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Subject: Re: [DCHAS-L] Chemical splash google.
Date: Thursday, August 17, 2017 at 9:16:52 AM
Author: "Your, Jeff" <jyour**At_Symbol_Here**JCU.EDU> 		Next by Date:
Subject: [DCHAS-L] #Chemsafety programming at #ACSDC
Date: Fri, 18 Aug 2017 05:20:33 -0400
Author: "Secretary, ACS Division of Chemical Health and Safety"

From: Jarral Ryter <jryter**At_Symbol_Here**WESTERN.EDU>
Subject: Re: [DCHAS-L] Chemical splash google.
Date: Thu, 17 Aug 2017 14:57:06 +0000
Reply-To: ACS Division of Chemical Health and Safety <DCHAS-L**At_Symbol_Here**PRINCETON.EDU>
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I bought a pair to try and then loaned to a student for a day and he lost them. So I bought another pair. They come with a strap and foam attached. They fit snug against the face as they have adjustable strap.

 

The foam is sealed. Not porous. The seal I suppose is not as tight as the big googles that leave a permanent ring on your face! But probably as good as the Uvex StealthÑrubber on Uvex folds in so liquid would run under easier.

They are very clear with no distortions. 180 degrees with no blind spots. They say D3 splash resistant. And they come with a nice storage bag.

 

You couldn't wear glasses under obviously.

 

They have antifog coating but I haven't worn them in a hot for extended time yet. And I don't overheat fast. They do have vents on the bottom edges. And under the top edge so liquids would have a hard time getting in.

 

Thinking they may work well for skiing and biking at low light as kids here like that aspect.

 

I have a narrow face/head so the sides aren't really tight but the Uvex stealth are similar. Unless you really tighten both.

 

They are pretty cheap as well.

 

I like themÉ

 

Jarral Ryter

Senior Chemistry Lecturer/Lab and Safety Manager

Western State Colorado University

 

970.943.2875

western.edu

jryter**At_Symbol_Here**western.edu

 

From: ACS Division of Chemical Health and Safety [mailto:DCHAS-L**At_Symbol_Here**PRINCETON.EDU] On Behalf Of Christina Dillard
Sent: Wednesday, August 16, 2017 8:45 PM
To: DCHAS-L**At_Symbol_Here**PRINCETON.EDU
Subject: Re: [DCHAS-L] Chemical splash google.

 

Jarral,

Wow! I have never seen these before. In my former role at LSI, I served on the ANSI Z87.1 committee and these appear to technically meet the D3 splash requirements. 

http://www.bollesafety-usa.com/reference/40091

"Versatile wrap-around comfort with optional foam and strap kit for goggle conversion.
D3 rating for liquid splash protection when worn as a goggle with the foam attachment."

 

They look to good to be true. Have you tried them? Do they fog with "kit" in place? Once you put the foam in place is it permanent? What kind of foam? Would a chemical soak into the foam? 

 

Also the D3 is a test for splash, but not fit. These may work well for some and not others. The goggle must fit snugly (2010 version) or tightly (2015 version) to the face to provide adequate protection. Does that foam form a seal? 

The end user still has much to evaluate with eye protection for splash. And ultimately it really is important to consider that the eye protection must me proportionate to the hazards. If using chemicals that could be damaging to the eyes you want to be sure the eye protection is adequate.

I really wish this was easier, but in my opinion the D3 test is flawed and the end user can't just rely on that mark to ensure protection. They must evaluate fit and function for themselves. 

Thanks for sharing these. I will be getting a pair to evaluate them myself. 

 

Christina Dillard

EHS Program Manager

Museum of Science

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On Aug 16, 2017, at 4:47 PM, Jarral Ryter <jryter**At_Symbol_Here**WESTERN.EDU> wrote:

I am looking for better options for chemical splash googles for teaching labs. I found the following that are very optically clear and fit against the face. We have removed most hazardous chemicals from our general chemistry labs but not all. They are ANSI z87.1 rated.

 

https://www.fullsource.com/bolle-40091/#

 

I have had someone ask if general wrap around safety glasses mainly for biology labs also.

 

Would there be reason that these Bolle goggles are not as good as the big cheap, hard to see through googles and how many labs out there in academics and industry use the wrap around glasses that you see on tv shows being used?

 

Jarral Ryter

Senior Chemistry Lecturer/Lab and Safety Manager

Western State Colorado University

 

970.943.2875

western.edu

jryter**At_Symbol_Here**western.edu

 

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