Observations Regarding Face Shield Designs Using Commonly Available Materials
- Sandia National Laboratories (SNL), Albuquerque, NM, and Livermore, CA (United States)
A Sandia COVID-19 LDRD effort, the Sandia E-PiPEline Team, systematically evaluated design options for face shields constructed from commonly available materials (CAMs). This study is not focused on face shields for medical applications, and as such, has excluded labeling and flammability considerations suggested by the FDA. Design options for face shields were analyzed with subject matter expert input considering the design's effectiveness (seal around face), reusability (compatibility with solvents, degree of inertness), producibility (ability to obtain materials, build time), cost, and comfort (fit around head, contact surface interface). Observations for the design of face shields using CAMS are provided here.
- Research Organization:
- Sandia National Laboratories (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States); Sandia National Laboratories, Livermore, CA
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC04-94AL85000
- OSTI ID:
- 1619909
- Report Number(s):
- SAND--2020-4963R; 686022
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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