Technical Vault: KleenGuard™ V30 Nemesis™ VL Safety Glasses 29112

The KleenGuard™ V30 Nemesis™ VL Safety Glasses 29112 are reusable, non-prescription industrial safety glasses engineered for work that transitions between indoor illumination, open-bay facilities, loading areas, covered exterior spaces, and moderate outdoor brightness. The fixed indoor/outdoor lens reduces more visible light than a clear lens while generally preserving greater indoor usability than a dark smoke lens.

The product uses the extra-lightweight Nemesis VL platform, combining a frameless no-brow profile, 8.25 base-curve wraparound polycarbonate lens, gunmetal temple structure, soft ventilated nosepiece, Comfort Touch soft-grip temple tips, and an included neck cord. The lens is cataloged by SOSCleanroom as indoor/outdoor uncoated and should not be represented as polarized, photochromic, automatically darkening, or equipped with KleenVision™ premium anti-fog technology.

This Technical Vault consolidates the product identity, lens terminology, visible-light-transmission behavior, fixed-tint limitations, fogging risk, optical selection logic, current and legacy standards, frame geometry, materials, wearer fit, PPE compatibility, controlled-environment considerations, cleaning requirements, inspection criteria, storage practices, packaging, documentation history, and use limitations.

• Manufacturer: Ansell
• Brand: KleenGuard™
• Series: V30 Nemesis™ VL
• Manufacturer code: 29112
• Current Ansell shop SKU: 102911210
• SOSCleanroom SKU: 29112
• UPC: 036000291124
• Product type: Reusable, non-prescription industrial safety glasses
• Fit category: One size / universal regular fit
• Lens designation: Indoor/Outdoor
• Lens material: Polycarbonate
• Catalog lens-treatment designation: Uncoated
• Current Ansell family lens-color terminology: Indoor/Outdoor Mirror
• Published visible-light transmission: Approximately 50%
• KleenVision™ premium anti-fog treatment: No
• Polarized: No
• Photochromic: No
• Automatically darkening: No
• Variable tint: No
• Specialized IR filter: No
• Frame style: Extra-lightweight frameless / no-brow design
• Frame and temple color: Gunmetal
• Lens geometry: High-base-curve wraparound construction
• Current manufacturer base curve: 8.25
• Nosepiece: Soft flexible nose pad with ventilation notch
• Temple design: Flexible arms with Comfort Touch soft-grip tips
• Primary materials: Polycarbonate, nylon, thermoplastic elastomer, and metal 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
• Legacy SKU-specific standards: ANSI Z87.1 and EN 166:2001 may appear in historical technical records
• Included accessory: Neck cord
• Foam lined: No
• Metal detectable: No
• X-ray detectable: No
• Country of origin: Taiwan
• RightCycle™ eligibility: Yes, subject to current program availability and acceptance requirements
• SOSCleanroom selling quantity: 12 safety glasses per case

The active SOSCleanroom product name identifies SKU 29112 as Indoor/Outdoor Uncoated. Current Ansell family documentation uses Indoor/Outdoor Mirror as a lens-color category and lists mirror, scratch-resistant hardcoat, KleenVision™ anti-fog, and IRUV among the treatments available across the Nemesis VL family.

The public family documentation does not provide a complete matrix assigning every treatment to every individual SKU. The technically conservative approach is therefore to retain the exact SOS SKU designation and avoid assigning a premium anti-fog, polarized, photochromic, or certified hardcoat claim unless the supplied package or lot-specific manufacturer documentation confirms it.

The indoor/outdoor lens is designed to provide a compromise between a high-transmission clear lens and a darker smoke lens. It is intended for operations where workers move repeatedly between different lighting zones and prefer one fixed lens rather than changing eyewear.

• Reduces brightness compared with a clear lens
• Allows more visible light than many dark smoke configurations
• Supports movement through loading docks and open-bay facilities
• Supports covered exterior and partially enclosed work areas
• May reduce the need to exchange clear and dark eyewear repeatedly
• Uses a fixed tint that does not react to sunlight
• Must be evaluated under both the darkest and brightest expected conditions

Visible-light transmission, or VLT, is the percentage of visible light that passes through the lens. The published value of approximately 50% indicates that the lens transmits roughly half of the available visible light under the applicable test basis.

