISO/IEC 14443 field
strengths, also offers the potential to reduce manufacturing costs.
“In today’s most sophisticated e-passports designs, encrypted data – stored in microchips and
embedded into PPG Teslin substrate – is protected from unauthorized ’skimming’ by an
additional shielding component,” Scaglia added. “The enhanced shielding performance provided by our
improved material may eliminate the need for this additional shielding component, which can significantly lower
material and production costs for these highly secure travel documents.”
PPG Teslin EMI/RF shielding material is ideal for a variety of products that can benefit from its
signal-blocking capabilities or that require shielding or a durable grounding path to function properly. Examples
include credit card pouches, electronic toll pass containers, grounding tapes, wearables, circuit boards, antennas
and consumer electronics devices.
PPG will showcase PPG Teslin EMI/RF shielding material at Security Document World (SDW), which
is being held virtually Nov. 16-18. SDW is the world’s leading conference and exhibition for security document
professionals.
To learn more about PPG Teslin EMI/RF shielding material, visit teslin.com/RFshield.
Part of PPG’s Specialty Coatings and Materials business, PPG Teslin substrate is a durable,
secure and highly printable synthetic paper that excels for laminated print projects and other applications
demanding a tough, high-performance material. Manufactured by PPG in Barberton, Ohio, PPG
Teslin substrate also provides a variety of benefits for credential and identity documents. These
include high-definition color photos, laser-engraving capabilities, built-in tamper evidence and flexible production
and issuance options.
PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD™
At PPG (NYSE:PPG), we work every day to develop and deliver the paints, coatings and specialty materials that our
customers have trusted for more than 135 years. Through dedication and creativity, we solve our customers’
biggest challenges, collaborating closely to find the right path forward. With headquarters in Pittsburgh, we
operate and innovate in more than 70 countries and reported net sales of $15.1 billion in 2019. We serve customers
in construction, consumer products, industrial and transportation markets and aftermarkets. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com.
We protect and beautify the world is a trademark and Teslin and the PPG Logo are
registered trademarks of PPG Industries Ohio, Inc.
PPG Media Contact:
Brande Juart
PPG TESLIN Substrate
+1 724-325-5203
juart@ppg.com
www.teslin.com
PPG introduces improved performance for PPG TESLIN® EMI/RF (electromagnetic
interference/radio-frequency) shielding material, a flexible, moldable and affordable shielding solution. Coated
with PPG-manufactured conductive inks, new customization options offer more robust electrical shielding to meet
specific requirements for product functionality and shielding effectiveness.
PPG TESLIN® EMI/RF (electromagnetic interference/radio-frequency) shielding material is
gaining interest globally as a shielding solution for advanced electronic passports (e-passports) because of its
ability to protect against fraudulent access to travelers’ personal data. By transitioning from PPG Teslin
substrate—which already is used by 75 nations in e-passport designs—to this new material, government passport
designers can create documents that offer citizens an added layer of protection against data skimming.
PPG TESLIN® EMI/RF (electromagnetic interference/radio-frequency) shielding material is
designed for electronic applications that require shielding to function properly, protect RF transponders from
illegitimate reading or writing, or provide a durable grounding path. Common examples include pouches for credit
cards (pictured above) as well as electronic toll passes, grounding tapes, circuit boards, actuated chips,
antennas and electronic devices.