Technical Vault: KleenGuard™ Monogoggle™ V90 Shield XTR OTG Safety Goggles 18629

The KleenGuard™ Monogoggle™ V90 Shield XTR OTG Safety Goggles 18629 integrate a splash-rated, impact-rated goggle with a detachable curved lower-face shield. The goggle serves as the primary eye protector, while the attached shield extends coverage over the nose, mouth, cheeks, and lower face for tasks involving liquid droplets, splash, flying particles, wet processing, maintenance, cleaning, and related hazards identified by the employer’s eye-and-face protection assessment.

The system combines a clear polycarbonate goggle lens, scratch-resistant hardcoat, KleenVision™ premium anti-fog treatment, indirect ventilation, pliable facial gasket, adjustable silicone-rubber head strap, swivel strap attachments, prescription-temple relief slots, replaceable-lens construction, and a detachable polycarbonate shield. Its 5-base-curve goggle geometry supports peripheral vision and over-the-glasses use with many conventional prescription frames.

Current Ansell documentation identifies the platform as manufactured to comply with ANSI/ISEA Z87.1-2020, rated D3 for droplet and splash performance, and rated Z87+ for high-velocity impact. These ratings apply within the documented product configuration and do not establish respiratory protection, gas-tight enclosure, chemical compatibility with every substance, sterile status, or suitability for every thermal, electrical, optical-radiation, biological, or controlled-environment hazard.

• Manufacturer: Ansell
• Brand: KleenGuard™
• Product family: Monogoggle™ V90 Shield XTR OTG
• Legacy product names: V90 Shield, The Shield, Monogoggle™ XTR with Face Shield
• Manufacturer code: 18629
• SOSCleanroom SKU: 18629
• UPC: 036000186291
• Product type: Indirectly vented safety goggles with detachable curved face shield
• Protection configuration: Primary goggle-style eye protection plus supplementary lower-face shield
• Fit category: Universal / adjustable adult fit
• Prescription-eyewear compatibility: OTG capable and designed to fit over most conventional prescription eyewear
• Goggle lens color: Clear
• Goggle lens material: Polycarbonate
• Face-shield color: Clear
• Face-shield material: Polycarbonate
• Frame color: Blue
• Frame material: Flexible polymer construction; legacy SKU records commonly identify PVC
• Goggle-lens coating: KleenVision™ premium anti-fog
• Surface durability: Scratch-resistant hardcoat
• Goggle-lens replacement: Replaceable-lens design
• Face shield: Curved, detachable lower-face shield
• Ventilation: Indirectly vented
• Face seal: Soft, pliable frame gasket
• Prescription-temple accommodation: Integrated relief slots
• Head strap: Silicone rubber
• Strap attachment: Swiveling attachment points
• Adjustment: Adjustable headband buckles
• Base curve: 5
• Ultraviolet filtration: 99.9% UVA, UVB, and UVC
• Current U.S. standard: ANSI/ISEA Z87.1-2020
• Impact designation: Z87+ high-velocity impact rated
• Liquid designation: D3 droplet and splash performance rated
• Anti-fog manufacturer claim: Engineered for performance 100 times greater than the ANSI Z87.1-2020 X-mark requirement
• Fog-test statement: Coating exceeds the EN166 N fog-resistance test
• RightCycle™ eligibility: Yes, subject to current program requirements
• Manufacturer-listed industries: Manufacturing, Construction, and Oil and Gas
• SOSCleanroom selling quantity: 24 complete goggle-and-shield assemblies per case

The V90 differs from a conventional crown-mounted face shield because it incorporates a primary goggle directly into the assembly. This reduces reliance on the user to separately select and don safety glasses or goggles beneath the shield.

The polycarbonate shield attaches to the goggle and curves around the lower face. Its geometry provides greater lateral coverage than a flat panel and avoids the need for a separate crown-style face-shield headgear assembly.

