What features does a protective suit offer?
Type 1-6:
Type 1 - Gas-tight protective suit
EN 943-1
EN 943-2
Protective clothing against liquid and gaseous chemicals, including liquid aerosols and solid particles
Type 2 - Non-gas-tight protective suit
EN 943-1
Protective suit that maintains positive pressure to prevent penetration of dust, liquids and vapors.
Type 3 - Liquid-tight protective suit
EN 14605
Suit that protects against strong, direct jets of liquids/liquid chemicals.
Type 4 - Protective suit against penetration by liquids / liquid chemicals
EN 14605
Suits that protect against penetration by liquids / liquid chemicals that form small pools and run off the material.
Type 5 - Protective suit against solid airborne particles
EN ISO 13982-1
Provides whole-body protection against solid airborne particles.
Type 6 - Protective suit against light spray of liquids / liquid chemicals
EN 13034
Provides limited protection against light spray of liquids/liquid chemicals
Examples of pictograms for use with types 1-6:
1073-2
Protective clothing against radioactive contamination.
14126
Protective clothing against infectious agents “Type” with the initial letter “B” (e.g. type 3-B) indicates approval in accordance with this standard.
1149-1
Protective clothing with electrostatic properties.
EN ISO 14116
Protective clothing with limited flame spread and seams.
DIN 32781
Protective suits against pesticides.
Supplied-air respirator
Protective suits with supplied-air respiratory protection featuring a motor unit and a helmet or hood.
