List of protective equipment when handling substances requiring preparation for accidents F
Main functions
Type 6 protective clothing for chemicals
Protection from hazardous dusts or mists
Characteristics
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(Definition) Protective clothing that protects the wearer from dusts or mists
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Separate chemical protective gloves and boots are required
Half-face respirator
Main functions
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A mask that covers the nose and mouth of the wearer
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It should be worn with safety glasses
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The respirator cartridge should be selected in consideration of handled materials.
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
Yellow
Respirator cartridge for sulfurous acid
chlorine gas or steam
hydrogen cyanide gas
hydrogen sulfide gas
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 cartridge, all colors of the target substances in addition to the white color are indicated (two layers).
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.