Effective barrier (1st March 2012)

Tests conducted by an independent accredited laboratory show that DuPont's Tyvek L1431N fabric has a high barrier performance that provides excellent protection against liquid permeation.

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  Hooded coverall (1st January 2012)

Products on show on the DuPont Personal Protection stand will include Proshield FR and the DuPont Arc Guide.

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  Managing the arc flash risk (1st September 2010)

Electric arc is one of the most deadly and least understood hazards of electricity, and is prevalent in many industrial situations.

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  Highlighting high visibility (1st September 2010)

There is increasing demand for industrial workers and contractors operating in high risk areas to wear EN471 (high visibility) compliant garments that have the additional benefits of heat and flame protection.

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  Online training (1st July 2010)

DuPont Personal Protection has set up a free-of-charge online training course that will provide all-round assistance when selecting protective clothing, thus ensuring that Type 4 spray-resistant chemical protective suit

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  Highly visible event partner (1st January 2010)

DuPont Personal Protection is continuing its support of Health and Safety '10 as an Official Event Partner at the regional shows. At the first show of the year in Sandown, DuPont will be exhibiting its latest developmen

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  Head-to-toe arc protection (1st November 2009)

PWG has launched a high energy arc kit made from DuPont Nomex that has Arc Thermal Performance Value (ATPV) >40 cal/cm2. Certified to IEC 61482-1-1 and IEC 61482-1-2 class 2, the kit consists of a jacket, trousers, hood

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  Hi-vis heat protection (1st November 2009)

There is an increasing demand from industrial workers and contractors operating in high risk areas to wear an EN471 (high visibility) compliant garment that has the additional benefits of heat and flame protection.

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  Glove to the rescue (1st September 2009)

On display at the Du Pont stand will be a new safety glove for rescue workers manufactured by Seiz, which incorporates DuPont Kevlar and Nomex fibres.

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  Latest developments on show (1st September 2009)

At this year's A+A in Dusseldorf, Germany, DuPont will be showcasing the latest developments in its ranges of personal protective garments incorporating the wellknown brands Nomex, Kevlar, Tyvek and Tychem.

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  Barrier to virus (1st September 2009)

Coveralls, used in conjunction with other PPE, such as gloves and disposable respirators, can protect personnel from infected droplets and limit the risk of them transporting, for example the swine flu virus to another

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  Prevents burns (1st July 2009)

DuPont has completed a planned expansion for Nomex with the successful start up of a new production unit at its facility in Asturias, Spain. This expansion is the final step in a three-phase plan to increase worldwide c

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  Keeps out dust (1st March 2009)

At the Holcim (Deutschland) AG Lägerdorf site in Germany, employees working in cement production now wear limited-use type 5/6 chemical protective garments made of DuPont Tyvek Classic to protect them from dust and dir

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  Cement plant employees protected from dust and dirt (1st January 2009)

At the Holcim (Deutschland) AG Lägerdorf site in Germany, employees working in cement production now wear limited-use type 5/6 chemical protective garments made of DuPont Tyvek Classic to protect them from dust and dir

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  Presenting protective clothing and seminars (1st September 2008)

Health & Safety 08's title sponsor, DuPont Personal Protection, is displaying a range of new Tyvek, Tychem and Nomex protective clothing solutions and will be giving informative presentations.

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  Coverall combines protection and breathability (1st September 2008)

The DuPont Tyvek Dual coverall is a Category III, type 5 and 6 protective garment that features a front and sleeves made entirely from Tyvek fabric and a back panel made of DuPont's Advanced Composite Technology (ACT)

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  Chemical protection coveralls (1st July 2008)

Rohm and Haas has appointed DuPont Personal Protection to provide PPE expertise for its 'Seveso II, high threshold' classified industrial site in Alsace.

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  Protection accessories (1st November 2007)

DuPont Personal Protection is expanding its range of protective apparel with partial protection accessories made of Tyvek and a new range of partial protection accessories made of Tychem.

Tyvek accessories now include labora

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  Helping cut burn risk (1st July 2007)

The risk of exposure to electric arc is a hot topic when working with electricity. No matter how many steps are taken to minimise the potential for an accident, it is crucial to be prepared for the worst as Paul Reader,

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Trial by fire (29th May 2007)

As part of this year's Safety & Health Expo at, NEC Birmingham, DuPont carried out a series of controlled tests comparing how various types of protective clothing systems react when engulfed in flames...

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  Coverall protection (1st May 2007)

DuPont Personal Protection says its Tyvek Classic Plus coveralls can be used to help protect poultry workers who may be exposed to the Avian Influenza virus.

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  Safety seminars announced (1st March 2007)

DuPont Personal Protection has organised a range of events for people who specify safety clothing that protects against occupational risks such as intense heat and flame, harmful chemicals, dust and fibres, biological agents,

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  Garment labelling update (1st November 2006)

DuPont is making changes to its NOMEX garment labelling programme to increase the level of quality assurance offered to users in Europe.

The standard NOMEX label is now subject to stricter licensing criteria. The label certi

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  PPE brochure (1st September 2006)

DuPont Personal Protection has launched a new brochure on its Tychem, Tyvek and Proshield chemical protective clothing solutions. The 48-page,easy-tofollow guide is aimed at all health and safety and clothing specifiers respo

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  Suits protect against hazardous substances (1st March 2006)

Included on DuPont Personal Protection's stand at Safety & Health Expo will be the Tychem C2 and Tychem F2 suits, the new Tyvek Classic Plus green suit and the new Proshield Comfort 60 garment.

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  Latest PPE (1st November 2005)

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority is restoring the Windscale nuclear site in Cumbria, to brownfield status. By 2015, it plans to have all remaining nuclear facilities in a passively safe regime.

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  Focus on cutting injuries (1st July 2005)

Determined to reduce accidents to workers at its float glass manufacturing site, Pilkington has introduced a range of protective workwear made of DuPont Kevlar.

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  Good safety is good business (1st March 2005)

Ian Clay attended a recent seminar held by DuPont Personal Protection where the company launched a range of innovative products due to be shown at the Safety & Health Expo 2005

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  Helps protect from burns (1st January 2005)

BP protects workers from the burns that can result from flash fires with garments made of DuPont Nomex brand fibre.

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  For hot work (1st November 2004)

DuPont Nomex brand fibre is available in a wide range of PPE, from turnout gear for firefighters to flame resistant coveralls for electrical workers and Formula One racing drivers, as well as poloshirts, underwear and socks.

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  TOUGH FABRIC (1st September 2004)

Designed to protect people from liquid or solid chemicals, asbestos, dusts and fibres, agrochemicals and paint, DuPont TYVEK also protects processes from contamination by people.

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  Hand and finger injuries cut (1st July 2004)

Introduction of gloves containing DuPont Kevlar brand fibre has drastically reduced hand and finger injuries at the Oldbury site of Tyco European Tubes.

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  Cutting the cost of injuries (1st January 2004)

Needless hand and wrist injuries are still occurring in the workplace, costing industry millions of pounds. However, here IP&E reports on how by using gloves with DuPont KEVLAR technology users can successfully address these dangers Competitive comp

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  New brochure (1st January 2004)

A new brochure from DuPont Personal Protection helps clarify the use of limited-use clothing and will assist health and safety officers and garment buyers select appropriate Tyvek and Tychem clothing for their employees. The brochure explains the lev

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