Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for the Lab
An important obligation of every science laboratory teacher is to provide students with the proper safety equipment. You need to understand the differences between the various options for PPE in order to outfit your lab properly. We hope this chart will help you identify what you need.
Eyewear
Type |
Use |
ANSI |
Wear With Glasses |
Item Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indirect-Vent Goggles | Chemical / Splash Impact | ANSI Z87.1 | Yes | 646704A |
| Direct-Vent Goggles | Impact | ANSI Z87.1 | Yes | 646706C |
| Spectacles / Glasses | Impact | ANSI Z87.1 | No | 646700 |
| Face Shield / Splash Shield | Chemical Splash w/Protection | N/A | Yes | 646719 |
Gloves
Type |
Use With Chemicals |
Tear Resistance |
Dexterity |
Durability |
Non-Latex |
Item Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrile | Best | Best | Best | Best | Yes | 706335 |
| Vinyl | Fair | Good | Fair | Good | Yes | 706390 |
| Polyethylene | Fair | Good | Fair | Fair | Yes | 706345 |
| Latex | Good | Fair | Best | Good | No | 706360A |
Aprons
Type |
Use With Chemicals |
Tear Resistance |
Durability |
Item Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrile | Best | Best | Best | 706275 |
| Rubberized Cloth | Best | Better | Better | 706250 |
| Vinyl | Good | Good | Good | 706244 |
| NexGen® | Good | Fair | Good | 706242 |