EN standard 340 – requirements for protective suits - types.
TYPE 1 - Gasproofed – also in seams and zipper.
TYPE 2 - Gasproofed with added pressure
(positive overpressure)
TYPE 3 - Liquidproofed – also in seams – high pressure
TYPE 4 - Liquidproofed – also in seams – sprays and splashes
TYPE 5 - Dust particles – sewn seams
TYPE 6 - Liquid splashes – sewn seams
Related EN tests.
EN 369 chemical penetration test.
For types 3 and 4 protection. The tests are perfomed maximum 480 minutes.
EN 369 chemical penetration test.
For type 6 protection. Very reduced test of chemical barrier with low levels. |
