Tychem User Manual
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1. eeeeeererreneneneene 8 Marking Suggestions and Restrictions 8 Suggested Undergarments ccce 8 Sizing Considerallorlis eere eee eren ERE tired enne iE EREREE 9 Donning the Garment ceceeseeseeeeeeeeee enne 9 Doffing the Garment c cecseseeeeeeeeeeer erre 11 Decontamination and Cleaning sss 12 Garment Retirement Considerations 13 DIS PO Sal m 13 Usage Guidance DS 14 lli Cee ee ee ee ee en on mee Pn 17 Your Responsibility as a User ccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeeeeeeeeeees 18 Warranty amp Disclaimers eeeeee ere reeeeeeneeenne 22 DuPont Tychem Encapsulating Garment Sizing 24 DuPont Tychem Non Encapsulating Garment Sizing 24 Garment Inspection amp Test LOG s 25 Terms shown in italics are listed in the glossary actoolsupply com C TOOL PLY COM 207 1244 amiasiikencolon com actoolsupply com DuPont Tychem Garment User Manual Safety Considerations IMMEDIATELY STOP WORK IF PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT PPE FAILS If any item of the personal protective equipment fails during use immediately cease2. SUPeyy KO OM actoolsupply com 207 1244 aikencolon com DuPont Personal Protection sa al DuPont Tychem TK TK554TLY3X000100 HAZMAT Suit TM Applies to DuPont Tychem Suchen VEDO Garment User Manual protective Garments Tychem Liquid Splash Protective Garments NFPA Compliant Tychem Vapor Protective Garments Certified to NFPA 1991 and Class 2 NFPA 1994 Tychem ThermoPro Liquid Splash Protective Garments All Other Tychem Protective Garments This information packet may not be removed except by the end user K 20569 02 13 actoolsupply com actoolsupply com Table of Contents Safety Considerations oerte ct cae eaeucenetteween E pA M EREMEE 3 Wearer Qualifications eeeeee eec eeereeeeeeeeeene nn 3 Required and Additional Equipment 3 Garment Maintenance Schedule 5 Closure EubrIcahis nio eet ener dure etant ERR ES 6 Garment Inspection oe eere etre nit tto depre nnmnnn nnmnnn 6 Pressure Testing Level A Vapor Protective Garments 7 Repairing Garment eere eee ers coire eite e red etit 7 Glove Replacement 1c eeeeeseeeeeeeeeee eere eneeenennn nnn 8 Duration of Recommended Use eese 8 Storage Conditions me 8 Visor Antifog Procedures
3. u pu gu Ju M j amp go 20 157 cm 152 cm 110 130 150 170 190 210 230 250 270 S0kg Sokg 65kg 77kg skg 95kg 104kg 13kg 122kg Weight PLEASE NOTE This chart is based on a majority of individuals wearing SCBA safety helmet and suggested undergarments see section on Suggested Undergarments Proper fit will vary with individual body shape DuPont Tychem Non Encapsulating Garment Sizing 6 6 6 4 3X 62 6 0 5 10 HEIGHT se LG 5 6 5 4 52 5 0 90 110 130 150 170 190 210 230 250 270 290 lbs lbs lbs lbs lbs lbs lbs lbs lbs lbs lbs WEIGHT 24 actoolsupply com sib MOL actoolsupply com 207 1244 v zuBikencolon com DuPont Tychem Garment Inspection amp Test Log SERIAL actoolsupply com
4. Open Circuit SCBA see SCBA closed circuit OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration within the U S Department of Labor charged with the preparation and enforcement of regulations relating to worker safety Overcover a separate garment worn over a chemical protective suit to provide added protection against heat flame or physical damage such as cut puncture or abrasion Oxidative Degradation deterioration in a material due to chemical reactions with atmospheric oxygen PAPR see APR Pass thru a fitting installed in a chemical protective garment to enable connection between external and internal accessories such as an airline Penetration for chemical protective clothing items the movement of a chemical through pores or imperfections in chemical protective clothing material or item without a change of state Chemical penetration can occur through voids and imperfections in closures seams interfaces and protective clothing materials Penetration does not require a change of state solid chemicals move through voids in the materials as solids liquids as liquids and gases as gases Chemical penetration is a distinctly different mechanism from chemical permeation Permeation for chemical protective clothing items the movement of chemicals through chemical protective clothing materials or items without passing through voids or imperfections it involves 1 absorption of the test chemical
5. handling mixtures containing plastics Likewise an uncontaminated chemical protective garment may be buried ina facility that accepts plastic materials Tychem garments contain several different plastics they are not suitable for recycling Contaminated garments that cannot be handled safely without protective equipment must be disposed of with other hazardous wastes either through incineration or burial Before discarding mutilate garments by cutting off a sleeve or a leg so they cannot be worn again Usage Guidance PPE Failure IMMEDIATELY STOP WORK IF PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT PPE FAILS If any item of the personal protective equipment fails during use immediately cease work activity safely remove the PPE determine the cause of the PPE failure and re evaluate the selection and use of the PPE for that task Required Equipment All DuPont Tychem garments must be worn with additional personal protective equipment described in the Required and Additional Equipment section of this guide Respirators Most Tychem garments are worn concurrently with respirators You must trained and physically fit to use a respirator The performance of your protective respirator must be verified with a performance based fit test Failure to properly select test use and maintain your respirator can result in serious injury or death Temperature Range Tychem garments can be used in an ambient environment
6. as meeting the requirements set forth in performance standards These performance standards are published by standards setting bodies such as ASTM CEN ISO and NFPA The certification company is hired by the manufacturer to independently test the products and verify compliance with these requirements CFR Code of Federal Regulations the published regulations of the executive departments and agencies of the United States Federal Government The notations 29 CFR 1910 1200 refer to a specific regulations 1200 Blood borne Pathogen for a specific section 1910 General Industry of a specific federal agency 29 Occupational Safety and Health of the United States Code of Federal Regulations CFR These regulations can be searched and downloaded at http www gpoaccess gov cfr Closed Circuit SCBA see SCBA closed circuit Cryogenic Chemical a chemical having a boiling point below 130 F 90 C at atmospheric pressure compare to Liquefied Gas Doffing the act of taking a garment off the body actoolsupply com actoolsupply com Donning the act of putting a garment on the body Encapsulating Garments A type of chemical protective garment that provides protection to the upper and lower torso head hands and feet and completely covers the wearer and the wearer s respirator Exhaust Valve a device that releases higher pressure air inside encapsulating garments while preventing i
7. direction that is parallel close to and along the line of the zipper assembly Excessive force and not pulling the slider in line with the zipper can lead to permanent damage to the zipper Garment Inspection applies to all categories of Tychem garments Tychem Garment Inspection You must inspect all Tychem garments at the following times 1 Immediately upon receipt from supplier 2 Beforeit is placed in service to be worn 3 After a garment is worn and before the garment is placed in service to be worn again Do not use contaminated damaged or altered garments 4 Annually Inspection determines if the performance of the garment has been compromised Perform the first inspection as soon as you receive the garment This ensures that no damage occurred during shipping Inspect your garment before wearing especially if the garment has been worn before Do not use contaminated damaged or altered Tychem garments Inspect stored garments once a year Follow these steps with inspecting garments Lay the garment on a clean smooth surface Use a flashlight inside and examine the outside of the garment for holes cuts or tears Note Apparent stitch holes covered by seam sealing tape does not constitute a defect Examine the seam tape for lifts or inadequate seal Examine the garment material and seams for signs of damage Fabrics and seams sometimes have visual blemishes that do not affect barrier perfor
