Technical Vault: KleenGuard™ V30 Maverick™ Safety Glasses 49309
The KleenGuard™ V30 Maverick™ Safety Glasses 49309 are reusable, non-prescription industrial safety glasses designed for workers who need clear task visibility, premium fog resistance, high-impact protection, ultraviolet filtration, enhanced upper and lateral coverage, and comfortable extended wear. This configuration combines a clear polycarbonate lens, KleenVision™ anti-fog technology, SKU-specific EN 166 “K” surface-damage resistance, a black protective frame, integrated clear side shields, a partial brow guard, padded nose contact, and soft-touch temple surfaces.
This Technical Vault entry consolidates the product’s identity, protective standards, coating performance, lens construction, upper and lateral coverage, comfort system, PPE compatibility, controlled-environment considerations, cleaning requirements, inspection criteria, storage practices, packaging, and use limitations. Final selection must be based on the employer’s documented hazard assessment and confirmation that spectacle-style coverage is appropriate for the identified exposure.
Technical summary: Black-frame safety eyewear with a clear KleenVision™ anti-fog polycarbonate lens, ANSI/ISEA Z87.1-2020 compliance, Z87+ high-velocity impact performance, CSA Z94.3-20 certification, anti-fog performance exceeding the EN 166 “N” test, SKU-specific EN 166 “K” resistance to surface damage by fine particles, 99.9% UVA/UVB/UVC filtration, integrated partial brow coverage, clear side shields, padded nose contact, and soft-touch temples.
Product Identification:
- Manufacturer: Ansell
- Brand: KleenGuard™
- Series: V30 Maverick™
- Manufacturer code: 49309
- SOSCleanroom SKU: 49309
- UPC: 036000493092
- Product type: Reusable, non-prescription industrial safety glasses
- Lens color: Clear
- Lens material: Polycarbonate
- Lens treatment: KleenVision™ premium anti-fog coating with scratch-resistant hardcoat
- EN 166 surface-damage classification: Passes the “K” test for resistance to surface damage by fine particles
- EN 166 fog-resistance performance: KleenVision™ exceeds the “N” resistance-to-fogging test
- Polarized: No
- Photochromic: No
- Anti-glare coating: No; the anti-glare treatment is associated with a separate Maverick configuration
- Frame color: Black
- Frame style: Modern protective frame with integrated partial brow guard and clear side shields
- Upper protection: Integrated partial brow guard
- Lateral protection: Integrated clear side shields
- Nose contact: Padded comfort nose pads
- Temple design: Soft-touch temple contact points with grip-oriented tips
- Principal materials: Polycarbonate, thermoplastic rubber, and stainless-steel screw components
- Ultraviolet filtration: 99.9% UVA, UVB, and UVC
- Current U.S. standard: ANSI/ISEA Z87.1-2020
- Impact designation: Z87+ high-velocity impact rated
- Canadian certification: CSA Z94.3-20
- Size: Universal / one size
- RightCycle™ eligibility: Yes, subject to current program availability and acceptance requirements
- SOSCleanroom selling quantity: 12 safety glasses per case
49309 Black-Frame Configuration
The 49309 combines a black protective frame with a clear anti-fog lens. The black frame provides a conventional industrial appearance and clearly defines the eyewear perimeter, while the transparent integrated side shields preserve lateral visibility.
This SKU uses the same general Maverick protection platform as other frame and lens combinations but must be identified by its exact frame color, clear lens, anti-fog coating, and EN 166 “K” surface-damage performance. Product-family options should not be assumed to apply to every individual Maverick SKU.
Standards and Protective Performance
Ansell identifies the Maverick product family as manufactured to comply with ANSI/ISEA Z87.1-2020, rated Z87+ for high-velocity impact, and certified to CSA Z94.3-20. SKU 49309 is also specifically identified as passing the EN 166 “K” surface-damage test.
These classifications apply to occupational spectacle-style eye protection. They must be interpreted together with the physical markings on the supplied eyewear, current manufacturer documentation, individual fit, and the employer’s hazard assessment.
| Standard or Rating |
Technical Meaning |
| ANSI/ISEA Z87.1-2020 |
Current U.S. occupational eye and face protection standard referenced by Ansell |
| Z87+ |
High-impact designation under the applicable ANSI/ISEA spectacle requirements |
| CSA Z94.3-20 |
Canadian occupational eye and face protector certification referenced by Ansell |
| EN 166 “N” |
Resistance-to-fogging test that Ansell states is exceeded by the KleenVision™ coating |
| EN 166 “K” |
Resistance to surface damage by fine particles; specifically identified for SKU 49309 |
| 99.9% UVA / UVB / UVC filtration |
Polycarbonate lens filtration intended to reduce occupational ultraviolet exposure |
Impact-Rating Interpretation
The Z87+ designation addresses high-impact performance under the applicable spectacle requirements. It does not establish sealed protection or suitability for every eye and face hazard.
