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January 16, 2014

Chemical protection – DuPont

 

DuPont, specialists in innovative body protection, is introducing a new Tychem® coverall to provide protection in demanding applications.

According to the company, the Tychem® 4000 S made from DuPont™ Tyvek® laminated with a chemical barrier film, presents wearers with an optimum barrier against a range of chemical environments and hazards, while also being supple and lightweight.

According to DuPont, many Type 3 protective coveralls are considered to be restrictive and uncomfortable.

Chloe Caux-Wetherell, new product leader EMEA at DuPont Protection Technologies said: “We believe that uncomfortable personal protective equipment can influence non-compliance of safety prodcedures in the workplace, and that by developing proper and comfortable PPE, we can help to improve compliance and thus reduce the risk of injury.”

According to DuPont, Tychem® 4000 S garments utilise a chemical barrier film laminated to Tyvek ® fabric to achieve a barrier to permeation by a broad range of inorganic and also organic chemicals, including phenol, ethanol and methanol.

The company says this provides high chemical protection as well as resulting in a lightweight, comfortable garment that is easy to wear.

Tychem® 4000 S will be commercially available to end-users through authorised distributors from May 2014.

For more information visit www.safespec.dupont.co.uk

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