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New partial protection range
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October 2007
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A new range of partial protection accessories, ideal for use in laboratories, in the chemical and pharmaceutical industries, in paint shops and also in some clean-room environments, has been launched.
DuPont Personal Protection is expanding its range of protective apparel with additional partial protection accessories made of TYVEK, and a brand new range of partial protection accessories made of TYCHEM..
The TYVEK accessory range now includes laboratory coats with new elasticated cuffs, boot covers with improved slip-retardant soles for use on smooth or damp floors, and close-fitting sleeves. The improved design of the close-fitting sleeve incorporates prestuds at the top of the arm, which can be adjusted to fit different arm widths; and to reduce particle emissions from garment seams in critical production environments, the elastication at the top and bottom of the sleeve is encapsulated.
Thanks to its material structure, it has a very low particle emissions rate and is also very resistant to abrasion, making it highly suitable for use in cleanroom environments. When used for chemical protection, it affords a barrier against particles with diameters in excess of 1µm and many inorganic chemicals in low concentrations.
New TYCHEM partial protection additions, which offer increased protection, 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.
Both materials are ultra light, tear-resistant, abrasion-resistant and low-linting. When used in protective apparel, they are 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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Author
Chris Rowlands
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