- High-impact certification does not make the eyewear a chemical-splash goggle
- Integrated side shields do not create a dust-tight or gas-tight enclosure
- The partial brow guard does not create a sealed upper barrier
- A compatible face shield may be required in addition to primary eye protection
- Welding, cutting, brazing, and laser work require specialized optical filters
- Fine dust, aerosols, liquid splash, and multidirectional exposure may require goggles
- Damaged eyewear must be removed from service regardless of its original rating
KleenVision™ Premium Anti-Fog Technology
Lens fogging occurs when warm, moisture-containing air contacts a cooler lens and condenses into microscopic droplets. These droplets scatter light and can obscure workpieces, tools, labels, inspection details, equipment controls, walking surfaces, and hazard indicators.
The Maverick 49309 uses KleenVision™ premium anti-fog technology. Ansell states that the coating is engineered to provide anti-fog performance 100 times greater than the ANSI Z87.1-2020 “X” mark requirement and exceeds the EN 166 “N” mark test for resistance to fogging.
- Helps maintain visibility in humid work areas
- Supports clearer vision during temperature transitions
- Helps reduce fogging associated with masks, respirators, hoods, and face coverings
- Can reduce repeated eyewear removal, wiping, and adjustment
- Helps limit work interruption caused by condensation
- Supports more consistent use of required eye protection
- May reduce face-touch behavior caused by obscured vision
Anti-Fog Performance Limitations
Anti-fog treatment reduces the likelihood, severity, or duration of fogging but does not guarantee completely fog-free performance under every condition. Results may be affected by humidity, temperature differential, physical exertion, respirator exhaust, airflow, contamination, cleaning technique, coating wear, and chemical exposure.
- Check mask and respirator fit when warm air is directed toward the lens
- Evaluate hood placement and ventilation when recurring fogging occurs
- Do not aggressively polish or scrub the coated lens
- Do not apply unapproved household anti-fog products
- Avoid cleaners that may degrade the coating
- Replace the glasses when fog resistance becomes visibly uneven or ineffective
EN 166 “K” Surface-Damage Resistance
Ansell specifically identifies product code 49309 as passing the EN 166 “K” mark test for resistance to surface damage by fine particles. This is more precise than a general scratch-resistant claim because it associates the SKU with a defined performance test.
The EN 166 “K” result supports improved lens durability in environments where fine airborne particles, dust, or routine industrial handling could degrade optical clarity. It does not make the lens scratch-proof or immune to chemical attack.
- Remove loose grit and fine particles before wiping
- Do not dry wipe when metal dust or abrasive debris is present
- Avoid rough shop towels, paper products, and contaminated cloths
- Do not store the lens against tools, fasteners, or unfinished surfaces
- Replace eyewear when abrasion interferes with vision or inspection accuracy
- Do not interpret the “K” performance as resistance to all mechanical or chemical damage
Combined Lens-Protection System
The 49309 lens combines several performance functions in one clear polycarbonate structure. Each characteristic addresses a different workplace visibility, durability, or protection requirement.
| Lens Feature |
Practical Benefit |
| Clear polycarbonate lens |
Combines clear indoor visibility, low weight, impact performance, and UV filtration |
| KleenVision™ anti-fog coating |
Helps reduce visibility loss caused by condensation |
| EN 166 “N” performance |
Documents resistance-to-fogging performance |
| EN 166 “K” performance |
Documents resistance to surface damage by fine particles |
| 99.9% UVA / UVB / UVC filtration |
Helps reduce occupational ultraviolet exposure |
| Z87+ high-impact performance |
Supports occupational programs requiring high-impact spectacle protection |
Clear Lens and Indoor Task Visibility
The clear lens is intended primarily for normally illuminated indoor work where natural color recognition, label reading, inspection accuracy, and clear task visibility are important. It does not provide sunglass-style brightness reduction or directional glare filtration.
- Supports natural color recognition
- Suitable for indoor manufacturing and assembly
- Supports inspection, checking, and quality-control work
- Helps maintain visibility in warehouses and maintenance areas
- Appropriate where tinted eyewear could reduce available illumination
- Provides UV filtration without a dark lens tint
- May be unsuitable for intense exterior brightness without further evaluation
Integrated Partial Brow Guard
The Maverick frame incorporates an integrated partial brow guard above the lens. Ansell describes this structure as providing a sense of protection from falling dust and helping reduce glare entering from above.
