| abstract |
This invention provides a polarizing plate having a polarizing element protected by a protection film on at least one side of the polarizing element, the protection film being formed by a coated, hardened film of a curable resin composition which contains a silicone resin (A), the silicone resin (A) having, as a main component, a polyorganosilsesquioxane represented by formula (1) and having a cage type construction in the construction unit, [RSiO3/2]n (1) wherein R is an organic functional group having a (metha) aryloyl group, n is 8, 10 or 12. The polarizing plate of this invention exhibits excellent durability against humidity and heat, adherence, optical stability, process capability and surface hardness. By using the polarizing plate of this invention the display quality of such display devices as a liquid crystal projector and an automotive display unit can be improved and a stable graphic display can be maintained. |