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KIMBERLY-CLARK REPEL® COVERALLS
RATED FOR LIQUID CHEMICAL SPLASHES,
PENETRATION OF BLOOD & BODY FLUIDS AND
BLOOD-BORNE PATHOGENS

ALPHARETTA, Ga. (September 24, 2001) — REPEL® coveralls from Kimberly-Clark pass ASTM F903 (Exposure Protocol C) penetration tests for the wide range of liquid chemicals represented by ASTM F1001, making the coveralls suitable as liquid chemical splash suits (for incidental splashes).

"REPEL® coveralls are an excellent, lower-cost alternative to traditional polyethylene-coated garments for users who are concerned only with incidental splash and not with molecular or chemical permeation," says Dennis Riffer, general manager, Kimberly-Clark Safety Division.

The rating makes REPEL® coveralls suitable for applications such as chemical handling and transport, acid splash situations, oil refineries, environmental clean-up, agricultural applications and biohazard cleanup, among other environments.

All penetration testing was conducted by an independent laboratory in accordance with the American Society for Testing and Materials standard test methods.

REPEL® coveralls also pass the ASTM F1670/1671 test for penetration of blood, body fluids and blood-borne pathogens*.

Kimberly-Clark REPEL® coveralls are made of a film-coated, lightweight, low-linting fabric. Anti-static treated and tough and durable on the outside, REPEL® coveralls have an inner cloth-like fabric that is comfortable against the skin.

For more information on REPEL® coveralls, contact Kimberly-Clark at
800-255-6401 or fax to 800-579-3555.

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®, SCOTT®, KIMBERLY-CLARK®, TECNOL®, KIMWIPES®, and WYPALL®. Other brands well-known outside the U.S. include ANDREX, SCOTTEX, PAGE, POPEE and KIMBIES. Kimberly-Clark also is 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.

*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.

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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.

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