European Standard EN166 for Eye Protection

EUROPEAN STANDARDS EN166

To assist you in your understandings of markings on Eye Protection Products covered by this standard, you should note:

OPTICAL STANDARD FRAME LENS

Class 1: For Continuous Work 1

Class 2: For Intermittent Work 2

Class 3: For Occasional Work but must not be worn continuously 3

MECHANICAL PROPERTIES

High Energy Impact (190m/sec) A A

Medium Energy Impact (120m/sec) Grade 1 B B

Low Energy Impact (45m/sec) Grade 2 F F

Performance at Extreme Temperature T T

AREAS OF USE:

Liquids (chemical) 3

Large Dust Particles 4

Gas and Fine Dust Particles 5

Short Circuit Electrical Arc 8

Molten Metals + Hot Solids 9 9

OPTIONAL:

Resistance to Misting/Fogging - N

Resistance to Mechanical Damage

(Anti-Scratch) - K

*NB: The “A”, “B”, “F” and “S” markings on frame and lens represent tests carried out on each component and therefore may be different - in which case the lower level must be assigned to complete unit whenmaking an assessment.

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