DuPont ™ SafeSPEC ™

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Product Details

• Available Options
• Finished Dimensions
• Specifications
• Additional Equipment Needed

Available Options

Finished Dimensions

Specifications

1. The garment shall be constructed of DuPont™ Tychem® 6000 -- a patented fabric made with a multi-layer composite barrier film laminated to a DuPont™ Tyvek® protective fabric.
2. The garment shall be gray in color.
3. The garment shall be a hooded coverall design.
4. The garment shall have taped seams.
5. The tape used to cover the seams shall be a film composite with equal to or greater chemical resistance than the base fabric.
6. The garment shall have a Elastomeric interface hood.
7. The garment shall have a rear zipper closure.
8. The garment shall have an elastic waist.
9. The zipper shall be covered with a double storm flap with snaps and hook & loop closure.
10. The garment shall have attached inner gloves (to be used with appropriate outer gloves).
11. The garment shall have attached dissipative socks.
12. The garment shall have soles made of garment material.

Additional Equipment Needed

• Wear other appropriate PPE such as, but not limited to, respiratory, eye, head, hand, and foot protection based on the hazard assessment.
• The elastomeric hood seal helps to ensure a tight fit of the hood around a full-face mask. Exposure to certain very fine particles, intensive liquid sprays and splashes of hazardous substances may require a sealing of higher barrier properties than those offer by the elastomeric seal of Tychem® 6000, model TF 611T.
• The wearer shall verify that the hood elastomeric material seals appropriately with the respirator face piece model being used.
• The attached socks are designed to be dissipative and worn inside safety shoes or boots only. These socks are not suitable to be used as outer footwear. They do not have adequate durability or slip resistance to be worn as the outer footwear. Wear separate appropriate outer footwear over the garment sock.
  The fabric used to make the garment has an antistatic coating applied to inside only. The garment has attached dissipative socks that permit grounding of the wearer from inside through conductive shoes and flooring without additional wiring. Compliant with EN 1149-5. The electrostatic dissipative performance of both the suit and the wearer needs to be continuously achieved by wearing adequate footwear, flooring system, use of a grounding cable or by any other suitable means. The electrostatic dissipative performance can be affected by relative humidity, wear and tear, irradiation or sterilization processing, contamination and aging.
• Please read, understand and follow the Tychem® User Manual.

Fabric Data

• Physical Properties
• Chemical Resistance Data
• Special Warnings

Physical Properties - Typical Values

Tychem® 6000 - Fabric Data

Property	Test Method	Result
Basis Weight	ASTM D3776	3.5 oz/yd2
Burst Strength - Ball	ASTM D3787	55 lbf
Tear Resistance - Trap Tear (MD)	ASTM D5733	8 lbf
Tear Resistance - Trap Tear (CD)	ASTM D5733	7 lbf
Breaking Strength - Grab (MD)	ASTM D751	63 lbf
Breaking Strength - Grab (CD)	ASTM D751	69 lbf
Puncture, Propagation, Tear Resistance (MD)	ASTM D2582	9 lbf
Puncture, Propagation, Tear Resistance (CD)	ASTM D2582	7 lbf
Wearing Apparel Flammability	16 CFR 1610	Class 1

Chemical Resistance Data

Testing Details  DuPont Permeation Guide

Special Warnings

1. *CAUTION: This information is based upon technical data that DuPont believes to be reliable. It is subject to revision as additional knowledge and experience are gained. DuPont makes no guarantee of results and assumes no obligation or liability in connection with this information. It is the user's responsibility to determine the level of toxicity and the proper personal protective equipment needed. The information set forth herein reflects laboratory performance of fabrics, not complete garments, under controlled conditions. It is intended for informational use by persons having technical skill for evaluation under their specific end-use conditions, at their own discretion and risk. Anyone intending to use this information should first verify that the garment selected is suitable for the intended use. In many cases, seams and closures have shorter breakthrough times and higher permeation rates than the fabric. Please contact DuPont for specific data. If fabric becomes torn, abraded or punctured, or if seams or closures fail, or if attached gloves, visors, etc. are damaged, end user should discontinue use of garment to avoid potential exposure to chemical. Since conditions of use are outside our control, we make no warranties, express or implied, including, without limitation, no warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular use and assume no liability in connection with any use of this information. This information is not intended as a license to operate under or a recommendation to infringe any patent or technical information of DuPont or others covering any material or its use.
   
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Product Accessories

	996000 BU Cool-Guard® Vest Cooling Vest w/ Packets Part number: 996000BU00000100
	996030 00 Cool-Guard® Spare Packets Set of Four (4) Part number: 9960300000000100
	TYFPA30S GY Tychem® 6000 Model PA30 Apron Shin-length One size Cat.III, PB [3] EN 14126 Part number: TY30SGYXX002500
	TYFPL50SGY Tychem® 6000 Model PL50 Gown Two sizes Cat.III, PB [3] EN 14126 Part number: TYF PL50 S GY 00
	TYFP S32S GY Tychem® 6000 Model PS32LA Sleeve One size Cat.III, PB [3] EN 14126 Part number: TYFPS32SGYXX005000

Product Literature and Videos

Protective Garments Catalog (pdf)	Protective Garments Catalog - Downloadable (MAC)	Protective Garments Catalog - Downloadable (PC)
Tychem® User Manual for Non-Encapsulated Garments	Tychem® Apparel for Fentanyl Responses	Fentanyl Technical Bulletin
Protective Apparel for Cytostatic Drug Handling	Tychem® Chemical Warfare Agent Claims	DuPont Permeation Guide
Part Number Guide	Zika Bulletin	Hazard Matrix
How Chemical Mixtures and Temperature Affect Permeation	Lakeland Cross Over Guide	3M Cross Over Guide
Kappler Cross Over Guide	Kimberly-Clark Cross Over Guide

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Are Tychem® 6000 garments flame resistant or flame retardant (FR)?
2. Are Tychem® 6000 garments anti-static or static dissipative?
3. What is the ambient working temperature range for Tychem® 6000 garments?
4. How should Tychem® 6000 garments be stored?
5. Is it possible to wash and re-use Tychem® 6000 garments?
6. What determines if the garment is contaminated?
7. What is the shelf life of Tychem® 6000 garments?
8. In what ways can I dispose of Tychem® 6000 garments?
9. In what ways can I manage or prevent heat stress?
10. Where can I find a SDS (Safety Data Sheet) for Tychem® 6000 garments?
11. Are Tychem® 6000 garments latex free?
12. Do Tychem® 6000 garments meet ANSI/ISEA 101 sizing standards?
13. Can I use the TF 611T garment without outer gloves?
14. What size of outer gloves can I use with TF 611T garment?
15. What is the barrier performance of the TF 611T garment elastomeric face seal material?

1.Are Tychem® 6000 garments flame resistant or flame retardant (FR)?

Other than Tychem® 2000 SFR, Tychem® 6000 FR and Tychem® 10000 FR, all Tychem® chemical protective garments will ignite and continue to burn.

Wearing garments made of Nomex® or any other flame-resistant fabric under Tychem® garments, other than Tychem® 2000 SFR, Tychem® 6000 FR and Tychem® 10000 FR, will not reduce burn injury during a fire. Other than Tychem® 2000 SFR, Tychem® 6000 FR and Tychem® 10000 FR, Tychem® garments will burn and possibly melt when exposed to a fire; this may increase burn injuries even when worn over garments made of Nomex® or any other flame-resistant fabric.

Because Tychem® garments can melt, except for Tychem® 6000 FR and Tychem® 10000 FR, do not wear Tychem® garments under a garment made of Nomex® or any other flame resistant fabric if the potential for fire or electric arc flash exists.

Tychem® 2000 SFR garments provide only secondary flame-resistant protection and are engineered to be worn over your primary flame resistant / thermal protective garments to provide barrier protection from inorganic acids and bases, industrial cleaning chemicals, and particles while not contributing to burn injury in the event of a flash fire.

Tychem® 6000 FR garments are flame resistant. They are designed and tested to help reduce injury during escape from a flash fire and to provide some protection from electric arcs.

Tychem® 10000 FR (model RF 600T) garments are certified to meet the optional Flash Fire Escape performance requirements of NFPA 1991 (2016 edition).

Do not knowingly enter an environment in which the concentration of flammable gas is within flammable or explosive limits when wearing a Tychem® garment, including when wearing a Tychem® 2000 SFR, Tychem® 6000 FR and Tychem® 10000 FR garments. Retreat immediately if you encounter such an environment while wearing any Tychem® garment, including Tychem® 2000 SFR, Tychem® 6000 FR and Tychem® 10000 FR.

No Tychem® garment, including Tychem® 2000 SFR, Tychem® 6000 FR and Tychem(R) 10000 FR, is intended for fire-fighting activities, nor for protection from hot liquids, steam, welding, or thermal radiation. Only Tychem® 6000 FR fabric was tested to EN ISO 11612:2015 (Protective clothing - Clothing to product against heat and flame - Minimum performance requirements) and was rated as Class D1 for molten aluminum and Class E2 for molten iron.
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2.Are Tychem® 6000 garments anti-static or static dissipative?

The substrate used to make Tychem® 6000 garments is treated with a topical antistatic agent on the inside surface only to help minimize static build up and reduce nuisance garment cling. The garment has attached dissipative socks that permit grounding of the wearer from inside through conductive shoes and flooring without additional wiring. Compliant with EN 1149-5.

In situations where static dissipation level is a critical performance property, end-users should evaluate the performance of their entire ensemble as worn including outer garments, inner garments, footwear and other PPE. In order for any garment system to be static dissipative, it must be able to drain a charge buildup through proper grounding devices, such as, but not limited to, workstation grounding clips or static-dissipative floors.

Under certain conditions, such as cold and dry weather, it is possible that garments might build and discharge static electricity. Discharges are not normally dangerous except in situations where the generation of an electrical spark could ignite a flammable atmosphere or startle the wearer. When operating around flammable chemicals, take steps to eliminate potential static discharges. In these situations, suggested steps include, but not limited to, water spray, the use of an overcover, raising humidity level of the work area, use of a commercial, anti-static application coating, grounding straps on equipment and personnel, inherently static-dissipating under- and over-garments, and testing of the worker's static dissipation before entry into the classified area.

However, in the case of explosive or flammable atmospheres, even if steps are taken to manage static formation and dissipate static charge, the risk of severe injury remains if an uncontrolled or accidental ignition occurs. Do not wear Tychem® 6000 chemical protective garments in potentially flammable or explosive atmospheres. Do not knowingly enter an environment in which the concentration of flammable gas is within flammable or explosive limits while wearing a Tychem® 6000 garment. If you determine that you are in a potentially flammable or explosive environment, retreat immediately.
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3.What is the ambient working temperature range for Tychem® 6000 garments?

Tychem® garments can be worn in ambient temperatures of -13°F (-25°C) to 190°F (88°C).
In colder environments, Tychem® garments can become stiff. If cold enough, the fabric may even become brittle. Please be aware that the heat stress of the wearer becomes a greater concern in higher ambient temperatures. At higher temperatures, chemical hazards can become more aggressive. Breakthrough times and permeation rates may change at higher temperatures. The published permeation data per ASTM F739 is performed at ambient temperatures (approximately 72-81° F ; 22-27° C).

Caution: Tychem® fabrics offer little or no thermal insulation to protect the wearer's skin from prolonged exposure to hot or cold.
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4.How should Tychem® 6000 garments be stored?

Store Tychem® 6000 garments in a cool, dark, dry location free of dirt and insects. Sunlight, ozone, high temperatures (>120° F ; 49° C), vehicle exhaust fumes, compression under heavy weights and sharp edges or projections are some conditions known to degrade the materials in these garments.

Store Tychem® 6000 garments in boxes, in bags or on hangers. Never step on protective garments. Never place or store heavy objects on top of protective garments.
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5.Is it possible to wash and re-use Tychem® 6000 garments?

DuPont does not recommend washing contaminated Tychem® 6000 garments for re-use. These garments are designed for limited-use. They can be worn until damaged, altered or contaminated. However, if the garments have not been contaminated, they can be cleaned for hygienic purposes and re-used. Please refer to the section on Decontamination and Cleaning in the Tychem® User Manual - Non-Encapsulated for more information.
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6.What determines if the garment is contaminated?

The decision on whether or not a garment has been contaminated is made by local managers responsible for PPE based on an analysis of the incident in which the garment was used. This analysis may include exposure time, chemicals involved, level of exposure, proximity to the actual release, tasks performed, and environmental monitoring in the area in which the garment was worn.

Garments that are damaged, altered, or show signs of contamination, such as discoloration, odor, stiffening or cracks, should not be used.
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7.What is the shelf life of Tychem® 6000 garments?

Tychem® garments may be used for 5 years from the date of manufacture as long as all of the following conditions are met:

1. The garment has been stored properly (view storage conditions)
2. The garment has not been damaged, altered or contaminated
3. The garment passes a full visual inspection (view garment inspection instructions)

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8.In what ways can I dispose of Tychem® 6000 garments?

