Glass…The Weakest Link in a Blast
Unfortunately, we live in a world where bomb blasts are a real danger to our safety and security. A bomb blast turns unprotected glass into dangerous flying shards travelling at speeds in excess of 30 meters per second (> 100 km/h) – making them impossible to outrun and avoid serious injury. Understanding the type of glass in your building is key. It has a direct impact on your level of potential exposure to blast.
If it’s not possible to upgrade and install protective glazing, such as laminated glass, into existing buildings, the use of anti-shatter film may be applied as a retrofit measure to mitigate the glazing hazard inside a building as a result of an external blast or impact.(Source: Guidance note: specifying anti-shatter film as a blast mitigation measure, Centre for the Protection of National Infrastructure (CPNI, UK)).
Armorcoat safety film from Saint-Gobain Solar Gard is applied to your existing glazing. It creates a protective barrier protecting people inside of targeted and surrounding buildings from the effects of a blast. This helps drastically increase your level of protection by reducing the risks of flying glass that can cause severe injuries or death.
What Does Armorcoat Safety Film Do For You, In Case Of A Blast?
Glass / Impact
Armorcoat provides exceptional blast and impact-resistant capabilities.
Flying Debris
Armorcoat reduces risks associated with broken glass and air-borne debris.
Falling Glass Shards
Armorcoat holds broken glass shards in place, helping to avoid a major hazard for passersby.
Post-incident Rescue and Cleanup
Armorcoat secures broken glass making the rescue and cleanup process safe and efficient.
Solar Safety Film
This type of Amorcoat film provides you protection against the negative effects of solar radiation.
See Armorcoat Safety Film in Action
Watch how Armorcoat safety film withstands a test charge of > 270kg of explosives
Understand the benefits of Armorcoat safety film and how businesses are taking action by using professionally-installed Armorcoat safety film
Over 390 Combined Years Of Experience
Saint-Gobain is the world’s only manufacturer of both glass and window film.
Saint Gobain: Solar Gard is part of Saint-Gobain, a group with more than 350 years of experience in glass manufacturing, including complicated safety and laminated glazing solutions. Saint-Gobain is the world’s only manufacturer of both glass and window film.
Solar Gard: Armorcoat is made by Solar Gard, an industry expert in film and coating solutions for more than 40 years. Armorcoat has been rigorously tested to globally recognized standards, including ISO, GSA and ASTM.
Our business partners provide a consultative approach. They will ultimately provide the best option for your specific window frames, situation and building, be it Armorcoat or (combined with) other options such as e.g. blast curtains, laminated / safety glass, or even when the best option for you is not to install Armorcoat at all.
Buildings Protected With Armorcoat Safety Film
Multiple US Government Facilities
Washington DC
Armorcoat installed on numerous buildings making the government a safer place to work.
No. 1 Poultry Building
London, UK
Risk of injuries from flying glass in the event of an explosion is mitigated due to Armorcoat..
The Royal Albert Hall
London, UK
188 windows in this iconic concert venue are now blast proof giving piece of mind to its patrons.
The Embassy of Japan
The Hague, Netherlands
Armorcoat 14mil clear safety film installed on the windows as part of larger modern security solution
Frequently Asked Questions
The effects of a blast can be devastating but understanding the dangers and knowing how to mitigate them can save lives. See common questions below and download important PDF resource documents for more information.
Ever wonder what is the weakest link in a building and what poses a high percentage of injuries in case of a blast?
See how Armorcoat safety films can protect people from the dangers of broken glass as tested to industry recognised blast standards.
Learn about specific information provided by the CPNI around anti-shatter film (ASF), like Armorcoat.
Resources / Downloads
Product Specifications
Success Stories
- Multiple US Government Facilities
- No. 1 Poultry Building Success Story
- The Royal Albert Hall Success Story
Armorcoat as a Mitigation Measure to Improve the Blast Resistance of Glazing – Inputs from CPNI*
- Armorcoat as a Mitigation Measure to Improve the Blast Resistance of Glazing – Inputs from CPNI
- EN 12600 Safety Glazing Testing Summary
- Guidance Note: Measures to Improve the Blast Resistance of Glazing (CPNI 01/14: April 2014)
- Guidance Note: Use of Anti-Shatter Film (ASF) and Bomb-Blast Net Curtains (BBNC) (CPNI EBP 08/13: December 2013)
- Guidance Note: Specifying Anti Shatter Film as a Blast Mitigation Measure (Daylight Application) (CPNI EBP 09/13: December 2013)
Third Party Test Reports
- Solar Gard Armorcoat ISO Blast Mitigation Report 1204
- Solar Gard Armorcoat ISO Blast Mitigation Report 1606
- Solar Gard Armorcoat GSA Blast Mitigation Report 1204
- Solar Gard Armorcoat GSA Blast Mitigation Report 1606
- Solar Gard Armorcoat GSA Blast Mitigation Report 2000
What Happens in a Blast
- What Happens in a Blast
- How Can Armorcoat Better Protect Your Building
- Armorcoat as a Mitigation Measure to Improve the Blast Resistance of Glazing – Inputs from CPNI
Additional Resources
* (CPNI) – Centre for the Protection of National Infrastructure – UK
