Flash Fire Protection

Are you compromising wearer protection in high flash risk areas?
Microgard® FR limited life coveralls offer wearers protection from liquid chemicals (Type 6) and particulates (Type 5), without compromising wearer protection in the event of a flash fire.

Recent testing according to the draft standard prEN ISO 13506, for protective clothing against heat in flame (prediction of body burn using an instrumented mannequin) showed that when Microgard® FR is worn in combination with Flame Retardant workwear the overall percentage of burn injury is significantly reduced.

Microgard® Thermal mannequin Test Results - Prediction of 2nd & 3rd degree burn injury

Microgard® FR & NOMEX® Comfort
Outer Layer - NOMEX® Comfort 265gsm coverall
Base Layer - NOMEX® Comfort long sleeve vest
Burn Injury Prediction = 47%

Outer Layer - Microgard® FR Coverall
Middle Layer - NOMEX® Comfort 265gsm coverall
Base Layer - NOMEX® Comfort long sleeve Vest
Burn Injury Prediction = 14%

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Microgard® FR & ROOTS Pyrovatex
Outer Layer - ROOTS FRA-02 Pyrovatex coverall
Base Layer - 100% cotton long sleeve T-shirt and denim jeans
Burn Injury Prediction = 5.3%

Outer Layer - Microgard® FR Coverall
Middle Layer - ROOTS FRA-02 Pyrovatex coverall
Base Layer - 100% cotton long sleeve T-shirt and denim jeans
Burn Injury Prediction = 0.0%

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Thermal mannequin tests were conducted on a 4.0 sec burn at a heat flux of 200cal/cm² - approximate temperature reached on the surface of the garments tested is 1100ºc. The mannequin has various sensors strategically positioned on the torso. Subsequent computer analysis indicates 1st, 2nd & 3rd degree burn areas, and overall % burn injury is then calculated.

So……how does it work?
Microgard® FR & CFR fabrics char at temperatures below their ignition point, as the fabrics char they disintegrate and extinguish the flame. This holds the flame away from the Thermal protective Garment fabric (I.e. NOMEX®) and creates a layer of insulating air between the Flame and the TPG. The result is less heat comes into contact with the TPG, hence reduced body burn and level of burn injury.


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