Border security and other threats, such as identity theft, are driving the development and use of electronic identity security documents that can resist compromise by incorporating a variety of sophisticated graphic technologies like laser marking. SABIC Innovative Plastics developed three high-tech plastic films for electronic ID and security documents to combat the rise of counterfeiting. The products are made from polycarbonate plastic and are marketed and sold under the Lexan SD film brand. They include a laser-markable product; a bright white, opaque material; and a clear grade for the cover or intermediate layers of ID cards. All of these have been developed to help combat counterfeit documents and ensure the integrity of passports, border crossing cards, drivers' licenses and other identity cards.
