Standards and labels

• EN 13034:2005+A1:2009

  EN 13034:2005 is a European standard that outlines the requirements and test methods for Type 6 protective clothing designed to provide protection against liquid chemical hazards. It specifies criteria for the fabric's resistance to penetration by liquid chemicals and establishes guidelines for the overall design and construction of the garments. The amendment A1:2009 introduces updates and refinements to enhance the performance and reliability of Type 6 protective clothing, ensuring improved protection for workers exposed to liquid chemical splashes and sprays. These standards are essential in industries where workers are at risk of encountering liquid chemical hazards, ensuring their safety and well-being.

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  Liquid Chemical Protection Type 6

  EN 13034:2005+A1:2009 specifies the requirements and test methods for protective clothing that provides limited protection against liquid chemicals, designated as Type 6. The 'Type 6' classification indicates that the clothing has been tested and found capable of resisting light spray and minor splashes of liquid chemicals. This test method assesses the fabric's ability to prevent penetration from a synthetic blood solution sprayed at the garment at different angles and pressures, simulating realistic conditions where accidental chemical splashes might occur. Protective clothing that achieves this classification is essential for workers in industries such as chemical manufacturing, painting, or pesticide application, where there is a risk of exposure to harmful liquids but full immersion is not expected, thus enhancing worker safety by providing sufficient protection in low-volume chemical exposure scenarios.

• EN 14126:2003

  EN 14126:2003 is a European standard that specifies the requirements and test methods for protective clothing designed to provide protection against infectious agents, such as viruses and bacteria. The standard sets criteria for the material's resistance to penetration by microorganisms and establishes guidelines for the overall design and construction of the clothing. EN 14126:2003 is essential in industries where workers may be exposed to biological hazards, ensuring that the protective clothing offers an appropriate level of barrier protection to minimize the risk of infection.

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• EN 1149-1:1995

  EN 1149-1:1995 is a European standard that defines the performance requirements for protective clothing with electrostatic properties. The standard specifies that the clothing must have a surface resistance of at least 1x10^5 ohms and a charge decay rate of less than 2 seconds. Test results can include the measurement of surface resistance and charge decay rate.

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  Surface Resistance Tested

  The EN 1149-1:1995 standard is concerned primarily with determining the surface resistance of materials used to protect against the build-up of static electricity, which could result in sparking and potential fire hazards. A test result indicating Surface Resistance Tested affirms that the fabric or surface has been evaluated for its ability to dissipate electrical charges, suggesting a level of resistance quality that makes it suitable for environments where static control is crucial. The testing method involves applying a voltage to two electrodes placed on the material surface and measuring the resistance to the flow of current. High resistance indicates that the material holds charges, while low resistance indicates good charge dissipation capabilities. This characteristic is significant in industries like electronics or petrochemicals, where preventing electrostatic discharges is vital to safety and operational reliability.

• CE Marking

  CE Marking is a label that shows a product meets certain safety and environmental standards set by the European Union. To get the CE Marking, a company must test and certify their product meets these standards. CE Marking is required for many products sold in the EU, including electronics, machinery, toys and medical devices. It helps ensure that products are safe for consumers and the environment, and allows for easy trade within the EU.

• PPE Category 3

  PPE stands for "personal protective equipment." PPE Category 3 refers to equipment that is complex and provide the highest level of protection such as powered respirators, SCBA, and full body suits. In Europe, PPE Category 3 must meet certain safety standards set by the European Union, which means that it must be designed and manufactured to protect the user without causing harm. Companies that make or sell PPE must prove that it meets these standards. They also must have a quality management system in place, have to be audited regularly by a notified body and have to have a technical documentation.