8. for Technical Rescue Incidents NFPA 1971 Standard on Protective Ensembles for Structural Fire Fighting and Proximity Fire Fighting NFPA 1991 Standard on Vapor Protective Ensembles for Hazardous Materials Emergencies NFPA 1991 contains optional performance requirements for protection from liquefied gases and for fire escape protection NFPA 1992 Standard on Liquid Splash Protective Ensembles and Clothing for Hazardous Materials Emergencies NFPA 1994 Standard on Protective Ensembles for First Responders to CBRN Terrorism Incidents NIOSH National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health one of the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention CDC in the Public Health Service of the U S Department of Health and Human Services NIOSH is the federal agency responsible for conducting research and making recommendations for the prevention of work related injury and illness NIOSH has the specific responsibility for certifying the performance of all supplied air and air purifying respirators NOMEX a DuPont registered trademark for a revolutionary heat and flame resistant fiber that provides protection to millions of people and processes worldwide Nomex brand fiber is used across a diverse range of applications from filtration to electrical insulation to protective fabrics Nomex brand fiber is used across a diverse range of applications from filtration to electrical insulation to protective fabrics
9. from vapor contact Level B garment may be encapsulating or non encapsulating Level C a chemical protective garment worn with an air purifying respirator APR Level D a chemical protective garment worn without a respirator Liquefied Gas A gas that under normal storage conditions for use is partially liquid at 21 C 70 F compare cryogenic chemical MIST Test Man In Simulant Test a test procedure to vapor protection of a garment More than 20 absorptive pads are attached to a human subject The subject is dressed in a chemical protective garment then 20 actoolsupply com C TOO WW actoolsupply com PLY CO 207 1244 alkencolon com exercises in a known concentration of methyl salicylate vapors After the exercise the amount of methyl salicylate in the pads is measured to determine the location and amount of skin vapor exposure NFPA National Fire Protection Association Established in 1896 the mission of the international nonprofit NFPA is to reduce the worldwide burden of fire and other hazards on the quality of life by providing and advocating consensus codes and standards research training and education NFPA Standards on protective clothing and equipment contains specific sections on manufacturing quality control product certification performance requirements and test methods NFPA does not certify items See certification NFPA 1951 Standard on Protective Ensembles
10. into the contact surface of the material 2 diffusion of the absorbed molecules throughout the material and 3 desorption of the test chemical from the opposite surface of the material 21 actoolsupply com actoolsupply com PPE Personal Protective Equipment Rebreather see SCBA closed circuit SCBA Self Contained Breathing Apparatus a respirator that is carried by the wearer and provides clean safe breathing air without an external source of supply The clean air can be provided from a pressurized cylinder worn on the wearer s back open circuit SCBA or a system that filters the wearer s exhalation and adds oxygen closed circuit SCBA Socks an extension of the garment lower leg that completely covers the foot Socks generally lack significant abrasion and slip resistance and are intended to be worn inside boots or other outer footwear Supplied Air Respirator sometimes abbreviated as SAR a supplied air respirator provides the wearer with a source of uncontaminated air The un contaminated air can be provided from a pressurized cylinder worn on the wearer s back open circuit SCBA a system that re circulates the wearer s exhalation and adds oxygen closed circuit SCBA or an airline that supplies fresh air TLV Threshold Limit Values a trademark of the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienist for recommended limits to hazardous materials and situations suc
11. select chemical protective clothing It is your responsibility as a user of this garment to determine the level of exposure and the proper personal protective equipment needed Most performance properties cannot be tested by the users in the field Refer to the DuPont Tychem Permeation Guide for chemicals specific to your situation If any of the following symptoms develop while you are wearing a Tychem garment immediately leave the contaminated area undergo field decontamination and remove doff the garment Fever Any unusual odor or taste Difficulty breathing Eye or skin irritation Nausea Narrowing or dimming of vision Excessive Tiredness Claustrophobia Dizziness Loss of balance or orientation Numbness Wearer Qualifications Do not wear these garments unless you are properly trained in their usage You must be in good physical condition to wear these garments Consult a physician before donning one of these garments to ensure you are capable of wearing these garments under the expected work conditions and environment Required and Additional Equipment To help protect you while wearing Tychem garment and to ensure that the garment performs as intended wear at a minimum several additional items of personal protective equipment Encapsulating garments completely cover you from head to toe including all respiratory equipment except for external air supply lines Encapsulating garments requi
12. socks if so equipped Stretch your legs out to maximum extension while pulling garment up around hips If the garment has outer boot top covers pull the boot top covers up and don outer boots Then pull boot top cover down over boots as far as possible If the garment does not have socks pull the garment cuff up before donning the boot then pull the cuff down over the outside of the boot Place one hand in the sleeve and pull the garment sleeve to your shoulder Make sure your hand is securely inside the glove if attached actoolsupply com 12 actoolsupply com Place your other hand in the sleeve and glove if attached and pull the garment over that shoulder If gloves are not attached to the garment don the gloves Pull the sleeves of the garment over the gauntlet of the gloves Do not rely upon taping to provide a liquid tight seal Only use tape to hold the sleeve in position over Doffing the Garment Encapsulating Garments 1 If your garment has been contaminated or is suspected of being contaminated you must first undergo field decontamination 2 Continue to use your respirator until the the glove gauntlet If a leak proof seal garment has been doffed and removed between the glove and sleeve is required then wear a garment with 3 Have an assistant help you doff the attached gloves garment after field decontamination If the garment has been contaminated Th Don your respirator fa
13. SED OR IMPLIED INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION NO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR USE and assume no liability in connection with any use of the DuPont garment and accessories This warranty is void in the event any party including purchaser end user modifies the garment or accessory in any way The sole and exclusive remedy for all purchasers and or end users for any and all claims losses injuries or damages of any kind relating to or arising from DuPont garments and accessories shall be the refund of the purchase price or the replacement or repair of any garment or accessory found to contain a defect in materials or workmanship upon inspection by DuPont Only DuPont shall determine the form of remedy repair replacement or refund for items containing a defect in materials or workmanship No warranty claim shall be honored unless received by DuPont within 90 days of the date the garment or accessory was shipped to the purchaser and or end user or within twelve 12 months from the date the encapsulated garment was shipped to the purchaser end user IN NO EVENT SHALL DUPONT BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL INCIDENTAL INDIRECT PUNITIVE OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHETHER ARISING FROM CONTRACT TORT 22 actoolsupply com C TOOL PLY COM actoolsupply com 207 1244 gt aikencolon com WARRANTY REPRESENTATION INSTRUCTION DESIGN OR MANUFACTURING DEFECTS OR ANY OTHER CAUSE OR THEORY Produc
