{"product_id":"3m-virtua-safety-glasses-foam-gasket-blue-clear","title":"3M Virtua Safety Glasses with Foam Gasket | ANSI Z87.1+ Lab Splash Eye Protection | VIRTUA-FG-BL","description":"\u003ch2\u003e3M Virtua Safety Glasses with Foam Gasket Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3M Virtua Safety Glasses with Foam Gasket\u003c\/strong\u003e deliver dual-mode eye protection for laboratory and industrial environments where splash exposure is a documented hazard. Polycarbonate lenses meet ANSI\/ISEA Z87.1+ high-impact performance requirements. An integrated peripheral foam gasket creates a secondary seal against fine particulate, chemical mist, and aerosol intrusion. Wrap-around temple geometry extends coverage beyond standard open-frame safety glass designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStandard safety glasses leave inferior and lateral orbital zones exposed during splash trajectories. This product's foam gasket closes that compliance gap without the thermal burden or optical profile of a fully sealed chemical goggle. Procurement managers operating under OSHA 29 CFR 1910.133 can position these as a cost-effective intermediate PPE tier. Higher compliance rates among bench personnel are a documented outcome of this lighter form factor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLenses deliver 99.9% UV-A\/UV-B filtration, appropriate for environments combining chemical and optical exposure risks. Blue polycarbonate frames are lightweight at approximately 28g, reducing fatigue during extended wear protocols. Decontamination should follow facility SOPs; avoid prolonged contact with concentrated ketone or aromatic solvent solutions. Replacement foam gasket strips extend the product service life when properly maintained per 3M care guidelines.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAvailable Sizes and Configurations\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eConfiguration\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFrame Color\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLens\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGasket\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVIRTUA-FG-BL-CLR\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOne Size Fits Most\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlue Polycarbonate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClear, Anti-Scratch Polycarbonate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFoam Peripheral Gasket Included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSafety Glasses with Foam Gasket\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3M\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeries\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVirtua\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompliance Standard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eANSI\/ISEA Z87.1+, OSHA 29 CFR 1910.133\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLens Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePolycarbonate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLens Tint\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLens Coating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAnti-Scratch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrame Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePolycarbonate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrame Color\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlue\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUV Protection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e99.9% UV-A\/UV-B\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e28g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGasket Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFoam Peripheral Seal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemple Style\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdjustable Straight Temple Arms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProtection Class\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImpact + Particulate\/Mist (Intermediate Splash)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eLaboratory Applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese safety glasses are deployed across analytical chemistry, life sciences, and materials testing environments. Moderate chemical splash risk scenarios benefit from foam-gasketed eyewear where full goggle compliance is operationally impractical or thermally prohibitive. Splash mitigation during liquid transfers, centrifuge decanting, and open reagent preparation is the primary application driver. Lightweight construction supports sustained wear compliance among bench technicians during multi-hour shift protocols.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIndustrial quality control labs, pharmaceutical manufacturing corridors, and forensic evidence processing suites represent additional high-value deployment contexts. OSHA-regulated facilities requiring both impact and particulate mitigation without a sealed goggle will find this product operationally versatile. Institutions procuring under GSA schedules or blanket purchasing agreements benefit from strong per-unit cost efficiency at volume. Pairing with face shields is recommended for elevated splash hazard tiers per the ANSI Z87.1 PPE selection hierarchy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eLab Safety Eyewear Comparison: Why Choose LabSupplies.com?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e3M Virtua Foam Gasket — LabSupplies.com\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTypical Competitor Offering\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompliance Standard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eANSI\/ISEA Z87.1+ (High Impact)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eANSI Z87.1 Basic (tier varies)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeripheral Protection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFoam Gasket Included — Peripheral Seal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOpen Frame Only — No Gasket\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLens Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAnti-Scratch Polycarbonate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePolycarbonate (coating unspecified)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUV Filtration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e99.9% UV-A\/UV-B\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUV-A only (product dependent)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrice (Single Unit)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$13.99\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$17–$25\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFulfillment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShips Same Business Day\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–7 day standard lead time\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eB2B Account Support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNet-30, Volume Pricing, PO Accepted\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCredit card only (most vendors)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAcademic and Institutional Pricing\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLabSupplies.com offers tiered academic and institutional pricing on 3M Virtua Foam Gasket Safety Glasses for qualified university laboratories, government agencies, and corporate safety program accounts. Volume discounts activate at standard case quantities. Net-30 payment terms apply for approved institutional purchasers. Submit your organization's credentials through the LabSupplies.com B2B portal, or contact our procurement team directly for a formal quote and catalog assignment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProduct Documentation\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTechnical data sheet and compliance documentation available upon request via LabSupplies.com B2B account services.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3M Virtua Series product compliance certificates verifiable through 3M's official PPE compliance portal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes the foam gasket on the 3M Virtua provide the same chemical splash protection as a rated sealed goggle?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The foam gasket provides a secondary peripheral barrier against fine mist and low-velocity splash but does not meet the full sealed indirect-vent goggle standard under ANSI\/ISEA Z87.1. For confirmed high-hazard chemical splash environments, a fully rated indirect-vent goggle is the appropriate selection. Virtua foam gasket eyewear is best classified as an intermediate splash mitigation solution for moderate-risk laboratory settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAre these 3M Virtua foam gasket glasses compatible with half-face respirators?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese glasses are designed as standalone PPE and are not specifically validated for integrated use with half-face respirator assemblies. The foam gasket may interface with certain respirator face seals. 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