Safety Goggles

Safety glasses (at a bare minimum) or better, Safety Goggles are highly recommended for all work with any chemicals. Of particular danger is MEKP or the catalysts (Part B) of Epoxy. The catalyst tend to be more hazardous and reactive than the resins.

Safety Goggles

Eyes should be protected from splashing of resin, or any catalyst. You can purchase ANSI Z87 rated safety glasses, but we would highly recommend you instead purchase a pair of safety goggles such as pictured. A good name brand pair of Safety Goggles include a rubber gasket to better seal around the eyes, as well as offering better visibility due to a larger lens, and a tendency to fog up less in cooler weather.

Where To Purchase

It's possible to get a name brand pair of Safety Goggles from local industrial suppliers. I don't recommend any particular vendor, and you are encouraged to do your own research, but I recently purchased a pair of Bolle goggles from Grainger. They were $20-30 picked up at retail. I can't recommend Bolle or any name brand, as I don't have experience with enough goggles to make a recommendation, but the pair I bought were good. $20-30 is a lot more than a pair of safety glasses, but you typically only need one pair, and the advantages will outweigh any of the cost. They simply make working with eye protection a better experience, and there is no going back to safety glasses, once you have had a good pair of goggles.They protect the eyes better, they are more comfortable, they fog less, and visibility is better. They also fit the respirator much better than a pair of safety glasses does.

Low Cost Goggles

I do not recommend the low cost goggles such as pictured. These goggles are intended for mass production, and universal fit. They are useless because the fit is always a poor one around the edges. There is no proper rubber gasket around the side (just the plastic of the goggle). And they are also uncomfortable to wear for any long period. These type of goggle should be completely avoided.