DuPont Personal Protection is expanding its range of protective apparel with a brand new range of partial protection accessories made of TYCHEM .
The already extensive range of protective TYVEK accessories, which offer increased protection, now include close fitting sleeves, standard aprons, sleeved aprons with back fastening (in the style of operating theatre gowns), and boot covers with slip-retardant soles. These partial protection accessories are ideal for use in laboratories, in the chemical and pharmaceutical industries, in paint shops and also in some clean-room environments. The accessories are available in both TYCHEM C and TYCHEM F.
Partial protection is particularly useful when an increased barrier effect is required for certain parts of the body (in addition to the protective apparel worn for a given activity) to protect these parts against a higher risk for a limited period. For example a Type 4 chemical protective suit made from TYVEK can be combined with partial protection made from TYCHEM to protect against liquid chemicals in addition to providing particle protection (Type 4) in these areas.
TYCHEM C provides a barrier against many concentrated inorganic chemicals, whilst TYCHEM F provides an additional barrier against many other organic and highly concentrated inorganic chemicals, up to pressures as high as 5 bar. Both materials satisfy the requirements of a bio-barrier in accordance with EN 14126 in the highest performance class.
TYCHEM material is ultra light, tear-resistant, abrasion-resistant and low-linting. When used in protective apparel, it is anti-statically treated and comply with EN 1149-1:1995 (fully effective from 25% relative air humidity). In addition, as they do not contain any environmentally harmful additives, the protective apparel can be safely and easily disposed of after use. If contaminated by a hazardous substance, the same disposal regulations apply as for the hazardous substance itself.
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