WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION... EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS... HOMELAND DEFENSE... The challenges are tough. The stakes are high. Let us help you.

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1 DuPont Personal Protection WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION... EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS... HOMELAND DEFENSE... The challenges are tough. The stakes are. Let us help you.

2 Emergency response has always been challenging, but now the challenges seem to be greater than ever. Even the best equipped and most ly trained response teams are wondering if they are properly prepared to handle the potential chemical/biological terrorist threats. When you are reevaluating your team s state of preparedness, you will undoubtedly be reviewing your protective garment choices and your training procedures. Because different hazards call for different levels of, DuPont offers a wide range of protective fabrics, garments and accessories to meet your needs. DuPont can also help you with your training needs. When you are selecting protective garments, there s a lot more than just fabric to consider. Garment style,, level of and available accessories are all important factors that must be considered before making your final selection. The foling information is provided to help you make an informed decision. If you need additional information or advice about selecting garments that will provide you with the best defense against a specific hazard, or if you would like to schedule training, call DuPont at fabric When it comes to protective apparel, it is vital to know what materials can permeate or penetrate the protective fabric in order to ensure the safety of the wearer. Knowing the difference between penetration and permeation is critical to your. Penetration testing measures the f of a gas, liquid or solid through a hole or opening in an otherwise solid material. Penetration tests are used to see if a fabric will leak or be able to stop or block the passage of a particulate matter or chemical. Permeation is something entirely different and equally if not more important. Permeation occurs when a chemical is absorbed until it saturates one side of the material and then desorbs, or diffuses, to the other side of the material. There doesn t need to be a hole or opening in the barrier for that to happen. Permeation testing is critical for fabrics that are exposed to hazardous liquids, vapors or gases. Data for individual DuPont fabrics are available through the Chemical Permeation Guide found on the website seam construction The best protective garments in the world are useless without strong, tight seams. Just one loose thread or gap, and the barrier of can unravel and leave you vulnerable to injury or worse. SERGED OR SEWN Serged for a strong, stress-resistant connection. BOUND Tightly sewn and then reinforced with an outer binding to increase seam strength and barrier. penetration permeation ULTRASONIC OR NSR * A patented sealed seam produced when materials are lapped and thermally welded. There are no fillers, thread or needle holes. *no sewing required garment style Different jobs require different styles or configurations of protective garments. That s why DuPont offers a wide variety of garment styles from hoods and vests to aprons, coveralls and fully encapsulated suits (Level A and Level B). Fully encapsulated suits are available in front or rear entry with flat back for airline accommodations or an expanded back for SCBA accommodations. TAPED OR THERMOBOND Both sewn and to provide strong chemical resistance against heavy liquid splashes and tough seam stress. DOUBLE TAPED OR THERMOBOND MAX Sewn, then double on the inside and outside for a very strong chemical- and stress-resistant seam.

3 Call for help assessing your needs. Every emergency responder has the potential to be confronted by unknown hazards. They each have a job to do and need to be properly protected with the appropriate protective apparel and the proper training. If they re not properly prepared, they can t do their jobs protecting, defending and saving lives. DuPont wants to help. Call High can either be a help or a hindrance for emergency responders. For example, in hazardous situations, it is critical that emergency responders can be easily seen. Couple this with the fact that hazardous material emergencies often do not occur in well-lit environments, and the need for is an important feature in chemical protective apparel. The s chosen for DuPont fabrics were based on extensive research. For example, the lime yel and safety yel s of Tychem fabrics can be seen in a wider range of the visible spectrum than other garments. On the other hand, there are instances when being visible is as dangerous as the chemical or biological agent that will be encountered. When discretion is preferred or required, special fabrics, such as Tychem LV provide a camouflage effect against a variety of environments. faceshields STANDARD Different situations call for different styles of faceshields. In addition to a standard faceshield, DuPont offers several styles of faceshields that offer a greater field of vision, enabling the wearer to see more of what they are dealing with, reducing missteps and aling more EX (EXTRA-WIDE) natural movement and better eye contact/communication. The EX (extra-wide) faceshield features a wrap-around design that als a panoramic view with no visual obstructions. The Pana-Vu faceshield is wider and longer, providing expanded peripheral and vertical viewing. And, the 3-layer faceshield provides a better seal and als more time to get to a safe zone. storm flap The storm flap covers the zipper/closure area for added. respirators Fully encapsulated suits are available in front or rear entry with flat back for airline accommodations or an expanded back for SCBA accommodations. For information about respirators, contact your local distributor. valves DuPont fully encapsulated suits feature two extra--pressure exhaust valves with covers that provide extra against inward leakage and over-inflation. The flip-top valve covers al for safe and easy access to the valve during pressure testing. A testing adapter connects directly to the exhaust valve, aling suit pressure testing to be performed without valve removal. This means testing can be conducted quickly and safely. loose fitting sleeves Ensure that wearer can pull arm into garment for access to faceshield and SCBA. attached gloves Several types of glove systems are available from DuPont, including: a standard ring and clamp glove system, a field replaceable glove system and a dual glove system. Detailed information about these glove systems can be found on the inside back cover of this brochure. airtight closure Vapor- and liquid-splash protective closure is covered by two storm flaps. attached sock booties Attached sock booties are to be worn inside your own chemical protective boots. The outer boot flap cover is for additional. Note: Not all features are available on all garments.

