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What disposable coverall best suits my needs?

Announcement posted by RCR International Pty Ltd 09 Nov 2010

What should I consider when choosing a disposable coverall?

RCR International distribute a wide variety of Pro-Val disposable coveralls that cater for many different industries and applications. When choosing a coverall for your industry there are many features and protection levels to consider.

Protection levels set by European standards enable you to determine if the coverall is designed to protect you against the hazards your application can pose. The coveralls are tested in a glass booth with the test subject being sprayed with either a coloured liquid or dry particles. The result is either a pass or a fail.

Type-4-SymbolType 4 - Barrier to saturation spray of liquids (EN 14605 and 468)

Type-5-SymbolType 5 - Barrier to airborne particulate materials and dust (EN 13982-1)

Type-6-SymbolType 6 - Barrier to limited splash and liquid spray (EN 13034)

EN1149-antistatic-SymbolEN1149.1 - Anti-static

Our disposable coverall range include coveralls that have been tested and meet the required standards to protect the wearer against certain hazards. We also have a Category 1 coverall that is suited against non hazardous dry particulates, dirt and grime.

The Pro-Val Hazguard MP4 disposable coverall is waterproof, made from breathable microporous fabric, with ultrasonic seams creating a waterproof barrier. This coverall is certified to meet the protection levels of Type 4, 5 and 6 as well as the EN1149.1 anti-static standard.

The Pro-Val Hazguard MP5 disposable coverall is water resistant, also made from a breathable microporous fabric with stitched seams for extra strength. This coverall is certified to meet the protection levels of Type 5, 6 and EN1149.1 anti-static standard.

The Pro-Val Hazguard SMS triple layer disposable coverall is made from non woven polypropylene, spunbond, meltblown and spunbond. This triple layer matrix acts like a filter to keep out smaller particels, i.e. asbestos. The coverall is water resistant and light weight, but with added strength and tear resistance due to its triple layer construction. It meets the Type 5 and 6 protection levels and is the coverall RCR recommend for asbestos removal.

The Pro-Val Hazguard PP single layer disposable coverall is made from non woven polyproplylene. Lightweight and breathable, this single layer coverall is an excellent solution for keeping clean, reducing decontamination and laundry costs. No water resistant protection and not deemed suitable for protection against a hazard. This coverall is ideal when limited protection is required such as removing insulation, waste management and car industry, food processing, veterinary and pharmaceutical.

To determine which of our Pro-Val disposable coveralls best suit your needs we have come up with a handy comparison chart displaying the protection levels, features and uses for our range. So whether it is protection against hazards such as asbestos, chemicals, resins, insecticides and pesticides or simply keeping your clothes clean when gardening Pro-Val will have a coverall to suit your needs.

Protection Level MP4 Hazguard MP5 Hazguard SMS Hazguard PP Hazguard
Type 4 - EN 14065 and 468 barrier to saturation spray of liquids

box 1




Type 5 - EN 13982-1 barrier to airborne particulate materials and dust ie. Asbestos

box 1

box 1 box 1
Type 6 - EN 13034 barrier to limited splash and liquid spray

box 1

box 1 box 1
Category 1 suit (minimal risk) Protection against non hazardous dry particulates, dirt and grime


box 1
EN1149-1 anti static box 1 box 1

Chemical liquid (as per EN368) and blood (as per ASTM F1670) penetration resistance box 1


Features MP4 Hazguard MP5 Hazguard SMS Hazguard PP Hazguard
Protects against low level spray mists box 1 box 1 box 1
Waterproof box 1


Water resistant box 1 box 1 box 1
Fully elasticised hood, ankles and wrist box 1 box 1 box 1 box 1
Fully elasticised waist
box 1 box 1 box 1
Breathable single layer


box 1
Breathable triple layer

box 1
Breathable microporous fabric box 1 box 1

Ultra sonic welded seams - enhanced liquid protection box 1


Stitched seams - extra strength
box 1 box 1 box 1
Non woven inner for comfort box 1 box 1

Re-inforced gusset/crotch box 1 box 1 box 1 box 1
Lint free outer surface box 1 box 1

Some uses as a guide only MP4 Hazguard MP5 Hazguard SMS Hazguard PP Hazguard
Asbestos removal, brick and cement dust box 1 box 1 box 1
Insulation

box 1 box 1
Paint spraying box 1 box 1

Car industry box 1 box 1 box 1 box 1
Medical / Forensic box 1 box 1 box 1
Emergency services box 1 box 1 box 1
Waste management box 1 box 1 box 1 box 1
Fibreglassing / Resin application box 1 box 1 box 1
Abattoirs box 1 box 1

Insecticide / Pesticide spraying box 1 box 1 box 1
Demolition work box 1 box 1 box 1
Food processing box 1 box 1 box 1 box 1
Chemical cleanup box 1 box 1

Gardening

box 1 box 1
Police box 1 box 1 box 1
Fisheries / Shipping box 1 box 1 box 1
Road and transport workers box 1 box 1 box 1
Veterinary box 1 box 1 box 1 box 1

This comparison chart should be used for reference purpose only.