Conservation Clear® Glass
- 99% UV Protection
This ultra protective glass is a staple for custom framing – it’s tried and true, standing the test of time, safeguarding the personal mementos and works of art on consumers’ walls everyday for years to come.
Product Details
Features
- Blocks up to 99% of UV rays
- No ripple or “orange peel” effect on glass surface
- Proprietary coating is engineered for permanence
- Premium 2.5mm thickness provides better strength and rigidity
Applications
- Custom framing limited edition prints, original works of art and posters
- To help protect items of sentimental or monetary value
Testing & Certifications
- Passes Photographic Activity Test (PAT) ISO 18916
- Meets ISO 18902
- Passes RoHS Compliance ASTM B117-03
- Conservation Grade Protection
- ISO 18902 Photo Safe
Technical Info
- Substrate: Clear Float Glass
- Coating: UV
- Thickness: 2.5mm / .098″
- Maximum Size: 48″x68″ / 1220mm x 1725mm
- Reflection: 8% (double-sided)
- Transmission: >89% (total)
- UV Block: up to 99% of 300nm to 380nm UV rays
Resources
Conservation Clear Glass Sell Sheet
Tips & Useful Information
Custom Framing Product Portfolio
Case Fabrication Guidelines
English
Coating removal and proper cementing are important steps in fabricating museum quality display cases using Optium® Acrylic Glazing. These fabrication guidelines provide guidance for achieving excellent joints using Optium Acrylic Glazing and solvent cements or polymerizable (two-part) adhesives.
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Conservation Clear Glass FAQs
Is all UV filtering glazing the same?
No. There is a distinct difference between UV filtering glazing and glazing that provides UV protection. According to PPFA Guidelines for Framing Works of Art on Paper, for glazing to be labeled as providing UV protection, it must block at least 97% of the UV rays in the 300 to 380 nanometer range.
Tru Vue Conservation Grade glass and acrylic products offer this level of protection. In providing at least 97% UV protection, Tru Vue Conservation Grade products are considered “photo-safe” by meeting ISO 18902 and passing ISO 18916.
What percent of UV rays are blocked by Tru Vue Conservation grade acrylic products?
Tru Vue® Conservation Grade acrylic products, including Conservation Clear® Acrylic and Conservation Reflection Control® Acrylic and Optium Museum Acrylic® effectively blocks up to 99% of all harmful indoor and outdoor UV light rays with its UV filtering technology.
How can I tell which side of the Conservation Grade glass has the UV coating?
The inkjet printing or static cling sticker will indicate which side to score. The side to be scored is the non UV coated side, so the UV coating is on the opposite side. For Museum Glass and Conservation Clear the UV coated side is always the side with the inkjet printing or static cling sticker. For Conservation Reflection Control the UV coating is on the opposite side of the inkjet printing.
The UV coated side will also bead water or glass cleaner more than the non UV side. Using a razor blade you can apply a small light scratch on the edge of the glass which will be hidden by the rabbet of the frame. The UV coating will be scratched, the glass will not. Wear gloves while doing this to prevent cuts.
Which side of Tru Vue acrylic or glass should face the artwork?
For Conservation Grade acrylic, either side can face the artwork—both sides provide the same protective technology. For Conservation Grade glass, it’s recommended that the UV-coated side face the artwork; this side is usually marked with inkjet printing along the edge. However, protection is not compromised if reversed. If using Reflection Control or Conservation Reflection Control glass or acrylic, the matte side should face outward, and the non-matte side should face the artwork.
Care & Handling
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