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KIMBERLY-CLARK OFFERS
HAZARD-GARD* ENCAPSULATED SUIT

ALPHARETTA, Ga. (September 24, 2001) — Kimberly-Clark’s Safety Division offers the HAZARD-GARD* Encapsulated Suit, designed to provide full-body protection* against hazardous liquids in supplied-air environments, such as hazardous waste remediation.

It is the only protective garment in the industry to feature a glove flap, which provides added protection for the arm area and allows wearers the flexibility of wearing gloves over or under their garment.

The suit’s patent-pending design features a seamless front, with a continuous piece of fabric across the body from elbow-to-elbow. The design also features a pleated, form-fitting expansion area in the back to accommodate standard air tanks. The expansion area is designed to make wearers more comfortable in confined spaces, unlike other suit designs which have awkward, billowy expansion areas.

The HAZARD-GARD* Encapsulated Suit also has an 11-inch x 18-inch visor, providing a wider viewing area than our previous suits. The extra long zipper is covered by a wide zipper flap that provides a straight edge for ease of sealing.

The suit provides the same excellent chemical resistance as the company’s HAZARD-GARD* II garments.

For more information on the HAZARD-GARD* Encapsulated Suit, contact your Kimberly-Clark Safety Division representative or call the Kimberly-Clark Safety Division at 1-800-255-6401.

Kimberly-Clark is a leading global manufacturer of tissue, personal care, and health care products. The company’s global brands include HUGGIES®, PULL-UPS®, KOTEX®, DEPEND®, KLEENEX®, TECNOL®, SCOTT®, KIMWIPES® and WYPALL®. Other brands well known outside the U.S. include ANDREX®, SCOTTEX®, PAGE®, POPEE® and KIMBIES®. Kimberly-Clark is also a major producer of premium business, correspondence and technical papers. The company has manufacturing operations in 41 countries and sells its products in more than 150 countries.

® Registered Trademarks and * trademarks of Kimberly-Clark Corporation or its affiliates. For additional information on product safety and usage, contact Kimberly-Clark at 1-800-255-6401 for a product brochure. Kimberly-Clark makes no warranty with respect to the suitability of any garment or fabric for specific applications.
*Gloves are not included with the HAZARD-GARD* Encapsulated Suit.

Note to editor: Please send reader inquiries to Beth Hohl, Kimberly-Clark Corporation, 221 Roswell Street, Suite 100, Alpharetta, GA 30004.