14. actoolsupply com C TOOL PLY COM 207 1244 e aBikencolon com concentration will depend on the type of closed circuit respirator you are wearing your level of exertion and the how long you wear the garment Attached Socks The socks attached to chemical protective garments are designed to be worn inside outer boots These socks do not have sufficient durability or slip resistance to be worn as outer boots Provide Hearing Protection If noise levels inside these garments exceed regulatory noise limits hearing protection must be provided Use hearing protection recommended by a safety professional which does not interfere with the operation or use of the garment Communications A chemical protective garment hampers communication Consider using a personal communication system You can use hand signals to communicate during training work and for emergency situations where respirators and chemical protective garments are worn Positive Pressure Excessive internal positive pressure can damage these garments Do not inflate the vapor protective garments above a pressure of 7 inches water column Use of Adhesive Tape to Seal Tychem Garments Adhesive tape cannot provide a completely liquid or vapor tight seal Taping may reduce bulk flow if carefully applied During an emergency situation it may be difficult to carefully apply tape Taping is viewed primarily as a means to hold clothing items in place to h
15. cepiece and check have your assistant wear protective its Tuneuon M engen SCBA clothing and respiratory equipment disconnect the air supply from the facepiece if possible to save air supply 4 While standing have your assistant TENE open the zipper and peel the garment 15 Don protective headgear if it is worn Bas and Hd lom i undemsah the garment hood and Have the assistant help you remove communication equipment your arms from the sleeves Disconnect external air lines from the garment 16 Place the attached hood if present over while you switch to your oun bottle your head Ensure that the hood is securely fitted around the face piece of 5 Lower garment below your hips and sit the respirator down Do not touch the inside of the A garment Have your assistant remove Hs Close the garment aaa After your boots pull the garment off your checking that the zipper is completely legs and take the garment away closed fold and secure the flaps over the closure 6 Once the garment has been removed 18 19 In the case of an air line breathing system complete all connections and adjustments Connect your respirator facepiece to the air supply and make sure the respirator is functioning properly you can doff the respirator facepiece and harness Non Encapsulating Garments These instructions apply to all non encapsulating DuPont Tychem ensembles except for NFPA 1994 Class 2 Compliant l BR611T amp LV611T ens
16. ched gloves 18 Pull the garment over the respirator backpack making sure nothing will constrict or hamper airflow 19 Have your assistant slowly close the zipper Have your assistant carefully close and secure the flaps over the zipper Donning Non Encapsulating Garments These instructions apply to all non encapsulating DuPont Tychem ensembles except for NFPA 1994 Class 2 Compliant BR611T amp LV611T ensembles Donning Doffing Instructions for BR611T amp LV611T ensembles are found in the Technical Data Package provided with each of those garments Conduct a visual inspection of the garment before you begin donning garment must be free of discoloration alterations or physical damage inner gloves must be fully inserted into outer gloves Remove all jewelry and personal items pens key rings badges pagers knife cases etc that might damage the garment Check function of respirator and place nearby donning location Visually check size and condition of outer boots and place nearby Open the garment closure completely Read the garment size label to assure proper fit Apply antifog to inside of visor if present Remove your shoes If the garment has attached socks these socks are worn inside outer chemical boots These socks do not have adequate durability or slip resistance to be worn as the outer footwear covering While sitting insert your feet into the garment legs and down into
17. d before opening the closure Inspection before Re use Field decontamination does not make a garment safe to re use Garments previously contaminated with hazardous chemical biological or radioactive materials must not be re used or used in training they must be discarded Do not re use garments treated with disinfectants they are chemically contaminated Before an uncontaminated garment can be re used hygienically clean visually inspect and in the case of Level A garments conduct an inflation test Garment Retirement Considerations Retire Tychem garments from service if any of the following criteria are met e Garment fails to pass inspection e Vapor protective garment fails the inflation test e Garment is altered abraded cut torn punctured or otherwise and in any way breached e Garment has had prolonged exposure to intense heat and or ultraviolet light e Garment has been contaminated which is determined by responsible end user knowledge of use and exposure e Garment has been decontaminated with an oxidative corrosive or reactive decontamination agent Retired garments that are not contaminated may be labeled and used For Training Only Label with a permanent marker Disposal If not contaminated Tychem garments may be buried or incinerated Uncontaminated chemical protective garments may be incinerated in a facility that is capable of actoolsupply com actoolsupply com
18. diately Avoid Exothermic Reactions Certain chemicals produce a large amount of heat when they react with water If your garment is heavily contaminated with a water reactive chemical there is a possibility that the garment may be damaged during field decontamination from the high reactive heat Remove the excess chemical with dry sand or non reactive absorbent before water decontamination Avoid Continuous Exposure Do not immerse Tychem garments in chemicals These garments cannot be exposed to continuous hazardous liquid chemical splash or deluge Do not wade through pools of liquid hazardous chemicals Limit direct liquid chemical exposure to the ensemble as much as possible If exposed to direct splash or a deluge of hazardous chemicals leave the area immediately and decontaminate Supplied Air Line Applications To connect to an external supplied air line system encapsulating garments must be equipped with the appropriate NIOSH approved garment pass through Do not rely upon this pass through connection as an anchor for a tether Excess pull on this fitting may result in permanent damage to the garment Avoid Suffocation Do not attempt to wear an encapsulating chemical protective garment without a supplied fresh air respirator SCBA or air line Use separate user supplied full face respiratory protection such as 1 an open circuit self contained breathing apparatus SCBA or 2 an external breathing ai
19. embles 20 If applicable place the separate hood over your head and attach the underarm straps Donning Doffing Instructions for BR611T amp LV611T ensembles are found in the Technical Data Package provided with each of those garments 1 If your garment has been contaminated or is suspected of being contaminated you must first undergo field decontamination 2 After field decontamination if the garment has been contaminated or is suspected of being contaminated continue to use your respirator until the garment has been doffed and removed 11 actoolsupply com actoolsupply com 3 Have an assistant help you doff the garment after field decontamination If your garment has been contaminated have your assistant wear protective clothing and respiratory equipment 4 Remove and discard the separate outer hood if present 5 f you are wearing an SCBA or PAPR have your assistant help you remove the backpack or filter unit without disconnecting the facepiece Either have another person hold the tank or filter unit or placed in a dry secure position While you stand have your assistant partially open the closure of your garment pull down the hood open the closure completely and peel the garment down and away from your shoulders Have the assistant help you remove your arms from the sleeves 6 Have your assistant lower the garment below your the hips without touching the inside of the garment 7 While sittin
20. ents While alpha particles and beta particles are considered ionizing radiation they are unlikely to penetrate chemical protective clothing fabrics ISO SO International Organization for Standardization is the is a non governmental organization network of the national standards institutes of 157 countries one member per country with a Central Secretariat in Geneva Switzerland that coordinates the system Member institutes may be part of the governmental structure of their countries mandated by their government or have be private sector standards organization set up by national partnerships of industry associations ANSI American National Standards Institute serves as the United State representative to ISO KEVLAR a DuPont registered trademark for an innovative technology based on liquid crystal technology that is basis for the commercial preparation of the Kevlar amp aramid fiber These products combine high strength with light weight to help dramatically improve the performance of a variety of consumer and industrial products Level A An encapsulating chemical protective garment that protects against skin contact with hazardous vapors and holds air when inflated The use of Level A garments are stipulated in the OSHA HAZWOPER standard 29 CFH 1910 120 Level B a chemical protective garment worn with a supplied air respirator that do not hold air Level B garments are not intended to protect the skin
