Armorcoat 8 MIL Clear — Heavy-Duty Security for Government & Institutional Buildings
Solar Gard® Armorcoat 8 MIL Clear is a heavy-duty security window film designed for government buildings, schools, courthouses, and institutional facilities requiring substantial forced-entry delay and glass-fragment retention. When combined with a mechanical or wet-glaze attachment system, 8 MIL Armorcoat meets the Interagency Security Committee (ISC) minimum protection standards for federally owned and leased buildings.
Performance Specifications
| Metric | Value | Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Film Thickness | 8 mil (200 micron) | — |
| Visible Light Transmittance | 86% | — |
| UV Rejection | 99% | — |
| Safety Glazing | Pass | CPSC 16 CFR 1201 Cat. II |
| Tensile Strength | 25,000 PSI | ASTM D882 |
| Break Strength | 200 lbs/in | ASTM D882 |
| Blast Resistance | Tested | GSA/ISC Standard (with attachment) |
| Forced-Entry Delay | Significant | Per ASTM F1233 testing |
Federal Facility Applications
- U.S. Embassies & Consulates: Blast-mitigation glazing protection for overseas and domestic diplomatic facilities per UFC 4-010-01
- Federal Courthouses: Enhanced forced-entry delay in courtroom, chambers, and public-access areas
- K-12 Schools (Federally Funded): Active-shooter glass retention and forced-entry delay on classroom and corridor glazing
- FBI/DEA/ATF Field Offices: Perimeter glazing security for law enforcement facilities
- DOE National Laboratories: Protection for facilities handling sensitive materials or classified operations
- Federal Prisons (BOP): Glass retention in administrative and visitor areas
Blast Mitigation Performance
When combined with a structural attachment system (mechanical clip or wet-glaze sealant), Armorcoat 8 MIL Clear achieves GSA/ISC-rated blast-mitigation performance. The film-plus-attachment assembly holds the entire glass lite in the frame during blast overpressure, preventing lethal glass fragments from entering occupied spaces. This approach is significantly less expensive than full blast-resistant window replacement while delivering comparable glass-retention performance for the majority of threat levels defined in the ISC risk assessment framework.
School Safety Application
Armorcoat 8 MIL provides measurable forced-entry delay on standard classroom windows and sidelites. In active-threat scenarios, the additional seconds required to breach filmed glazing provide occupants with critical time to implement lockdown procedures. Combined with proper attachment, 8 MIL film transforms standard educational glazing into a functional barrier.
Compliance & Standards
- CPSC 16 CFR 1201 Category II — Safety glazing for hazardous locations
- ANSI Z97.1 — Safety performance of transparent materials
- GSA/ISC Blast Mitigation — Tested per ISC Standard with attachment systems
- UFC 4-010-01 — DoD Minimum Antiterrorism Standards for Buildings (with attachment)
- ASTM F2912 — Standard Specification for Glazing and Glazing Systems Subject to Airblast Loadings
- ASTM E1886/E1996 — Missile impact and cyclic pressure testing
Roll Specifications
- Available Widths: 36″ | 48″ | 60″ | 72″ × 100 ft
- Adhesive: Pressure-sensitive clear (interior application)
- Packaging: Factory-sealed master rolls from Saint-Gobain Solar Gard
- Fulfillment: Same-day FedEx shipping (2:00 PM EST cutoff)
- Returns: Final sale — no returns, no partial rolls
Procurement Information
SAM.gov Registered | CAGE: 52MH9 | P-Card Accepted
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