Laminated glass is a type of safety glass that holds together when shattered. In the event of breaking, it is held in place by an interlayer, typically of polyvinyl butyral ( PVB ), between its two or more layers of glass. The interlayer keeps the layers of glass bonded even when broken, and its high strength prevents the glass. from breaking up into large sharp pieces. This produces a characteristic spider web ” cracking pattern when the impact is not enough to completely pierce the glass. The PVB interlaver also gives the glass a much higher sound insulation rating, due to the damping effect, and also blocks 90% of incoming UV radiation.