What is KeepSafe Maximum?

Brand Name: KeepSafe Maximum glass

Manufacturer of Saflex (plastic interlayer): Solutia Inc., P.O. Box 66760; St. Louis, MO 63166-6760 Telephone number: 877-674-1233, Fax 314-674-7021.

Product Description: KeepSafe Maximum glass is passive, scratch resistant laminated glass. When used in properly designed windows, KeepSafe Maximum glass provides impact resistance against hurricane force winds 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. KeepSafe Maximum glass is made by permanently bonding a plastic interlayer (Saflex), .090" thickness between two panes of glass under intense heat and pressure. The result is a tough, durable, high-performance glazing material that tests show can resist hurricane-force winds and windblown debris. All window systems using KeepSafe Maximum glass meet the hurricane requirements for wind borne debris.

Advantages:

• Hurricane Protection: Windows and doors made with KeepSafe Maximum glass meet or exceed the toughest code requirements for hurricane protection.
• Safety: Resists penetration from accidental impact. If broken, glass fragments tend to adhere to the interlayer thereby reducing the danger of serious injury. Meets CPSC, CFR 1201 and ANSI Z97.1 safety glazing standards.
• Sound Control: Is effective in controlling the transmission of sound into your home.
• UV Protection: Screens out 99% (up to 380 nanometers) of the sun's most damaging rays reducing glare, fading of carpets, drapery, and furnishings.
• Security: Protects against forced entry and resists repeated blows from hammers, bricks or similar weapons. Meets ASTM F-1223 (Class 1) forced entry standard.
• Durability: With glass on both sides, windows are less likely to scratch during routine cleaning or handling. Tends not to bubble, discolor or lose its physical or mechanical properties after installation.
• Appearance: No unsightly metal shutter systems over every window. No stacks of plywood in the yard or garage.

Composition & Materials: KeepSafe Maximum laminated glass is made from two layers of glass bonded under heat and pressure with Saflex .090" thickness interlayer between them to create a single unit.

Approvals: The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and the architectural glazing safety sections of model building codes have set uniform requirements for the performance of glazing materials. Two-ply laminated glass with 0.090 in thick interlayer meets requirements for Category II.

KeepSafe Maximum glass meets requirements for ASTM F1233, Class 1 (body part passage) forced entry testing and UL 972.

Installation: Only by approved KeepSafe Maximum manufacturers, dealers and distributors.

Availability and cost: A current list of KeepSafe Maximum approved manufacturers is listed on our website: www.keepsafemax.com. Contact the manufacturer for detailed pricing information.

Warranty: An approved window or door system made with KeepSafe Maximum glass can qualify for KeepSafe's Break-In Protection Limited Warranty which covers up to $1,000 of the purchaser's insurance deductible (see our website at www.keepsafemax.com for complete terms and conditions for applicable warranty coverage).

Technical Services: Contact KeepSafe Maximum manufacturers for technical assistance with the selection, specification, design and installation of KeepSafe Maximum window and door systems, or call us at 1-877-674-1233.