Glass-Gard® Specifications

Film Type Thickness Ply’s Peel Strength (lb./inch) Break Tensile (lb./inch) Elongation at Break Penetration Force (Ft.-lbs.) Abrasion Resistance (Delta Haze)
GG 200 2.0 mil 1 5-7 60.0 >150% 1120 <5%
GG 400 4.0 mil 1 5-7 105.0 >150% 1450 <5%
GGL 400 4.0 mil 2 5-7 125.0 >150% 1760 <5%
GGL 400 Gray 35 4.0 mil 2 5-7 125.0 >150% 1760 <5%
GGL 400 Solar 15 4.5 mil 2 5-7 125.0 >150% 1800 <5%
GG 700 6.5 mil 1 5-7 170.0 >150% 2080 <5%
GG 800 8.0 mil 2 5-8 185.0 >150% 2081 <5%
GG 800 Solar 8.0 mil 2 5-8 185.0 >150% 2081 <5%
GGL 1200 12.0 mil 3 5-7 295.0 >150% 4500 <5%
GGLL 1400 14.0 mil 3 5-7 370.0 >150% 6400 <5%

* GGL 400 and thicker films all meet ANSI Z97.1 and CPSC 1201 Category II

Film Physical Properties Typical Value Test Method
Tensile Strength 28,000 psi ASTM D 882
Modulus 500,000 psi ASTM D 882
Yield Stress 14,500 psi ASTM D 882
Melting Point 256 C° ASTM D 2117

Chemical Resistance

Glass-Gard Scratch Resistant surface (SCR) will resist damage and attack by the following substances:
10% Sodium Hydroxide
10% Phosphoric Acid
5% Sodium Hypochlorite
5% Sodium Pyrophosphate

Notes:

  1. Break tensile per ASTM D 882.
  2. Abrasion values are % change in haze.
  3. Abrasion resistance per ASTM D 1044.
  4. Elongation for all films per ASTM D 882 is >150%.
  5. The data reported herein are intended only as a guideline, and not as product specifications or product usage recommendations.

Suggested Application Chart

Film Type Thickness Ply's Safety Security Best Application
GG 200 2 mil 1 ply Minimal No Clear UV Protection
GG 400 4 mil 1 ply Good No Shatter Protection
GGL 400 4 mil 2 ply Excellent Minimal Shatter Protection Low Range Security Film
GGL 400 Solar 4.5 mil 2 ply Excellent Minimal Shatter Protection & Solar Heat Reduction
GG 700 7 mil 1 ply Excellent Minimal Low Range Security Film
GGL 800 Solar 8 mil 2 ply Excellent Good Mid Range Security Film
GGL 800 8 mil 2 ply Excellent Good Mid Range Security Film & Solar Heat Reduction
GGL 1200 12 mil 2 ply Excellent Excellent High Security Protection Film
GGLL 1400 14 mil 3 ply Excellent Excellent Highest Security Protection Film