Emirates Glass, one of the UAE“s leading processors of premium architectural flat glass products and a subsidiary of Glass LLC, has launched VitroGlaze, an eco-friendly glass with a chemically treate…
Emirates Glass, one of the UAE“s leading processors of premium architectural flat glass products and a subsidiary of Glass LLC, has launched VitroGlaze, an eco-friendly glass with a chemically treated surface that keeps away dirt and grime. VitroGlaze is a permanent treatment that prevents, says the company, the adhesion and build-up of contaminates on the glass surface. It also provides oil and water repellent properties, thus eliminating the need for harsh chemical solutions and reducing cleaning time by almost 90%. Ziad Yazbeck, senior vice-president, Sales and Marketing, Glass LLC, said: VitroGlaze guarantees clean glass. Its self-cleaning property saves time and water consumption. Harsh chemicals that are used to clean normal glass are usually washed off into the soil and contaminate it but the use of VitroGlaze eliminates this environmental hazard. VitroGlaze products are perfect for villas, buildings and other establishments that use a lot of glass for outdoor faades. VitroGlaze, which is coated with titanium dioxide on the outer surface of the glass, cleans itself in two stages. The first stage is the action of light on the surface of the glass that eats away the dirt. The following process ensures that any water that falls on the surface forms sheets and not droplets and washes away dirt uniformly. VitroGlaze bonds into glass surfaces both mechanically and chemically, modifying the physical and chemical properties of the surface. The coating mechanism works best when spread on surfaces with pores, holes, crevices and voids into which it solidifies, acting as a mechanical anchor. The coating is activated even with only a small amount of sunlight, which ensures that self-cleaning property will function even on cloudy days. During dry weather, a simple rinse with water will help keep the surface clean. Yazbeck added: We have chosen to launch VitroGlaze in the UAE as part of our support to the government“s green building agenda that endorses stringent compliance to internationally recognized green building standards. VitroGlaze is also being launched in Saudi Arabia by Saudi American Glass Company, a subsidiary of Glass LLC.