Disposable Clothing Standards

Disposable Clothing Types

TYPE 1

Gas Proof Suits
Fully sealed suits, EN 943

TYPE 2

Limited Gas-Tightness
Suits prevent dust, liquids and vapours from penetrating at overpressure, as listed in EN 943.

TYPE 3

Liquid-proof Protection
Suits are approved to withstand compressed fluid e.g. from hoses and nozzles. The suits must have welded seams. Penetration testing has to be conducted according to EN 369 to provide information on protection in relation to individual chemicals, as listed in EN 14605. Type 3B protects against biologically contaminated particles, as listed in EN 14126.

TYPE 4

Splash-proof Protection
Suits are approved for the saturation of a liquid that can condense on the suit. The suits must have welded seams. Penetration testing has to be conducted according to EN 369 to provide information on protection in relation to individual chemicals, as listed in EN 14605. Type 4B protects against biologically contaminated particles, as listed in EN 14126.

TYPE 5 & 5B

Harmful Substance Protection
Suits protect against harmful substances, EN 13982 Type 5B protects against biologically contaminated particles, as listed in EN 14126.

TYPE 6 & 6B

Limited Splash-proof Protection
Suits protect when there is a risk of splashing on the suit, as listed in EN 13034. Type 6B protects against biologically contaminated particles, as listed in EN 14126.