Tempered glass is used traditionally
in place of other glass products in applications requiring
increased strength and reduced likelihood of injury in the
event of breakage.
As a glazing product it is used
in windows and in spandrel areas (for wind pressure, small
missile impact and thermal stress resistance).
Fully tempered glass is used in many applications because
of its safety characteristics. Safety comes from strength
and from a unique fracture pattern. Strength, which effectively
resists wind pressure and impact, provides safety in many
applications. When fully tempered glass breaks the glass
fractures into small, relatively harmless fragments.
