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DuPont™ Tychem® 10000

DuPont™ Tychem® 10000 Encapsulated Level B Suit. Offering the highest level of protection against liquid splash with an extremely durable, puncture-, and tear-resistant fabric. Lime yellow suit features front entry, an expanded back, a standard visor (1 layer: 40 mil PVC), elastic wrists, attached socks with outer boot flaps, a double storm flap with hook and loop closure, and two exhaust vents. Suitable for protection against toxic and corrosive substances in industrial, chemical handling, and emergency response applications.

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What are the donning and doffing instructions for TYCHEM® 10000 encapsulating garments? Please refer to the Section on Donning and Doffing Encapsulating Garments in the Tychem® User Manual - Encapsulated. In what ways can I manage or prevent heat stress? Chemical protective clothing can interfere with the natural regulation of body temperature. This can lead to a rise in core body temperature and heat stress. Implementing a conservative work/rest schedule or using a cooling system may be effective in reducing heat stress. (Note: Do not wear cooling vests in potentially flammable or explosive environments.) .)

Be aware of the symptoms and treatment of heat stress. If you or your co-workers have symptoms of heat stress such as nausea, dizziness, high heart rates, or excessive heat build-up, leave the work area immediately and remove the ensemble as quickly as possible after decontamination and seek professional care.

The maximum length of time the chemical protective clothing can be worn depends on variables such as the air supply, ambient conditions, climate inside the ensemble, physical and psychological conditions of the wearer, work rate and work load. The TLV® pocket guide from the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH, Cincinnati) provides corrected heat stress limits for some garments. Similar information is available on the federal OSHA web site (www.OSHA.gov). The WBGT correction factor for chemical protective garments is at least 10°C or higher for chemical garments made of impervious films (such as Tychem® garments) and covering the entire body (hooded coverall or encapsulating designs). For Tyvek® coveralls, the WBGT correction factor is 2°C with a hood and 1°C without a hood. Are TYCHEM® 10000 garments anti-static or static dissipative? The fabric used to make TYCHEM® 10000 garments has not received any special treatment to improve static dissipative properties.

In situations where static dissipation level is a critical performance property, end-users should evaluate the performance of their entire ensemble as worn including outer garments, inner garments, footwear and other PPE. In order for any garment system to be static dissipative, it must be able to drain a charge buildup through proper grounding devices, such as, but not limited to, workstation grounding clips or static-dissipative floors.

Under certain conditions, such as cold and dry weather, it is possible that garments might build and discharge static electricity. Discharges are not normally dangerous except in situations where the generation of an electrical spark could ignite a flammable atmosphere or startle the wearer. When operating around flammable chemicals, take steps to eliminate potential static discharges. In these situations, suggested steps include, but not limited to, water spray, the use of an overcover, raising humidity level of the work area, use of a commercial, anti-static application coating, grounding straps on equipment and personnel, inherently static-dissipating under- and over-garments, and testing of the worker's static dissipation before entry into the classified area.

However, in the case of explosive or flammable atmospheres, even if steps are taken to manage static formation and dissipate static charge, the risk of severe injury remains if an uncontrolled or accidental ignition occurs. Do not wearTYCHEM® 10000 chemical protective garments in potentially flammable or explosive atmospheres. Do not knowingly enter an environment in which the concentration of flammable gas is within flammable or explosive limits while wearing a TYCHEM® 10000 garment. If you determine that you are in a potentially flammable or explosive environment, retreat immediately. Do TYCHEM® 10000 products contain latex? As of January 2023, all DuPont Personal Protection products are manufactured under specifications that exclude components containing natural rubber latex. Tyvek® 500, Tyvek® 600 and Tyvek® 800 styles made before January 2023 contain natural rubber latex, which may cause allergic reactions in some sensitized individuals. Anyone who begins to exhibit an allergic response during the use of DuPont products should immediately cease using these products and should report it to DuPont at +1 (888) 439-2988 so that an investigation can be initiated. Is it possible to wash and re-use TYCHEM® 10000 garments? DuPont does not recommend washing contaminated TYCHEM® 10000 garments for re-use. These garments are designed for limited-use. They can be worn until damaged, altered or contaminated. However, if the garments have not been contaminated, they can be cleaned for hygienic purposes and re-used. Please refer to the section on Decontamination and Cleaning in the Tychem® User Manual - Encapsulated for more information. Do TYCHEM® 10000 products contain silicone? All DuPont Personal Protection products are manufactured under specifications that do not contain silicone, with some exceptions. Tyvek® friction-coated shoe covers or Tyvek® garments with friction-coated shoe covers might contain silicone. This includes Tyvek® styles TY122, TY121, FC450 and FC454. Additionally, Tychem® 6000 AL styles TF630 and TF640T contain a silicone valve diaphragm. End users who are consuming these styles and who have concerns about silicone contamination should conduct their own testing to ensure they are suitable for their application(s). How should TYCHEM® 10000 garments be stored? Store TYCHEM® 10000 garments in a cool, dark, dry location free of dirt and insects. Sunlight, ozone, high temperatures (>120° F ; 49° C), vehicle exhaust fumes, compression under heavy weights and sharp edges or projections are some conditions known to degrade the materials in these garments.

