Saflex(R), a unit of Solutia Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: SOLUQ), is a unique family of polyvinyl butyral (PVB) glass interlayer solutions that bring form, function and pizzazz to automotive design. Saflex interlayer solutions offer multiple benefits to automotive designers in terms of design continuity and performance:
- Saflex Q series acoustic interlayer
- Saflex interlayer for head-up-display (HUD) with acoustic performance
- Saflex interlayer designed for solar performance
Saflex is much more than just an aesthetic enhancement. It's a brand of hard-working PVB interlayers that, when sandwiched between two pieces of glass, creates a laminated glass product that brings multiple properties to the vehicle's glass including color, acoustic benefits, and solar benefits. Designers who use Saflex interlayers can wrap their designs around the total vehicle by incorporating the windows as part of the overall vehicle design.
Saflex Q series advanced acoustic interlayer has three layers of polyvinyl butyral (PVB): one of specialized acoustic PVB sandwiched between two layers of traditional PVB, which is then used as the interlayer in laminated glass. It provides significant noise reduction and helps makes the vehicle more comfortable. A J.D. Powers and Associates 2002 Vehicle Acoustics Study shows that consumers equate quiet with quality. A quieter passenger cabin with Saflex tri-layer acoustic interlayer used in the windows will promote a competitive advantage to any automaker.
Saflex provides an improved head up display (HUD) option with its unique and proprietary Saflex acoustic interlayer HUD solution. This unique product provides a crystal-clear image on the vehicle's windscreen that eliminates distracting image "ghosting" while also providing noise reduction benefits. It offers the highest quality projected image while mitigating road noise.
Automotive glass roofs made of Saflex's solar color interlayer combine aesthetics and UV protection. Designers can choose colors to compliment or accent the vehicle's overall design. And, passengers have important UV protection of 50 SPF and heat reduction while still enjoying natural light as it shines through.
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