3M Virua AP Safety Glasses

The 3M Virua AP delivers essential ANSI Z87.1+ eye protection at one of the lowest price points in the 3M line — making it the practical choice for facilities that burn through eyewear quickly or run visitor safety programs requiring disposable or low-cost pairs. Four lens tints cover the full spectrum of industrial light conditions, from clear lenses for low-light indoor assembly to Amber for overcast or foggy outdoor sites. When anti-fog performance matters, the Clear AF (11818) and Gray AF (11848) variants apply 3M's Scotchgard coating for clarity in humid or steam-heavy environments. For a more adjustable fit across a mixed workforce, compare the 3M SecureFit; for sealed protection against dust and splash, look at the 3M Solus 1000 Series with its optional foam gasket kit.

Key Features

• ANSI/ISEA Z87.1+ high-impact rating — meets or exceeds the highest-velocity impact test in the standard (a ¼-inch steel ball at 150 fps), satisfying OSHA 1910.133 and 1926.102 requirements for workplace eye protection.
• Six variants covering four tints and two coating levels — Clear, Gray, Amber, and Indoor-Outdoor tints let supervisors standardize one frame across multiple workstations while matching the tint to each light environment.
• Scotchgard Anti-Fog available on Clear and Gray — 3M's durable Scotchgard coating resists moisture buildup on the inner lens surface, reducing fogging in high-humidity areas, near steam lines, or when moving between temperature zones.
• Lightweight wraparound frame — the low-profile design sits comfortably for full shifts without the pressure points associated with heavier sport-wrap frames; compatible with most over-ear hearing protection.
• Budget-optimized for high-volume programs — at under $4 per pair, the Virua AP supports large-scale PPE programs, visitor eyewear pools, and contractor stockrooms without straining safety budgets.
• UV protection — polycarbonate lenses block 99.9% of UVA and UVB radiation, protecting against solar UV during outdoor work as well as UV generated by welding observation or UV-curing equipment.

Available Tints & Coatings

Applications

• Manufacturing & assembly — clear lens variant for indoor production lines with grinding, cutting, or flying-chip hazards; anti-fog version for humid machining coolant environments.
• Construction & site safety — gray tint manages sunlight on exposed job sites; the Amber tint is a supervisor favorite for overcast Pacific Northwest or morning fog conditions.
• Warehousing & distribution — the Indoor-Outdoor tint handles dock doors where workers move between warehouse fluorescent and outdoor daylight dozens of times per shift.
• Visitor and contractor programs — the sub-$4 price point makes the Virua AP practical for single-use or limited-use visitor eyewear programs in facilities with walk-in contractor access.
• Chemical & janitorial — polycarbonate wraparound blocks splash and chemical mist from the front; workers needing full-seal protection should upgrade to safety goggles.
• Education & training facilities — low cost per unit and ANSI compliance make the Virua AP the default choice for vocational schools, trade programs, and safety training classrooms.

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ANSI Z87.1 Compliance

The 3M Virua AP carries the ANSI/ISEA Z87.1+ marking, meaning it has passed the high-velocity impact test — a ¼-inch steel ball fired at 150 feet per second — required by the "+" suffix. Base Z87.1 (without the plus) covers basic impact; Z87.1+ is what most industrial safety programs specify as their minimum standard. Polycarbonate lenses exceed the impact threshold as a material; the "+" rating confirms the full frame-and-lens assembly has been tested together.

OSHA 1910.133 (general industry) and OSHA 1926.102 (construction) require employers to provide eye and face protection whenever hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, or injurious light radiation are present. The Virua AP satisfies both citations. For chemical splash environments where the entire eye socket must be sealed, safety goggles or a face shield should be evaluated alongside or instead of safety glasses.

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