21. f the garment is fitted with boottop covers pull boot top covers up and don outer boots actoolsupply com actoolsupply com Then pull the boot top covers down over the boots as far as possible 10 While standing connect and adjust the garment waist belt if equipped until comfortably snug 11 While standing with garment at waist level don your respirator back piece 12 Don your respirator facepiece and check its function To conserve SCBA air supply disconnect the air supply from the facepiece as long as the closure is open and you have access to fresh air In the case of an airline breathing system complete all other connections and adjustments 13 Don protective headgear and communication equipment 14 Connect the respirator facepiece to the air supply and make sure the respirator is functioning properly 15 Place one hand in the sleeve and pull the garment sleeve to your shoulder Make sure your hand is securely inside the glove if attached 16 Place your other hand in the sleeve and into the glove if attached and pull the garment over that shoulder 17 If gloves are not attached to the garment then don your gloves Pull the sleeves of the garment over the gauntlet of the gloves Do not rely upon taping to provide a liquid tight seal Only use tape to hold the sleeve in position over the glove gauntlet If a leak proof seal between the glove and sleeve is required then wear garment with atta
22. fit to wear a chemical protective garment Manage and Prevent Heat Stress Chemical protective clothing interferes with the natural regulation of body temperature This can lead to a rise in core body temperature and heat stress You can take several steps to limit and or prevent heat stress such as the use of a cooling system and implementing a conservative work rest schedule Be aware of the symptoms and treatment of heat stress f you or your co workers have symptoms of heat stress such as nausea dizziness high heart rates or excessive heat build up leave the work area immediately and remove the ensemble as quickly as possible after decontamination and seek professional care The maximum time the ensemble can be worn depends on such variables as the air supply ambient condition climate inside the ensemble physical and psychological condition of the wearer work rate and work load The TLV pocket guide from the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists ACGIH Cincinnati provides corrected heat stress limits for some garments Similar information is available on the federal OSHA web site actoolsupply com www OSHA gov The WBGT correction factor for chemical protective garments is at least 10 C or higher for chemical garments made of impervious film and covering the entire body hooded coverall or encapsulating designs Chemical Permeation Data Before using a protective ensemble in a chem
23. from 13 F 25 C to 190 F 88 C Tychem garments do not provide protection at high ambient temperatures Do not store Tychem garments at temperatures exceeding 120 F Limitations of Use No Tychem garment has been tested or validated for protection against ionizing radiation No Tychem garment has been tested or validated for protection from cryogenic liquids and gases which is defined as colder than 328 F 200 C If there is a risk of exposure to iquefied gases warmer than 148 F 100 C then consider the use of a DuPont Tychem TK ensemble certified to the optional iquefied gas requirements of NFPA 1991 Tychem fabrics offer little or no thermal insulation to protect the wearer s skin from prolonged exposure to hot or cold The temperature range for the fabric and seams is well beyond the temperatures that the human skin can withstand without injury If the danger of exposure to biological aerosols or chemical warfare chemicals exists consider use of a protective ensemble certified to NFPA 1991 or to NFPA 1994 No Tychem garment is intended for fire fighting activities nor for protection from hot liquids steam molten metals welding electrical arc flammable atmospheres explosive environments or thermal radiation Mitigate the risks of fire by substitution engineering controls work practices and administrative controls in addition to PPE Minimize or avoid direct exposure of personnel A
24. g have your assistant help you remove your boots pull the garment off your legs and take the garment away 8 Once the garment has been removed you can disconnect and remove the respiratory facepiece Decontamination and Cleaning DuPont Tychem garments are designed for limited use applications they can be worn until damaged altered or contaminated If the garment is contaminated during use it must be discarded If the garment is damaged during use retreat immediately undergo field decontamination and then discard the garment It is the responsibility of the safety professional having responsibility over usage of the garment to determine whether the suit has been contaminated or be safely re used Soiled Garments You can clean garments that are soiled but not contaminated with hazardous substances Use water mild dishwashing liquid a soft brush and hand towel to remove the dirt Thoroughly rinse the garments with clean fresh water and allowed to air dry Do not dry clean or machine wash these garments Do not use hot air or a tumbling air dryer to dry these garments Do not use bleach on these garments it they are intended to be re used Thoroughly inspect a cleaned garment before re use following the instructions provided in manual Do not re use the garment if it fails the inspection or shows sign of alteration damage or contamination Field Decontamination The purpose of field decontamination is
25. h as noise radiation sunlight heat and cold Tyvek a DuPont registered trademark Tyvek for a family of tough durable spunbonded olefin sheet products that are stronger than paper and more cost effective and versatile than fabrics Made from high density polyethylene fibers Tyvek spunbonded olefin is an extremely versatile material offering a balance of physical characteristics that combine the best properties of paper film and cloth Tychem The DuPont registered trademark for a family of chemical protective fabrics and garments WBGT Wet Bulb Globe Temperature a technique for measuring the heat stress potential of a working environment and predicting safe work times Warranty amp Disclaimers DuPont makes no guarantee of results and assumes no obligation or liability in connection with the use of DuPont garments and accessories It is user s responsibility to determine the level of hazards and the proper personal protective equipment needed DuPont warrants to the purchaser end user only for a period of ninety 90 days from date the garment or accessory was shipped to the purchaser end user or for a period of twelve 12 months from the date the encapsulated garment was shipped to the purchaser end user that the garment and accessory if any are free of defects in materials and workmanship Since conditions of use are outside DuPont s control DUPONT MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND EXPRES
26. have been biologically contaminated You must discard garments that have treated with biological disinfectants You must not use a garment that has been biologically contaminated for training The steps of field decontamination are 1 Leave the hot zone with adequate air supply for field decontamination and removal of the garment Continue to wear the respirator until you completely doff the garment and it is removed from your presence 2 Forincidents involving biological hazards the outside of the garments can be decontaminated with active peroxide or chloride liquid disinfectants mixed and applied according to the disinfectant manufacturer s instructions Thoroughly rinse the disinfectants off the garment Wash the garment with water and household dishwashing liquid before doffing Garments subjected to biological decontamination are contaminated and must be discarded 3 Ifthe garment has been chemically exposed or is suspected to have been exposed thoroughly clean the garment using household dishwashing liquid and soft brushes followed by a thorough rinsing in water Do not re use a garment with known or suspected chemical contamination 4 Remove the excess rinse water from the garment before doffing This can only be done by trained personnel wearing gloves liquid splash protective clothing and respiratory protection Absorb and dry the rinse water on and near the garment closure assembly must be absorbe
