Description
Portwest PS12 is a pair of safety glasses with clear or smoke polycarbonate lenses and anti-scratch coating. Portwest states it meets ANSI/ISEA Z87.1+ (U6 L3), EN 166 1 FT, EN 170 2C-1.2 and EN 172 5-3.1. 99% UV protection, as Portwest states. Lenses Clear and Smoke. Sold individually; the lens colour picks the exact Portwest item number. Part numbers PS12CLR, PS12SKR. Ships in 1–2 business days; most orders arrive in 3–7 business days.
Portwest PS12 specifications
| Item | Portwest data |
|---|---|
| Part numbers | PS12CLR (Clear), PS12SKR (Smoke) |
| Portwest style | PS12 |
| Portwest collection | Eye Protection |
| Portwest range | Eye Protection |
| Portwest name | Tech Look Safety Glasses |
| Product type | Safety Glasses |
| ANSI Z87.1 mark | Z87.1+ (U6 L3) |
| Lens Tint | Clear; Smoke |
| Lens Coating | Anti-scratch |
| Lens Material | Polycarbonate |
| UV protection | 99% UV protection |
| Materials | Polycarbonate, Nylon, TPR |
| Lens colours | Clear, Smoke |
| Carton quantity | 144 per carton |
| Inner pack (Portwest) | 12 |
| HTS commodity code (Portwest data sheet) | 9004901000 |
| Test house (Portwest data sheet) | INSPEC International B.V. (Notified Body No.: NB: 2849), certificate PPE19161611 |
Source: Portwest product page https://portwest.com/products/view/PS12/CLR, fetched Nov 7 2026; Portwest US data sheet PS12; Portwest Sept 16 2026 US file.
Ratings and standards
| Standard | Rating as published by Portwest |
|---|---|
| ANSI/ISEA Z87.1 eye and face protection | ANSI/ISEA Z87.1 Z87+ high-impact mark, as Portwest states it. Lens markings U6 L3. U6 = UV filter, scale number 6 (Z87.1 UV protection; U6 is the highest scale); L3 = visible light filter, scale number 3 (a tinted lens). Portwest's US declaration of conformity cites the 2015 edition. |
| EN 166 personal eye protection | EN 166 1 FT: optical class 1 (for continuous wear); F = low-energy impact (6 mm ball at 45 m/s); T = impact tested at extreme temperatures (-5 °C and +55 °C), as Portwest states it. |
| EN 170 | ultraviolet filter, scale number 2C-1.2 (a clear or lightly tinted lens with good colour recognition), as Portwest states it. |
| EN 172 | sunglare filter for industrial use, scale number 5-3.1 (a tinted lens), as Portwest states it. |
| UV protection | 99% UV protection, as Portwest states it. |
Source: Portwest product page https://portwest.com/products/view/PS12/CLR, fetched Nov 7 2026; Portwest US data sheet PS12; Portwest US declaration of conformity PS12. Ratings are as published by the manufacturer or the named standard, not a recommendation for any task.
Features
- Soft arms tips for ultra comfort
- Flexible arms for ultra comfort
- Side vents for added comfort
- Ultra lightweight for long uses
- Dual material side arms
- Metal Detector Friendly: Non-Magnetic – Nickel and Ferrous free
- Anti-scratch coating for added durability
- 99% UV protection
- Metal free
- 100% Metal free
Source: Portwest feature list for style PS12 on its product page, fetched Nov 7 2026.
Portwest PS12 family
| Part number | Lens | Size | EAN-13 | Weight (Portwest data sheet) | On our site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PS12CLR | Clear | 5036108273577 | 0.09 lb | this page | |
| PS12SKR | Smoke | 5036108273584 | 0.09 lb | this page |
Source: Portwest US data sheet carton tables for style PS12 (item numbers, colours, EAN-13, weights); Portwest Sept 16 2026 US file. Each style links to its own page.
Portwest PS12 questions
Which ANSI standard should be stamped on safety eye wear? ANSI/ISEA Z87.1, the US eye and face protection standard; the lens and frame carry the Z87 (basic impact) or Z87+ (high impact) mark. The Portwest PS12: ANSI/ISEA Z87.1 Z87+ high-impact mark, as Portwest states it. Lens markings U6 L3. U6 = UV filter, scale number 6 (Z87.1 UV protection; U6 is the highest scale); L3 = visible light filter, scale number 3 (a tinted lens). Portwest's US declaration of conformity cites the 2015 edition.
What is the difference between ANSI Z87-1 and ANSI Z87+? Z87.1 is the ANSI/ISEA eye and face protection standard; the + after Z87 is the high-impact mark (a lens and frame that passed the high-mass and high-velocity impact tests). The Portwest PS12 carries ANSI/ISEA Z87.1 Z87+ high-impact mark, as Portwest states it. Lens markings U6 L3. U6 = UV filter, scale number 6 (Z87.1 UV protection; U6 is the highest scale); L3 = visible light filter, scale number 3 (a tinted lens). Portwest's US declaration of conformity cites the 2015 edition.
Do safety glasses block UV light? Those marked for it do. The Portwest PS12 carries the U6 mark (Z87.1 UV filter, scale number 6) where Portwest states it, and Portwest lists 99% UV protection, as Portwest states it.
How is the Portwest PS12 sold? Individually. Portwest packs 144 to a carton.
What is the Portwest PS12 lens made of? Polycarbonate; Portwest lists the materials as Polycarbonate, Nylon, TPR.
Are the Portwest PS12 Z87 rated? Yes. Portwest states ANSI/ISEA Z87.1+ with the lens marking U6 L3; the + is the high-impact mark.
Guides: Z87 vs Z87+ · lens tints explained · the anti-fog marking · EN 166 vs ANSI Z87.1 · OSHA safety glasses requirements · the Z87 certification mark · every pair of safety glasses, goggle and face shield by rating.
Manufacturer item number: PS12 (the colour code and size follow the style in each part number). Documents: Portwest US data sheet PS12 (PDF); Portwest US declaration of conformity PS12 (PDF); Portwest user instruction sheet 38USP (PDF).
Innovative lightweight dielectric safety glasses with metal free hinges, featuring a tough and modern design with dual material on the side arms Side openings offer increased ventilation for optimum comfort
Source: Portwest product description for style PS12, portwest.com, fetched Nov 7 2026.
- Innovative lightweight dielectric safety glasses with metal free hinges, featuring a tough and modern design with dual material on the side arms
- Side openings offer increased ventilation for optimum comfort
