Secondary Flame-Resistant Protection

 
 
 

 Just launched – Tychem® 6000 SFR​

 
 
 
 
 
 

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What is Secondary FR Protective Clothing?​​

There are two categories of flame-resistant protective garments made for industrial applications: primary flame-resistant (FR) protective garments and secondary flame-resistant (SFR) protective garments. Each category is designed to help protect workers in different ways.​

Primary flame-resistant (FR) protective clothing:​

  • Is designed to provide stand-alone protection from flame and arc exposures. ​
  • Can help provide protection from burn injury in the event of an industrial flash fire or electric arc exposure even when worn alone.​
  • Common examples include garments made with DuPont™ Nomex® Essential (Nomex® IIIA) or Nomex® Comfort fabrics​.
     

Secondary flame-resistant (SFR) protective clothing:​

  • Is designed to provide protection against particulate and/or liquid chemical hazards, while not negatively impacting the burn performance of the primary FR garments worn underneath. ​
  • Must always be worn over appropriate primary flame-resistant protective clothing in an environment that requires flame protection, along with other personal protective equipment that protects your head, face, hands and feet. ​
  • Common examples include Tyvek® 400 SFR, Tychem® 2000 SFR, and Tychem® 6000 SFR garments.​
 
 
 

SFR Fabrics​

When selecting a secondary flame-resistant (SFR) protective garment, it is important to examine both the flame-resistant (FR) requirements and perform a hazard assessment for hazardous and nonhazardous particles, liquids, or chemicals. Please visit DuPont™ SafeSPEC™ to learn more about Tyvek® 400 SFR, Tychem® 2000 SFR, and Tychem® 6000 SFR garments and the specified hazards they help protect against.​

 
 
 
  • <span style="color:#e4001c;font-weight: 700">NEW</span>​ Tychem&reg; 6000 SFR​
  • Tychem&reg; 2000 SFR​
  • <span style="color:#e4001c;font-weight: 700">NEW</span>​ Tyvek&reg; 400 SFR​

NEW DuPont™ Tychem® 6000 SFR​

Broad chemical protection and secondary flame resistance in a lightweight garment​

Garment Details

 

 

  • Respirator-fit hood with covered elastic face opening​.

  • Chin flap with double-sided adhesive tape​.

  • Double storm flap covers zipper which can be sealed by the wearer with double-sided adhesive strip to prevent intrusion at zipper.​

  • Covered elastic openings at wrists and ankles for tighter fit​.

  • Elastic at sides of waist for better fit​.

  • Taped seams provide strong chemical resistance against heavy liquid splashes. A sewn seam is covered with a strip of compatible chemical-resistant material through heat sealing.​

  • Pin lock zipper prevents movement of the slider when puller is in the down position, helping to prevent garment from unzipping while performing work.​

  • Meets the U.S. industry requirements for blood (ASTM F1670) and viral penetration (ASTM F1671) protecting against several bloodborne pathogen exposure risks.
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    <span style="line-height: 20px" class="fontsize16">Tychem® 6000 SFR garments provide secondary flame resistance when worn over appropriate primary flame-resistant (FR) protective clothing.​</span>
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    <span style="line-height: 20px" class="fontsize16">Tychem® 6000 SFR garments are designed to be worn over primary FR garments.​</span>
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    <span style="line-height: 20px" class="fontsize16">Tychem® 6000 SFR garments will self-extinguish with no or short after-flame once the flame/heat source is removed and won’t contribute to additional burn injury if worn over appropriate primary FR protective clothing.​ </span>

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    <span style="line-height: 20px" class="fontsize16">Tychem® 6000 SFR garments provide at least 30 minutes of protection for more than 250 chemical challenges including​ chemical warfare agents, toxic industrial​ chemicals, and flammable organic solvents.​</span>
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    <span style="line-height: 20px" class="fontsize16">Tychem® 6000 SFR fabric has been permeation tested against a range of chemicals.​</span>
     
     
     

    Uses & Applications

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    Refineries
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    Petrochemical plants​
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    Hazardous maintenance operations

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    Laboratories
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    Clandestine lab investigation
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    Fire departments
     
     
     

    Reach out to your regional sales team member for more information or to request a sample

     
     
     

    DuPont™ Tychem® 2000 SFR​

    Chemical and secondary flame protection in a lightweight garment​

    Garment Details

    • ​Respirator-fit hood with covered elastic face opening​.

