| 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 |
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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 | |
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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. |
