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Date: Wed, 21 Dec 2011 10:18:47 -0600
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From: Ferm Barret A <FermBarretA**At_Symbol_Here**SAU.EDU>
Subject: Re: Eye protection for working w/borosilicate glass
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Didymium glasses are the norm, and a must, for glass working, and are available in prescription lenses. Chemical splash goggles can be worn over the didymium glasses when needed.
Barry Ferm
Chemical Hygiene Officer
Biology & Chemistry Laboratory Coordinator
St. Ambrose University
(563) 333-6162
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Subject: [DCHAS-L] Eye protection for working w/borosilicate glass
From: phil_mckittrick**At_Symbol_Here**yahoo.com
One of our labs uses sealed borosilicate glass tubes for some experiments. A tech seals several dozen of the tubes with a torch (I know he is using oxygen, I think the fuel is propane, I know it is not acetylene) at one time. He was complaining about the brightness of the light, so is now wearing safety sunglasses that block 99+% UV.
Anyone have experience with something similar to this? I have seen the didymium glasses that hobbyists use for glass blowing, but I am not sure what eye protection to provide. He has tried welders goggles, but found them too dark.
Thanks,
Phil McKittrick
Nalco Company
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