    • Chin flap with double-sided adhesive tape​.

    • Storm flap covers zipper which can be sealed by the wearer with double-sided adhesive strip to prevent intrusion at zipper.​

    • Covered elastic openings at wrists and ankles for tighter fit​.

    • Elastic at back of waist for better fit​.

    • Taped seams provide strong chemical resistance against heavy liquid splashes. A sewn seam is covered with a strip of compatible chemical-resistant material through heat sealing.​

    • Zipper features a semi-automatic locking slider allowing the puller to stay down and in a locked position​.

    • Meets the U.S. industry requirements for blood (ASTM F1670) and viral penetration (ASTM F1671) protecting against several bloodborne pathogen exposure risks.​

    • Available in other garment styles including hooded coveralls with attached socks, sleeved apron, and bib overall & jacket combo.

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    <span style="line-height: 20px" class="fontsize16">Tychem® 2000 SFR garments provide secondary flame resistance when worn over appropriate primary flame-resistant (FR) protective clothing.​</span>
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    <span style="line-height: 20px" class="fontsize16">Tychem® 2000 SFR garments are designed to be worn over primary FR garments.​</span>
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    <span style="line-height: 20px" class="fontsize16">Tychem® 2000 SFR garments will self-extinguish with no or short after-flame once the flame/heat source is removed and won’t contribute to additional burn injury if worn over appropriate primary FR protective clothing.​</span>

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    <span style="line-height: 20px" class="fontsize16">Tychem® 2000 SFR garments provide an effective barrier against a range of inorganic acids and bases, as well as industrial cleaning chemicals and particles.​</span>
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    <span style="line-height: 20px" class="fontsize16">Tychem® 2000 SFR fabric has been permeation tested against a range of chemicals.​</span>
     
     
     

    Uses & Applications

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    Refineries
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    Petrochemical Plants
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    Laboratories
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    Hazardous maintenance operations
     
     
     

    NEW DuPont™ Tyvek 400 SFR​

    The protection, durability and comfort of Tyvek®, now with secondary flame resistance​​

    Garment Details

    • Patent-pending design.

    • Red detailing includes red external stitched seams, red zipper and red chest patch border.

    • Relaxed fit coverall design features a diamond gusset crotch to allow for unrestricted movement and optimal fit when wearing primary flame-resistant protective clothing beneath.

    • Available in hooded and non-hooded coverall styles.
     
     
     

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    <span style="line-height: 20px" class="fontsize16">Tyvek® 400 SFR garments provide secondary flame resistance when worn over appropriate primary flame-resistant (FR) protective clothing​.</span>
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    <span style="line-height: 20px" class="fontsize16">Tyvek® 400 SFR garments are designed to be worn over primary FR garments​.</span>
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    <span style="line-height: 20px" class="fontsize16">Tyvek® 400 SFR garments will self-extinguish with no or short after-flame once the flame/heat source is removed and won’t contribute to additional burn injury if worn over appropriate primary FR protective clothing.​</span>

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    <span style="line-height: 20px" class="fontsize16">Tyvek® 400 SFR garments provide an inherent barrier against particles. (down to 1.0 micron in size)</span>
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    <span style="line-height: 20px" class="fontsize16">Tyvek® 400 SFR garments are strong, yet lightweight and soft​.</span>
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    <span style="line-height: 20px" class="fontsize16">Tyvek® 400 SFR garments offer an ideal balance of protection, durability and comfort​.</span>
     
     
     

    Uses & Applications

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    Oil & gas
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    General manufacturing
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    Maintenance

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    Dirty jobs
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    Environmental services
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    Utilities
     
     
     


     
     
     

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