Ann McGlone (amcglone@eastman.com) is market development manager specialty plastics at Eastman Chemical Company. Eastman, a global company committed to providing chemicals, fibers and plastics, is located in Kingsport, Tenn., (423) 229-2000.
A faceshield that has been hit and cracked by flying material fragments may be completely compromised due to its lack of toughness despite its remaining potential for chemical resistance.