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DuPont Safety Glass Provides Added Protection in New Auto DesignsAuto industry experts predict that by 2010 40 percent of all new cars will feature sunroofs in response to consumer demands for brighter, more open vehicle interiors.
In addition, the use of panoramic sunroofs, which provide even greater exposure to the exterior environment, is increasing rapidly.
As sunroofs grow in size, so do vehicle weight and concerns about safety in the event of impact.
As a solution to both the safety and weight concerns, DuPont has introduced DuPont Spallshield composite interlayer technology, which can enable use of laminated glass with improved protective capabilities and reduced weight.
"This is an excellent example of DuPont materials' science enabling improved protection," said Craig Binetti, vice president and general manager - DuPont Packaging & Industrial Polymers.
"As we continue to see the need for increasing safety in automobiles, we have a number of exciting research developments in light control, lightweighting and new structural materials that can improve passenger comfort and safety."
Spallshield is a plastic composite that provides up to eight times the impact performance of standard laminated glass.
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