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Materials: Meta-aramid, Viscose FR and bi-component PTFE/PU FR membrane, weight 155gsm
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Width 20 cm
Height 8.5 cm, expandable.
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3-ply fabric construction / Meta-aramid, Viscose FR and bi-component PTFE/PU FR membrane, weight 155gsm
Tested to EN 20811 / Resistance to water penetration in both conditions as received and after pre-treatment (25x wash/dry cycles) - passes over 200cm
Tested to EN 343 / Resistance to water penetration after pre-treatments of abrasion, dry-cleaning, repeated flexing, fuel and oil, washing - results: all over 13.000 Pa (5 samples each)
Tested to EN ISO 15025 / Limited flame spread test in both conditions as received and after pre-treatment (25x wash/dry cycles) - result: PASS index 3
Tested to ISO 17493 / Heat resistance in both conditions as received and after pre-treatment (25x wash/dry cycles) - result: PASS with less than 3% shrinkage
Tested to ISO 5077 - dimensional stability (shrinkage) / Result: PASS less than 3% shrinkage in both directions
Oeko-Tex 100 certified / Class II, fulfils requirements of Annex XVII of REACH
Bi-component PTFE/PU FR membrane tested to BS ISO 16604 (bacteriophage test) after pre-treatment of 5x wash/dry cycles / Result: there was no airborne contamination of the bacteriophage Phi-X174
Industry Sector: Industrial Electrical / Petrochemical / Rail / Utilities & Power Generation
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Undercover exhibition label:
MED300 ANTI-VIRAL FLAME-RESISTANT FACE MASK
ProGARM
July 2020
£5.90
ProGARM specialises in arc flash, flame-resistant, and anti-static clothing for those employed in power generation, petrochemicals, industrial electricals, railways, and utilities. It produced this mask for electricians working on construction sites. Antiviral treatment was added to existing flame-resistant protection in response to the pandemic.
Made in the United Kingdom
Meta-aramid, Viscose FR, bi-component PTFE/PU FR membrane
Archive no. 2020.100.40
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Undercover exhibition label:
MED-30 SERIE INFORMATION LEAFLET
PROGARM
July 2020
The MED-30 Serie mask was designed for electricians who work on construction sites. The leaflet that comes with it describes its many features, including the fact that it is flame resistant, water resistant, and Oeko-Tex 100 certified. It was also created in compliance with EU Regulation 2016/425.
Archive no. 2020.100.40