Description

This fully encapsulating Type 1A – ET limited life gas tight suit is designed to protect the emergency responder against toxic, corrosive gases, liquids and solid chemicals.
The suit is manufactured in DuPont™ Tychem® TK, a high performance, seven layer, nonwoven, chemical barrier fabric that is also light in weight.

• Fully encapsulating design to allow breathing apparatus to be worn inside the suit
• Heavy duty 122cm (48”) long gas tight zip, fitted to the right hand side of the suit – flap with a Velcro closure fitted to cover the teeth of the zip
• Adjustable internal support belt and bat-wing sleeves for optimal wearer comfort
• Flexible, multi-laminated, anti-mist visor giving clear undistorted vision
• Seams welded and double taped
• Dual glove system consisting of a chemically protective laminated inner glove bonded to an outer neoprene glove for mechanical protection.
• Gloves fitted by means of Respirex locking cuff
• Integral socks with outer splash guards or Hazmax™ FPA safety boots – Exclusive to Respirex, these boots are highly chemically resistant and are CE marked to EN ISO 20345:2004 and EN345-2:1996
• Exhalation valves ensure that the pressure change within the suit does not exceed 400 pascals in one minute
• Tested to EN464 prior to despatch for leak tightness
• Pressure test required annually from year five or after each use