1erTrimestre12 | PROTECCIÓN LABORAL 70 Chemical protection Tyvek® Labo, leading item among the DuPont offer in Sicur 2012 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 trus- ted Tyvek® range, DuPont has developed the new Tyvek® Labo coverall that incorpo- rates three functions: it is comfortable to wear, while it protects the wearer, the pro- ducts and processes. Protecting working people Tyvek® Labo, developed specifically for the laboratory and pharmaceutical markets, pro- tects the wearer because it has an inherent barrier ensuring protection throughout the life of the garment and is antistatically trea- ted to dissipate electrostatic charges when the wearer and garment are earthed. The ultra smooth surface of Tyvek® repels parti- cles. The suit is certified to type 5 and 6, while offers 1.3% particle hold-out for parti- cles of size 0.6 micron based on the test met- hod EN ISO 13982-2:2004. It also has a limi- ted barrier against inorganic chemicals in low concentrations and aqueous base. All these features combined maximize wearer protection. Products or processes protection It is well known the fact that people are the most likely cause of contamination, and the- refore it is essential that any coverall does not shed fibres or allow human particles (dead skin, hair, perspiration) to pass through the material. Tyvek® is the ideal material because the continuous, strong, high density polyethyle- ne fibres do not shed and it does not contain additives or fillers. Even after surface abra- sion, the fabric retains a high level of barrier thanks to the fact that the entire thickness of the fabric constitutes the “barrier” itself. This means that contamination, whether from the person wearing the coverall or the environment that the person is working in, is minimized. It involves a complete protec- tion for products or processes. The design of the coverall itself has been created with protection and contamination in mind: with internal seams that help reduce thread con- tamination, tunnelled elastic cuffs and ankles and a good fit to the body adapted. The garment is manufactured according to very stringent quality assurance. Outstanding design to optimize comfort and safety Tyvek® Those working in clean environments are usually doing so for long periods of time the- refore a comfortable coverall is essential. The designers at DuPont have studied body shape as well as the stresses and strains affecting technicians working in these envi- ronments and have used their findings to develop a ‘feel good effect’ for the Tyvek® Labo garment that brings freedom of move- ment without dislodging the positioning of the suit. To ensure extra comfort the gar- ment 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 wearer from slipping. Unique Tyvek® Packaging To compliment the brand, new Tyvek® Labo garment DuPont has developed a new, innovative style of individual, smart packa- ging, 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 packa- ging, has been available across Europe from early 2011. More details are available in the web www.dpp-europe.com. The structure of the site combines precision and ease of use to allow users an effortless envision of the various sections, developing the informa- tion gradually. 29