Northrock PPE Catalogue- Australia Edition

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.

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.

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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). ​​

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. ​

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