Item 2020.100.40 - ProGARM MED300 Anti-Viral Flame Resistant Face Mask

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2020.100.40

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ProGARM MED300 Anti-Viral Flame Resistant Face Mask

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  • 2020 (Creation)

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(2013-present)

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Specialists in the production of Arc Flash, Flame Resistant and Anti Static clothing for those working in power generation, petrochemicals, industrial electricals, railways and utilities. The company was incorporated in 2013.

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Pleated navy blue mask with FR printed on one side in yellow inside a hexagon shape. The mask has a triple-layered construction of meta-aramid, viscose and bi-component PTFE/PU membrane which makes it anti-viral and flame and water-resistant. It has adjustable loops on each side made of the same material to go over the ears.

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      No label.
      Country of production not known.
      Materials: Meta-aramid, Viscose FR and bi-component PTFE/PU FR membrane, weight 155gsm
      Measurements:
      Width 20 cm
      Height 8.5 cm, expandable.

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      Supplied with additional information leaflet with technical specifications - in Object File.

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      Product specification from website:
      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

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