• Extends coverage below the goggle lens
• Covers the nose, mouth, cheeks, and portions of the jaw area
• Helps intercept forward and oblique liquid splash
• Helps intercept light airborne debris and particles directed toward the lower face
• Detaches for goggle-only use when permitted by the hazard assessment
• Must remain attached when the documented task requires facial coverage
• Does not create a sealed enclosure around the entire face
• Does not protect the neck, ears, scalp, or all skin surfaces
• Does not provide inhalation protection

The D3 designation indicates documented droplet and splash performance under the applicable ANSI/ISEA Z87.1 framework. It supports selection where open spectacle-style eyewear would provide insufficient enclosure around the eye area.

• D3 does not mean gas tight
• D3 does not establish protection from chemical vapors
• D3 does not establish respiratory protection
• D3 does not establish protection from every aerosol particle size
• D3 does not establish chemical permeation or degradation resistance
• D3 does not replace review of the chemical safety data sheet
• D3 does not replace emergency eyewash or shower requirements
• D3 does not protect uncovered skin outside the goggle and shield perimeter

Current Ansell documentation identifies the V90 goggle platform as Z87+ high-velocity impact rated. The polycarbonate lens and documented assembly are intended to resist occupational impact within the applicable test framework.

• Z87+ is an impact designation, not a chemical-resistance designation
• Z87+ does not establish ballistic or military-fragmentation protection
• Z87+ does not establish protection from explosive overpressure
• Z87+ does not establish electrical arc-flash protection
• Z87+ does not establish molten-metal protection
• Z87+ does not establish welding-filter performance
• Z87+ does not establish laser optical density
• Performance depends on the product being correctly assembled, fitted, and undamaged

The goggle lens uses KleenVision™ premium anti-fog treatment. Ansell states that the coating is engineered to provide anti-fog performance 100 times greater than the ANSI Z87.1-2020 X-mark requirement.

Ansell also states that the coating exceeds the EN166 N fog-resistance test. This should be described as a manufacturer coating-performance statement rather than as confirmation that the complete product carries an EN166 N marking.

• Supports visibility during elevated humidity
• Supports temperature transitions
• Supports wet-process and washdown work
• May reduce repeated lens wiping and PPE adjustment
• Works with indirect ventilation to manage heat and moisture
• Does not guarantee fog-free performance under every condition
• May be degraded by abrasion, incompatible chemicals, residue, or improper cleaning
• Should not be supplemented with unvalidated aftermarket anti-fog products

The goggle lens includes a scratch-resistant hardcoat intended to improve durability during ordinary handling and cleaning. Scratch resistant does not mean scratch-proof.

• Abrasive dust can scratch the lens during dry wiping
• Rough paper products can damage the viewing surface
• Contact with tools, fasteners, or other PPE can create scratches
• Improper storage can damage both the lens and shield
• Chemical attack can create haze, crazing, or stress cracking
• Deep scratches or optical distortion require removal from service

Indirect vents create a baffled airflow path rather than a direct opening into the eye area. This balances moisture and heat management against the need for improved droplet and splash control.

The goggle uses a replaceable-lens design. This can reduce total ownership cost when the lens becomes scratched or damaged while the frame, seal, strap, attachment points, and shield remain serviceable.

1. Remove the product from the hazardous area before servicing.
2. Clean the assembly sufficiently to prevent contamination transfer during disassembly.
3. Inspect the frame, gasket, vent channels, shield mounts, and lens-retention features.
4. Use only a manufacturer-approved replacement lens intended for the applicable V90 or XTR configuration.
5. Confirm the replacement lens tint and coating match the intended task.
6. Install the lens according to the manufacturer’s current instructions.
7. Verify that the lens is fully seated around the complete retention perimeter.
8. Inspect for gaps, distortion, stress, or incomplete engagement.
9. Do not return the assembly to service if the frame or retention system is damaged.

