General Information - Respirex SPLASHMASTER CHEMPROTEX 300 Guide D'utilisation

EN: Splashmaster Chemical Protective Coverall - Instructions for Use

GENERAL INFORMATION

Respirex Splashmaster™ chemical protective coveralls conform to the following European
standards:
• EN 14605:2005+A1:2009 Type 3, Type 4
Protective clothing against liquid chemicals - clothing with liquid-tight or spray-tight
connections
• EN ISO 13982-1:2004+A1:2010 Type 5
Protective clothing against solid particulates
• EN 13034:2005+A1:2009 Type 6
Protective clothing offering limited protective performance against liquid chemicals
• EN 14126:2003 Type 3-B, Type 4-B, Type 5-B and Type 6-B
Protective clothing against infective agents
• EN 1149-5:2018
Protective clothing - Electrostatic properties: Material performance and design
requirements
The European standards above specify the performance requirements for the materials of
construction (e.g. abrasion resistance, tear resistance, etc.) and for the suit as a whole (e.g.
resistance to penetration by liquids). Splashmaster™ coveralls are CE marked to indicate
compliance with the basic safety requirements under Module B and D of the European
Regulation (EU) 2016/425 on personal protective equipment (PPE).
Respirex Splashmaster™ coveralls are manufactured from high performance
CHEMPROTEX™ 300 material engineered for use in chemical and biohazardous protective
clothing.
CHEMPROTEX™ 300 offers protection in a wide range of applications including:
• Chemical handling
• Hazardous waste clean-up
• Paint spraying
• Pharmaceutical manufacturing and / or packaging
• Military applications
• Disease and disaster management
• Emergency response services, spill clean-up and accident interventions
Splashmaster™ coveralls are made to provide the full level of protection as needed for
a limited wear life usage and are comparable to the protection provided by "re-useable"
protective garments complying with EN 14605. Limited-use clothing is typically employed to
be worn until hygienic cleaning becomes necessary or limited use chemical contamination
has occurred and disposal is required. This includes protective clothing for single use and for
limited re-use.
WARNINGS & LIMITATIONS
• Only for use by trained competent personnel
• Exposure to certain very fine particles, intensive liquid sprays and splashes of hazardous
substances may require protective clothing of higher mechanical strength and barrier
properties than those offered by the Splashmaster™ coveralls
• Splashmaster™ coveralls are designed for single use only, Respirex cannot guarantee
the integrity or performance characteristics of coveralls that have seen multiple cycles of
usage
• Splashmaster™ coveralls should not be used in areas immediately dangerous to life or
health (IDLH) or in environments where there is a high risk of puncture occurring
• If Splashmaster™ coveralls are heavily contaminated or mechanically damaged in any
way they MUST NOT be used and MUST be disposed of
• Never modify or alter this product
• Before selecting appropriate protective clothing a detailed assessment of the nature
of the hazard and the working environment should be undertaken. There are different
factors such as concentration, temperature, pressure and other environmental influences
that have significant influence on the barrier properties of the Splashmaster™ coveralls
• Please ensure that you have chosen suitable PPE for your application. The user shall
be the sole judge for the correct combination of full body protective coverall, ancillary
equipment (gloves, boots, respiratory equipment, etc.), how long a Splashmaster™
coverall can be worn on a specific application with respect to its protective performance
and wear comfort or heat stress
• Materials that may come into contact with the wearer's skin are not known to release
substances that are toxic, carcinogenic, mutagenic, allergenic, toxic to reproduction or
otherwise harmful to the majority of individuals. These products contain no components
made from natural rubber latex
• To achieve proper electrostatic dissipative performance, the person wearing the coveralls
shall be properly earthed. The resistance between the person's skin and earth shall be
less than 10 Ω, e.g. by wearing adequate footwear on dissipative or conductive floors
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• Electrostatic dissipative protective clothing shall not be open or removed whilst in
presence of flammable or explosive atmospheres or while handling flammable or
explosive substances
• electrostatic dissipative protective clothing is intended to be worn in Zones 1, 2, 20, 21
and 22 (see EN 60079-10-1 [7] and EN 60079-10-2 [8]) in which the minimum ignition
energy of any explosive atmosphere is not less than 0,016 mJ
• Electrostatic dissipative protective clothing shall not be used in oxygen enriched
atmospheres, or in Zone 0 (see EN 60079-10-1 [7]) without prior approval of the
responsible safety engineer
• the electrostatic dissipative performance of the electrostatic dissipative protective
clothing can be affected by wear and tear, laundering and possible contamination
• When selecting outer gloves and boots it is recommended that consideration be given to
their compatibility with the electrostatic properties of the suit
• Electrostatic dissipative protective clothing shall be worn in such a way that it permanently
covers all non-complying materials during normal use (including bending movements).
• Always use compatible PPE, e.g. gloves and boots as advised by Respirex
• Flammable material. Keep away from fire
• When worn alone a Splashmaster™ coverall provides only partial body protection. If full
body protection is required always use compatible PPE, e.g. gauntlets, boots and hoods
advised by Respirex.
When worn with a face mask (all exposed sticthing surrounding the hem of the integral hood
must be completely tape* sealed to the face mask) and appropriate gloves and safety boots,
a one-piece coverall will meet the performance requirements of Type 3, Type 4 and Type 6
clothing. NB: For Type 5 clothing performance on coveralls that are open sleeved, gloves
should be taped* to the cuffs of the suit.
