Hoya · Waterproof Camera & Lens Protection Cases
HOYA HD Antistatic UV Filter
Optical glass with antistatic and UV coatings of undisclosed chemistry.
The optical glass base is not a material linked to PFAS. The antistatic and UV filter coatings are recorded but their chemistry is not stated. Hoya has no PFAS statement on record for this product.
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Material
optical glass with antistatic and UV filter coatings
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
What’s concerning
Category baseline
The starting point for this type of product, before anything specific to this product is counted.
No PFAS disclosure
No public statement from the brand about PFAS in this product.
Unknown / proprietary coating
A coating is recorded with no disclosed chemistry.
Heavy metals
Some UV and antistatic coatings may include trace metals (e.g., titanium, cerium, or rare earths) but composition is proprietary and unconfirmed for Hoya products. No evidence of migration or health impact in normal camera use; concern is theoretical only.
Source, FDA ↗Glass fragmentation hazard
If dropped or struck, the filter may shatter, creating sharp glass fragments. This is a physical safety concern unrelated to chemistry but relevant to product handling, especially in equipment-intensive environments.
What’s reassuring
Coating leachability or degradation
Antistatic and UV coatings are applied at microgram levels and chemically bonded to glass. No mechanism for release into food, water, or skin during normal optical use; coatings are exterior-facing only and do not contact user directly.
Volatile organic compound (VOC) off-gassing
Optical coatings are cured during manufacturing and do not off-gas during storage or use. The product is fully stabilized before sale and poses no inhalation risk.
The full breakdown
What it's made of and why it matters
This is a camera lens filter made from optical-grade glass with two functional coatings, an antistatic layer (likely silica-based) to repel dust and fingerprints, and a UV absorption layer to block ultraviolet light. Optical glass itself is chemically inert and poses no leaching risk. The coatings are applied in microscopic quantities and remain fixed to the glass surface during normal handling and cleaning.
The brand's record and disclosure
Hoya is a major Japanese optical manufacturer with decades of industry presence but provides no public material safety data sheets or chemical disclosure for consumer filter products. The company has not faced significant product safety recalls in the photography filter market. Transparency on coating composition and manufacturing is minimal, which is typical for optical coatings but limits independent verification.
How it compares in its category
Optical filters across all major brands (Canon, Nikon, Zeiss, B+W) use similar glass-substrate-plus-coating designs with minimal disclosed differences. Hoya filters are competitively positioned and do not carry known hazard flags relative to competitors. The antistatic feature is a practical upgrade over uncoated glass but does not introduce chemical hazards beyond standard UV filter designs.
If you buy it
Clean with lens-specific microfiber cloths and approved lens cleaning solutions; avoid abrasive materials that could damage coatings. The filter requires no special storage beyond dry conditions and protection from impact. Normal photography use (no heat exposure, no contact with skin or food) carries no identified risks. Replace if surface is visibly scratched or coating flakes, though this is rare under standard handling.
What we don’t know
- Basis
- Model estimate, 62% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Hoya has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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