• Verify that all shield attachment points are present
• Confirm that the shield is fully seated and retained
• Inspect for cracks around attachment holes or molded interfaces
• Confirm that the shield does not detach during normal head movement
• Verify that the shield does not contact the goggle lens and create abrasion
• Confirm that the lower edge does not create unsafe interference with garments or respirators
• Replace damaged or deformed shields rather than attempting improvised repair
• Do not drill, trim, tape, glue, or otherwise modify the shield

Integrated temple-relief slots allow the temples of many prescription frames to pass through the goggle interface with reduced pressure and reduced disruption of the facial gasket.

• Designed to fit over most conventional prescription eyewear
• Relief slots reduce pressure from stacked temple arms
• 5-base-curve geometry provides internal frame clearance
• The prescription frame should remain in its normal visual position
• The outer goggle lens should not contact the prescription lenses
• The temple slots must not create excessive gaps around the wearer’s frame
• Very large, wide, tall, or unusually curved prescription frames may be incompatible
• Compatibility must be verified with the individual wearer and exact prescription frame

The 5-base-curve goggle profile balances wraparound peripheral coverage with the internal clearance needed for OTG use. It is flatter than highly curved sport-style safety spectacles but more contoured than a flat face panel.

• Supports lateral eye-area coverage
• Supports peripheral vision
• Provides space for many prescription frames
• Helps the gasket follow the general facial contour
• Requires wearer-specific evaluation for gaps and pressure
• Does not guarantee compatibility with every facial profile or prescription frame

The soft, pliable frame gasket conforms around the orbital region to support comfort and droplet/splash control. Its performance depends on correct positioning, strap tension, facial geometry, prescription-frame interference, and the condition of the gasket.

• Inspect for tears, cuts, cracks, swelling, or hardening
• Inspect for chemical residue and discoloration
• Confirm even contact around the orbital area
• Do not overtighten the strap to compensate for an incompatible fit
• Do not use adhesive, foam, tape, or field modifications to close gaps
• Replace the assembly when the gasket no longer conforms adequately

The strap should be tight enough to maintain stable contact but not so tight that it creates pain, excessive pressure, gasket distortion, prescription-frame displacement, headache, or skin injury.

1. Inspect the goggle, shield, gasket, strap, buckles, vents, lens, and attachment points.
2. Remove hats, loose hair, garments, or other items that would interfere with initial positioning.
3. Place the goggle over the eyes and prescription eyewear where applicable.
4. Position the gasket evenly around the orbital area.
5. Route prescription temples through the relief areas without twisting the gasket.
6. Place the strap around the head at a stable angle.
7. Adjust both sides gradually to achieve secure, even tension.
8. Confirm that the goggle lens does not contact prescription lenses.
9. Inspect the gasket perimeter for excessive gaps.
10. Attach and fully seat the face shield when required.
11. Ask the wearer to look up, down, left, and right.
12. Ask the wearer to bend, turn, walk, and perform representative task movements.
13. Verify that the shield remains attached and does not interfere with breathing equipment or clothing.
14. Repeat the evaluation with every required PPE component.
15. Issue another protector if acceptable fit cannot be achieved without excessive tension or modification.

The V90 must be evaluated as part of the complete PPE ensemble. Other equipment can alter goggle position, block ventilation, redirect exhaled air, interfere with the shield, or reduce the performance of another PPE component.

• Ensure the goggle does not interfere with a tight-fitting respirator seal
• Confirm that prescription temples and goggle features do not cross the respirator seal
• Check whether respirator exhalation directs warm air toward the goggle lens
• Verify clearance around respirator cartridges and valves
• Confirm that the shield can remain fully attached without contacting the respirator
• Confirm that hard-hat suspension does not displace the strap or goggle
• Verify that hoods do not block indirect vents
• Confirm that hearing protection remains properly seated
• Check that protective garments do not force the shield upward
• Repeat compatibility testing whenever another PPE component changes

The V90 is not respiratory protective equipment. The shield and indirectly vented goggle do not filter inhaled air or create a positive-pressure breathing zone.

