The Technical Vault
By SOSCleanroom
KleenGuard™ Visio™ Economy
V20 — Universal Fit
Lens: Uncoated (listed)
ANSI Z87.1+ (impact)
12/Case
KleenGuard Visio™ Economy Safety Glasses (SKU 14476) — practical eyewear for controlled-area routines and safety compliance
Why eyewear shows up in cleanroom conversations
Even when your core cleanroom controls are strong, personnel remain a primary variable: people move, shed particles, touch their face, and adjust PPE. ISO cleanroom classification focuses on air cleanliness by airborne particle concentration. In practice, eyewear becomes part of contamination-control discipline because it is frequently adjusted, frequently cleaned, and frequently carried across boundaries.
What this product is used for
- General eye protection in controlled spaces (gowning rooms, support corridors, packaging zones, maintenance windows) where impact-rated eyewear is required.
- Visitor and contractor issuing (universal sizing and case quantity simplify kitting and stocking).
- Facilities and manufacturing tasks where UV/impact protection and comfort features help drive consistent wear.
Why customers consider Visio™ Economy
- Comfort-forward fit: manufacturer describes three-point extendable/adjustable temples to improve fit and reduce "take-it-off" behavior.
- Straightforward standardization: a consistent eyewear pick reduces random substitutions that complicate safety programs.
- Scratch-life lens construction: Visio configurations use hard-coated lenses for longer service life (verify per current PDS).
- Program continuity: SOSCleanroom is building deeper alignment with Ansell's KleenGuard offering so customers can consolidate PPE sourcing without sacrificing specification clarity.
Specifications in context
| Attribute |
SKU 14476 |
| SKU / identifiers | SKU 14476; UPC 036000144765; GTIN 10036000144762 |
| Size | Universal |
| Lens coating (listed) | Uncoated |
| Frame color (listed) | Black |
| Case pack | 12 per case |
| Country of origin | Taiwan |
| RightCycle | Listed "Yes" |
Cleanroom gowning: where eyewear fits and why it matters
Practical donning guidance (ISO-first thinking)
- Stage eyewear at the boundary: keep safety glasses inside the gowning area so they are not commuting from uncontrolled spaces.
- Hands drive outcomes: perform hand hygiene before touching any clean PPE; handle glasses by the temples.
- Put eyewear on once — then stop adjusting: repeated face-touching is a contamination amplifier.
- Sequence for control: hair/beard cover and hood first, then eyewear, then gloves (facility SOPs vary).
- Storage discipline: between uses, store in a clean pouch or closed bin.
EU GMP Annex 1 overlay
If you operate under EU GMP Annex 1, contamination control is framed through Quality Risk Management, facility design, and disciplined aseptic behavior. In Grade A/B contexts, facilities frequently move from general safety glasses to cleanroom-qualified goggles or sterile single-use eyewear aligned to the aseptic process and SOP.
Common failure modes
- Fogging leads to face-touching: evaluate anti-fog options or a better-sealing goggle rather than adjusting all shift.
- Eyewear commuting across zones: dedicate eyewear to the controlled area whenever feasible.
- Over-cleaning with harsh solvents: use approved lens-safe cleaners; aggressive chemistry can haze lenses.
- Loose fit: use the adjustable temple system to get stable positioning before entering the controlled zone.
Selection notes (uncoated vs. anti-fog vs. goggle)
- Uncoated lens: a clean baseline for general use; best when fog is not a frequent complaint.
- Anti-fog lens: preferred for humid gowning rooms, mask-heavy wear, and temperature swings.
- Goggles / sealed eyewear: stronger splash control and better sealing; often chosen when process risk or Annex 1 expectations push toward higher control.
SOSCleanroom note about SOPs
The Technical Vault is written to help customers make informed contamination-control decisions. It is not your facility's SOP, batch record, or validation protocol.
If you adapt any technique guidance from this entry, treat it as a starting template. Review and approve the final method, then qualify it for your specific environment and risk profile.
Source basis
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Last reviewed: May 4, 2026
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