Tables are listed here alphabetically by product brand name.

KLEENGUARD® Extra Coveralls
KLEENGUARD® Finishing Protection Coveralls
KLEENGUARD® Select Coveralls
KLEENGUARD® Ultra Coveralls
HAZARD-GARD* I Garments
HAZARD-GARD* II Garments
PREVAIL® Coveralls
REPEL® Coveralls

 

 
Physical Properties of KLEENGUARD® Extra Apparel Fabric
Physical Properties
Test method
Results
Tensile Strength (MD)
ASTM D5034
29.7 lbs
(CD)
 
20.8 lbs
Trapezoidal Tear (MD)
INDA IST 100.2
9.9 lbs
(CD)
 
6.9 lbs
Elongation (MD)
ASTM D5034
41%
(CD)
 
53%
Mullen Burst
ISO 13938-1
42.5 psi
Static Decay (<0.5 sec)
NFPA 99
Pass
Flammability
CPSC 1610
Class 1
Barrier Properties
Test method
Results
Hydrohead
AATCC 127-194
88.2 cm
Comfort Properties
Test method
Results
Air Permeability
ASTM D737
29.5 cfm
MVTR
ASTM E96
4506 g/m2/24 hr

Physical Properties of KLEENGUARD® Finishing Protection
Apparel Fabric
Physical Properties
Test method
Results
Tensile Strength (MD)
ASTM D5034
25.3 lbs
(CD)
 
23 lbs
Trapezoidal Tear (MD)
INDA IST 100.2
4.8 lbs
(CD)
 
6.1 lbs
Elongation(%) (MD)
ASTM D5034
47.8%
(CD)
 
50.6%
Mullen Burst
ISO 13938-1
40 psi
Static Decay (<0.5 sec)
NFPA 99
Pass
Flammability
CPSC 1610
Class 1
Barrier Properties
Test method
Results
Hydrohead
AATCC 127-1998
52.4 cm
Comfort Properties
Test method
Results
Air Permeability
ASTM D737
22.3 cfm
MVTR
ASTM E96
4609 g/m2/24 hr

Physical Properties of KLEENGUARD® Select Apparel Fabric
Physical Properties
Test method
Results
Tensile Strength (MD)
ASTM D5034
26.4 lbs
(CD)
 
17.2 lbs
Trapezoidal Tear (MD)
INDA IST 100.2
9.2 lbs
(CD)
 
4.8 lbs
Elongation (MD)
ASTM D5034
45%
(CD)
 
56.7%
Mullen Burst
ISO 13938-1
36.4 psi
Static Decay (<0.5 sec)
NFPA 99
Pass
Flammability
CPSC 1610
Class 1
Barrier Properties
Test method
Results
Hydrohead
AATCC 127-1998
72.8 cm
Comfort Properties
Test method
Results
Air Permeability
ASTM D737
41.8 cfm
MVTR
ASTM E96
4639 g/m2/24 hr

Physical Properties of KLEENGUARD® Ultra Apparel Fabric
Physical Properties
Test method
Results
Tensile Strength (MD)
ASTM D5034
27.2 lbs
(CD)
 
18.7 lbs
Trapezoidal Tear (MD)
INDA IST 100.2
7.1 lbs
(CD)
 
4.3 lbs
Elongation (MD)
ASTM D5034
37.9%
(CD)
 
61.7%
Mullen Burst
ISO 13938-1
40.6 psi
Static Decay (<0.5 sec)
NFPA 99
Pass
Flammability
CPSC 1610
Class 1
Barrier Properties
Test method
Results
Hydrohead
AATCC 127-1998
226 cm
Blood Penetration
ASTM F1670
Pass
Blood-Borne Pathogens
ASTM F1671‡
Pass
Comfort Properties
Test method
Results
MVTR
ASTM E96
2725 g/m2/24 hr
     
‡ Standard Test Method for Resistance of Materials Used in Protective Clothing to Penetration by Blood-Borne Pathogens Using Phi-X174 Bacteriophage Penetration as a Test System.

Liquid Chemical Resistance Test/ KLEENGUARD® Ultra Fabric
When selecting chemical protective clothing, it’s important to be sure that the garment offers adequate resistance to the chemicals being handled in your workplace.
 