The brow component increases upper coverage compared with a fully frameless spectacle but does not create a sealed barrier against hazardous fine particles, aerosols, or liquids.
- Adds coverage along the upper lens area
- Helps reduce direct entry of nuisance dust from above
- Helps limit some overhead light entering above the lens
- Provides a more substantial upper profile than frameless safety glasses
- Must be evaluated for compatibility with hard hats and face shields
- Should not be represented as sealed brow protection
Integrated Clear Side Shields
Clear side shields are integrated into the black frame to extend coverage toward the lateral areas of the eyes while preserving peripheral visibility. Because the side protection is built into the frame, there are no separate removable shield components to lose, omit, or install incorrectly.
| Design Feature |
Practical Benefit |
| Integrated clear side shields |
Extends lateral coverage while preserving side vision |
| Partial brow guard |
Adds upper coverage from nuisance dust and overhead light |
| Black frame |
Provides a conventional industrial appearance and clearly defined frame perimeter |
| Single integrated assembly |
Eliminates separate side shields that could be lost or incorrectly positioned |
Padded Nose Contact and Soft-Touch Temples
The Maverick design includes padded nose contact and soft-touch temple points intended to reduce pressure, improve grip, and help prevent slippage during extended use.
- Padded nose contact helps distribute pressure
- Soft-touch temple areas help reduce side pressure
- Thermoplastic-rubber contact points support grip and retention
- Stable positioning can reduce repeated face and eyewear touching
- Comfort-focused construction may support all-shift wear compliance
- Nose and temple components should be inspected before each use
Material Construction
Current Ansell product-family details identify polycarbonate, thermoplastic rubber, and stainless-steel screw components in Maverick construction.
| Material |
Functional Role |
| Polycarbonate |
Primary lens and rigid protective-frame components |
| Thermoplastic rubber |
Soft comfort and grip contact points at the nose and temples |
| Stainless-steel screws |
Mechanical attachment components within the frame or temple assembly |
Fit Verification Procedure
- Place the glasses on the wearer without excessively spreading the temple arms.
- Confirm that the padded nose contact sits securely without painful pressure.
- Verify that the clear lens is centered in front of both eyes.
- Inspect the lateral coverage provided by the integrated side shields.
- Confirm that the partial brow guard does not obstruct required upward vision.
- Ask the wearer to look upward, downward, and from side to side.
- Ask the wearer to bend, turn, walk, and perform representative work movements.
- Verify that the glasses remain secure without repeated adjustment.
- Repeat the assessment with all required head, hearing, respiratory, and face protection.
Recommended Applications and Industries
- Automotive assembly, repair, and maintenance
- Manufacturing and production operations
- Assembly, inspection, checking, and quality control
- Construction and general site work
- Facility and equipment maintenance
- Warehousing, shipping, receiving, and material handling
- Oil, gas, petrochemical, and energy operations
- Laboratory-support and technical work
- Humid or temperature-variable work areas
- Tasks requiring masks, respirators, hoods, or protective headgear
- Indoor work requiring clear lenses and natural color recognition
- General occupational eye-protection programs
PPE Compatibility Assessment
The Maverick glasses must be evaluated with the complete PPE ensemble. Hard hats, respirators, masks, earmuffs, hoods, face shields, and protective garments can alter eyewear position, redirect airflow, create pressure points, or reduce coverage.
- Confirm that hard-hat suspension components do not contact the partial brow guard
- Ensure temple arms do not interfere with tight-fitting respirator sealing surfaces
- Check whether mask or respirator airflow is directed toward the lens
- Verify that earmuff cushions remain fully seated around the ears
- Confirm that face-shield brackets do not displace the glasses
- Check compatibility with hoods, bouffants, and head coverings
- Verify secure positioning during representative work movement
- Do not force the glasses over prescription eyewear unless specifically evaluated
Hazard Assessment Guidance
The employer should identify the source, direction, frequency, duration, and severity of each eye hazard before selecting protection. Spectacle-style eyewear may be appropriate for general impact and particle exposure but may not provide sufficient enclosure for liquid splash, hazardous fine dust, aerosols, or multidirectional hazards.