The indoor/outdoor designation describes a fixed optical treatment intended to balance mixed lighting. It does not mean the lens automatically becomes lighter indoors or darker in sunlight.

• The visible-light transmission remains substantially fixed
• The lens does not respond dynamically to ultraviolet exposure
• The lens is not a prescription transition lens
• The lens is not electronically variable
• The wearer must verify that the fixed tint is suitable throughout the complete work cycle

The 29112 lens may reduce overall brightness, but it is not documented as polarized. Polarized lenses use a directional filter to reduce horizontally reflected glare from surfaces such as water, pavement, glass, painted metal, and vehicle panels.

• Brightness reduction is not the same as polarization
• Reflected glare may remain visible through this lens
• Evaluate polarized safety eyewear for sustained glare-intensive work
• Confirm compatibility with digital displays before assigning polarized lenses as an alternative
• Do not advertise the 29112 as polarized without exact manufacturer documentation

The SOSCleanroom 29112 configuration does not include KleenVision™ premium anti-fog treatment. Fogging can occur when warm, moisture-containing air contacts a cooler lens and condenses into droplets that scatter light and obscure task details.

Mixed indoor and outdoor work can increase condensation risk because the wearer may cross temperature and humidity boundaries repeatedly. Masks, respirators, hoods, strenuous activity, perspiration, and poor airflow can further increase fogging.

Do not apply improvised household anti-fog products. Unvalidated sprays, waxes, detergent films, and wipes may leave optical residue, alter light transmission, damage polycarbonate, or conflict with controlled-environment cleaning procedures.

The Nemesis VL platform uses the polycarbonate lens as the primary protective structure and eliminates a conventional full upper frame. This frameless architecture reduces bulk and opaque material around the wearer’s field of view.

The absence of a conventional opaque brow bar helps preserve the wearer’s field of view above eye level. This can be beneficial when inspecting overhead equipment, reading elevated indicators, climbing, handling material on upper shelving, or working beneath hard-hat suspension systems.

• Reduces upper-frame visual obstruction
• Supports upward inspection and hazard recognition
• Helps limit contact with hard-hat suspension components
• Supports a low-profile fit under certain hoods and head coverings
• Does not provide sealed upper protection from liquids, aerosols, or hazardous dust

Current Ansell documentation identifies the Nemesis VL lens with an 8.25 base curve. The curved lens follows the general contours of the face and extends coverage toward the lateral eye area.

• Extends the lens toward the sides of the wearer’s face
• Supports broad peripheral vision
• Provides lateral spectacle coverage without removable side shields
• Maintains a low-profile sport-style configuration
• Depends on correct wearer-specific fit and positioning
• Does not create sealed splash, dust, aerosol, or gas protection

The soft flexible nosepiece is designed to reduce concentrated contact pressure, stabilize the lens, channel perspiration away from the eyes, and help prevent downward slippage. A ventilation notch supports moisture movement around the nose contact area.

• Soft contact helps reduce pressure on the bridge of the nose
• Flexible construction accommodates a range of facial profiles
• Ventilation notch helps channel perspiration
• Grip-oriented geometry helps reduce downward movement
• Stable positioning supports consistent peripheral coverage
• Reduced movement can decrease repeated eyewear adjustment
• The nosepiece should be inspected for tearing, cracking, hardening, residue, and loss of grip

Flexible temple arms with Comfort Touch soft-grip tips are intended to reduce side pressure and help maintain frame position during walking, bending, climbing, inspection, assembly, and material-handling activities.

• Flexible arms accommodate normal head movement
• Soft contact areas help reduce pressure behind the ears
• Grip-oriented tips help limit forward movement
• Low eyewear weight supports prolonged wear
• Stable retention may reduce repeated face touching
• Temple compatibility should be checked with hard hats, earmuffs, respirators, hoods, and face shields
• Loose, cracked, bent, or deformed temples require replacement

Current Ansell product details identify polycarbonate, nylon, thermoplastic elastomer, and metal screw components within the Nemesis VL construction.