ASTM F1001
Liquid Chemicals
PENETRATION ASTM F903
(Procedure C)
Carbon Disulfide Pass !
Dichloromethane Pass !
n-Hexane Pass
Sodium Hydroxide (50%) Pass
Sulfuric Acid (97%) Pass
Tetrahydrofuran Pass
Sodium Hypochlorite
(100% household bleach)
Pass
Valspar Isocyanate Hardener (100%) Pass !
! WARNING: Fabric passes penetration testing; however, the chemical is a known or suspected carcinogen or skin absorbed toxin.

KLEENGUARD® Ultra Coveralls vs. TYVEK*
  Fabric Used In KLEENGUARD® Ultra Coverallss
Garments made of TYVEK*
Provides impervious protection from contact with blood and body fluids (Test ASTM F1670) PASS FAIL
Resists penetration of blood-borne pathogens (Test ASTM F1671)‡ PASS FAIL
Energy that fabric can absorb without breaking (Test ASTM D1682) 18.2 in/lb 7.7 in/lb
Liquid resistance under pressure
(Hydrohead Test AATCC 127-1989)
226 mbars 111 mbars

‡ Standard Test Method for Resistance of Materials Used in Protective Clothing to Penetration by Blood-Borne Pathogens Using Phi-X174 Bacteriophage Penetration as a Test System.

*®Tyvek is a Registered Trademark of the DuPont Company.

 
KLEENGUARD® Ultra PROVIDES BLOODBORNE PATHOGEN BARRIER
  KLEENGUARD® Ultra
TYVEK*
ASTM F1670
Blood Penetration
PASS FAIL
ASTM F1671‡
blood-borne pathogens
PASS FAIL

‡ Standard Test Method for Resistance of Materials Used in Protective Clothing to Penetration by Blood-Borne Pathogens Using Phi-X174 Bacteriophage Penetration as a Test System.

*®Tyvek is a Registered Trademark of the DuPont Company.


Physical Properties of HAZARD-GARD* I Apparel Fabric
Physical Properties
Test method
Results
Tensile Strength (MD)
ASTM D5034
40.1 lbs
(CD)
 
31.1 lbs
Trapezoidal Tear (MD)
INDA IST 100.2
14.8 lbs
(CD)
 
9.4 lbs
Mullen Burst
ISO 13938-1
46.8 psi
Flammability
CPSC 1610
Class 1
Barrier Properties
Test method
Results
Hydrohead
AATCC 127-1998
378 cm
Blood Penetration
ASTM F1670
Pass
Blood-Borne Pathogens
ASTM F1671‡
Pass

‡ Standard Test Method for Resistance of Materials Used in Protective Clothing to Penetration by Blood-Borne Pathogens Using Phi-X174 Bacteriophage Penetration as a Test System.


LIQUID CHEMICAL RESISTANCE TEST/HAZARD-GARD* I Apparel Fabric
When selecting chemical protective clothing, it’s important to be sure that the garment offers adequate resistance to the chemicals being handled in your workplace.
       
ASTM F1001
Liquid Chemicals
PENETRATION
ASTM F903
Permeation ASTM F739
Normalized Breakthrough (min.)
Rate µg/cm2min
Acetone Pass Immediate High
Acetonitrile Pass ! Immediate 2.5
Carbon Disulfide Pass ! Immediate High
Dichloromethane Pass ! Immediate High
Diethylamine Pass ! Immediate High
n,n-Dimethylformamide Pass ! Immediate 1.9
Ethyl Acetate Pass Immediate 5.8
n-Hexane Pass Immediate High
Methanol Pass ! Immediate 1.0
Nitrobenzene Pass ! Immediate 10.6
Sodium Hydroxide (50%) Pass >480 0.08
Sulfuric Acid (98%) Pass >480 0.04
Tetrachloroethylene Pass ! Immediate High
Tetrahydrofuran Pass Immediate 32.8
Toluene Pass ! Immediate High

Additional testing information and detail is available upon request.

! WARNING: Fabric passes penetration testing; however, the chemical is a known or suspected carcinogen or skin absorbed toxin.


