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| New ?olour portfolio for DuPont Butacite DuPont Glass Laminating Solutions is introducing a collection of coloured DuPont Butacite polyvinyl butyral, PVB, laminated glass interlayers. Particular features of the company’s new solid colour portfolio are the spectrum of colours on offer and their availability in either transparent or translucent form. Originally used in automotive windshields, laminated safety glass with Butacite PVB interlayer is experiencing increased adoption in residential and commercial applications such as partitions, cladding, curtain walls, doors, and even roofs. Its principle benefits include those of increased safety – i.e. performance under impact – security, sound reduction and solar and ultraviolet control. DuPont is now complementing these functional properties by launching the new range of solid colours, enhancing the product’s architectural and design appeal. It was based on feedback from these sectors that the company selected and 'christened' the 30 colours available – resulting in exotic and appealing names such as 'Papaya Yellow', 'Cantelope Orange' and 'Violet Grape'. The colours were also chosen to harmonise with other DuPont products for the residential and commercial sectors. All 30 colours are available in either a 'Classic', transparent, or 'Discrete', translucent, edition. The addition of the translucent option enables the partial obscuring of objects and items behind the laminated glass – an interesting design option, particularly for use in bathrooms or boutiques for example. Produced at the Retrim facility in Zlin, Czech Republic, the new Butacite PVB colours will be launched across the globe during the first quarter of 2006. write your comments about the article :: © 2006 Construction News :: home page |