• Does not filter particles, gases, or vapors from inhaled air
• Does not replace a respirator selected under a respiratory-protection program
• Does not create a gas-tight or vapor-tight enclosure
• Does not protect against oxygen-deficient atmospheres
• Does not replace a supplied-air hood or powered air-purifying respirator
• Must be tested for compatibility with any required respirator

D3 splash performance does not establish chemical compatibility. Before use with a hazardous liquid, the employer should evaluate the complete material system, including the polycarbonate lens and shield, flexible frame, face gasket, strap, coating, attachment points, and any prescription eyewear beneath the goggle.

Polycarbonate provides high impact resistance but can be damaged by incompatible solvents and cleaning agents. Damage may appear as haze, whitening, crazing, microcracking, embrittlement, loss of clarity, or distortion.

• Do not assume compatibility with ketones, aromatic solvents, chlorinated solvents, or strong alkaline cleaners
• Do not use aggressive solvent blends without manufacturer validation
• Do not use abrasive powders or scouring compounds
• Do not use heat-based sterilization unless explicitly approved
• Do not autoclave unless the exact product is documented as autoclavable
• Do not reuse a chemically attacked lens or shield even when impact damage is not visible

The V90 is industrial eye-and-face protection. It is not documented as sterile, cleanroom certified, low shedding, low outgassing, gamma compatible, electron-beam compatible, vaporized-hydrogen-peroxide compatible, or suitable for aseptic processing without facility qualification.

Use in a cleanroom, pharmacy, medical-device facility, laboratory, semiconductor environment, or other controlled area must be evaluated under the site’s SOP, gowning sequence, contamination-control strategy, material restrictions, cleaning validation, and process risk.

• Confirm that reusable industrial goggles and face shields are permitted
• Use sterile or validated single-use PPE where sterile eyewear is required
• Evaluate all lens, shield, frame, gasket, strap, buckle, vent, and attachment surfaces
• Assess whether indirect vents are permitted in the applicable process zone
• Validate cleaning agents against the complete material and coating system
• Assess residue retention in vent channels and attachment interfaces
• Complete fit adjustment before entering the critical zone
• Handle the assembly by approved non-viewing contact points
• Avoid repeated adjustment inside the controlled work area
• Segregate clean, used, and contaminated units
• Store cleaned units in a protected, designated location
• Do not describe the product as sterile or cleanroom certified

The V90 may be evaluated as industrial splash-protection equipment in pharmacy support, cleaning, spill-response preparation, or hazardous-drug handling programs, but suitability must be determined by the facility’s current standard operating procedures and exposure-control plan.

• Do not infer sterile-compounding suitability from the D3 rating
• Do not infer hazardous-drug permeation resistance from the face-shield material
• Confirm whether reusable eye and face protection is permitted
• Define cleaning, decontamination, storage, and disposal procedures
• Evaluate contamination retention at vents, strap mounts, shield clips, and gasket surfaces
• Use respiratory protection where required by the hazardous-drug assessment
• Use protective garments and gloves appropriate to the hazardous substance
• Maintain emergency eyewash and spill-response controls independently of PPE selection

1. Inspect all components before entering the work area.
2. Confirm that the correct clear anti-fog configuration is being used.
3. Verify that the face shield is attached when the task requires facial coverage.
4. Place prescription eyewear in its normal position where applicable.
5. Hold the goggle by the frame and strap rather than the viewing surfaces.
6. Position the gasket evenly around the eyes.
7. Route prescription temples through the relief slots without folding the gasket.
8. Pull the strap over the head and position it securely.
9. Adjust the buckles evenly until the goggle is stable and comfortable.
10. Confirm that the vents are not blocked by garments or hoods.
11. Verify that the shield clears other PPE.
12. Complete a final movement and visibility check before beginning work.

1. Move to the designated doffing or decontamination area.
2. Avoid touching the front of the lens or shield when contamination is possible.
3. Follow the facility sequence for gloves, garments, respirators, and eye protection.
4. Release strap tension only as needed.
5. Remove the assembly by handling the strap or designated frame edges.
6. Keep the contaminated front surface away from the face and clothing.
7. Place the unit into the designated used, contaminated, cleaning, or disposal container.
8. Perform hand hygiene or glove change as required.
9. Do not return a contaminated unit directly to clean storage.

