Commercial Architecture & High-Rise Façades
Curtain wall and structural glazing systems demand interlayers that perform to specification across decades of thermal cycling, UV exposure, and seismic loading. Eastman Chemical's Saflex® PVB series is certified to EN 12543, ASTM C1172, and BS EN ISO 12543-2, meeting the most stringent European and North American façade specifications.
Our application engineers have supported glazing specification on over 2,300 commercial projects exceeding 10 floors, including landmark structures in London, Dubai, Kuala Lumpur, and New York.
Residential & Mixed-Use Glazing
Premium residential developers specify Eastman Chemical's interlayers and performance films for their acoustic comfort, UV protection, and security attributes. Our Saflex® Quiet series achieves Rw values up to 52 dB when incorporated in triple-laminated configurations — documented through Fraunhofer IBP laboratory testing.
Performance films applied to existing residential glazing reduce solar heat gain by up to 79%, extending HVAC equipment life and improving thermal comfort without the cost or disruption of glass replacement.
Automotive & Transportation Glazing
Eastman Chemical supplies PVB interlayers to 14 of the top 20 global automotive OEM supply chains. Our HUD-compatible optical-grade PVB maintains wedge-angle uniformity to ±0.015° tolerance across full windshield dimensions — enabling head-up display projection without chromatic aberration or image distortion.
Acoustic windshield laminates reduce cabin noise by 3–6 dB(A) compared to standard laminated glass, qualifying for premium vehicle acoustics ratings under EV platform specifications.
Energy, Solar & BIPV Installations
Eastman's encapsulant and interlayer solutions for photovoltaic modules are UV-stability certified for 25-year performance warranties under IEC 61215 and IEC 61730. Our EVA and POE encapsulants achieve PID resistance passing 96-hour damp heat testing at 85°C/85% RH — meeting the most demanding tier-1 solar manufacturer qualifications.
Building-integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) façade panels combining Eastman interlayers with PV cells are installed in 380+ commercial buildings across Europe, achieving bifacial efficiency gains of 8–12% through optimized light transmission tuning.