| Hazard |
Selection Consideration |
| Flying particles and general impact |
Confirm that Z87+ spectacle protection and frame coverage are adequate |
| Falling nuisance dust |
Partial brow coverage may help, but greater enclosure may be required for hazardous fine dust |
| Chemical splash |
Use chemical-splash goggles or another appropriately enclosed protector |
| Fine dust or aerosol |
Evaluate goggles or another protector with greater enclosure |
| Full-face impact or splash |
Add a compatible face shield while retaining appropriate primary eye protection |
| Welding, cutting, or brazing radiation |
Use task-specific filter lenses with the required shade designation |
| Laser radiation |
Use wavelength-specific laser eyewear with verified optical density |
| Intense exterior glare |
Evaluate an appropriate tinted or polarized configuration rather than this clear lens |
Controlled Environment Considerations
Industrial eye-protection certification and cleanroom suitability are separate determinations. ANSI/ISEA and CSA compliance do not establish sterility, ISO cleanroom classification, low particle release, low outgassing, disinfectant compatibility, or suitability for aseptic processing.
The anti-fog treatment and stable comfort contact points may help reduce eyewear removal and face-touch adjustment in controlled areas. However, the brow guard, side shields, hinges, screws, padded components, and frame interfaces should be evaluated under the facility’s material-control and cleaning program.
- Evaluate the eyewear under the facility’s contamination-control strategy before use
- Assign glasses by employee or controlled area when practical
- Stage cleaned eyewear on the designated clean side of the gowning process
- Handle the glasses by the temples rather than the lens
- Complete fit adjustments before entering the critical work zone
- Do not place eyewear directly on benches, carts, gowning seats, or critical surfaces
- Do not transfer eyewear between uncontrolled and controlled areas without approved cleaning
- Use only facility-approved cleaning agents and compatible low-lint wipes
- Inspect around side shields, brow components, hinges, screws, and comfort pads for retained residue
- Replace the glasses when they no longer meet facility visibility or cleanliness criteria
Cleanroom Donning and Handling Guidance
- Inspect the eyewear before beginning the gowning sequence.
- Clean or disinfect the glasses according to the approved facility procedure.
- Inspect side-shield, brow, hinge, nose, and temple interfaces for retained residue.
- Stage the eyewear in the designated clean-side location.
- Handle the glasses only by approved contact points such as the temples.
- Don the eyewear at the step specified by the gowning SOP.
- Complete fit positioning before final glove donning when permitted.
- Confirm compatibility with the mask, respirator, hood, bouffant, and face shield.
- Avoid touching or readjusting the glasses inside the critical work area.
- Follow the defined deviation procedure if the eyewear is dropped, displaced, contaminated, or heavily fogged.
Cleaning Procedure
- Wash and dry hands or don clean gloves as required by the work area.
- Inspect the lens for loose dust, grit, metal particles, dried residue, or abrasive contamination.
- Remove loose particles using clean air or a gentle water rinse when permitted.
- Apply an approved optical cleaner, mild soap and water, or another validated cleaning solution.
- Wipe gently using a soft optical tissue, microfiber cloth, or approved cleanroom wiper.
- Clean the side shields, brow guard, nose pads, temples, and hinge areas without forcing debris into joints.
- Avoid aggressive pressure or repeated polishing of the anti-fog surface.
- Rinse where required to remove cleaner residue.
- Dry using a clean, soft, non-abrasive material.
- Inspect the lens, coatings, side shields, brow guard, nose pads, temples, screws, and safety markings before reuse.
Chemical compatibility note: Strong solvents, aggressive disinfectants, high-pH cleaners, abrasive compounds, and incompatible chemicals may craze polycarbonate, degrade the anti-fog treatment, damage the scratch-resistant coating, discolor or embrittle the black frame, degrade thermoplastic-rubber contact points, or weaken the assembly. Where repeated disinfection is required, validate the exact chemical, concentration, contact time, application method, rinse procedure, and cleaning frequency.
Inspection and Replacement Criteria
Inspect the eyewear before each use and after any impact, chemical contact, abnormal heat exposure, or cleaning process that could affect protection or optical performance. Remove the glasses from service when any condition could reduce fit, clarity, impact performance, coating function, or structural integrity.
