Laboratory coats, uniforms, and disposable body coverings provide a level of protection from chemical splash hazards. Special hazards and material qualities such as flame resistance, specific chemical resistance, physical strength(e.g., leather) and visibility should be considered when selecting PPE for skin and body protection

PPE

SPECIFIC TYPE

CHARACTERISTICS

APPLICATIONS

Disposable Sleeves

Disposable clothing and skin protection, protection from particulates

Working with particulates or potent compounds

Disposable Gowns

Clothing and skin protection, manufactured from variety of materials depending upon application

Working with particulates or potent compounds

Tyvek Gown/Coveralls

Clothing and skin protection, tear resistant, protection from particulates

Working with chemicals or airborne particulates

Flame Resistant Coveralls

Flame resistant (i.e. Nomex or flame-resistant cotton)

Working with water or air reactive chemicals, flammable solvents, or potentially explosive chemicals

Lab Coats

Cotton

Protects skin and clothing from dirt, inks, non-hazardous chemicals and aerosol exposure.

General Chemical Use

Flame Resistant (FR)

Flame resistant (i.e. Nomex or flame-resistant cotton)

Working with water or air reactive chemicals, flammable solvents, or potentially explosive chemicals

Aprons

Flame Resistant (FR)

Flame resistant (i.e. Nomex or flame-resistant cotton)

Working with flammable solvents

Rubber-coated wash

Chemical splash protection, good abrasion resistance

Working with apparatus under pressure, splash potential of hazardous liquids.

Neoprene

Chemical resistant, tear resistant splash protection

Working with apparatus under pressure, splash potential of hazardous liquids.