Disposable clothes
Understanding disposable clothing standards
Several elements are taken into account when determining chemical clothing standards : protection type, performance and risks.
| Type | Norm | Picto | Protection |
| Type 1 | EN 943-1 et EN 943-2 |  |
Protection against chemical material, fumes or toxic particles. |
| Type 2 | EN 943-1 |  |
Non gas-proof clothing (with ventilation) |
| Type 3 | EN 14605 |  |
Protection against liquid and under pressure chemical material. |
| Type 4 | EN 14605 |  |
Protection against liquid sprays |
| Type 5 | EN ISO 13982-1 |  |
Protection against suspended solid chemical particles |
| Type 6 | EN 13034 |  |
Limited protection against light |
Type 3 incorporates EN 14605, EN ISO 13982-1 et EN 13034. Disposable clothing protects against all chemical products but differ according to the state of said chemical products (gas, liquid, solid). When you are searching for a disposable item, you might want to focus on the physical state of the material rather than the item of clothing itself.
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