- Cracked, chipped, warped, or deformed lens
- Deep scratches or abrasion that interferes with vision
- Persistent haze, clouding, distortion, or discoloration
- Damaged, irregular, or ineffective anti-fog coating
- Cracked or deformed integrated side shields
- Cracked or deformed partial brow guard
- Damaged, detached, or permanently compressed nose pads
- Loose, cracked, bent, or deformed temples
- Damaged thermoplastic-rubber comfort points
- Loose, corroded, or damaged screws or hinges
- Loss of secure fit during normal movement
- Illegible required safety markings
- Exposure to a significant impact event
- Chemical contact that may have degraded the lens or frame
- Residue that cannot be removed through the approved cleaning process
Storage and Handling
Store the glasses in a cool, clean, and dry location away from direct sunlight, excessive heat, abrasive materials, heavy objects, and chemical vapors. The coated lens, integrated side shields, brow guard, and comfort components should be protected from unnecessary contact and deformation.
- Use an individual case, sleeve, or designated storage compartment
- Do not store with sharp tools, fasteners, metal parts, or abrasive materials
- Do not place heavy objects on the lens, side shields, brow guard, or temples
- Avoid prolonged storage in hot vehicles or near process heat
- Keep away from solvent, adhesive, fuel, and cleaning-chemical vapors
- Store cleaned eyewear separately from contaminated PPE
- Do not allow the coated lens to rest directly against rough surfaces
- Do not force or flatten the frame during storage
RightCycle™ Program Consideration
Ansell lists the Maverick product family as eligible for the RightCycle™ Program. Actual eligibility, contamination restrictions, collection methods, geographic availability, minimum quantities, and accepted product conditions should be confirmed with the current program before the glasses are placed into a recycling stream.
Packaging and Selling Unit Clarification
The SOSCleanroom purchase quantity for SKU 49309 is 12 safety glasses per case. Manufacturer and distributor logistics records may describe the package as 12 units or 12 pairs per inner package and may separately reference larger master-carton quantities. The larger logistics quantity should not be presented as the customer selling unit unless confirmed by the active SOSCleanroom inventory and purchasing record.
Important Use Limitations
- Not a sealed chemical-splash goggle
- Not dust-tight or gas-tight eyewear
- Integrated side shields do not create a sealed lateral enclosure
- Partial brow protection does not create a sealed upper enclosure
- Not polarized, photochromic, or sunglass-style eyewear
- Not welding, cutting, brazing, or infrared-radiation protection
- Not laser-protective eyewear
- Not electrical arc-flash or electrically insulating protection
- Not intended for molten-metal splash
- Not supplied sterile
- Not represented as autoclavable
- Not represented as cleanroom-certified or low-shedding eyewear
- Not a substitute for a face shield where full-face protection is required
- Not designed as over-the-glasses eyewear for prescription spectacles
- Not guaranteed compatible with every respirator, hard hat, hood, mask, face shield, or hearing protector
- Anti-fog performance does not guarantee completely fog-free vision under every condition
Current and Legacy Documentation Note
Legacy SKU-specific records may use Kimberly-Clark Professional, Jackson Safety, V30 Maverick, ANSI Z87.1+, clear anti-fog, anti-scratch, black frame, or 12-pair terminology. Current Ansell documentation identifies ANSI/ISEA Z87.1-2020 compliance, Z87+ high-velocity impact performance, CSA Z94.3-20 certification, KleenVision™ anti-fog performance, EN 166 “N” fog resistance, SKU-specific EN 166 “K” surface-damage resistance, polycarbonate construction, thermoplastic-rubber comfort components, stainless-steel screws, 99.9% UVA/UVB/UVC filtration, one-size fit, and RightCycle™ eligibility. Where certification traceability is required, verify the documentation applicable to the supplied production lot.
Brand and Product Documentation Note
KleenGuard™ protective eyewear was historically marketed through Kimberly-Clark Professional and may appear under Kimberly-Clark Professional, Jackson Safety, KleenGuard™, or Ansell in historical and current documentation. Current product-page content should use the active Ansell portfolio identity while preserving the established KleenGuard™ V30 Maverick™ name and manufacturer code 49309.
Technical Vault Disclaimer
This Technical Vault entry is intended to support product evaluation, procurement, training, fit assessment, controlled-environment planning, and workplace PPE review. It does not replace the manufacturer’s instructions, current product markings, workplace hazard assessment, exposure-control plan, cleanroom qualification, facility SOP, or regulatory guidance. Verify current certificates, declarations, chemical-compatibility information, coating details, and lot-specific documentation when required by the organization’s quality or safety system.
Technical insight: The Maverick 49309 is strongest where a durable black-frame design, clear indoor visibility, premium anti-fog performance, SKU-specific EN 166 “K” surface-damage resistance, integrated upper and lateral coverage, padded long-wear comfort, Z87+ impact protection, CSA certification, and ultraviolet filtration must work together.
Technical Vault updated: Jul. 2026 (SOS Technical Staff)
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