• BS EN 1836:2005

    Superseded A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.

    Personal eye-equipment. Sunglasses and sunglare filters for general use and filters for direct observation of the sun

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Superseded date:  30-09-2013

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  31-10-2007

    Publisher:  British Standards Institution

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    Foreword
    1 Scope
    2 Normative references
    3 Terms and definitions
    4 Filter requirements
      4.1 Transmittance
      4.2 Optical power of oculars
      4.3 Scattered light
      4.4 Material and surface quality
      4.5 Robustness
      4.6 Resistance to radiation
      4.7 Ignition
    5 Requirements for complete sunglasses (frames with filters)
      5.1 General
      5.2 General construction
      5.3 Mechanical requirements
      5.4 Ignition
      5.5 Materials for the manufacture of complete sunglasses
    6 Testing
      6.1 General
      6.2 Transmittance
      6.3 Optical power values
      6.4 Scattered light
      6.5 Material and surface quality
      6.6 Robustness
      6.7 Resistance to radiation
      6.8 Ignition
      6.9 Conditioning and test conditions for complete sunglasses
      6.10 Test for mechanical requirements for complete sunglasses
    7 Information and labelling
      7.1 General
      7.2 Complete sunglasses
      7.3 Uncut finished lenses and replacement lenses
           (unmounted sunglass filters)
      7.4 Transmittance or reflectance claims
      7.5 Robustness claims
    Annex A (normative) - Cut-on filter for UV filtering
    Annex B (normative) - Spectral functions for the calculation
                          of luminous transmittance and relative
                          visual attenuation coefficients (quotients)
    Annex C (normative) - Spectral functions for the calculation
                          of solar UV transmittance values and
                          blue-light transmittance
    Annex D (normative) - Spectral function for the calculation of
                          infrared transmittance
    Annex E (informative) - Use of sunglare filters
    Annex ZA (informative) - Relationship between this European Standard
                             and the Essential Requirements of EU
                            Directive 89/686/EEC
    Bibliography

    Abstract - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    Describes physical properties (mechanical, optical etc.) for sunglasses and sunglare filters of nominal plano power which are not prescription lenses, intended for protection against solar radiation for general use, for social and domestic purposes, including road use and driving.

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    Committee PH/2
    Development Note Supersedes BS 2724(1987) and 95/500846 DC (03/2002) Supersedes 02/561056 DC (12/2003)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher British Standards Institution
    Status Superseded
    Superseded By
    Supersedes

    Standards Referenced By This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    BS 7930-1:1998 Specification for eye-protectors for racket sports Squash
    BS 4110:1999 Specification for visors for vehicle users
    BS 7394-2:2007 Complete spectacles Specification for prescription spectacles
    07/30082138 DC : DRAFT FEB 2007 BS 7394-2 - COMPLETE SPECTACLES - PART 2: SPECIFICATION FOR PRESCRIPTION SPECTACLES

    Standards Referencing This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    EN 168:2001 Personal eye-protection - Non-optical test methods
    IEC 60050-845:1987 International Electrotechnical Vocabulary (IEV) - Part 845: Lighting
    ISO/CIE 10527:1991 CIE standard colorimetric observers
    EN 174:2001 (edition 2) Personal eye-protection - Ski goggles for downhill skiing
    EN 1811:2011+A1:2015 Reference test method for release of nickel from all post assemblies which are inserted into pierced parts of the human body and articles intended to come into direct and prolonged contact with the skin
    EN 165:2005 Personal eye-protection - Vocabulary
    EN 166:2001 Personal eye-protection - Specifications
    EN 169:2002 Personal eye-protection - Filters for welding and related techniques - Transmittance requirements and recommended use
    EN 167:2001 Personal eye-protection - Optical test methods
    ISO 8624:2011 Ophthalmic optics Spectacle frames Measuring system and terminology
    ISO/CIE 10526:1999 CIE standard illuminants for colorimetry
    EN 170:2002 Personal eye-protection - Ultraviolet filters - Transmittance requirements and recommended use
    EN 172:1994/A2:2001 PERSONAL EYE PROTECTION - SUNGLARE FILTERS FOR INDUSTRIAL USE
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