PPG Starphire®Ultra-clear Glass Starphire® Ultra-clear glass is the designer's choice for making unique design statements -- inside or outside the structure. They see its limitless design possibilities. They embrace it because it is free of the green cast inherent in ordinary clear float glass. Starphire® glass is an ultra clear glass designed for a wide variety of commercial applications, both interior and exterior. It maintains its remarkable clarity in any thickness. 
Its incredible clarity and sparkling edge make it perfect for architectural use. Starphire® glass is the ideal solution for emphasizing sunny atriums, entranceways, reception areas, lobbies or entire building facades. In retail storefronts and displays, it allows the displayed products' true colors to shine through. The high fidelity color transmission of Starphire® glass makes it possible to incorporate whites, pastels and soft earthtones in your spandrel designs while allowing the true colors to shine through. When white or light-colored screen printed designs are desired, Starphire® glass is the solution. And, when laminated for security glazing applications, the high transmittance of PPG Starphire® glass provides an unmatched combination of security and visibility. Regardless of the thickness of the desired laminate configuration, Starphire® glass avoids the greening inherent in ordinary clear glass. From zoo enclosures to jewelry storefronts, Starphire® provides color fidelity with security. The architectural uses for PPG Starphire® glass are limitless, a few applications where its unsurpassed clarity has already found favor are: 
Starphire® Ultra-clear Glass Typical Exterior Applications
Typical Interior Applications
Starphire® glass has higher visible light transmittance than traditional float glass as a result of its unique composition and significant formulation enhancement. It is available in thicknesses from 3.3 to12 mm (1/8 to 1/2 inch). United States and Canada maintain inventories and fabricate architectural and specialty products. To help you imagine your design in Starphire®, we've created a Starphire® Sample Design Box and design folder describing the unique benefits of Starphire® ultra-clear glass. The folder can show you the dramatic side-by-side visual difference Starphire® makes in various architectural applications when used in place of conventional clear glass. Get yours by calling PPG IdeaScapes at 888-PPG-IDEA in North America, or 412-434- 2609 for international sales. Names of Starphire® glass distributors and fabricators also are available by calling PPG IdeaScapes at 888-PPG-IDEA or by visiting our web site at www.ppgideascapes.com. 
Short Form Glass Specifications Type: Uncoated Ultra Clear Float Glass "Starphire®" by
PPG Industries, Inc.
Performance Values
Outdoor Appearance: Ultra Clear glass with aquamarine edge
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