27. he type of closed circuit respirator you are wearing your level of exertion and the how long you wear the garment You cannot wear an air purifying respirator APR inside a Level A garment or inside a Level B encapsulating garments or under separate hoods that extend below the clavicle A powered air purifying respirator PAPR will not work inside an encapsulating garment If you breach the garment to expose the PAPR filters to the outside the garment is no longer considered to be encapsulating You can wear a PAPR under a separate hood if the configuration provides adequate ventilation at the intake of the unit and if the unit is adequately protected from contamination Note Do not wear the NFPA 1994 Certified Tychem BR611T and LV611T with a negative pressure air purifying respirator These garments are only compliant when worn with the SCBA facepieces and harnesses specified in the BR611T LV611T Technical Data Package OVERCOVERS NFPA 1991 compliant Tychem TK and Tychem Responder ensembles must be worn with a separate overcover to achieve abrasion resistance puncture resistance and protection from direct flame impingement requirements of that standard Consider wearing an overcover over other encapsulating garments when there is a risk of abrasion puncture cut tear or direct flame impingement to the garment FOOTWEAR You must wear separate user supplied protective footwear The socks attached to
28. ical situation consult the chemical permeation data appropriate to the garment material Note that seams visors and closures will generally have lower or different permeation times than the garments material This information is to be used as a guide only The permeation performance of any material depends on a number of factors including chemical concentration temperature time and amount of exposure Due to the large number of variables it is impossible for all ensemble materials to be tested against all chemicals all combinations or mixtures and all temperatures at which the chemical might be encountered Chemical permeation tests are performed under laboratory conditions not actual workplace conditions They address chemical breakthrough characteristics and do not account for physical performance characteristics that affect a barrier such as abrasion flex fatigue puncture tear oxidative degradation or degraded performance due to previous contamination No single protective material will protect against all chemicals for all situations An ideal course of action is to test the primary protective garment materials against the specific chemical hazard at the temperature and in the concentrations to be encountered DuPont will provide free swatches of primary garment materials for testing and can provide you with a list of testing facilities Static Electricity Under certain conditions such as cold and dry weather
29. it is possible that garments might build and discharge static electricity Discharges are not normally dangerous except in situations where the generation of an electrical spark could ignite a flammable atmosphere or startle the wearer When operating around flammable chemicals take steps to eliminate potential static discharges In these situations suggested steps include but not limited to water spray 15 actoolsupply com actoolsupply com the use of an overcover raising humidity level of the work area use of a commercial anti static application coating grounding straps on equipment and personnel inherently static dissipating under and over garments and testing of the worker s static dissipation before entry into the classified area However in the case of explosive or flammable atmospheres even if sophisticated and elaborate steps are taken to manage static formation and dissipate static charge the risk of severe injury remains if an uncontrolled or accidental ignition occurs Do not wear Tychem chemical protective garments in potentially flammable or explosive atmospheres Do not knowingly enter an environment in which the concentration of flammable gas is within flammable or explosive limits while wearing a Tychem garment including Tychem ThermoPro If you determine that you are in a potentially flammable or explosive environment while wearing a Tychem garment including Tychem ThermoPro retreat imme
30. l for injury but no protective apparel alone can eliminate all risk of injury Protective apparel must be used in conjunction with general safety practices Tychem garments are designed for limited use It is the wearer s responsibility to inspect garments before use and periodically to ensure that all components including fabric valves visors gloves zippers seams and interfaces are in good working condition and provide adequate protection for the operation and chemicals to be encountered Failure to fully inspect garments may result in serious injury or death to the wearer Never wear garments that have not been fully inspected and in the case of Leve A garments pressure tested prior to use Immediately remove from service any garment which does not pass inspection Never wear a garment that is contaminated altered or damaged If the Tychem garment is altered abraded cut torn punctured or otherwise and in any way breached do not use The chemical protective garment material has finite resistance to abrasion cut tear and puncture If the Tychem garment is damaged during use retreat immediately to a safe environment thoroughly decontaminate the garment then dispose of it in a safe manner It is the responsibility of the garment wearer and the wearer s supervisor and employer to examine the condition of the garment before and during use to be sure that the garment actoolsupply com C TOO WW actoolsu
31. l protective garments may contain materials including gloves and closures for which there is no specific storage life data available It is suggested that garments be labeled and retired to Training Use Only after 5 years after receipt by the purchaser The diaphragm in each exhaust valve must be replaced by the end user every two years from date of manufacture Instructions for replacing the exhaust valve diaphragm can be found in the DuPont Personal Protection Instruction Manual for Universal Pressure Test Kit Visor Antifog Procedures Antifog treatments can be applied to the interior of Tychem garment visors Use antifog wipes or sprays suggested by DuPont Personal Protection 1 Apply the antifog anti static cleaner to a clean dry cloth or open the pre packaged antifog wipe and unfold it 2 Apply the antifog solution evenly to interior visor surface 3 Buff toa clear finish with soft cloth Marking Suggestions and Restrictions Tychem garments can be marked with a permanent felt tip marker Suggested Undergarments Thick bulky clothing worn underneath Tychem garments will affect the fit of the garment and limit the movement of the wearer You may require a larger size Tychem garment actoolsupply com C TOOL actoolsupply com PLY CO 207 1244 L alkencolon com With the exception of Tychem ThermoPro garments you will not reduce your potential for burn injury by wearing garment
32. mance Such blemishes can include dullness or white frosted areas adjacent to the seam tape A breach or rupture of the barrier film is cause for rejection Tincture of lodine is used to confirm a physical breach Apply Tincture of lodine to the suspect area and wipe off the excess with a dry towel If a dark brown stain remains the barrier layer has been breached and the garment must be rejected Areas immediately adjacent to the seam tape may take a slight yellow stain as a result of heat exposure during manufacture This slight yellow stain is not an indication of a breach The edges of the seam tape may also develop a thin but prominent staining of the exposed edge This is also not an indication of a defect Examine the visor if present for a tight seal and make sure the visor offers clear vision Examine the garment air distribution system if present to make sure that it is connected properly and appears to be in working order Examine the garment gloves if present to make sure they are in good working order Examine the interface between the gloves and the garment if gloves are attached to the garment Pull on the gloves to make sure that they are firmly attached to the suits NOTE You can potentially damage the gloves by pulling with excessive force actoolsupply com C TOOL actoolsupply com PLY CO 207 1244 WP aikencolon com 10 Examine the interface between the socks and the garment if the s
