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Looking to purchase Flame Retardant clothing? Start by reviewing this one page document from DuPont! Typical Applications include agriculture, food processing, medical, fiberglass manufacturing, spray painting, lead and asbestos abatement, mold remediation, and other applications involving dry chemicals, dirt and radioactive dust. DuPont has come up with the following list of Frequently Asked Questions: How should Tyvek® garments be disposed of? May the garments be incinerated?
The recommended method of disposal is burial in a landfill in accordance with applicable local, state, national, EC and/or federal regulations. If a suit is known to be contaminated additional requirements may apply. Discarded suits should be mutilated to avoid re-use by unauthorized individuals.
Tyvek® garments are certified incinerable by GTS Duratek. Tyvek® garments may be incinerated if not contaminated with chemicals, which would prevent incineration. Given the proper combustion conditions, incineration of Tyvek® will generate water vapor, carbon dioxide and a small amount of mineral ash residue. A mixture of smoke and fumes are emitted when burned. It is recommended that positive pressure, self-contained breathing apparatus be worn; extinguish with dry chemical, foam or carbon dioxide.
Are Tyvek® garments anti-static or static dissipative?
Tyvek® garments are anti-static treated.
Is it possible to wash Tyvek® garments?
Tyvek® garments are inexpensive and designed to be disposed of, thus DuPont does not recommend washing.
Are Tyvek® garments flame resistant or flame retardant?
No, Tyvek® garments are not flame resistant or flame retardant and should not be used around heat, flame, sparks or potentially flammable environments.
Can Tyvek® garments be used for welding applications?
No, Tyvek® garments should not be used for welding applications. Tyvek® garments are not flame resistant or flame retardant and should not be used around heat, flame, sparks or potentially flammable environments.
How much chemical protection will Tyvek® garments provide?
Tyvek® garments are acceptable for situations involving dry hazardous particles and aerosols.
Can Tyvek® garments be used in cleanrooms? If yes, how clean is it, and what class cleanrooms should it be used in?
Specially manufactured, processed and packaged IsoClean® and ProClean® garments made of DuPont Tyvek® and Pro/Shield® 2 are suitable for use in cleanrooms class 100 to class 100,000.
May Tyvek® garments be gamma sterilized?
Yes, gamma sterilization is the preferred method of sterilizing garments made of Tyvek®.
Will Tyvek® garments discolor in storage or before use?
Tyvek® garments may turn yellow after long-term exposure to oxidizing gases, such as nitrous oxide and exhaust from internal combustion engines.
What is the shelf life of Tyvek® garments?
Tyvek® garments have a shelf life of at least 5 years based on hyperbaric oxidative degradation studies. High temperature, oxidizing gases, wet, cold, ultraviolet and ionizing radiation will significantly impact the long-term life of garments made of Tyvek®.
How fluid repellent are Tyvek® garments?
Tyvek® garment material will resist water penetration up to 1.5 psi, and liquid penetration by blood at a similar level. Low surface tension liquids will penetrate at lower pressures. In light liquid splash and residual contact situations, consider NexGen® or Pro/Shield® 2 garments. These garments are made from a breathable, microporous film that is penetration resistant to many liquids, except at lower surface tensions. Chemical splash protection may require bound or taped seam garments made from non-porous chemical fabrics such as Tychem® or System CPF®.
Are Tyvek® garments available in other colors?
Tyvek® garments are available only in white.
Have Tyvek® fabrics been tested for cytotoxicity (toxic effects on human cells)?
Tyvek® garment fabrics exhibit no cytotoxicity.
How long may Tyvek® garments be used before discarding?
All Tyvek® garments are designed for limited-use; the actual use time will vary depending on work conditions and hazards present.
Is an MSDS available for Tyvek® garments?
No. Tyvek® garments are considered to be "articles" and are therefore exempt from MSDS reporting requirements. DuPont does provide an MSDS for the Tyvek® material for information purposes.
May Tyvek® garments be recycled?
Yes, non-contaminated garments used in cleanroom operations can be recycled for non-hazardous applications. Contact DuPont Protective Apparel Customer Service for additional information.
Are Tyvek® boot covers skid-resistant?
Shoe and boot covers made of Tyvek® FC have a good coefficient of friction (COF) and are skid resistant.
What is the particle holdout of Tyvek®?
Tyvek® garment materials demonstrates barrier against a wide range of particle challenges and sizes. Contact DuPont for specific documentation.
Can Tyvek® garments be used for paint spraying applications?
Yes, testing on isocyanate spray paint systems show that Tyvek® can be used with isocyanate-based paints, under proper conditions. Garments made of Tyvek® are not appropriate in spray applications if they become soaked with overspray and back splatter. The well-designed spray booth should not result in excessive over-spray and back-splatter. Some two-part, isocyanate-based, spray paints contain hexamethylene diisocyante (HMDI) and aliphatic isocyanate oligomers. In many isocyanate paint formations, there is less than 0.1% free HMDI present in the hardener component of the paint formulation which quickly reacts upon mixing with the other component. The aliphatic isocyanate oligomers have low vapor pressure and are present as an aerosol during spraying. Particle barrier testing demonstrates the barrier of Tyvek® to micron sized aerosols. If conditions during the spray operations do result in excessive wetting of the garment, then breathable film products, such as NexGen® or monolithic film products such Tychem® QC or CPF® 1 should be considered.
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Whether you’re a professional contractor remediating a large structure or an individual cleaning up mold in your home, we’ve got the information you need. You can start by listening to our Podcasts on Mold Remediation. View the two-page brochure 3M designed to help you select the best respirator for the job.
View the DuPont brochure that uses a real-life case study of one of the largest mold remediators in the business.
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