Do car windshields protect from UV?

All automobiles have laminated windshields in the front that protect from both types of the sun’s ultraviolet rays (UVA and UVB). However, the rear and side windows of cars are usually made of tempered glass which does not protect against UVA rays.

Do windows block UV?

Standard window glass, according to the International Ultraviolet Association, will allow UV-A to pass through while almost 100\% of the UV-B and UV-C light is blocked. These films block the UV-A and may also keep your house cooler as they also will reflect some heat.

How do I know if my windows have UV protection?

But you can tell if your windows have a LowE coating, which is what you need to help block the UV energy. When it is dark, hold a lit match or a lighter close to the glass in your window. Look at the reflection of the flame in the window and you should see either two or three flames in the reflection.

What windows block UV rays?

Laminated glass is made from laminated plastic between two layers of glass, which is known to block 98–99\% of all UV light. The problem, though, is that windshields only protect the front side of your face. The side window of your car is made out of a different type of glass (tempered glass).

Do all windows block UV?

Like normal glass, car windows block UVB rays. However, only the windshield glass blocks UVA radiation. All others, including side and rear windows, don’t protect against UVA rays.

Which windows block UV rays?

Like normal glass, car windows block UVB rays. However, only the windshield glass blocks UVA radiation. All others, including side and rear windows, don’t protect against UVA rays. That’s why US drivers are 20 times more at risk of having sun damage on the left side of their face.

How can you minimize the risk of UV rays of sunlight?

Practice Sun Safety

1. Stay in the shade.
2. Wear clothing that covers your arms and legs.
3. Wear a hat with a wide brim to shade your face, head, ears, and neck.
4. Wear sunglasses that wrap around and block both UVA and UVB rays.
5. Use a broad spectrum sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of 15 or higher.