Store TYCHEM® 10000 garments in boxes, in bags or on hangers. Never step on protective garments. Never place or store heavy objects on top of protective garments. What is the warranty for Tychem® encapsulated Level B suits? The warranty for encapsulated Level B suits is 5 years from the Date of Manufacture. Permeation The concentration of my hazard is HIGHER than what is listed in the "Search Hazards" box. What should I do? If the concentration of your hazard is HIGHER than the hazard concentration listed in the hazard search box, you can NOT use the data for the lower concentration hazard. This data will not give you an accurate assessment of suitable garments. Please Contact Us for assistance. Where can I find a SDS (Safety Data Sheet) for TYCHEM® 10000 garments? Safety Data Sheets (SDS) are written in accordance with applicable federal regulations, 29 CFR 1910.1200, to communicate health and safety data on usage and handling of hazardous chemicals. Under this regulation, DuPont™ Tyvek®, ProShield®, and Tychem® materials and garments are defined as articles, not chemicals, and the SDS and labeling requirements in that standard do not apply. Are TYCHEM® 10000 garments flame resistant or flame retardant (FR)? Other than Tychem® 6000 FR, Tychem® chemical protective garments will ignite and continue to burn.

Wearing garments made of Nomex® or any other flame-resistant fabric under Tychem® garments, other than Tychem® 6000 FR, will not reduce burn injury during a fire or electric arc exposure. Other than Tychem® 6000 FR, Tychem® garments will burn and possibly melt when exposed to a fire or electric arc flash; this may increase burn injuries even when worn over garments made of Nomex® or any other flame-resistant fabric.

And because Tychem® garments melt, except for Tychem® 6000 FR do not wear Tychem® garments under a garment made of Nomex® or any other flame resistant fabric if the potential for fire or electric arc flash exists.

Do not knowingly enter an environment in which the concentration of flammable gas is within flammable or explosive limits when wearing a Tychem® garment, including when wearing a Tychem® 6000 FR garment. Retreat immediately if you encounter such an environment while wearing any Tychem® garment, including Tychem® 6000 FR.

No Tychem® garment, including Tychem® 6000 FR,is intended for fire fighting activities, nor for protection from hot liquids, steam, molten metals, welding, or thermal radiation. Tychem® 6000 FR garments are designed and tested to help reduce injury during escape from a fire and to provide some protection from electric arcs. What determines if the garment is contaminated ? The decision on whether or not a garment has been contaminated is made by local managers responsible for PPE based on an analysis of the incident in which the garment was used. This analysis may include exposure time, chemicals involved, level of exposure, proximity to the actual release, tasks performed and environmental monitoring in the area in which the garment was worn. Garments that are damaged, altered or show signs of contamination, such as discoloration, odor, stiffening or cracks, should not be used. In what ways can I dispose of TYCHEM® 10000 garments ? If not contaminated, TYCHEM® 10000 garments may be landfilled or incinerated in accordance with local regulations. Uncontaminated chemical protective garments may be incinerated in a facility that is capable of handling mixtures containing plastics. Likewise, an uncontaminated chemical protective garment may be buried in a facility that accepts plastic materials. TYCHEM® 10000 garments may contain several different materials; they are not suitable for recycling.