33. nward leakage of external vapors or particles into the garment DuPont uses exhaust valves manufactured by Pirelli and Auer Exhaust Valve Diaphragm a molder synthetic rubber disk that blocks the flow of contaminated into the garment but allows excess pressure inside the suit to vent Flex Fatigue deterioration in the physical performance of a material due to repeated bending or twisting General Duty Clause section 5 a 1 of the Occupational Safety and Health Act 29 U S C et seq which requires each employer furnish to each of his employees employment and a place of employment which are free from recognized hazards that are causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to his employees HAZWOPER Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response 29 CFR 1910 120 the section of U S OSHA regulations dealing with handling hazardous wastes and responding to emergencies involving hazardous wastes Heat Stress a serious human health condition caused by increased human core body temperature Heat stress can lead to permanent injury and death Hot Zone the area around a hazardous material release that required the highest level of chemical protection Inflation Test see air inflation test lonizing Radiation Extremely short wavelength high energy penetrating electromagnetic waves such as gamma and x rays emitted from radioactive elements and isotopes and certain electronic instrum
34. oactive hazards Boot or Boots footwear with slip resistance and sufficient sole durability to maintain protection during intended use Boots may have additional functions as chemical protection toe crush protection ladder shank puncture resistance cut protection and heat flame protection Booties An ambiguous term describing foot enclosures attached to the end of garment legs Booties may or may not be intended as outer footwear may or may not have sufficient durability for outdoor versus interior wear and may or may not have slip resistant soles Also see boots and see socks CBRN Chemical Biological Radiological and Nuclear abbreviation for the hazards represented by terrorism weapons Also seen as CBRNE where the E indicates explosives CEN the European Committee for Standardization was founded in 1961 by the national standards bodies in the European Economic Community and EFTA countries CEN contributes to the objectives of the European Union and European Economic Area with voluntary technical standards which promote free trade the safety of workers and consumers interoperability of networks environmental protection exploitation of research and development programs and public procurement The members governments of the European Union require that all PPE must meet CEN standards and carry the CE mark CE Certification The process in which products are certified by an independent company
35. ocks are attached to the garment 11 Examine the garment zipper and zipper cover to make sure they are in good working order Lubricate the zipper using a small amount of paraffin wax or lubricant supplied by the closure manufacturer 12 Examine all garment snaps closures adjustment straps pass thrus and options to make sure they are not obstructed and are in good working order 13 Examine garment warning label s to make sure they are firmly attached and can be read easily 14 Subject Level A garments to an inflation test during each garment inspection As part of the inflation test the exhaust valve diaphragms must be removed Replace these exhaust valve diaphragms every two years from the date of suit manufacture Outside this schedule visually inspect the exhaust valve diaphragms Use a magnifying glass to look for cracks or deterioration Replace damaged or deteriorated diaphragms Instructions for replacing the exhaust valve diaphragm can be found in the DuPont Personal Protection Instruction Manual for Universal Pressure Test Kit Pressure Testing Level A Vapor Protective Garments The air inflation test evaluates the integrity of the Tychem Level A vapor protective garments DuPont manufactured Tychem TK Tychem BR and Tychem LV Level A garments are equipped with Auer exhaust valves Auer valves are fitted with a flexible outer snorkel cover that opens at right angles to the throat of the exhau
36. old a hood over the respirator to hold a sleeve over a glove to hold a pant leg over a boot or to hold a closure flap closed Taping does not provide reliable barrier performance Limitations of Liquid Splash Protection Hooded Tychem garments without visors are not completely liquid tight around the hood respiratory interface Careful taping actoolsupply com may reduce bulk liquid flow around this interface but do not rely upon taping for total barrier The wrist and ankle openings of garments without attached gloves or without attached socks have similar limitations Use garments with more protective designs in place of taping as well as work practices and engineering controls to help reduce the potential for exposure Warnings Other than Tychem ThermoPro Tychem chemical protective garments will ignite and continue to burn Do not wear Tychem garments around heat open flames sparks or any other possible ignition source nor in potentially explosive or flammable environments Wearing garments made of NOMEX or an other flame resistant fabric under Tychem garments other than Tychem ThermoPro will not reduce burn injury during a fire Other than Tychem ThermoPro Tychem garments will burn and possibly melt when exposed to a fire this may increase burn injuries even when worn over garments made of NOMEX or any other flame resistant fabric And because Tychem garments melt except for Tychem ThermoP
37. our chemical protective gloves with the sleeve of the garment over the gauntlet of the glove Adhesive taping of the glove to sleeve interface does not provide a leak proof seal Taping is only used to hold the sleeve in position over the glove gauntlet For the most leak resistant seal between glove and sleeve select a garment with attached gloves The separate cut resistant outer gloves that come with your NFPA 1991 are required to meet the cut performance requirements of that standard With other garments consider similar cut resistant outer gloves when you need a high level of cut protection When wearing Tychem ThermoPro wear outer gloves suitable for thermal protection such as those compliant with NFPA 1971 or NFPA 1951 For additional chemical protection chemical barrier gloves such as Ansell Barrier amp or North Silver Shield amp can be worn under the thermal protective gloves and over inner cotton or knit KEVLAR gloves It is your responsibility to verify that the gloves will provide adequate physical protection and chemical barrier OTHER PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT You may need other personal protective equipment based on the hazard assessment and PPE selection made by a trained and experienced safety professional It is your responsibility to determine if you need separate head protection For example you may require hearing protection due to high levels of external noise or high noise level
38. pment for encapsulating garments remove hand wipe faceshield and adjust regulator on facepiece Donning the Garment Have a second person present when donning or doffing your chemical protective ensemble If you are outdoors use a ground cloth to avoid damaging your garment Use a stable chair bench or stool which is free of sharp edges Encapsulating Level A and B Garments 1 Conduct a visual inspection of the garment before you begin donning garment must be free of discoloration or physical damage inner gloves must be fully inserted into outer gloves Inside and outside of exhaust valves must be free of caps plugs or foam padding 2 Remove all jewelry and personal items pens key rings badges pagers knife cases etc that might damage the garment 3 Check function of respirator and place near donning location 4 Visually check size and condition of outer boots and place them nearby Open garment closure completely Read garment size label to assure proper fit Apply antifog to inside of visor 8 Remove your shoes If the garment has socks these socks are worn inside additional outer chemical boots These socks do not have adequate durability or slip resistance to be worn as the outer footwear covering 9 While sitting insert your feet into the garment legs and down into socks if so equipped Stretch out your legs to maximum extension while pulling garment up around hips I
