Laminated glass is a type of safety glass that adheres together when shattered, preventing fragments from dispersing. The interlayer, typically situated between the glass layers, maintains their adhesion even upon breaking, thereby preventing the glass from shattering into large, sharp pieces.
Laminated glass provides superior ultraviolet (UV) protection and is also utilized for sound insulation. It exhibits enhanced sound attenuation compared to monolithic glass panes of the same thickness. This enhanced sound attenuation is achieved through the use of a specialized “acoustic PVB” compound as the interlayer.
Laminated glass is commonly employed in situations where human impact or potential glass fall is a concern. It is widely used in skylight glazing and automobile windshields.