MCR Safety BackDraft BD1 Series Safety Glasses

The MCR Safety BackDraft BD1 is a wraparound sport-style safety glass priced at $14.99 — a step above MCR's economy line — because every single variant comes factory-coated: your choice of MAX3 anti-scratch hard coat or MAX6 anti-fog, with no uncoated option in the lineup. If your work environment creates fog (moving between cold storage and a warm floor, welding adjacent areas, or humid construction) the BD1 in MAX6 is a straightforward pick. For environments where scratching from debris or abrasive materials shortens lens life, the MAX3 variant extends usable service life. See also the Klondike KD1 for wider face coverage, or the Swagger UD1 for a premium sport-wrap with polarized options.

Key Features

• Guaranteed coated lens on every SKU: Unlike economy models that offer an uncoated base option, every BackDraft BD1 variant ships with either MAX3 anti-scratch or MAX6 anti-fog — no bare polycarbonate to accidentally order by mistake.
• MAX3 Anti-Scratch hard coat: Proprietary MCR hard coat treatment bonds to the polycarbonate surface and resists abrasion from airborne particles, steel grit, concrete dust, and routine handling — extends lens life in high-abrasion environments.
• MAX6 Anti-Fog treatment: MCR rates MAX6 as 10× more effective than standard anti-fog; correct for thermal transitions (refrigerated warehouse to loading dock), humid manufacturing, and any task where fogging impairs vision between tool changes.
• Wraparound sport frame: The BD1's full-wrap geometry provides lateral coverage beyond what standard safety glasses deliver, reducing side-entry of particles, debris, and chemical splash at the temple.
• Polycarbonate lens with UV400 protection: Blocks 99.9% of UVA and UVB radiation across both tint options — relevant for outdoor workers, welding observation areas, and any UV-generating process.
• ANSI/ISEA Z87.1+ High Impact: Certified for high-velocity impact — the level required by OSHA 1910.133 and 1926.102 for industrial and construction eye protection programs.

Available Tints & Coatings

Applications

• Cold storage and refrigerated distribution: Workers moving between freezer bays (−10°F) and ambient loading docks experience instant lens fogging with standard glasses; the BD1 with MAX6 anti-fog maintains clear vision through repeated transitions.
• Construction and demolition: Flying concrete chips, wood dust, and metal particles abrade uncoated lenses within days; the BD1's MAX3 or MAX6 coating significantly extends usable lens life on active job sites.
• Manufacturing and assembly lines: The wraparound frame reduces particle entry from lateral directions — debris produced by adjacent grinding, cutting, or stamping operations — while the coating option prevents fogging near heat-generating machinery.
• Landscaping and outdoor maintenance: Gray lens with MAX3 in direct sun reduces eye strain while resisting scratching from branches, gravel spray, and equipment contact during daily use.
• Chemical processing proximity work: Wraparound geometry reduces but does not eliminate splash risk; for confirmed splash hazard, upgrade to chemical splash goggles — the BD1 provides splash resistance for incidental exposure only.

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ANSI Z87.1 Compliance

The MCR BackDraft BD1 carries ANSI/ISEA Z87.1+ High Impact certification — the standard required for occupational eye protection under OSHA 29 CFR 1910.133 (general industry) and OSHA 29 CFR 1926.102 (construction). The Z87.1+ high-velocity rating confirms the polycarbonate lens withstands a 1/4-inch steel ball at 150 fps without fracture or excessive deformation.

Polycarbonate inherently provides UV protection blocking 99.9% of UVA/UVB radiation. Employers must conduct a hazard assessment under OSHA 1910.132(d) and provide ANSI Z87.1-compliant eye protection when flying particles, chemical splash, dust, or radiation hazards are present. These glasses satisfy that requirement for impact, UV, and optical distortion across all Z87.1 categories.

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