Current Ansell documentation identifies the Nemesis VL platform as manufactured to comply with ANSI/ISEA Z87.1-2020 and as Z87+ high-velocity impact rated. Historical SKU-specific records may reference ANSI Z87.1, ANSI Z87.1+, or EN 166:2001.

Current catalog content should use ANSI/ISEA Z87.1-2020 and Z87+ as the principal manufacturer-published references while retaining older standards only for historical or lot-specific document traceability.

The Z87+ designation addresses high-impact performance under the applicable spectacle requirements. It does not establish sealed protection or suitability for every workplace eye and face hazard.

• High-impact certification does not make the glasses chemical-splash goggles
• Wraparound geometry does not create a dust-tight or gas-tight enclosure
• The no-brow design does not provide sealed upper protection
• A compatible face shield may be required in addition to primary eye protection
• Fine hazardous dust and aerosols may require greater enclosure
• Welding, cutting, brazing, and torch work require task-specific filter shades
• Laser work requires wavelength-specific optical-density protection
• Damaged eyewear must be removed from service regardless of its original rating

The polycarbonate lens filters 99.9% of UVA, UVB, and UVC radiation. This ultraviolet filtration is separate from the lens’s visible-light-transmission characteristics.

• UV filtration does not make the lens a welding filter
• UV filtration does not establish infrared protection
• The lens is not laser-protective eyewear
• The lens has no wavelength-specific optical-density rating
• Task-specific radiation hazards require appropriately rated filters
• General UV filtration does not guarantee adequate control of intense visible glare

1. Place the glasses on the wearer without excessively spreading the temple arms.
2. Confirm that the soft nosepiece sits securely without painful pressure.
3. Verify that the lens is centered in front of both eyes.
4. Inspect the side and lower lens edges for excessive openings.
5. Ask the wearer to look upward and confirm that the no-brow design preserves the required field of view.
6. Ask the wearer to look downward and from side to side.
7. Ask the wearer to bend, turn, walk, climb, and perform representative task movements.
8. Verify that the eyewear remains secure without repeated adjustment.
9. Confirm that perspiration does not cause excessive slippage.
10. Evaluate visual performance in both the darkest and brightest expected work zones.
11. Repeat the fit assessment with all required hard hats, masks, respirators, hoods, earmuffs, and face shields.

Each pair includes a neck cord to keep the eyewear accessible when temporarily removed. The cord may support intermittent tasks, visitor programs, maintenance workflows, and transitions between areas with different PPE requirements.

• Helps reduce loss and misplacement
• Keeps the glasses available for immediate reuse
• Reduces the likelihood of placing eyewear on work surfaces
• Should be inspected for damage, contamination, and secure attachment
• Must be evaluated for entanglement risk around moving equipment
• May require removal where cords or loose accessories are prohibited
• Should not replace a protected storage case between work periods

• Loading-dock and receiving operations
• Warehouses with open exterior doors
• Manufacturing facilities with indoor and outdoor movement
• Construction and general site work
• Transportation terminals and fleet service
• Facility and equipment maintenance
• Material handling and yard operations
• Oil, gas, petrochemical, and energy operations
• Utilities and public-works maintenance
• Covered outdoor and partially enclosed work areas
• Inspection and quality-control work under mixed lighting
• Work requiring upward visibility
• Work involving hard hats where reduced brow interference is beneficial
• General occupational eye-protection programs

The no-brow, low-profile design is intended to reduce interference with hard-hat suspension systems, but the complete PPE combination must be evaluated on the individual wearer.

