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Microgard®
Guide to European Norms and Selection Guide |
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Keeping the dangers out is
as simple as choosing the correct garment for the job! To assist you with
the selection of chemical protective clothing the EU has identified six
“types” of protective garments within Category III of the PPE directive.
Certification to a particular type offers an indication of your suits
protection against a particular hazard (gas, liquid or dust). As a
manufacturer it is our responsibility to ensure that Microgard®
and Microchem® products meet the requirements of these type
standards, where applicable.
Please be aware however that these type standards do not mean that your suit
is 100% impervious to your hazard. Under this testing, suits are only
required to meet the minimum performance requirements specified. In the case
of the Type 5 Particulate test, suits are allowed individual leakages of up
to 30%, providing the average for the suits tested is less than 15%.
Microgard® manufacture products according to ISO 9001, thus
ensuring as far as is reasonably possible they consistently achieve the
desired protection level. |
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Microgard® Guide to Protective
Clothing “Types” |
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EN Type |
Type Description |
EN Symbol |
Microgard
Product* |
Type 1
EN943-1
EN943-2 |
Gas Tight Protective Clothing.
Protective clothing against liquid and gaseous chemicals, aerosols and solid
particulates |
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Contact us to discuss |
Type 2
EN943-1 |
Non Gas Tight Protective Clothing.
Suits which retain positive pressure to prevent ingress of dusts, liquids
and vapours |
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4000 Saturn |
Type 3
EN14605 |
Liquid Tight Suits
Suits which can protect against strong and directional jets of liquid
chemical |
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2500 Plus
3000
4000
4000 Apollo |
Type 4
EN14605 |
Spray Tight Suits
Suits which offer protection against saturation
of liquid chemicals. |
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2000 Plus
2500 Plus
3000
4000
4000 Apollo
CFR |
Type 5
EN ISO 13982-1 (&2) |
Dry Particle Suits
Suits which provide protection to the full body against airborne
solid particulates |
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1500 Asbestos
1500 Standard
2000 Comfort
2000 Plus
2500 Plus
3000
4000
FR |
Type 6
EN13034 |
Reduced Spray Suits
Suits which offer limited protection against a light spray of liquid
chemicals |
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1500 Asbestos
1500 Standard
2000 Comfort
2000 Plus
2500 Plus
FR |
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Additional European Norms
(EN) achieved by the Microgard® product range |
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EN1073-2** |
Protective clothing against radioactive
particulate contamination |
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2000 Comfort
2000 Plus
2500 Plus
3000
4000 |
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EN14126 |
Protective clothing against infective agents
“Type” prefixed with letter “B” (i.e. Type 3B) indicates approval
to this European Norm |
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2000 Plus
2500 Plus
3000
4000 |
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EN1149-1 |
Protective clothing with electrostatic
properties*** |
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1500 Standard
2000 Comfort
2000 Plus
2500 Plus
3000
4000 Range
FR
CFR |
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EN533 |
Protective Clothing. Limited flame spread
materials and
assemblies |
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FR
CFR |
* Type approvals do not apply to
accessories and partial body protection items. Always refer to the garment
label, which will indicate the protection level offered.
** Gives no protection against radioactive radiation
*** Always ensure the garment and wearer are properly grounded |
Disclaimer
Microgard®/Microchem® garments are available for most applications. However
please note that a detailed assessment of the nature of the hazard and the
working environment should be undertaken prior to the selection of
appropriate PPE. Microgard Ltd provides the information in this product
catalogue to assist you with selecting the correct product, but
responsibility for the correct choice of PPE remains with the user. |
