| MATERIAL PROPERTIES |
| DuPont Tyvek® | DuPont Tyvek® QC | DuPont Tychem® SL(SARANEX) | DuPont Tychem® BR(9400) |
| Basis Weight(ASTM D3776-85; oz./yd.) | 1.2 | 2.1 | 3.1 | 5.3 |
| Thickness(ASTM D1777; mils) | 5.3 | 6 | 7.1 | 21 |
| Strip Tensile(ASTM D1682; MD lbs./in./CD lbs.) | 7.9/7.6 | | | |
| Work to Break(ASTM D1682; MD in.-lbs./CD in.-lbs.) | 2.4/2.1 | | | |
| Tongue Tear(ASTM D2261; MD lbs./in./CD lbs./in.) | 2.2/2/4 | | | |
| Breaking Strengml--Grab(ASTM D1682-64, Sec. 5.3; MD lbs./CD lbs.) | | 25/35 | 43/45 | 99/95 |
| Mullen Burst(ASTM D3786-87; psi) | | 66 | 65 | 190 |
| Tearing Strengml--Trapezoid(ASTM D1117-80; MD lbs./CD lbs.) | | 7//5 | 11//10 | 25/24 |
| Flammability(CS-191-53; Section 1610) | Class 1 | Class 1 | Class 1 | Class 1 |
| Shelf Life(Years) | 5 | 10 | 4 | 10 |
| WHICH GARMENTS SUIT YOUR WORK ENVIRONMENT? |
| TYPE | MATERIAL | USAGE | FEATURES |
| Dry Particulate | DuPont Tyvek® | Limited | Excellent barrier to many harmful dry particulates including asbestos, lead dust, glass-reinforced fibers and radioactive dusts. |
| | Polypropylene | Limited | Greater breathability than Tyvek, but not the same protection. Use for non-hazardous, low-linting applications; i.e. non-toxic spraying. |
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| Chemical Protective | Polycoated Du Pont Tyvek® QC | Limited | Tyvek which has been "quality coated" with 1.25 mils polyethylene. Offers splash protection against many inorganic acids, bases and other liquid chemicals. |
| | Dupont Tyvek®/Saranex® 23-P | Limited | A laminate of Dupont Tyvek® and Saranex 23-P film. Offers an effective barrier against a broader range of chemicals than polycoated Tyvek. |
| | Dupont Tychem® (9400) | Limited | Excellent chemical resistance against a broad range of chemicals. Strong and durable, and offers the low cost, convenience and safety of a limited-use fabric. Used in Haz- Mat, industrial & other chemical applications. |
| | Hycar | Reusable | Nitrile rubber offers excellent chemical resistance and maximum wear. |
| | Vinyl | Reusable | Withstands fats, grease & cold; comfortable. |
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| Cut & Abrasion | Denim | Reusable | Abrasion resistant. |
| | Hycar | Reusable | Nitirle rubber; excellent wear. |
| | Du Pont KEVLAR®
(knit & weave)Reusable | Excellent cut resistance. |
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| General Purpose | Denim & Cotton | Reusable | Multi-purpose use. |
| | Poly Cotton | Reusable | Multi-purpose use. |
| | Leather | Reusable | Multi-purpose use. |
