Photoprotection by window glass, automobile glass, and sunglasses - 09/08/11
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Abstract |
In daily activity, much time is spent indoors and in vehicles. Although the adverse effect of ultraviolet (UV) radiation is now well recognized and active public education programs on photoprotection have been undertaken, the role of window glass in photoprotection has been rarely addressed. It has been known for some time that window glass filters out UVB and transmits UVA and visible light. Recent developments in the glass industry have resulted in glass that provides broad UV protection without the historically associated loss of visible light transmission. Factors affecting UV-protective properties of glass are glass type, glass color, interleave between glass, and glass coating. In this article, photoprotection by window glass, automobile glass, and sunglasses is reviewed.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Abbreviations used : ANSI, IGU, low-E, PVB, SED, UVR
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Vol 54 - N° 5
P. 845-854 - mai 2006 Retour au numéro
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