THE ANTI-LACERATIVE WINDSHIELD: THE DEBATE CONTINUES

The anti-lacerative windshields developed by Libbey-Owens-Ford (LOF) and Stint-Gobain Vitrage (SGV) have greatly improved the safety performance of the windshield by providing a plastic inner layer which significantly reduces facial lacerations during automobile accidents. This article discusses the LOF Inner Shield and the SGV Securiflex anti-lacerative with them (for example, decal or sticker removal, mirror mounting, and discoloration); by reporting on laboratory and field tests; and by examining manufacturers' plans for use of these windshields.

• Corporate Authors:

  National Glass Association

  8200 Greensboro Drive, Suite 302
  McLean, VA  United States  22102
• Publication Date: 1985-1

Media Info

• Features: Photos;
• Pagination: p. 44-53
• Serial:
  • Glass Magazine
  • Volume: 35
  • Issue Number: 1
  • Publisher: National Glass Association

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Field tests; Injuries; Laboratory tests; Nonshattering glass; Plastics; Safety; Safety equipment; Utilization; Windshields
• Uncontrolled Terms: Safety features
• Old TRIS Terms: Anti-lacerative properties; Securiflex windshields
• Subject Areas: Research; Safety and Human Factors;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00399345
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
• Report/Paper Numbers: HS-038 318
• Files: HSL, USDOT
• Created Date: Sep 30 1985 12:00AM