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Answer to Question #1851 Submitted to "Ask the Experts"

Category: Suntanning

The following question was answered by an expert in the appropriate field:

Q
Is it possible to cover windows with "films" which block UVA and UVB radiation to protect a person who suffers from a dermatological allergy against sunlight? What material should the film be? Is there any solution on the market already?
A
Most glass will not block the entire UV spectrum, 100-400 nm. Most glass will block UV wavelengths below 300 nm. Yes, many commercial films are available to block UV. Many hardware stores carry them. Gary H. Zeman, ScD
Answer posted on 27 April 2002. The information and material posted on this Web site is intended as general reference information only. Specific facts and circumstances may alter the concepts and applications of materials and information described herein. The information provided is not a substitute for professional advice and should not be relied upon in the absence of such professional advice specific to whatever facts and circumstances are presented in any given situation. Answers are correct at the time they are posted on the Web site. Be advised that over time, some requirements could change, new data could be made available, or Internet links could change. For answers that have been posted for several months or longer, please check the current status of the posted information prior to using the responses for specific applications.
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