Physical Properties of HAZARD-GARD* II Apparel Fabric
Physical Properties
Test method
Results
Tensile Strength (MD)
ASTM D5034
52.8lbs
(CD)
 
40 lbs
Trapezoidal Tear (MD)
INDA IST 100.2
19.6 lbs
(CD)
 
9.5 lbs
Mullen Burst
ISO 13938-1
54.3 psi
Flammability
CPSC 1610
Class 1
Barrier Properties
Test method
Results
Hydrohead
AATCC 127-1998
625 cm
Blood Penetration
ASTM F1670
Pass
Blood-Borne Pathogens
ASTM F1671‡
Pass

‡ Standard Test Method for Resistance of Materials Used in Protective Clothing to Penetration by Blood-Borne Pathogens Using Phi-X174 Bacteriophage Penetration as a Test System.

 


LIQUID CHEMICAL RESISTANCE TEST/HAZARD-GARD* II Apparel Fabric
When selecting chemical protective clothing, it’s important to be sure that the garment offers adequate resistance to the chemicals being handled in your workplace.
       
ASTM F1001
Liquid Chemicals
PENETRATION
ASTM F903
Permeation ASTM F739
Normalized Breakthrough (min.)
Rate µg/cm2min
Acetone Pass 22 High
Acetonitrile Pass ! 35 0.8
Carbon Disulfide Pass Immediate High
Dichloromethane Pass ! Immediate High
Diethylamine Pass 20 High
n,n-Dimethylformamide Pass ! 109 0.45
Ethyl Acetate Pass 18 0.8
n-Hexane Pass >480 <0.008
Methanol Pass >480 0.01
Nitrobenzene Pass ! 77 3.8
Sodium Hydroxide (50%) Pass >480 <0.08
Sulfuric Acid (98%) Pass >480 <0.022
Tetrachloroethylene Pass 50 8.2
Tetrahydrofuran Pass Immediate High
Toluene Pass 6 High

Additional testing information and detail is available upon request.

! WARNING: Fabric passes penetration testing; however, the chemical is a known or suspected carcinogen or skin absorbed toxin.


Physical Properties of PREVAIL® Apparel Fabric
Physical Properties
Average
Results
Flammability
Pass
NFPA 701
Trap Tear
Lbs.
5.7
INDA IST 100.2
Mullen Burst
PSI
43 psi
ASTM E96-80
Tensile Strength
Lbs.
27.7
ASTM D5034
Air Permeability
Cfm
56
ASTM D737
MVTR (Moisture Vapor Transport Rate)
G/m2/24 hrs
4528
ASTM E96
Antistat
Pass/Fail
Pass
NFPA 99

Physical Properties of REPEL® Apparel Fabric
Physical Properties
Test method
Results
Tensile Strength (MD)
ASTM D5034
25.1 lbs
(CD)
 
19.6 lbs
Trapezoidal Tear (MD)
INDA IST 100.2
9.4 lbs
(CD)
 
6.6 lbs
Elongation (MD)
ASTM D5034
47%
(CD)
 
56.6%
Mullen Burst
ISO 13938-1
36.8 psi
Flammability
CPSC 1610
Class 1
Barrier Properties
Test method
Results
Hydrohead
AATCC 127-1998
277 cm
Blood Penetration
ASTM F1670
Pass
Blood-Borne Pathogens
ASTM F1671‡
Pass

‡ Standard Test Method for Resistance of Materials Used in Protective Clothing to Penetration by Blood-Borne Pathogens Using Phi-X174 Bacteriophage Penetration as a Test System.

 


LIQUID CHEMICAL RESISTANCE TEST/REPEL® Apparel Fabric
When selecting chemical protective clothing, it’s important to be sure that the garment offers adequate resistance to the chemicals being handled in your workplace.
 
ASTM F1001
Liquid Chemicals
PENETRATION ASTM F903
Acetone Pass
Acetonitrile Pass !
Carbon Disulfide Pass !
Dichloromethane Pass !
Diethylamine Pass !
n,n-Dimethylformamide Pass !
Ethyl Acetate Pass
n-Hexane Pass
Methanol Pass !
Nitrobenzene Pass !
Sodium Hydroxide (50%) Pass
Sulfuric Acid (98%) Pass
Tetrachloroethylene Pass !
Tetrahydrofuran Pass
Toluene Pass !
! WARNING: Fabric passes penetration testing; however, the chemical is a known or suspected carcinogen or skin absorbed toxin.
 

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