Protective clothing against chemical products
Protective clothing against chemical products is essential in sectors where workers are exposed to dangerous particles such as vapours, oils, gases or liquid chemicals. liquids.
Having direct contact with any of these agents can cause irreparable damage to both the skin and health in general. Therefore, having the appropriate chemical protection clothing will control it. the risk of exposure at times that cannot be avoided.
It must be taken into account that the different materials of chemical protection clothing provide resistance against certain types of chemical agents, so it is necessary to take into account what they are. clothing is the most appropriate for each specific risk.
At Reysan we advise you on which is the best protective garment for your job.
Classification of the types of chemical protection
Depending on the degree of tightness of the garment material and the risk exposure faced by the worker, the INSHT classifies chemical protection clothing mainly into 6 types:
- Type 1: Gastight. Protective suits against gaseous and liquid chemical substances, including liquid aerosols and solid particles.
- Type 2: Not gastight and positive pressure. Protective suits against gaseous and liquid chemical substances, including liquid aerosols and solid particles.
- Type 3: Tight against liquids in the form of a jet. Protective suit against liquid chemical substances – requirements for liquid-tight chemical protective suits.
- Type 4: Tight against sprayed liquids. Protective suit against liquid chemical substances – requirements for aerosol-tight chemical protective suits.
- Type 5: Tight against particles. Protective suits against solid particles – requirements for chemical protective suits to protect the entire body against solid particles in the air.
- Type 6: Splash tight. Protective suits against liquid chemical substances – requirements for limited use chemical protective suits against liquid chemicals.
Types of chemical protective clothing
Chemical protection suits
The chemical protection suits fully protect every part of the body without exception. They provide great protection against gases, vapors and chemical splashes.< /p>
Most of our suits against chemical products are type 3, 4, 5 and 6.
Chemical protection overalls
The protective coveralls, in addition to being waterproof and windproof, offer protection against chemicals, oils and fats thanks to a fireproof and antistatic material. The chemical protection garments we offer are made with Chemtex, a 100% polyester knitted fabric with a PVC coating and a ± 390 g/m².
Our models have a fixed hood, raglan sleeves and a zip closure under a double flap. Each of them has specific characteristics such as reinforcements on the knees.
Chemical protection apron
We also have other garments made with Chemtex fabric, such as chemical protection aprons. The aprons are flame retardant and antistatic and protect against chemical damage. mushrooms, oils and fats.
Chemical protection sleeve
Also made of Chemtex fabric, these sleeves are for professional use and are designed to protect the arms against chemicals, oils and greases when this area it is the most exposed.
Other protective equipment for chemical products
In addition to the full suits, there are other chemical PPE that you can buy for maximum protection at work: