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Chemical protection
23 January 2013
Technical specialists in France identified that the test methods used to ensure that chemical resistant clothing complies with the PPE Directive do not provide consistent results with microporous materials
Technical specialists in France identified that the test methods used to ensure that chemical resistant clothing complies with the PPE Directive do not provide consistent results with microporous materials. Since then, some products have been advised as unsuitable by the French authorities. There is little doubt that there is a strong flavour of over-kill since the EU Commission has not accepted the French safeguard clause application.
BSIF members are contributing to the review of the appropriate standards. In the meantime, impervious materials are not under question and those from reputable manufacturers do what they claim, as do the majority of microporous products. The BSIF would suggest that anyone with any doubt contacts their supplier or product manufacturer to confirm that the products being deployed will provide suitable protection against the chemicals being used.
BSIF members are contributing to the review of the appropriate standards. In the meantime, impervious materials are not under question and those from reputable manufacturers do what they claim, as do the majority of microporous products. The BSIF would suggest that anyone with any doubt contacts their supplier or product manufacturer to confirm that the products being deployed will provide suitable protection against the chemicals being used.
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