• Confirm that hard-hat suspension components do not push the eyewear downward
• Ensure temples do not cross tight-fitting respirator sealing surfaces
• Check whether masks or respirators direct warm air toward the lens
• Verify that earmuff cushions remain fully seated
• Confirm compatibility with hoods, bouffants, and head coverings
• Verify that face-shield brackets do not contact or displace the glasses
• Confirm secure positioning during representative work movement
• Confirm that the 50% VLT does not reduce visibility inside shaded hoods or enclosures
• Do not force the glasses over prescription eyewear unless specifically evaluated
• Repeat the compatibility assessment whenever another PPE component changes

The employer should identify the source, direction, frequency, duration, and severity of each eye hazard before selecting protection. Open spectacle-style eyewear may be appropriate for general impact exposure but may not provide sufficient enclosure for liquids, hazardous fine dust, aerosols, or multidirectional particles.

Industrial eye-protection compliance and cleanroom suitability are separate determinations. ANSI/ISEA compliance does not establish sterility, ISO cleanroom classification, low particle release, low outgassing, disinfectant compatibility, or suitability for aseptic processing.

The indoor/outdoor lens may be useful in warehouse, receiving, staging, shipping, and support zones with mixed lighting. The approximately 50% VLT may be unsuitable for dim production rooms, inspection stations, or controlled spaces where maximum available illumination is required.

• Evaluate the eyewear under the facility’s contamination-control strategy before use
• Confirm that open safety glasses are permitted in the applicable controlled area
• Validate that 50% VLT provides adequate task illumination
• Evaluate color recognition where labels, indicators, or product inspection are color critical
• Use sealed, sterile, or otherwise validated goggles where required by the gowning SOP
• Assign eyewear 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
• Use only facility-approved cleaners and compatible low-lint wipes
• Evaluate whether the neck cord is permitted by the contamination-control program
• Select an anti-fog model when condensation causes repeated adjustment or removal

1. Inspect the eyewear before beginning the gowning sequence.
2. Clean or disinfect the glasses according to the approved facility procedure.
3. Inspect the nosepiece, temple interfaces, screw points, and neck-cord attachments for retained residue.
4. Stage the eyewear in the designated clean-side location.
5. Handle the product only by approved contact points such as the temples.
6. Don the eyewear at the step specified by the gowning SOP.
7. Complete fit positioning before final glove donning when permitted.
8. Confirm compatibility with the mask, respirator, hood, bouffant, and face shield.
9. Confirm that the fixed tint provides sufficient visibility in the controlled area.
10. Observe whether the complete PPE combination causes fogging.
11. Avoid touching or readjusting the glasses in the critical work area.
12. Follow the approved deviation procedure if the glasses are dropped, displaced, contaminated, or fogged.

1. Wash and dry hands or don clean gloves as required by the work area.
2. Inspect the lens for dust, grit, metal particles, dried residue, or abrasive contamination.
3. Remove loose particles with clean air or a gentle water rinse when permitted.
4. Apply an approved optical cleaner, mild soap and water, or another validated cleaning solution.
5. Wipe gently using a soft optical tissue, microfiber cloth, or approved cleanroom wiper.
6. Clean around the nosepiece, temples, screw points, and neck-cord interfaces.
7. Avoid excessive pressure and abrasive wiping.
8. Rinse where required to remove cleaner residue.
9. Dry using a clean, soft, non-abrasive material.
10. Inspect the lens, frame components, nosepiece, temples, screws, cord, and safety markings before reuse.

Do not assume that aftermarket anti-fog sprays, detergent films, waxes, scratch treatments, or disinfectant coatings are compatible with the lens. Unvalidated products may leave residue, create optical distortion, alter visible-light transmission, change reflected appearance, or damage the polycarbonate surface.

• Use only products approved for polycarbonate safety eyewear
• Evaluate haze, residue, color shift, and optical distortion after application
• Confirm compatibility with facility cleaning procedures
• Do not obscure required safety markings
• Do not use improvised household products
• Select a factory anti-fog SKU when fog resistance is predictably required

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 product from service when any condition could reduce fit, clarity, tint uniformity, impact performance, or structural integrity.