1. Wear gloves and other PPE appropriate to the contamination being removed.
2. Inspect the assembly before cleaning to determine whether disposal is required.
3. Remove loose abrasive particles using a gentle rinse or approved clean-air method.
4. Detach the shield only when the approved procedure permits disassembly.
5. Apply an approved cleaner compatible with polycarbonate, the frame, gasket, strap, hardcoat, and anti-fog treatment.
6. Clean the goggle lens using a soft optical tissue, microfiber cloth, or validated low-lint wiper.
7. Clean the face shield using gentle, overlapping strokes.
8. Clean the gasket, strap, buckle, vent, temple-relief, and attachment surfaces.
9. Avoid soaking components unless the exact procedure has been validated.
10. Rinse where required to remove cleaner residue.
11. Dry using a clean, soft, non-abrasive material or approved air-drying process.
12. Inspect all components under adequate lighting.
13. Reassemble only after all parts are clean, dry, undamaged, and correctly oriented.

• Cracked, chipped, punctured, or deformed lens
• Cracked, warped, detached, or heavily scratched face shield
• Persistent optical haze or distortion
• Crazing, stress cracking, swelling, or chemical attack
• Anti-fog performance loss that creates unsafe visibility
• Gasket tearing, hardening, or loss of conformity
• Blocked or damaged vent channels
• Strap tearing, permanent stretching, or loss of retention
• Broken buckle or swivel attachment
• Damaged shield-retention features
• Lens that cannot be fully seated after replacement
• Repeated detachment of the face shield
• Unacceptable gaps or instability during fit testing
• Contact between the goggle lens and prescription lenses
• Illegible safety markings where traceability is required
• Exposure to a significant impact event
• Exposure to a chemical that cannot be safely removed or is known to degrade the materials
• Contamination that cannot be removed by the approved process

• Store in a clean, cool, dry, protected location
• Protect the goggle lens and shield from abrasive contact
• Do not stack heavy objects on the assembly
• Do not compress or permanently deform the gasket
• Do not fold or sharply bend the face shield
• Keep away from excessive heat and direct sunlight
• Keep away from solvent, fuel, adhesive, and chemical vapors
• Separate cleaned units from used or contaminated units
• Use a rigid or protective container for transport when practical
• Do not store in a manner that places continuous tension on the strap

• Liquid-transfer and dispensing support
• Splash-prone cleaning and disinfection
• Washdown and wet-process maintenance
• Laboratory liquid handling
• Industrial chemical-handling support after compatibility review
• Equipment servicing involving liquids and light debris
• Manufacturing maintenance
• Construction and facility operations
• Oil and gas maintenance activities
• Spill-response preparation within the product’s limitations
• Visitor or contractor programs requiring OTG splash protection
• Controlled-environment support work where reusable industrial eye and face protection is permitted

• High-pressure chemical transfer
• Highly corrosive liquids
• Hot liquid splash
• Cryogenic liquid handling
• Molten material handling
• Fine hazardous aerosol generation
• Gas or vapor exposure
• Biological containment work
• Hazardous-drug compounding
• Aseptic processing
• Laser work
• Welding, brazing, torch cutting, or plasma cutting
• Electrical arc-flash exposure
• Ballistic or explosive-fragment hazards

The polycarbonate lens provides 99.9% UVA, UVB, and UVC filtration. This supports general occupational ultraviolet-exposure reduction but does not establish specialized optical-radiation protection.

• UV filtration does not make the lens a welding filter
• UV filtration does not establish infrared protection
• The clear lens is not laser-protective eyewear
• The lens has no wavelength-specific optical-density rating
• The clear lens does not provide sunglass-style visible-light reduction
• Task-specific radiation hazards require correctly marked filters

Ansell identifies the V90 Shield platform as eligible for the RightCycle™ Program. Actual eligibility depends on geographic availability, contamination type, program acceptance criteria, collection procedures, minimum quantities, and the condition of the used PPE. Chemically contaminated, biologically contaminated, or otherwise hazardous units should not be placed into a recycling stream unless explicitly accepted by the current program.