If not contaminated, Tychem® 6000 garments may be landfilled or incinerated in accordance with local regulations. Uncontaminated chemical protective garments may be incinerated in a facility that is capable of handling mixtures containing plastics. Likewise, an uncontaminated chemical protective garment may be buried in a facility that accepts plastic materials. Tychem® 6000 garments may contain several different materials; they are not suitable for recycling.

Contaminated garments that cannot be handled safely without protective equipment must be disposed of with other hazardous wastes, either through incineration or landfill per local regulations.

Before discarding, cut off a sleeve or a leg so the garments cannot be worn again as protective clothing.
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9.In what ways can I manage or prevent heat stress?

Chemical protective clothing can interfere with the natural regulation of body temperature. This can lead to a rise in core body temperature and heat stress. Implementing a conservative work/rest schedule or using a cooling system like the DuPont™ Cool-Guard® vest may be effective in reducing heat stress. (Note: Do not wear cooling vests in potentially flammable or explosive environments.)

Be aware of the symptoms and treatment of heat stress. If you or your co-workers have symptoms of heat stress such as nausea, dizziness, high heart rates, or excessive heat build-up, leave the work area immediately and remove the ensemble as quickly as possible after decontamination and seek professional care.

The maximum length of time the chemical protective clothing can be worn depends on variables such as the air supply, ambient conditions, climate inside the ensemble, physical and psychological conditions of the wearer, work rate and work load. The TLV® pocket guide from the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH, Cincinnati) provides corrected heat stress limits for some garments. Similar information is available on the federal OSHA web site (www.OSHA.gov). The WBGT correction factor for chemical protective garments is at least 10°C or higher for chemical garments made of impervious films (such as Tychem® garments) and covering the entire body (hooded coverall or encapsulating designs). For Tyvek® coveralls, the WBGT correction factor is 2°C with a hood and 1°C without a hood.
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10.Where can I find a SDS (Safety Data Sheet) for Tychem® 6000 garments?

Safety Data Sheets (SDS) are written in accordance with applicable federal regulations, 29 CFR 1910.1200, to communicate health and safety data on usage and handling of hazardous chemicals. Under this regulation, DuPont™ Tychem®, ProShield®, and Tychem® materials and garments are defined as articles, not chemicals, and the SDS and labeling requirements in that standard do not apply.
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11.Are Tychem® 6000 garments latex free?

With the exception of models TF 611T, QS 127T and QC 125T with option code DC, as of January 1, 2006, all DuPont™ Tychem® garments that are manufactured by DuPont and sold in the United States are manufactured under specifications that exclude components containing natural rubber latex or are manufactured in such a way that any natural rubber latex will not come in contact with the wearer during normal handling and use.

The material used in the elastomeric face seal of Tychem® 6000 TF 611T may cause an allergic skin reaction. Anyone who begins to exhibit allergic response during the use of any DuPont products should immediately cease using these products. The incident should also be reported to DuPont at 1-800-441-3637 so that an investigation can be initiated.
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12.Do Tychem® 6000 garments meet ANSI/ISEA 101 sizing standards?

Yes. DuPont Tychem® 6000 coveralls either meet or exceed ANSI/ISEA 101 sizing standards. For specific sizing dimensions on a particular DuPont garment, please view the Product Details tab for that garment.
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13.Can I use the TF 611T garment without outer gloves?

Tychem® 6000 TF 611T coverall has attached inner gloves. They should be used with appropriate outer gloves for mechanical properties and abrasion resistance.
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14.What size of outer gloves can I use with TF 611T garment?

With Tychem® 6000 TF 611T coverall, the same size outer glove should be used as the inner glove of the garment.
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15.What is the barrier performance of the TF 611T garment elastomeric face seal material?

The wearer must ensure suitable challenge chemical to garment compatibility before use. It is the wearer's responsibility to verify that appropriate garment has been selected and used based on their hazard assessment.

The elastomeric hood seal helps to ensure a tight fit of the hood around a full-face mask. Exposure to certain very fine particles, intensive liquid sprays and splashes of hazardous substances may require a sealing of higher barrier properties than those offer by the elastomeric seal of Tychem® 6000, model TF 611T. The wearer shall verify that the hood elastomeric material seals appropriately with the respirator face piece model being used.
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