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EN13034 -Limited protection againts liquid chemicals and spattered liquid chemicals
"EN 13034 Introduction:
EN 13034: Protective clothing for liquid chemicals - Limited protection, EN 13034/EN 13034+A1 provides limited protection against small amounts of liquid chemicals and spattered liquid chemicals (type 6 and PB [6] equipment), "Safe clothing with this certification is intended for use in areas where there is a risk of exposure to small amounts of chemical spatter but where full body protection is not required."
EN 13034 Liquid Chemical Protection The PPE in this category must demonstrate that it is suitable to protect against potential exposure to light sprays, liquid aerosols or low pressure, low volume splashes, whereas full liquid penetration barriers (at the molecular level) are not required. The standard tests for four different chemical types: acids, bases, aromatics and alcohols. At least two quarters of the chemicals must pass the test for certification and the CE mark Clothing with this symbol, the highest grade is 3.
"What chemicals are covered by EN 13034?
In EN 13034, clothing fabrics must be tested to prevent spatter of four liquid chemicals:
1. Sulfuric acid (soluble in water, concentration of 30%)
2. Caustic soda (soluble in water, concentration is 20%)
3. O-xylene
4. Butanol"
