Why this matters in cleanrooms
Cleanroom contamination control is often lost at the gowning boundary: people touch the wrong surfaces, re-adjust PPE after gloving, or bring fogging/visibility issues into critical zones.
ISO cleanroom operations guidance emphasizes controlled practices (including a gowning program) as part of maintaining a cleanroom’s intended state.
In EU GMP sterile operations, personnel gowning expectations increase further, including defined coverage and disciplined donning for higher grades.
What the V90 Shield is (manufacturer basis)
KleenGuard™ V90 Shield (Code 18629) is an integrated goggle + curved face shield solution. The face shield can detach, making it a “2-in-1” platform.
Manufacturer-published performance and construction points include: ANSI Z87.1+ high impact with D3 droplet/splash rating, clear anti-fog coating, and polycarbonate lens/shield with a PVC frame.
It is designed to fit over most prescription eyeglasses (OTG).
Cleanroom donning (ISO-first technique guidance)
ISO cleanroom operations frameworks focus less on a single “universal” donning order and more on a controlled, trained, repeatable gowning program that prevents re-contamination.
The technique below is a practical template intended to help you reduce touch contamination and rework.
Donning template (minimize touch contamination)
- Hand hygiene first: start with clean, dry hands before touching any gowning items.
- Hair/hood coverage: fully contain hair and ears before eye/face PPE.
- Mask/respirator (if required): set and seal it before eye protection (so you do not re-touch facial PPE later).
- Eye/face protection: don the V90 Shield next; adjust strap tension and shield position before gloving when possible.
- Gloves last (commonly): once gloved, avoid re-adjusting head/face PPE. If you must adjust, follow your SOP for glove change or re-sanitization.
- Entry discipline: do not set PPE on uncontrolled surfaces after gowning; store/hold it in a protected clean area per your program.
Anti-fog control: manufacturer guidance states to clean with a soft cloth and notes that liquids can degrade anti-fog performance.
For cleanrooms, this means your wipe-down chemistry and method should be qualified so you do not unintentionally reduce visibility (which drives PPE removal/re-adjustment in critical areas).
EU Annex 1 overlay (sterile manufacturing expectations)
In EU GMP sterile operations, gowning expectations are elevated. Annex 1 includes guidance that, in higher-grade areas, personnel should wear garments that minimize shedding and includes eye covering expectations (example: sterile eye coverings such as goggles).
If your site follows Annex 1, treat “sterile vs. non-sterile” eye protection as a risk-assessed requirement tied to your Grade A/B practices and SOPs.
Practical interpretation for this item
- If sterile eye coverings are required: select a sterile goggle solution (single-use sterile goggles are common).
- If non-sterile is permitted: qualify an approved cleaning/disinfection step and storage/segregation method that preserves visibility and coating performance.
- Always follow your validated gowning SOP: this entry supports SOP strength; it does not replace it.
Specifications in context (audit/receiving helpful)
| Attribute |
Published basis |
| Manufacturer code |
18629 |
| Lens / coating |
Clear, Anti-Fog |
| Standard / rating |
ANSI Z87.1+ (high impact) with D3 droplet/splash rating (manufacturer sheet) |
| UV protection |
99.9% UVA/UVB/UVC protection (manufacturer sheet) |
| Materials |
Polycarbonate lens/shield; PVC frame; nylon headband holder; silicone headband (18629) |
| OTG fit |
Fits over most prescription eyeglasses |
| Cleaning / maintenance |
Clean with soft cloth; liquids may degrade anti-fog; replace if visibility reduced/damaged |
| Latex warning |
Contains natural rubber latex (manufacturer warning) |
| Country of origin |
China (manufacturer sheet) |
Common failure modes (what to prevent)
- Fogging drives PPE removal: qualify cleaning chemistry and storage to preserve coating performance and visibility.
- Post-glove adjustments: reduce strap/fit changes after gloving; build the sequence so most adjustments happen pre-glove.
- Uncontrolled storage: placing face PPE on benches or carts outside the program increases re-contamination risk.
- Chemical/vapor exposure: manufacturer warns certain chemical/vapor exposures may distort surfaces and reduce impact resistance.
Why SOSCleanroom (Ansell/KleenGuard alignment moving forward)
SOSCleanroom supports controlled-environment PPE programs with practical selection guidance and documentation-aware sourcing.
As Ansell consolidates the KleenGuard™ and Kimtech™ portfolios, SOSCleanroom is building forward continuity across garments, gloves, and eye/face protection so customers can standardize PPE with fewer vendors and fewer surprises at receiving.
SOSCleanroom note about SOP's
The Technical Vault is written to help customers make informed contamination-control decisions and improve day-to-day handling technique.
It is not your facility’s Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), batch record, or validation protocol.
Customers are responsible for establishing, training, and enforcing SOPs that fit their specific risks, products, equipment, cleanroom classification, and regulatory obligations.
Always confirm material compatibility, cleanliness suitability, sterility requirements, and acceptance criteria using your internal quality system and documented methods.
If you adapt any technique guidance from this entry, treat it as a starting template. Your team should review and approve the final method, then qualify it for your specific processes.
Source basis
- SOSCleanroom product page (V90 Shield): https://www.soscleanroom.com/product/gloves-apparel/kleenguard-v90-clear-anti-fog-case-24-kimberly-clark-face-shield/
- Manufacturer datasheet (KleenGuard V90 Shield 18629; Rev. 4/2019): https://exdron.co.il/Exdron-Pdf/kimberly-clark-18629-datasheet.pdf
- Jackson Safety V90 Shield datasheet (18629): https://actionis.com/media/wysiwyg/product-documents/Jackson_Safety_18629_Datasheet.pdf
- ISO (cleanroom operations / gowning program context): https://www.iso.org/standard/83014.html
- EU GMP Annex 1 (sterile manufacturing gowning expectations): https://health.ec.europa.eu/system/files/2022-08/20220825_gmp-an1_en_0.pdf
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Last reviewed: Jan. 14, 2026
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