Glass type
Low-iron (extra clear) glass
Float glass made with less iron, so it has none of the green tint ordinary glass shows at its edges. Colours behind it look true and thick glass stays clear.
In our catalogue today
- Opti-white (low iron)4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 15, 19 mm Specification sheet (PDF)
Where it is used
- Coloured splashbacks
- Display cabinets and shelving
- Balustrades and table tops where the edge is on show
Toughening and processing
- Toughening
- Can be toughened to BS EN 12150-1.
- Processing
- Edges look clear rather than green when polished.
Standards
| Standard | What it covers |
|---|---|
| BS EN 572Glass in building. Basic soda lime silicate glass products | Float glass (part 2) and patterned glass (part 5): the base glass every other product starts from, its dimensions and quality. |
| BS EN 12150-1Glass in building. Thermally toughened soda lime silicate safety glass. Definition and description | What toughened safety glass is, its fragmentation test, flatness and edge work, and the limits for holes and notches. Every toughened pane carries a mark naming the standard. |