DuPont has launched DuPont Tychem 6000 SFR, a lightweight hooded garment designed to help protect people working in challenging environments against multiple chemical and flash-fire hazards, in the European market. Especially beneficial in environments where combined chemical and flash-fire hazards are a serious concern, Tychem 6000 SFR garments may be suitable for applications and industries that require multi-hazard protection including refineries, petrochemical plants, laboratories, maintenance operations, and fire departments.
Tychem 6000 SFR provides a barrier to permeation up to 30 minutes against more than 250 chemical challenges, such as toxic industrial chemicals, chemical warfare agents, and flammable organic solvents. The coverall also helps ensure secondary flame resistance when worn over primary flame -resistant (FR) garments like those made with DuPont Nome. In a flash fire, the Tychem 6000 SFR garment will not cause additional burn-related injury if such appropriate primary FR personal protective equipment is worn beneath. It can even help decrease the level of body burn rate that may occur when wearing a primary flame-resistant clothing only.
Tychem 6000 SFR garment design features a respirator-fit hood with covered elastic face opening, taped seams, and double storm flap closure with double-sided adhesive tape, which create reliable seals that help prevent potential chemical ingress. The chin flap with double-sided adhesive tape provides enhanced protection in neck area and a good fit with respirator. In addition, its nylon zipper with a large metal pull supports an easier donning and doffing process. The elasticated waist and covered elastic at wrist and ankle openings offer its wearer comfort and ease of movement.
“We’re excited to launch Tychem 6000 SFR that expands our portfolio of SFR protective garment solutions,” said Ernest Foy, Technical Lead Tychem Garments at DuPont. “Tychem 6000 SFR offers a light-weight secondary flame-resistant garment with a higher level of chemical protection to help protect those working in hazardous environments.”
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