Chemical Splash Protection garments manufactured by Lac-Mac Limited should be used only for those situations where you do not need vapour protection or where vapour exposure is determined to be acceptable by an industrial safety or health professional. Because garments manufactured from Gore® Fabric for Chemical Splash Protection are vapour-permeable, they should not be used for protection against hazardous vapour exposures, or for exposures to carcinogens or other health threatening materials.
The following is an excerpt from the Gore® Fabric for Chemical Splash Protection Application Guide and details chemical penetration test data for a selection of chemical challenges. Testing is based upon ASTM F 903-03 Standard Test Method for Resistance of Materials Used in Protective Clothing to Penetration by Liquids and is conducted as specified in NFPA 1992 - Standard on Liquid Splash-Protective Ensembles and Clothing for Hazardous Materials Emergencies
Use garments made from Gore® Fabric for Chemical Splash Protection for these chemicals only in controlled situations if vapour exposure has been deemed acceptable by an industrial safety, hygiene or health professional. Failure to comply with this warning may result in serious injury or death.
The Chemical Penetration Data is colour coded, as described below, to assist in determining the proper application for protective clothing made with GORE® Chemical Splash Fabric.
| GREEN: These chemicals represent liquid splash hazards as defined by NFPA 1992 Standards. GORE® Chemical Splash Fabric passes the penetration test for chemicals printed in green. |
| YELLOW: These chemicals represent both potential vapor and liquid splash hazards. GORE® Chemical Splash Fabric passes the penetration test for chemicals printed in yellow. Significant amounts of chemical vapor permeate this material. Use GORE® Chemical Splash Fabric for these chemicals only in controlled situations if vapor exposure is acceptable. Consult a trained professional in industrial safety or hygiene when making this determination. Failure to comply with this warning may result in serious injury or death. |
| RED: Do Not Use - GORE® Chemical Splash Fabric fails the penetration test for chemicals printed in red. |
To proceed, please identify your chemical challenge's from the list below:
Chemical | Synonym | Penetration Result |
---|---|---|
1% PCB / 99% Mineral Oil | PASS | |
4% PCB / 6% Trichlorobenzene / 90% Mineral Oil | PASS | |
50% PCB / 50% Mineral Oil | PASS | |
Acetic Acid, Glacial | Ethanoic Acid | PASS |
Acetone*+ | 2-Propanone | PASS |
Acetonitrile | Methyl Cyanide | PASS |
Acrylic Acid (99%) | 2-Propenoic Acid | PASS |
Acrylonitrile | 2-Propenenitrile | PASS |
Adiponitrile (98%) | PASS | |
Aluminum Ammonium Sulphate (12.2%) | Alum | PASS |
Ammonium Hydroxide (30%) | Aqua Ammonia | PASS |
Ammonium Phosphate (Monobasic, Saturated Solution) | Ammonium Acid Phosphate | PASS |
Butyl Acetate (>95% w/w), CAS No. 123-86-4 | PASS | |
Calcium Hydroxide (Saturated Solution) | Caustic Lime | PASS |
Calcium Hypochlorite (Saturated Solution) | Calcium Oxychloride | PASS |
Chloroacetic Acid (Saturated Solution) | Monochloroacetic Acid, MCA | PASS |
Chlorosulfonic Acid | Sulphuric Chlorohydrin | PASS |
Chromic Acid (100%) | Chromium Trioxide | PASS |
Citric Acid (50%) | B-Hydroxytricarballylic Acid | PASS |
Cyclohexanol | 2-Ethylhexyl Alcohol | PASS |
Cyclohexylamine | Hexahydroaniline | PASS |
Dichloromethane* | Methane Dichloride | PASS |
Diesel Fuel | PASS | |
Diethyl Sulfate (98%) | PASS | |