Contaminated garments that cannot be handled safely without protective equipment must be disposed of with other hazardous wastes, either through incineration or landfill per local regulations.

Before discarding, cut off a sleeve or a leg so the garments cannot be worn again as protective clothing. What is the ambient working temperature range for TYCHEM® 10000 garments? Tychem® garments can be worn in ambient temperatures of -13°F (-25°C) to 165°F (74°C).
In colder environments, Tychem® garments can become stiff. If cold enough, the fabric may even become brittle. Please be aware that the heat stress of the wearer becomes a greater concern in higher ambient temperatures. At higher temperatures, chemical hazards can become more aggressive. Breakthrough times and permeation rates may change at higher temperatures. The published permeation data per ASTM F739 is performed at ambient temperatures (approximately 72-81° F ; 22-27° C).

Caution: Tychem® fabrics offer little or no thermal insulation to protect the wearer's skin from prolonged exposure to hot or cold. What is the shelf life of TYCHEM® 10000 garments? Tychem® garments may be used for 5 years from the date of manufacture as long as all of the following conditions are met:

1. The garment has been stored properly (view storage conditions)
2. The garment has not been damaged, altered or contaminated
3. The garment passes a full visual inspection (view garment inspection instructions)

Permeation The concentration of my hazard is LOWER than what is listed in the "Search Hazards" box. What should I do? If the temperature of your hazard is LOWER than the hazard listed in the hazard search box, go ahead and select the higher temperature hazard as long as the physical phase (solid, liquid or gas/vapor) is the same. Because chemical hazards become more aggressive with increasing temperatures, selecting a higher temperature chemical hazard will lead to a more conservative result.

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TK527TLYxx0001yy (xx=size;yy=option code)  

Fabric/Materials

TYCHEM® 10000

Design

Encap. Level B, Exp Back, Front Entry

Seam

Taped

Color

Lime Yellow

Quantity/Box

1 per case

Sizes

SM, MD, LG, XL, 2X, 3X, 4X

Option Codes

00

Technical Data Sheet

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DuPont™ Tychem® 10000

DuPont™ Tychem® 10000 Encapsulated Level A Suit. Offering the highest level of protection against liquid splash and vapor/gas exposure with an extremely durable, puncture-, and tear-resistant fabric. Lime yellow suit features an expanded back, front entry, an extra-wide, anti-fog, three-layer faceshield (40 mil PVC / 5 mil Teflon™ / 20 mil PVC), attached socks with outer boot flaps, attached dual layer gloves (internal: multi-layer laminate / external: butyl), two exhaust valves, a double storm flap with hook and loop closure, and double taped seams. Suitable for protection against toxic and corrosive substances in industrial, chemical handling, and emergency response applications.

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FEATURES & PRODUCT DETAILS

Tychem® 10000 exhibits excellent chemical barrier properties and offers an extremely durable fabric that is puncture- and tear-resistant. Tychem® 10000 fabric shows at least 30 minutes of barrier protection to 322 challenge chemicals with no observed breakthrough. Tychem® 10000 is specifically developed for protection against toxic, corrosive gases, liquids and solid chemicals. This high-performance chemical barrier fabric is suited for industrial, HazMat, and domestic preparedness applications.

• Encapsulated design provides protection from liquid splash exposure for both the wearer and respiratory equipment
• Taped seams provide strong chemical resistance against heavy liquid splashes. A sewn seam is covered with a strip of compatible chemical-resistant material through heat sealing.
• Also provides coverage from overhead liquid splash (does not provide vapor protection)
• Standard 40 mil PVC faceshield
• Front entry design allows wearer to partially don garment (maintain standby position) without assistance
• Expanded back to accommodate self-contained air breathing apparatus (SCBA)
• Liquid resistant, extra long zipper to increase garment opening and aid donning and doffing
• Storm flap covers zipper which can be secured by the wearer with rugged hook and loop material to prevent intrusion at zipper
• Elastic opening for tighter fit at wrist
• Integrated socks composed of garment material
• Attached flaps are designed to cover boot tops to help reduce potential for liquid intrusion
• Manufactured under specifications that do not contain natural rubber latex
• Made in the USA, North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) compliant and Trade Agreement Act (TAA) compliant

