List of protective equipment when handling substances requiring preparation for accidents E
Type 4 protective clothing for chemicals
Main functions
Protection from hazardous liquids or aerosols
Characteristics
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(Definition) Protective clothing that protects the wearer from liquids or aerosols
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Even if the hood, gloves, boots, face shield, and respirator are connected, they must have the same protective performance.
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Separate chemical protective gloves and boots are required
Full-face respirator
Main functions
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A mask that covers the entire face such as the eyes, nose, and mouth of the wearer
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The respirator cartridge should be selected in consideration of handled substances.
Characteristics
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It is desirable to select a respirator in consideration of the hazardousness of the material being handled or work situation.
Respirator cartridge
Brown
Respirator cartridge for organic compounds
cyclohexane, dimethyl ether, and isobutane
Gray
Respirator cartridge for halogens
Gray
Respirator cartridge for hydrogen sulfide
Gray
Respirator cartridge for hydrogen cyanide
chlorine gas or steam
hydrogen cyanide gas
hydrogen sulfide gas
Yellow
Respirator cartridge for sulfurous acid
sulfurous acid gas
Green
Respirator cartridge for ammonia
Respirator cartridge for composites or multiple substances. For a respirator cartridge with multiple uses, all colors of the target substances are indicated (in two layers), and for a respirator
ammonia gas
Chemical protective gloves
Main functions
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They protect the hands of the wearer from the risk of contact with organic solvents and acids/alkaline chemicals.
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Gloves that combine water resistance and chemical resistance
Characteristics
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Whether the certification for chemical protective equipment as shown in the figure has been obtained in accordance with the "Notification of Safety Certification for Protective Equipment" of the Ministry of Employment and Labor needs to be checked.
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Whether they have the protective performance suitable for handled substances needs to be checked.
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They need to be discarded immediately if any holes or tears are found before use.