• Cracked, chipped, warped, or deformed lens
• Deep scratches or abrasion that interferes with vision
• Persistent haze, clouding, optical distortion, or discoloration
• Uneven tint, peeling, spotting, or visible surface-treatment damage
• Crazing, stress cracking, or chemical damage
• Cracked, hardened, torn, or deformed nosepiece
• Loose, cracked, bent, stretched, or deformed temples
• Damaged or detached soft-grip temple components
• Loose, corroded, or damaged screws
• Loss of secure fit during normal movement
• Excessive side or lower-edge openings caused by deformation or incorrect fit
• 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
• Recurring fogging that prevents safe task performance
• Insufficient visibility in the darkest assigned work area

Store the glasses in a cool, clean, and dry location away from direct sunlight, excessive heat, abrasive materials, heavy objects, and chemical vapors. The lens, nosepiece, temples, and cord should be protected from contact, compression, 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 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 lens to rest directly against rough surfaces
• Do not force or flatten the frame during storage
• Use the neck cord as a temporary retention aid rather than long-term storage

Ansell lists the Nemesis VL product family as eligible for the RightCycle™ Program. Actual eligibility, contamination restrictions, geographic availability, collection methods, minimum quantities, and accepted product conditions should be confirmed with the current program before the glasses are placed into a recycling stream.

The SOSCleanroom purchase quantity for SKU 29112 is 12 safety glasses per case. Manufacturer and distributor records may describe individual pairs, 12 pairs per inner package, or larger master-carton quantities. Larger logistics quantities should not be presented as the SOSCleanroom customer selling unit unless confirmed by the active inventory and purchasing record.

• Uses a fixed indoor/outdoor tint and does not automatically change with lighting conditions
• Does not include KleenVision™ premium anti-fog treatment
• May fog during humidity, temperature transitions, physical exertion, or mask and respirator use
• Not polarized
• Not photochromic or automatically darkening
• May be too dark for poorly illuminated indoor work
• May not provide sufficient glare reduction for continuous intense sunlight
• Not a sealed chemical-splash goggle
• Not dust-tight or gas-tight eyewear
• Wraparound geometry does not create a sealed lateral enclosure
• No-brow construction does not provide sealed upper protection
• Not welding, cutting, brazing, or specialized 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
• Formal hardcoat or mirror-treatment claims should be verified against the supplied lot

Historical records may identify this product under Kimberly-Clark Professional, Jackson Safety, KleenGuard™ V30 Nemesis™ VL, manufacturer code 29112, ANSI Z87.1, ANSI Z87.1+, EN 166:2001, indoor/outdoor, indoor/outdoor mirror, gunmetal frame, or uncoated terminology. Current Ansell documentation identifies SKU 102911210, extra-lightweight frameless no-brow construction, 8.25 base curve, soft ventilated nosepiece, Comfort Touch temple tips, polycarbonate construction, 99.9% UVA/UVB/UVC filtration, included neck cord, ANSI/ISEA Z87.1-2020 compliance, Z87+ high-velocity impact performance, one-size fit, and RightCycle™ eligibility. Where formal coating, certification, optical, or dimensional traceability is required, verify the markings and documentation applicable to the supplied production lot.

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 Nemesis™ VL name and manufacturer code 29112.

This Technical Vault entry is intended to support product evaluation, procurement, training, optical selection, fit assessment, controlled-environment planning, and workplace PPE review. It does not replace the manufacturer’s instructions, current product markings, wearer-specific fit evaluation, workplace hazard assessment, lighting assessment, exposure-control plan, cleanroom qualification, facility SOP, or regulatory guidance. Verify current certificates, lens treatment, visible-light transmission, chemical compatibility, packaging, and lot-specific documentation when required by the organization’s quality or safety system.

Technical insight: The Nemesis VL 29112 is strongest where one fixed lens must balance indoor usability with moderate outdoor brightness reduction. Its approximately 50% VLT, extra-lightweight frameless profile, upward visibility, wraparound coverage, sweat-management features, Z87+ impact performance, and ultraviolet filtration support mixed-lighting workflows. Its key limitation is that the lens is neither photochromic nor polarized and must be validated under both the darkest and brightest assigned work conditions.

Technical Vault updated: Jul. 2026 (SOS Technical Staff)

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