The SOSCleanroom customer selling quantity for SKU 18629 is 24 complete goggle-and-shield assemblies per case. Historical manufacturer and distributor records may reference smaller inner packs or individual units. The active SOSCleanroom inventory and purchasing configuration should control customer-facing unit-of-sale terminology.

• Not respiratory protection
• Not a gas-tight or vapor-tight goggle
• Not a positive-pressure hood
• Not a supplied-air respirator
• Not a substitute for chemical compatibility review
• Not a guarantee against all liquid entry
• Not a sealed full-head enclosure
• Not welding, cutting, brazing, or torch-filter eyewear
• Not laser-protective eyewear
• Not electrical arc-flash PPE
• Not molten-metal protective equipment
• Not cryogenic face protection unless independently validated
• Not ballistic or explosive-fragment protection
• Not supplied sterile
• Not represented as autoclavable
• Not represented as cleanroom certified
• Not represented as low shedding or low outgassing
• Not guaranteed compatible with every prescription frame
• Not guaranteed compatible with every respirator, hood, hard hat, or hearing protector
• Anti-fog treatment does not guarantee fog-free use under every condition
• Scratch-resistant does not mean scratch-proof
• The shield must not be treated as a standalone replacement for the goggle

Historical records may identify this product under Kimberly-Clark Professional, Jackson Safety, KleenGuard™ V90 Shield, The Shield, Monogoggle™ XTR, manufacturer code 18629, clear anti-fog, blue frame, detachable face shield, indirect vent, OTG, PVC frame, silicone strap, ANSI Z87.1+, ANSI Z87.1-2010, D3, or related terminology. Current Ansell documentation identifies a replaceable polycarbonate goggle lens, detachable lower-face shield, prescription-temple relief slots, swivel strap attachments, indirect ventilation, 5-base-curve wraparound geometry, pliable face gasket, silicone-rubber strap, scratch-resistant hardcoat, KleenVision™ anti-fog treatment, 99.9% UVA/UVB/UVC filtration, ANSI/ISEA Z87.1-2020 compliance, D3 droplet/splash performance, Z87+ high-velocity impact performance, and RightCycle™ eligibility. Supplied product markings and lot-specific documents should control formal certification and traceability decisions.

KleenGuard™ eye and face protection was historically marketed through Kimberly-Clark Professional and Jackson Safety and may appear under Kimberly-Clark Professional, Jackson Safety, KleenGuard™, or Ansell in procurement records. Current product content should use the active Ansell portfolio identity while preserving the recognized KleenGuard™ V90 Shield and Monogoggle™ XTR product names and manufacturer code 18629.

This Technical Vault entry is intended to support procurement, hazard-assessment review, PPE selection, fit evaluation, training, maintenance, cleaning-program development, controlled-environment review, and documentation reconciliation. It does not replace the manufacturer’s current instructions, product markings, safety data sheets, chemical compatibility analysis, respiratory-protection program, exposure-control plan, emergency-response plan, wearer-specific fit assessment, facility SOP, contamination-control strategy, or applicable regulatory requirements. Verify current certificates, markings, replacement components, materials, packaging, cleaning compatibility, and lot-specific documentation when required by the organization’s safety or quality system.

Technical insight: The V90 Shield 18629 is strongest where primary goggle protection, extended lower-face coverage, D3 droplet/splash control, Z87+ impact performance, anti-fog visibility, prescription-eyewear accommodation, and simplified PPE issue must function as one integrated system. Its key technical distinction is that the goggle remains the primary eye protector beneath the detachable shield; its key limitation is that the assembly remains indirectly vented, chemically material-dependent, non-respiratory, non-sterile industrial PPE.

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

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