39. pply com PLY CO 207 1244 _ aikencoloncom GLOSSARY Terms listed in this glossary appear in italics in the body of this document Air Inflation Test A procedure in which a Level A garments are tested for integrity The test involves blocking off the exhaust valves inflating the suit to a specified internal pressure and monitoring the drop in pressure over a set time period The most common method used in the United States ASTM F 1052 allows a 2096 pressure drop in 4 minutes The air inflation test is used to determine if a garment is damaged To determine how well a garment protects from chemical vapor exposure an inward leakage test such as the MIST Test are performed APR Air Purifying Respirator a respirator that use filtration and or absorption to remove harmful materials from inhaled air An APR may rely upon negative pressure created by the wearer s inhalation negative pressure APR to pull the air through the filter or a powered blower PAPR or Powered Air Purifying Respirator ASTM Originally known as the American Society for Testing and Materials ASTM International is one of the largest voluntary standards development organizations in the world ASTM International Committee F23 on Protective Clothing and Equipment is responsible for many of the test methods used to evaluate the performance of protective clothing for protection against chemical biological physical and most recently radi
40. r quality air line system with garment pass through and escape bottle Do not wear a closed circuit rebreather type SCBA with Level A or encapsulating Level Bgarments The oxygen concentration inside the suit will rise above normal levels The final oxygen concentration will depend on the type of closed circuit respirator you are wearing your level of exertion and the how long you wear the garment Air purifying respirators APR do not work inside of encapsulating garments these garments require a source of fresh breathable air Air purifying respirators APR cannot be worn under separate protective hoods that extend below the clavicle Powered air purifying respirators PAPR do not work inside of encapsulating garments whether Level A or Level B If the garment is breached by the filters of the PAPR it is not considered an encapsulating garment PAPRs can be worn with ensembles utilizing separate hoods if the configuration provides adequate ventilation at the intake of the unit and the unit is adequately protected from contamination Never Use Pure Oxygen The use of 100 oxygen in these garments presents serious fire safety and health hazards Use only breathing quality compressed air or air line breathing air Do not wear a closed circuit rebreather type SCBA with Level A or encapsulating Level Bgarments The oxygen concentration inside the suit will rise above normal levels The final oxygen 16
41. r safety equipment distributor to determine if the garment can be returned for inspection or repair Note Charges may be incurred Contaminated garments will not be accepted for repair Do not send a garment that is discolored or smells With each returned garment you must provide the garment testing log and a declaration that the garment has not been exposed to chemicals or to biological pathogens DO NOT ATTEMPT TO RETURN A GARMENT WITHOUT AUTHORIZATION FROM DUPONT PERSONAL PROTECTION CUSTOMER SERVICE Glove Replacement Retire and label For Training Use Only or discard after mutilation uncontaminated garments that do not pass a visual inspection This includes Level A garments that do not pass the inflation test Storage Conditions Store Tychem garments in a cool dark dry location free of dirt and insects Sunlight ozone high temperatures gt 120 F vehicle exhaust fumes compression under heavy weights and sharp edges or projections are some conditions known to degrade the materials in these ensembles Store Tychem garments in boxes in bags or on hangers Never step on chemical protective garments Never place or store heavy objects on top of chemical garments Duration of Recommended Use Tychem garments may be used as long as they pass a full visual inspection In addition to the visual inspection Level A garments must pass the ASTM F1052 inflation test All DuPont Tychem chemica
42. re supplied fresh air there is not enough fresh air inside encapsulating garments for you to breathe By design the replenishment of fresh air is restricted within an encapsulating garment Encapsulating garments that pass the inflation test described in ASTM F 1052 Standard Test Method for Pressure Testing Vapor Protective Ensembles are considered Level A encapsulating garments that are not designed to pass this test are considered Level B NOTE YOU MUST WEAR AN OPEN CIRCUIT SELF CONTAINED BREATHING 3 actoolsupply com actoolsupply com DuPont Tychem Garment User Manual APPARATUS OR AIR LINE SUPPLIED RESPIRATOR WITH ALL ENCAPSULATING GARMENTS At a minimum wear the following additional personal protective equipment with an encapsulating and non encapsulating Tychem garment RESPIRATORS You must wear a full face supplied air respirator with encapsulating Level A or Level B Tychem garments e Anopen circuit self contained breathing apparatus SCBA which is also certified as compliant with NFPA 1981 Standard on Open Circuit Self Contained Breathing Apparatus for Fire Service or e Anexternal breathing air quality air line system with garment pass through and escape bottle Do not wear a closed circuit rebreather type SCBA with Level A or encapsulating Level B garments The oxygen concentration inside the suit will rise above normal levels The final oxygen concentration will depend on t
43. ro do not wear Tychem garments under a garment made of NOMEX or any other flame resistant fabric if the potential for fire exists Do not knowingly enter an environment in which the concentration of flammable gas is within flammable or explosive limits when wearing a Tychem garment including when wearing a Tychem ThermoPro garments Retreat immediately if you encounter such an environment while wearing any Tychem garment including Tychem ThermoPro No Tychem garment including Tychem ThermoPro is intended for fire fighting activities nor for protection from hot liquids steam molten metals welding electrical arc or thermal radiation Tychem ThermoPro garments are designed and tested to help reduce injury during escape from a fire Tychem garments are not suitable for use when the ambient concentration of oxygen is elevated actoolsupply com actoolsupply com is suitable for use in that environment by that employee Your Responsibility as a User You must be a trained and qualified safety professional to select chemical protective clothing It is your responsibility as a user of this garment to determine the level of exposure and the proper personal protective equipment needed It is your responsibility as a user to select garments which are appropriate for each intended use and which meet all specified government and industry standards Tychem garments are intended to help reduce the potentia
44. s generated by supplied air systems You may require additional protective equipment to deal with hazards created by but no limited to the following conditions Flammable or Explosive Environment Decontamination Extreme Heat Heat Stress Extreme Cold Hypothermia Asphyxiating Atmosphere Physical Hazards Sharps Puncture Rough Surfaces Falling Debris Slipping or falling Visibility of wearer amp by wearer Communications Garment Maintenance Schedule Interval Work to Be Performed Upon Prior to After each use Once per year Every 2 years Receipt Use Check by Wearer X Cleaning Garment Inspection X X Inflation Test Level A X Exhaust Valve Diaphragm Inspection X Level A Exhaust Valve Diaphragm Replacement Level A Closure Lubrication As required actoolsupply com actoolsupply com DuPont Tychem Garment User Manual Closure Lubricants You can lubricate a zipper or closure that is difficult to operate Apply paraffin wax or YKK Zippy Cool Lubricant lightly on the teeth of the closure After lubrication close and open the zipper a number of times to ensure smooth function and to remove excess lubricant NOTE EXCESSIVE FORCE OR IMPROPER TECHNIQUE CAN DAMAGE THE GAS TIGHT ZIPPERS IN LEVEL A SUITS When opening or closing the zipper use one hand to hold the zipper assembly near the slider while pulling the slider in a
45. s made of NOMEX or any other flame resistant fabric under any other Tychem garment Tychem garments will burn and possibly melt when exposed to a fire Only wear non melting materials under Tychem ThermoPro garments These could include NOMEX or other non melting fabrics such as wool cotton silk and rayon Sizing Considerations Verify the size of your Tychem garment before actual use Start with the sizing chart found at the end of this document Verify the size selection with a garment of the recommended size and style you intend to use Don the garment and perform a series of exercises to simulate your movements under actual work conditions A garment one size larger or smaller than recommended in the table may be required However a garment that is too large is as unsatisfactory as a garment that is too small These sizing tests must include outer boots head protection and other accessories the wearer may carry during actual use Such exercises may include read the SCBA gauge pick up a box carry it and set the box down in a separate location pick up a wrench from the ground open the garment closure climb up and down stairs and ladder adjust respirator facepiece straps remove the SCBA without dislodging the full face respirator remove and refit full face respirator send and receive radio transmissions communicate with co worker wearing the same type of garment and additional equi
