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ARC FLASH BLOGSafety Standards - EN 13034 Type PB [6]
EN 13034 Type PB [6]
Protective clothing against liquid chemicals.
This standard specifies PPE Clothing used where there is a risk of a potential exposure to a light spray, liquid aerosols or low pressure, low volume splashes when complete liquid permeation barrier (at a molecular level) is not required.
In accordance with the standard EN 13034 the following chemical groups/chemicals can be tested:
Chemical group Chemical
Acid H2SO4 30% (Sulphuric acid)
Alkaline NaOH 10% (Sodium hydroxide also called lye and caustic soda)
Aromatic Hydrocarbon O-xylene
Alcohol Butanol
The result is given in scale 1-3 where the maximum value is 3. To pass the test and be able to use the EN 13034 symbol in the CE-marking, at least one chemical shall obtain level 3 for liquid repellency and at least one chemical shall obtain level 2 for resistance to penetration. The design of the garment is also a parameter in the CE marking for chemical protection garments.
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