4oTrimestre10 | PROTECCIÓN LABORAL 65 Updated products Tyvek® Labo, new coverall to protect the wearer, products and processes The controlled environments in laboratories or the pharmaceutical industry mean that people working in those environments, the products being manufactured or the pro- duction processes all need protecting. To resolve this issue and to complete the trusted Tyvek® range, DuPont has developed the new Tyvek® Labo coverall that incorporates three functions: it is comfortable to wear, while it protects the wearer, the products and processes. Presented in unique packag- ing, Tyvek® Labo will be available across Europe from early 2011. ·Outstanding design to create a ‘feel good effect’ Those working in clean environments are usually doing so for long periods of time therefore a comfortable coverall is essen- tial. The designers at DuPont have studied body shape as well as the stresses and strains affecting technicians working in these environments and have used their findings to develop a ‘feel good effect’ for the Tyvek® Labo garment that brings free- dom of movement without dislodging the positioning of the suit. To ensure extra comfort the garment also incorporates a half elasticated hood for best facial fit. A slip resistant shoe cover system that is attached to the suit helps prevent the wear- er from slipping. ·Protecting the working people Tyvek® Labo, developed specifically for the laboratory and pharmaceutical markets, protects the wearer because it has an inherent barrier ensuring protection throughout the life of the garment and is antistatically treated to dissipate electro- static charges when the wearer and gar- ment are earthed. The ultra smooth sur- face of Tyvek® repels particles. The suit is certified to type 5 and 6, while offers 1.3% particle hold-out for particles of size 0.6 micron based on the test method EN ISO 13982-2:2004. It also offers a chemical per- meation barrier to many low concentrat- ed inorganic chemicals. All these features combined maximize wearer protection. ·Protection of the products or processes new, innovative style of individual, smart packaging, tailored to each application with easy to read labelling. A brand new box design helps store and display each individual pack. Tyvek® Labo, presented in unique packaging, will be available across Europe from early 2011. ·DPP Europe web to promote labor asepsis DuPont Personal Protection has launched a new website dedicated to providing advice and information to assist cus- tomers in selecting the correct clothing and wipes to ensure effective pollution control throughout the work environment request- ed in various activities. In the pharmaceuti- cal industry, agro-food, and electronics or in the service sector, not only workers but also the products and processes need to be kept clean and decontaminated. Choosing the proper protective clothing can reduce the risk of contamination due to people. This new website from DuPont Personal Protection, www.contamination- control.dpp-europe.com, is specifically designed to help workers to select protec- tive clothing and suitable cloths. The structure of the new site combines pre- cision and ease of use to allow users an effortless envision of the various sections, developing the information gradually. It is well known the fact that people are the 2oTrimestre04 | PROTECCIÓN LABORAL 39 most likely cause of contamination, and therefore it is essential that any coverall does not shed fibres or allow human parti- cles (dead skin, hair, perspiration) to pass through the material. Tyvek® is the ideal material because the continuous, strong, high density polyethyl- ene fibres do not shed and it does not con- tain additives or fillers. Even after surface abrasion, the fabric retains a high level of barrier thanks to the fact that the entire thickness of the fabric constitutes the “bar- rier” itself. This means that contamina- tion, whether from the person wearing the coverall or the environment that the person is working in, is minimized. It involves a complete protection for products or process- es. The design of the coverall itself has been created with protection and contamination in mind: with internal seams that help reduce thread contamination, tunnelled elastic cuffs and ankles and a well adapted “fit” to the body and face mask. The garment is manufactured according to very stringent quality assurance. ·Unique Tyvek® Packaging To compliment the brand, new Tyvek® Labo garment DuPont has developed a 61 PARA MÁS INFORMACIÓN, CONTACTE CON: comercial@prensa-tecnica.com