Due to the wide range of possible chemical related hazards, for the best possible answer you will need to cross-reference the specific chemicals of concern vs the available materials for safety eyewear. The most common materials used for safety frames are:
Metal
- Aluminum
- Monel (Nickel-Copper Ally)
- Nickel Silver
- Stainless Steel
- Titanium
Plastic
- Acetate
- Injection Mould
- Nylon
- Polycarbonate
- Thermoplastic Polyurethane
(note: some safety frames may use one material for the frame front, and another for the frame temples)
The materials used for safety lenses are:
- Plastic (CR-39, also known as allyl diglycol carbonate)
- Trivex (a urethane-based monomer)
- Polycarbonate (most non-prescription safety eyewear will use Polycarbonate lenses)
- HiVex (a relatively newer material which is not commonly available for safety lenses at this time)