The CHEMPROTEX™ 300 material does not breathe. The wearer's body temperature will
rise whilst wearing the suit and care should be taken not to lose too much body fluid. The
wearer should leave the work area and remove the suit before becoming distressed. For any
enquiries please contact the Respirex customer services department on
Tel : +44 (0)1737 778600 or Fax : +44 (0)1737 779441
PRE-CHECKS
1. Visually inspect the coveralls for any damage that may reduce the level of protection
offered
2. The coveralls are free from contamination both internally and externally
3. The zipper operates correctly and the slider is in good condition
4. The coveralls are free from tears and holes. Pay particular attention to the seam areas
WEARER'S INSTRUCTIONS
Consult the body measurement chart (see page 5) and select one-piece coveralls of a
suitable size. It is the wearer's responsibility to determine the protection required and to
select the appropriate garment type. Suitable boots, gloves and respiratory equipment
must be worn with the Splashmaster™ coveralls for certain applications. In order to ensure
a complete seal against fluid ingress, Respirex recommends taping the hood to face
mask, cuffs to gloves and ankles to boots using a suitable liquid impermeable tape*. If the
material becomes torn, abraded and/or punctured, the end user should discontinue use to
avoid potential exposure to hazard. Respirex International cannot accept responsibility for
improper garment use.
*recommended liquid impermeable tape width 75mm
DONNING PROCEDURE
After carrying out the pre-checks as detailed above:
1. Loosen the zipper fully and open the suit
2. Sit on a suitable chair or bench and carefully step into the appropriate legs of the suit
(Fig. 1 and 2)
3. Stand up and roll the elasticated legs up approximately 20 - 23 cm (Fig. 3)
4. Step into the protective boots (Fig. 4) NB: Respirex Hazmax™ ESD Boots are
recommended, or an equivalent boot with resistance no greater than 3.3x 10
5. Roll down elasticated legs over exterior of boots (Fig. 5 and Fig. 6)
6. Put arms into the sleeves one at a time and fasten the zip up to chest height, where
applicable fit the gloves as detailed in the glove fitting instructions.
a. For suits with elasticated sleeves:
i. Put on the glove with the elasticated sleeve of the suit rolled back (Fig. 7.A)
ii. Pull the elasticated sleeve over the exterior of the glove and place thumb through
elastic loop (Fig. 8.A)
b. For suits with fitted Kemblok™ gloves
i. Put on the suit as usual with the Kemblok™ glove (Fig. 7.B)
ii. Put on the outer ESD compliant glove over the fitted Kemblok™ glove (Fig. 8.B) -
refer to the outer glove's User Instructions for all compliance declarations
7. Pull the hood over the head (Fig. 9)
8. Fasten the zip to its fullest extent i.e. the neck or throat (Fig.10)
9. Close the outer zip flaps, including the zipper "face-flap", securely with the velcro. (Fig.11).
NOTE: Respirex recommends taping the hood, open-sleeves to gloves and open-legs
to boots to prevent ingression of chemical contamination - using recommended liquid
impermeable tape width of 75mm)
DOFFING PROCEDURE
It is recommended that the doffing procedure is carried out with the aid of a dressing
assistant. Depending upon the contaminant encountered, it may be necessary for the
assistant to wear appropriate PPE selected by qualified safety personnel. Remove all sealing
tape from around the face mask, arms and ankles.
1. Open the zip flaps by unfastening the velcro closures, then unfasten the zipper
2. Fold the hood of the coverall up and over the wearers head
3. Continue to roll the coverall down over the wearer's shoulders keeping the exterior
surfaces away from wearer at all times
4. As the coverall continues to be rolled down to waist level, the wearer's arms should be
removed from the sleeves
5. Finally the wearer should step out of the garment legs and safety boots and remove the
face mask
STORAGE
Suits must always be stored in a clean and dry condition at ambient temperature, and if being
stored for long periods of time, out of direct sunlight. Suits should not be stacked more than
four high and a heavy weight must not be placed on top.
DISPOSAL
Uncontaminated limited-use one-piece coveralls manufactured from CHEMPROTEX™ 300
may be incinerated. Contaminated garments should be handled as contaminated waste in
accordance with local and national regulations.
CHEMICAL PERMEATION TESTING AT RESPIREX
Permeation is the process by which a chemical moves through protective clothing material on
a molecular level. At its headquarters in Surrey, UK, Respirex operate a chemical permeation
testing laboratory equipped with the latest technology. All testing is carried out by fully
qualified chemists who are able to test Respirex's own materials against a wide range of
chemical substances. In this way the customer can be advised and recommended the most
suitable material to use against any challenging chemical encountered in the workplace.
Permeation tests can be carried out in accordance with EN 16523-1, EN ISO 6529 and
ASTM 739. The clothing material is exposed to the challenging chemical in a permeation
cell so that breakthrough times and permeation rates can be measured. Breakthrough time
is the time taken for the chemical to permeate through the material after continuous contact
with the outer surface of a chemical safety suit. Permeation rates, measured in µg (min.
cm²), are an indication of the amount of chemical reaching the wearer inside the suit after
breakthrough occurs.
For advice on chemical permeation or decontamination contact the Respirex laboratory on
Tel :+44 (0)1737 778600, Fax :+44 (0) 1737 779441 or Email: laboratory@respirex.co.uk
Outside of normal working hours (9.00am-5.00pm Mon-Fri), please leave details of your
enquiry on the answerphone service so that the laboratory staff can deal with your query with
the minimum of delay.
MATERIAL PERFORMANCE DATA
Unless otherwise stated, all data shown indicates performance characteristics
of the CHEMPROTEX™ 300 fabric in accordance with the requirements of
EN14605:2005+A1:2009, EN 13034:2005+A1:2009, EN ISO 13982-1:2004+A1:2010 and
EN 14126:2003, plus additional standards.
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