AGC sells products for automotive glass that cut approximately 99% of UV (ultraviolet) rays, which are used in many vehicles. Let us introduce our all-around 99% UV-cut glass that blocks UV rays 360° inside the car!
Question1What is the UV-cut function of car windows?
The UV-cut rate of car windshield is approximately 99%. The windshield uses “laminated glass,” which sandwiches a special film between two layers of glass, and this film achieves a high UV cut rate.
On the other hand, the front door glass, rear door glass, and rear glass generally use “tempered glass” without any interlayer film. The UV cut rate of “tempered glass” is around 90%.
Question2What is the world‘s first all-around 99% UV-cut glass ?
AGC has achieved the world's first* 99% UV cut from all directions of a car. It protects the skin of passengers in the back seat as well as the driver and front passenger.
*According to our research in November 2015. The world's first use of single-layer glass other than for windshields.
Question3What are the benefits of 99% UV-cut glass all-around?
Easy UV protection
When going out for a short time, it’s easy to neglect UV protection, isn’t it? Without realizing it, you can get sunburned or cause spots and wrinkles.
With all-around 99% UV-cut glass, UV protection is easy since ultraviolet rays are blocked in every seat inside the car.
Safe even in strong sunlight
If a baby or child falls asleep in the car and is exposed to strong sunlight, there are concerns about the effects of UV rays and heat on their bodies.
With all-around 99% UV-cut glass, you can protect your loved ones from ultraviolet rays and scorching heat in every seat inside the car.
Question4What are the features of “All-around 99% UV-cut glass” ?
The UV protection factor of “All-around 99% UV-cut glass” is equivalent to “SPF50+/PA++++”.
“SPF50+/PA++++” is the highest level of protection against UV rays used in cosmetics, sunscreens and other products.
* This is the result of measuring the UV protection factor of glass with glass pressed against the skin, in accordance with the measurement method specified by the Japan Cosmetic Industry Association. This method is not normally used to evaluate window glass.
It also has an IR (infrared) cut function that reduces the heat from the sun through the window. When the temperature of a person sitting in the back seat was measured using a thermographic camera, it was found that UV Verre Premium Privashield™ was more effective than the previous My Verre™ (privacy glass) in reducing the temperature increase of the cheeks (-1.7°C) and head (-2.4°C).
* Test environment: equivalent to mid-summer in Okinawa (AGC measurement)
Do you understand the concept of all-around 99% UV-cut glass?
AGC will continue to support your comfortable driving!
