DESCRIPTION
GTL ESD GAS-TIGHT SUIT
The GTL ESD is a Type 1A – ET single use, regular robustness encapsulating gas-tight suit designed to protect the emergency responder against toxic, corrosive gases, liquids and solid chemicals. The Electro-Static Dissipative construction allows the suit to be used in potentially explosive ( ATEX) atmospheres.
Manufactured in Chemprotex™ 400, a high performance multi-layer chemical-barrier fabric the GTL suit is exceptionally light weight and comfortabl
CERTIFICATION
CERTIFICATION
TYPE 1A | EN 943-2:2019 (ET)Gas-Tight Chemical Protective Suits for Emergency Teams
SOLAS 1974/1988Reg. II-2, 19.3.6.1
Material Performance
FINABEL 0.7.CChemical Warfare Agents
EN 14126:2003Protective Clothing Against Infective Agents
ATEX Zones
Tested in accordance with EN IEC 60079-32-2:2015 and CEN/CLC/TR 16832:2015For use in the following ATEX environments:Dust Ex atmospheres: ZONES 20, 21 & 22Gas Ex atmospheres: ZONES 1 & 2
MATERIALS
Chemprotex™ 400
SIZING
Size Chest (cm) – Height (cm)
Small: 88-96 – 164-175
Medium: 96-104 – 170-182
Large: 104-112 – 176-188
X-Large: 112-124 – 182-194
XX-Large: 124-136 – 188-200
Further Description
PRODUCT FEATURES
- Encapsulating design for Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) worn inside the suit
- Gas-tight zip running from side of head to lower thigh, covered by zip flap with hook & loop fastener
- Protection against liquid & gaseous chemicals (Type 1), infective agents and chemical warfare agents
- Inward Leakage tested to EN 1073-2:2002, Class 3 with a Nominal Protection Factor (NPF) >9090
- Kemblok™ gloves welded to sleeves, with elasticated oversleeve
- Supplied with separate antistatic Honeywell® Butoject® outer gloves for mechanical protection
- Two covered exhalation valves maintain a comfortable working pressure inside the suit
- Large flexible chemically resistant visor for wide field of view
- Bat-wing sleeves allow wearer to remove their hand from the glove to check gauges and other equipment inside the suit
- Adjustable internal support belt
- Integral sock feet with conductive pads and outer splash guard legs
- For Type 1A (ET) the suit must be worn with F3A certified safety footwear . For use in ATEX environments these must be ESD rated (e.g. Hazmax™ FPA ESD)
- Internal pressure test to ISO 17491-1:2012 conducted prior to despatch to confirm the suit is gas-tight
- Seven year maintenance free shelf-life, maximum shelf life 10 years
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