AVAILABLE OPTIONS

SPECIFICATIONS

• The garment shall be constructed of DuPont™ Tychem® 10000 -- a patented fabric consisting of multi-layer barrier films laminated to both sides of a 4.0 oz/yd2 polyester substrate.
• The garment shall be lime yellow in color.
• The garment shall be an encapsulated Level B design.
• The garment shall have taped seams.
• The tape used to cover the seams shall be a film composite with equal to or greater chemical resistance than the base fabric.
• The garment shall have a standard visor consisting of 1 layer - 40 mil PVC.
• The garment shall have a front zipper closure.
• The zipper shall be covered with a double storm flap with hook and loop closure.
• The garment shall have an expanded back.
• The garment shall have 2 exhaust vents.
• The garment shall have elastic wrists.
• The garment shall have attached socks with outer boot flaps.
• The garment shall have soles made of garment material.

FINISHED DIMENSIONS

ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT NEEDED

• Please read, understand and follow the Tychem® User Manual.
• Suffocation hazard exists. An appropriate open-circuit self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) or air-line supplied respirator must be worn with all encapsulating garments.
• Wear other appropriate PPE such as, but not limited to, respiratory, eye, head, hand, and foot protection based on the hazard assessment.
• Wear separate appropriate outer footwear over the garment sock. This garment has attached socks made of garment material. These socks are not suitable to used as outer footwear. They do not have adequate durability or slip resistance to be worn as the outer foot covering. (15)

FABRIC & CHEMICAL RESISTANCE DATA

Physical Properties

Data relating to mechanical performance of the fabrics used in DuPont chemical protective clothing, listed for the selected garment according to the test methods and relevant European standard, if applicable. Such properties, including abrasion and flex-cracking resistance, tensile strength and puncture resistance can help in the assessment of protective performance.

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Thickness

ASTM D1777

28 mils

Basis Weight

ASTM D3776

12 oz/yd2

Burst Strength - Ball

ASTM D3787

185 lbf

Tear Resistance - Trap Tear (MD)

ASTM D5733

75 lbf

Tear Resistance - Trap Tear (CD)

ASTM D5733

56 lbf

Breaking Strength - Grab (MD)

ASTM D5034

151 lbf

Breaking Strength - Grab (CD)

ASTM D5034

170 lbf

Wearing Apparel Flammability

16 CFR 1610

Class 1

CHEMICAL RESISTANCE

• BT0.1 Normalized breakthrough time at 0.1 µg/cm²/min [mins]
• CAS Chemical abstracts service registry number
• min Minute
• > Larger than
• < Smaller than
• imm Immediate (< 10 min)
• nm Not tested
• sat Saturated solution
• N/A Not Applicable
• na Not attained
• GPR grade General purpose reagent grade
• * Based on lowest single value
• 8 Actual breakthrough time; normalized breakthrough time is not available
• DOT5 Degradation after 5 min
• DOT30 Degradation after 30 min
• DOT60 Degradation after 60 min
• DOT240 Degradation after 240 min
• BT1383 Normalized breakthrough time at 0.1 µg/cm²/min [mins] acc. ASTM F1383

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• *CAUTION: This information is based upon technical data that DuPont believes to be reliable. It is subject to revision as additional knowledge and experience are gained. DuPont makes no guarantee of results and assumes no obligation or liability in connection with this information. It is the user's responsibility to determine the level of toxicity and the proper personal protective equipment needed. The information set forth herein reflects laboratory performance of fabrics, not complete garments, under controlled conditions. It is intended for informational use by persons having technical skill for evaluation under their specific end-use conditions, at their own discretion and risk. Anyone intending to use this information should first verify that the garment selected is suitable for the intended use. In many cases, seams and closures have shorter breakthrough times and higher permeation rates than the fabric. Please contact DuPont for specific data. If fabric becomes torn, abraded or punctured, or if seams or closures fail, or if attached gloves, visors, etc. are damaged, end user should discontinue use of garment to avoid potential exposure to chemical. Since conditions of use are outside our control, we make no warranties, express or implied, including, without limitation, no warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular use and assume no liability in connection with any use of this information. This information is not intended as a license to operate under or a recommendation to infringe any patent or technical information of DuPont or others covering any material or its use.
  
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