Diethylamine* | PASS | |
Dimethylacetamide | PASS | |
Dimethylformamide*+ | PASS | |
Ethanol (reagent>99.5%) | PASS | |
Ethyl Acetate*+ | Acetic Ether | PASS |
Ethylene Glycol | Ethylene Alcohol | PASS |
Ferric Nitrate (50%) | PASS | |
Ferric Sulfate (50%) | PASS | |
Fire-Resistant Hydraulic Fluid | PASS | |
Formaldehyde (50%) | Oxymethylene | PASS |
Formic Acid (100%) | Methanoic Acid | PASS |
Fuel H (42.5% toluene, 42.5% isooctane and 15% denatured ethanol v/v) | Surrogate Gasoline | PASS |
Furfural (60% concentration diluted with 40% nitromethane) | PASS | |
Gasoline | PASS | |
Heptanoic Acid (99%) | PASS | |
Hexamethylenediamine 98% | PASS | |
Hexane | PASS | |
Hydrochloric Acid (37%) | Muriatic Acid | PASS |
Hydrofluoric Acid (10%) | Hydrogen Fluoride (HF) | PASS |
Hydrofluoric Acid (49%) | Hydrogen Fluoride (HF) | FAIL |
Hydrofluosilicic Acid (25%) | Hexafluoro Silicate (2-) Dihydrogen | PASS |
Hydrogen Peroxide (30%) | Hydrogen Dioxide | PASS |
Hyriodic Acid (47%) | PASS | |
Isooctane | 2,2,4- Trimethylpentane | PASS |
Isopar | Petroleum Distillates | PASS |
Isopropanol | Isopropyl Alcohol | PASS |
Isopropyl Alcohol (>91% w/w), CAS No. 67-63-0 | PASS | |
JP4 Jet Fuel | PASS | |
Mercuric Sulphide | Vermillion | PASS |
Mercury | Quicksilver | PASS |
Mercury (II) Sulphide | Mercuric Sulphide | PASS |
Methanol* | Methyl Alcohol | PASS |
Methyl Ethyl Ketone | 2-Butanone, MEK | PASS |
Methyl Formate | PASS | |
Methyl Hydrazine | Monomethylhydrazine | FAIL |
Methyl Isoamyl Ketone (98%) | 5-Methyl-2-Hexanone | PASS |
Methyl Isobutyl Ketone (>95% w/w), CAS No. 108-10-1 | PASS | |
Methyl Methacrylate | Methyl-Alpha-Methacrylate | FAIL |
Methyl Propyl Ketone (90%) | 2-Pentanone | PASS |
Methylamine | Monomethylamine | FAIL |
Motor Oil, SAE 30 wt. | PASS | |
N-Butanol (>99% concentration) | PASS | |
N-Butylamine | FAIL | |
Nitric Acid (35%) | Aquafortis | PASS |
Nitric Acid (50%) | Aquafortis | FAIL |
Nitric Acid (70%) | Aquafortis | FAIL |
Nitrobenzene*+ | PASS | |
Nitromethane (40% concentration diluted with 60% methanol) | PASS | |
O-Cresol (98%) | PASS | |
Oleum (18-24% SO2) | Fuming Sulphuric Acid | FAIL |
Oxalic Acid (8%) | PASS | |
Phenol (90%) | Carbolic Acid | PASS |
Phosphoric Acid (80%) | Orthophosphoric Acid | PASS |
Picric Acid | Trinitrophenol | PASS |
Potassium Fluoride (40%) | PASS | |
Potassium Hydroxide (53%) | Caustic Potash | PASS |
Silicon (IV) Chloride | Silicon Tetrachloride | PASS |
Sodium Aluminate (30%) | Aluminum Sodium Oxide | PASS |
Sodium Bisulfate (42% concentration, 58% water) | PASS | |
Sodium Chlorate (Saturated Solution) | Chlorate of Soda | PASS |
Sodium Chlorite (Saturated Solution) | PASS | |
Sodium Hydroxide (50%)*+ | Caustic Soda | PASS |
Sodium Hypochlorite (10% w/w, made within 72 hours of use) | PASS | |
Sodium Hypochlorite (13%) | Chlorine Bleach | PASS |
Sodium Methylate | Sodium Methoxide | PASS |
Sodium Silicate (50%) | Sodium Metasilicate | PASS |
Sulphur Chloride | Sulphur Monochloride | FAIL |
Sulphuric Acid (10%) | PASS | |
Sulphuric Acid (93%) | Hydrogen Sulphate | PASS |
Sulphuric Acid (96%) | Hydrogen Sulphate | PASS |
Sulphuric Acid (98%) | PASS | |
Tetrachloroethylene* | Perchloroethylene | PASS |
Tetrachloroethylene (>95% w/w), CAS No. 127-18-4 | PASS | |
Tetrahydrofuran | THF | PASS |
Toluene | Methylbenzene | PASS |
Trichloroethylene | TCE | PASS |
Trisodium Nitrilotriacetate (40%) | PASS | |
Urea (54%) | Carbamide | PASS |
Xylene, Mixed Isomers | Dimethylbenzene | PASS |
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