4 C O L D Z O N E ProShield NexGen Tyvek Tychem SL Tychem CPF 2 Tychem SP minimal - particles and aerosols against nuclear, biological and chemical particles and aerosols modesty garments hoax investigations general hygiene precautions -level blood borne pathogens evidence collection hooded and non-hooded coveralls moderate - particles and light liquid splash against nuclear, biological and chemical aerosols and light liquid splash triage victim decontamination perimeter control victim transport biological cleanup heavy blood borne pathogens hooded coveralls, jacket/pants for Tychem SP only white white white gray dark green sewn bound NSR sewn bound bound NSR bound NSR welded

5 W A R M Z O N E Tychem F Tychem CPF 3 Tychem BR Tychem LV Tychem CPF 4 moderate to against liquid splash and spray against nuclear, biological and chemical aerosols and moderate to heavy liquid splash victim decontamination victim recovery cleanup/mitigation body recovery hooded coveralls and totally encapsulated Level B (Tychem F hooded coveralls only) gray tan yel olive drab dark green terrorism threats listed in order of concern 1. explosives/incendiaries 2. biological threats 3. industrial chemicals 4. biological chemicals 5. radioisotopes 6. chemical weapons 7. nuclear weapons ref. FBI-HMRU (hazard material response unit)

6 H O T Z O N E Tychem TK Tychem Responder NFPA Ensemble Tychem Responder CSM level of against heavy aerosols, liquid splash/spray and hazardous gases est level of against hazardous vapors and heavy liquid splash and spray NFPA Ensemble offers additional against direct flame and abrasive situations search and rescue initial entry and investigation release mitigation and containment victim recovery body recovery totally encapsulated vapor-protective Level A and liquid-splash protective Level B ensembles level of against heavy aerosols, liquid splash/spray and hazardous gases 100% inflation testing plus lot testing of suit construction and fabric to military specifications chemical warfare agent handling at military depots military site cleanup first HazMat responder for agencies covering -risk targets and situations totally encapsulated vapor-protective Level A lime green blue silver tan double double triple double

7 accessories Tingley HazProof Boot HazMat footwear that features snap-fasteners for easy donning over sock booties. Cool-Guard Personal cooling product that works to reduce body heat. Uses a patented material to help maintain the proper body temperature without the discomfort common to other products. Chem-Tape An innovative solution for added in liquid chemical situations. It s tested and proven against warfare agents and many other chemicals. Decon Shower Ideal solution for decon procedures during any HazMat crisis. Easy-to-assemble shower includes an adjustable shower wand and a catch basin to safely collect run-off. Training Suits Universal Pressure Test Kit This new universal pressure test kit is designed for periodic air pressure testing on all Level A fully encapsulated suits. This compact, lightweight kit is completely self contained, requiring no external air supply. DuPont offers several styles of training suits that provide an economical and effective option for HazMat training. Responder training suit* is made of Responder material, but features a cloth zipper, PVC gloves and inexpensive component parts. It is NOT gas tight and is NOT pressure tested. Commander EX training suit*, designed for Level A training, is made of Tychem TK material and features an extra wide visor for a panoramic view. Butyl gloves are sewn directly on the suit sleeve. Sock boots and boot flaps are made from the base material. The 48 cloth zipper enables storm flap assembly. An internal waist belt provides easier donning of the garment. Prominently labeled: TRAINING SUIT, DO NOT USE IN HAZARDOUS ENVIRONMENTS. PVC training suit* is made of durable PVC to simulate wearing actual, heavyweight, reusable chemical suits, such as CPE, Viton, butyl, etc. It is designed for multiple training uses and can withstand daily use at HazMat training facilities. Cordura fully encapsulated training suit* is made of durable 1,000 denier Cordura nylon fabric. Faceshield is removable for laundering. Color may vary. *Available in front entry/expanded back or rear entry styles. Glove Systems Standard ring and clamp glove system provides a liquid-tight seal between the garment sleeve/cuff and the glove. Gloves are easily replaced by the user. This glove system is standard on all Responder Level A garments. Field replaceable glove systems use a two-glove configuration, aling users to easily and quickly change outer gloves. This uniquely designed system includes an inner glove that is attached with a gas-tight ring and clamp system, and an outer glove that can be changed quickly by twisting the outer ring. Dual glove system combines a Barrier inner glove with a choice of butyl or Viton outer glove. A nonwoven inner liner helps absorb and dissipate perspiration, virtually eliminating glove inversion and providing a more comfortable fit. This glove system is standard on all Tychem Level A garments. Note: Not all features are available on all garments.

8 Over the past 30 years, DuPont Personal Protection has helped advance worker through its experience in material science, market knowledge and research and development. DuPont offers a broad range of proven solutions to meet the diverse needs for worker. From dry particulates to chemical and liquid splashes, DuPont can provide a limited-use or reusable protective garment. What s more, DuPont Personal Protection delivers top-notch customer service; valuable chemical permeation and penetration data; access to an informative website; safety consultation; and product training, whenever needed. To learn more about how DuPont Personal Protection can help you meet your emergency preparedness planning needs, call H /02.25M Copyright 2002 E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company. All rights reserved. The DuPont oval logo, DuPont, The miracles of science, Chem-Tape, CPF, Cool-Guard, Cordura, HazProof, NexGen, Responder, Tyvek, Tychem and Viton are trademarks or registered trademarks of E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company. Chem-Tape and NSR are registered trademarks of Kappler Safety Group. Barrier is a registered trademark of Ansell-Edmont. Commander is a registered trademark of MarMac.