Class 4 (IV) Laser Safety Information

WHAT IS A CLASS 4 LASER? Class 4 lasers are hazardous for eye exposure. They also can burn skin and materials, especially dark and/or lightweight materials at close range. They should be used with extreme care. For visible-light lasers, Class 4 lasers’ have an output power 500 milliwatts and above. There is no upper limit…

Class 3B (IIIB) Laser Safety Information

WHAT IS A CLASS 3B LASER? Class 3B lasers are hazardous for eye exposure. They can heat skin and materials but are not considered a burn hazard. For visible-light lasers, Class 3B lasers’ output power is between 5 and 499 milliwatts. Class 3B Laser Pointer is the same as the Roman numeral “Class IIIb” you may see…

Class 3A (IIIA) Laser Safety Information

WHAT IS A CLASS 3A LASER? Class 3A lasers are considered safe when handled carefully. There is only a small hazard potential for accidental exposure. For visible-light lasers, Class 3A lasers’ output power is between 1 and 4.99 milliwatts. Class 3A Laser Pointer is essentially the same as the Roman numeral “Class IIIA” you may see on…

Class 2 (II) Laser Safety Information

WHAT IS A CLASS 2 LASER? Class 2 lasers are considered safe for normal operation. Class 2 lasers’ output power is below 1 milliwatt. All class 2 laser pointer emit visible light only. Class 2 is the same as the Roman numeral “Class II” you may see on some lasers’ labels. A Class ii laser is relatively…

About Laser Classes

Lasers are classified for safety purposes based on their potential for causing injury to humans’eyes and skin. Most green laser pointers products are required by law to have a label listing the Class. It will be listed either in Arabic numerals (1 2, 3A, 3B, 4) or in Roman numerals (I, II, IIIA, IIIB, IV). Classe 1…