| abstract |
The present invention provides a polarizing plate that satisfies both a reduction in thickness and weight and durability, and an optical member that is excellent in reliability and capable of forming a liquid crystal display device for mobile use or large-sized television use. SOLUTION: A polarizer made of polyvinyl alcohol resin has a protective film having a thickness of 20 μm or less on at least one surface, and the protective film has a tensile elastic modulus (unit: N / mm 2 ) and a thickness ( A polarizing plate is provided so that the product of the unit (mm) is 40 N / mm or more. This protective film can be formed by coating on the surface of the polarizer. In particular, it is advantageous to form the protective film by applying and curing a coating composition in which an inorganic filler is blended in an ultraviolet curable resin. An optical member in which an optical layer having another optical function is laminated on the polarizing plate is also provided. [Selection figure] None |