3M Personal Safety
3M
™
Protective Apparel
The suit that
leaves you
free to focus
on the job.
Introduction
At 3M we have a select and high quality range of products
which help protect against many hazards.
The range of 3M
™
Protective Apparel includes a variety of
features, from fabrics with specialized treatments for
enhanced wear and added protection, to breathable back
panels for increased comfort.
Our specialists can work closely with you, to help
you identify hazards and support you in protecting your
workers against them.
For additional information:
Call Technical Assistance: 1-800-243-4630
Call Customer Care Center: 1-800-328-1667
Visit website:
3M.com/protectiveapparel
View brochure:
3M.com/pabrochure
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Contents
Selection
Protection Types
Additional Standards
Product Features
Materials
Selection Flow Chart
3M
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Protective Coveralls
Accessories
Selection Guide by Application
Summary: Materials and design
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Selection
There are many tests and standards that apply to 3M
™
Protective Coveralls
and selection can be a daunting task. The following section outlines the different
options available to help you select the right product for your employees.
Protection Types
Depending on the materials
and construction, protective
coveralls can be designed for
either hazardous applications
(certified to CE Category III)
or non-hazardous applications.
Products for hazardous
applications can be tested and
certified to any of six different
“Type” standards, providing
guidance on suitability
of use.
Category
Symbol
Protection Type
Standard
3M Product Code
Type 1
Gas
Protection
N/A
HIGH
Type 2
Non-Gas
Protection
N/A
CE Category III
Type 3
Liquid Jet
Protection
EN 14605
(EN ISO 17491-3)
4570
PROTECTION
Type 4
Liquid Spray
Protection
EN 14605
(EN ISO17491-3)
4570, 4565
Type 5
Particle
Protection
EN ISO 13982-1
4570, 4565,
4545, 4540+,
4535, 4530,
4520, 4515,
4510
LOW
Type 6
Limited Liquid
Splash Protection
EN 13034
(EN ISO 17491-4)
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Additional Standards
Some 3M protective coveralls and their materials are
approved to additional standards* for specialized applications.
Protection against
nuclear particles
(EN 1073-2)
Protection against
micro-organisms
(EN 14126)
Protection against micro-organisms
(EN 14126) with exception of ISO 16604
(see table below)
Protection against
nuclear particles
(EN 1073-2) with
exception of
EN863 puncture
resistance
Total Inward
Leakage Class 1
Tests for Protection
against
micro-organisms
ASTM 1671
bloodborne pathogen
penetration resistance
ASTM 1670
synthetic blood
penetration resistance
ISO 16603
assesses resistances
to penetration under
pressure by synthetic
blood (visual assessment)
ISO 16604
models resistance to
viral penetration under
pressure (biological assay)
ISO 22610
assesses resistances to
wet bacterial penetration
during mechanical contact
ISO 22611
determines resistance to
penetration by aerosols
containing bacteria
ISO 22612
assesses resistance to
dry microbial penetration
using talc contaminated
with spores
4510
4545
4565
4570
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—
Pass
—
—
—
Pass
Total Inward
Leakage Class 2
Class 4 of 6
Class 4 of 6
Class 6 of 6*
Class 6 of 6*
Anti-static
coating
(EN 1149-5)
Unclassified
Unclassified
Unclassified
Class 6 of 6*
Refer to User
Instructions
for further
information
on anti-static
compliance
Class 6 of 6*
Class 6 of 6*
Class 6 of 6*
Class 6 of 6*
Class 3 of 3*
Class 3 of 3*
Class 3 of 3*
Class 3 of 3*
Class 3 of 3*
Class 3 of 3*
Class 3 of 3*
Class 3 of 3*
*Please refer to product user instructions and packaging for more information.
An "*" denotes highest level of performance according to test method.