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Selection
4 | 3M Personal Safety 3M
™
Protective Apparel
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
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of use.
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.
Category Symbol Protection Type Standard 3M Product Code
CE Category III
Type 1
Gas
Protection
N/A HIGH
Type 2
Non-Gas
Protection
N/A
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
Type 6
Limited Liquid
Splash Protection
EN 13034
(EN ISO 17491-4)
LOW