Viking Rubber Katalog 2017

EN 13034 - Protective clothing
TO USE AGAINST LIQUID CHEMICALS
This standard specifies the test methods and requirements to protective clothing which are intended for use
in cases of a potential low-risk exposure, e.g. a light spray, liquid aerosols or low pressure, low volume splashes,
against which a complete liquid permeation barrier is not required.
Chemical protective suits (Type 6) forms the lowest level of chemical protection and is intended to be used if
risks have been assessed as low and a full liquid permeation barrier is not necessary, i.e. when wearers are able to
take timely adequate action when their clothing is contaminated.
All chemical protective clothing materials are tested and classified in accordance with table 1. The construction
of seams shall prevent penetration of liquid through stitch holes or through other components of a seam and
not obstruct run-off of the liquid.
Table 1: Performance requirements (EN 14325:2004)
Tests
Abrasion resistance
Tear resistance
Tensile strength
Puncture resistance
Liquid repellency
Resistance to penetration by liquids
Class
1-6, where 6 is best
1-6, where 6 is best
1-6, where 6 is best
1-6, where 6 is best
1-3, where 3 is best
1-3, where 3 is best
Protective suits that fulfill the requirements of an EN 13034 are marked with the pictogram below.
EN 13034
Following chemicals are tested under EN 13034:
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30 % aqueous solution of H 2
SO 4
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10 % aqueous solution of NaOH
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O-Xylene (undiluted)
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Butan-1-ol (undiluted)
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