*Not recommended for Acetaldehyde, use Butyl Rubber S - Superior E - Excellent G - Good F - Fair NR - Not Recommended Contact the Chemical Hygiene Officer for personal protection equipment selection assistance or information. Protection of the Eyes Eye protection is required for all personnel and any visitors present in locations where chemicals are handled and a chemical splash hazard exists. Safety glasses, goggles and goggles with face shield should be worn in the laboratory based upon the physical state, the operation or the level of toxicity of the chemical used. Safety glasses effectively protect the eye from solid materials (dusts and flying objects) but are less effective at protecting the eyes from chemical splash to the face. Goggles should be worn in situations where bulk quantities of chemicals are handled and chemical splashes to the face are possible. Goggles form a liquid proof seal around the eyes, protecting them from a splash. When handling highly reactive substances or large quantities of hazardous chemicals, corrosives, poisons, and hot chemicals, goggles with face shield should be worn. Contact lenses can increase the risk of eye injury if worn in the laboratory - particularly if they are of the gas permeable variety. Gases and vapors can be concentrated under such lenses and cause permanent eye damage. Chemical splashes to the eye can get behind all types of lenses. Once behind a lens the chemical is difficult to remove with a typical eye wash. For these reasons it is recommended that contact lenses not be worn in laboratories. Eye and face injuries are prevented by the use of the following: COMPARISON CHART -- EYE PROTECTION DEVICES FRONT SIDE FRONT SIDE NECK, FLYING USER FACE TYPE OBJECT TO COST IMPACT Protection Goggles Excellent Poor Fair Poor Fair Moderate Good Glasses to Very (no Good Poor Excellent Poor Poor Moderate very good shields) good Glasses Good Good Good Fair Poor Good Good Moderate (shields) Face Depends Good to Excellent (if Good to Good Moderate shield on type adequate Fair for short Fair (various and thickness) periods on type) sizes) length
*Not recommended for Acetaldehyde, use Butyl Rubber S - Superior E - Excellent G - Good F - Fair NR - Not Recommended Contact the Chemical Hygiene Officer for personal protection equipment selection assistance or information. Protection of the Eyes Eye protection is required for all personnel and any visitors present in locations where chemicals are handled and a chemical splash hazard exists. Safety glasses, goggles and goggles with face shield should be worn in the laboratory based upon the physical state, the operation or the level of toxicity of the chemical used. Safety glasses effectively protect the eye from solid materials (dusts and flying objects) but are less effective at protecting the eyes from chemical splash to the face. Goggles should be worn in situations where bulk quantities of chemicals are handled and chemical splashes to the face are possible. Goggles form a liquid proof seal around the eyes, protecting them from a splash. When handling highly reactive substances or large quantities of hazardous chemicals, corrosives, poisons, and hot chemicals, goggles with face shield should be worn. Contact lenses can increase the risk of eye injury if worn in the laboratory - particularly if they are of the gas permeable variety. Gases and vapors can be concentrated under such lenses and cause permanent eye damage. Chemical splashes to the eye can get behind all types of lenses. Once behind a lens the chemical is difficult to remove with a typical eye wash. For these reasons it is recommended that contact lenses not be worn in laboratories. Eye and face injuries are prevented by the use of the following: COMPARISON CHART -- EYE PROTECTION DEVICES TYPE FRONT SIDE FRONT FLYING OBJECT IMPACT Protection SIDE NECK, FACE TO USER COST Goggles Excellent Poor Fair Poor Fair Moderate Glasses (no shields) Good Poor Excellent Poor Poor Good to very good Very good Moderate Glasses (shields) Good Good Good Fair Poor Good Good Moderate Face shield (various sizes) Good to Excellent (if adequate thickness) Good to Depends on type and length Fair Good for short periods Fair Moderate on type)