46. some Tychem garments must be worn inside protective outer footwear These socks are not suitable as outer footwear You must wear the separate user supplied protective footwear specified in the Technical Data Package which accompanies your NFPA 1991 NFPA 1992 or NFPA 1994 compliant garments Do not rely on adhesive tape around the top of the boot to prevent liquid pooling inside your boot when wearing a garment with socks and no boot top covers Adhesive tape does not provide a leak proof seal Taping is only used to hold the leg of the garment in position with regards to the boot If a leak proof seal is required then select garments with attached socks and boot top covers When wearing a garment with an elastic or hemmed ankle opening you must wear the leg of the garment over the top of the chemical protective boot to reduce the potential of liquid pooling in the boot GLOVES Chemical protective gloves are attached to your NFPA 1991 and NFPA 1994 compliant Tychem garments NFPA 1991 compliant garments are available with a 3 layer glove system or with the 2 layer St Gobain ONEGlove NFPA 1994 compliant garments user a 2 layer glove system Removal of one of actoolsupply com C TOOL PLY COM 207 1244 LOsikencolon com actoolsupply com DuPont Tychem Garment User Manual these glove layers may compromise chemical barrier or glove durability If gloves are not attached to the garment then wear y
47. st valve Tychem Responder and Tychem Reflector garments are fitted with Pirelli valves These valves are fitted with a rigid outer cover that is perforated with small holes Conduct inflation tests according to ASTM F1052 Standard Test Method for Pressure Testing Vapor Protective Ensembles A Auer Exhaust Pirelli Exhaust Valve Valve copy of the standard may be obtained for a fee from ASTM www ASTM org or by calling 610 832 9585 Read understand and follow the instructions in the nstruction Manual for the Universal Pressure Test Kit when inflation testing Tychem Level A garments Record the results of each inflation test with the log sheet provided with your garment You can also find a blank log at the end of this document The diaphragm in each exhaust valve must be replaced by the end user every two years from date of manufacture Instructions for replacing the exhaust valve diaphragm can be found in the DuPont Personal Protection Instruction Manual for Universal Pressure Test Kit o Properly installed Properly installed Auer exhaust Pirelli exhaust valve valve diaphragm diaphragm outer outer cover of cover of exhaust exhaust valve not valve not shown shown Repairing Garment actoolsupply com actoolsupply com Do not use a damaged altered or contaminated garment If an uncontaminated or unaltered garment fails a visual inspection or pressure test contact you
48. t safety information is available upon request This information corresponds to our current knowledge on the subject It is offered solely to provide possible suggestions for your own experimentations It is not intended however to substitute for any testing you may need to conduct to determine for yourself the suitability of our products for your particular purposes It is the user s responsibility to determine the level of risk and the proper protective equipment needed for the user s particular purposes This information may be subject to revision as new knowledge and experience becomes available Since we cannot anticipate all variations in actual end use conditions DUPONT MAKES NO WARRANTIES AND ASSUMES NO LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH ANY USE OF THIS INFORMATION Nothing in this publication is to be considered as a license to operate under or a recommendation to infringe any trademark or patent right DuPont the DuPont oval The miracles of science Tychem NOMEX KEVLAR and Responder are trademarks or registered trademarks of E I du Pont de Nemours and Company or its affiliates TLV M is a trademark of the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists ACGIH Cincinnati Copyright 2013 E I du Pont de Nemours and Company All rights reserved 23 actoolsupply com actoolsupply com DuPont Tychem Encapsulating Garment Sizing o zoa Na d HY HS HS 8 3 3 BA eS 39 i2 Height 38
49. ta minimum fire suppression equipment and personnel must be ready and manned to conduct fire suppression should a fire occur Do not knowingly enter a flammable or explosive environment while wearing a Tychem garment including Tychem ThermoPro It you determine that the environment you are in is potentially flammable or explosive retreat immediately including when wearing Tychem ThermoPro Tychem garments are not suitable in all situations and environments or with all chemical and hazardous materials All decisions regarding the selection and use of chemical protective clothing must be done by trained and qualified safety professionals 14 actoolsupply com It is the user s responsibility to determine the level of exposure and the proper personal protective equipment needed No Tychem garment including Tychem ThermoPro is suitable for use in situations of elevated oxygen concentrations This includes spills involving liquid oxygen Always Use the Buddy System During emergency response never enter a contaminated area alone If conditions are Immediately Dangerous to Life and Health IDLH a minimum of two people should enter contaminated areas together with two additional people in equally protective garments available to affect rescue of the entry team You Must Be Physically Fit You must be physically fit to wear a Tychem garment You should be examined and approved by a physician as physically
50. to allow you to doff the garment without being harmed by contaminants on the garment surface Field decontamination does not make a garment safe for re use If you suspect or know that a garment has been contaminated if must be discarded after field decontamination If you know or suspect that a garments has been contaminated with hazardous radioactive or chemical materials Use water and mild dishwashing liquid to field decontaminate the garments prior to doffing Do not use oxidative corrosive or reactive decontamination solutions to remove known or suspected chemical or radioactive contaminants You must discard the garment after field decontamination Do not use a garment that has been chemically or radioactively contaminated for training If you Know or suspect that a garments has been contaminated with a hazardous biological toxin or pathogen You can use water and mild dishwashing soap or you can use liquid biological disinfectants You must mix and apply the disinfectant according to 12 actoolsupply com C TOOL PLY COM 207 1244 e anlkencolon co actoolsupply com the recommendations of the manufacturer of the disinfectant Remove residue disinfectant by cleaning the garment with water and household dishwashing liquid before doffing You must determine if the disinfectant will degrade the performance of the garment materials You must discard garments suspected or known to
51. work activity safely remove the PPE determine the cause of the PPE failure and re evaluate the selection and use of the PPE for that task Be sure to read understand and follow the information in this manual and all applicable federal state and local occupation safety and health statutes Serious injury or death may occur from improper use of these garments Proper use must be consistent with NFPA 1500 Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program and NFPA 2113 Standard on Selection Care Use and Maintenance of Flame Resistant Garments for Protection of Industrial Personnel Against Flash Fire Additionally use these garments in accordance with applicable personal protective equipment regulations which in the United States is 29 CFR 1910 132 For users of these garments outside the United States consult national or other applicable personal protective equipment laws and regulations While wearing any Tychem garment including Tychem ThermoPro do not knowingly enter an environment in which the concentration of flammable gas is within flammable or explosive limits Immediately retreat if you determine that you are in a potentially flammable or explosive environment while wearing any Tychem garments including Tychem ThermoPro Tychem garments will not protect you in all situations and environments or protect you from all hazardous materials You must be a trained and qualified safety professional to
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