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QUICK SELECTION GUIDE TO CHEMICAL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
Seventh Edition
Krister Forsberg, Lidingo, Stockholm, Sweden
Ann Van den Borre, Liedekerke, Belgium
Norman Henry III, Newark, Delaware, USA
James P. Zeigler, Richmond, Virginia, USA
This seventh edition first published 2020
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ISBN: 9781119650553
Cover illustration by Björn Karlsson from original photo of responders provided courtesy of Ansell Protective Solutions AB. Used with permission.
Cover design by Michael Rutkowski
Important Instructions and Limitations
This guidebook contains information on hazardous chemicals and recommendations for the selection of chemical protective clothing materials based on published and unpublished scientific test data. Most of the chemical resistance data are generated in accordance with the standardized test methods. NO attempt has been made to ensure either the accuracy or precision of these compiled data. The Guide also does not take into consideration the intended use or physical demands (resistance to tear, puncture resistance, etc. or heat and flames) of the chemical protective clothing. These factors are critical in the selection process. A person competent in the selection of chemical protective clothing such as an Industrial Hygienist or a Safety Professional with training in this area ensures the selections based on this Guide are carried out properly.
The Guide only addresses chemical protective clothing against chemical hazards and exposures. Clothing without barrier materials such as laboratory coats are not included in this Guide.
Preface
The revised and updated version of the sixth edition of the Quick Selection Guide to Chemical Protective Clothing includes additional selection recommendations from a large number of new test data. We urge the users of the Guide to get familiar with the new products and the revised names of existing products on the market listed in Sections II and VII before going into the selection process.
The chemical index includes many new chemicals or mixtures of chemicals, additional synonyms, CAS numbers, and risk codes to alert the user, which may be of most concern for user protection.
The Trade Name Table contains 13 generic materials listings and 30 proprietary composition materials vs. a test battery of 21 chemicals. The Trade Name Table includes several multilayers of generic materials not included in the Master Chemical Resistance Table.
The color-coded recommendations in the Master Chemical Resistance Table still contain 27 representative barrier materials. However, one glove material and one suit material have been replaced by two new products, that is, Kemblok® and Chemprotex® 300. We believe these barrier listings include a wide range of gloves and suits on the market today.
We hope that this revised and updated edition will receive the same enthusiastic response as the prior editions. The purpose is to arm supervisors, industrial hygiene and safety professionals; hazardous materials spill responders, and others with sufficient knowledge and insight in selecting and using the right CPC. Selecting the most appropriate CPC can be an effective and efficient action preventing illnesses and injuries from hazardous chemical exposure where other control methods are not feasible.
Write to us if you have any questions or comments on this Guide.
KRISTER FORSBERG [email protected]
ANN VAN DEN BORRE [email protected]
NORMAN HENRY III [email protected]
JAMES P. ZEIGLER [email protected]