PW Flame Resistant Range

CHEMICAL

THE RISK Risk of potential exposure to a light chemical spray, liquid aerosols or low pressure, low volume chemical splashes against which a complete liquid permeation barrier is not required.

PS55

FR08

WHO IS AT RISK? Workers in industrial, mining and agricultural settings, and those working in petrochemistry, energy, refinery, maintenance and offshore sectors.

INJURIES Eye or skin irritation, chemical burns, problems swallowing, headaches, stomach problems.

STANDARDS

EN 13034 PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AGAINST LIQUID CHEMICALS

EN 13034 LIQUID CHEMICALS Protective clothing offering limited protective performance against liquid chemicals (Type 6 and Type PB [6] equipment).

FR06

The standard covers both chemical protective units (Type 6) and partial body protection (Type PB[6]).

THE TEST Type 6 suits are tested using a fine spray of dye. The test subject wears an absorbent suit underneath the one to be tested, which absorbs any leaks and is stained by the dye. Success or failure is determined by measuring the total area of any stains on suits tested.

A range of other tests is specified, including resistance to abrasion, tear strength, tensile strength, resistance to puncture, resistance to ignition, resistance to penetration by liquid chemicals and seam strength.

FD15

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