
Frontline® 500
NFPA 1990 (1991) Certified Apparel For Chemical Flash-Fire Protection.
Certified to NFPA 1990 (1991), Frontline® 500 offers proven three-way protection – broad chemical holdout, plus flame resistance and radiant heat protection for the additional hazards encountered in a chemical flash-fire. NFPA certification includes base plus Optional Flash Fire and Liquified Gas requirements. Like many Kappler garments, this is a 'multi-use, single exposure’ suit. Frontline 500 provides excellent holdout for the ASTM F1001 battery and many additional chemicals.

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To ensure optimal radiant heat protection, Kappler's focus on user survivability included Pyroman Thermal Manikin testing in addition to the NFPA 1990 (1991) Chemical Flash Fire Option. Pyroman results for Frontline 500 indicated 0% body burn – a huge confidence factor when facing a chemical flash situation.
- Single suit provides proven three-way protection – chemical, flash-fire and radiant heat protection.
- Excellent “survivability” performance – 0% body burn in Pyroman Thermal Manikin testing.
- NFPA-certified 'multi-use, single-exposure' garment provides economical alternative to expensive FR reusables.
- Expanded-View AntiFog Visor System enhances responder safety.
- Removable overgloves, plus field-replaceable 2N1® Glove System which eliminates inner glove inversion.
- Highly flexible 48” gas-tight AquaSeal® zipper facilitates easier donning and doffing.
- Frontline® 500 fabric does not contain PFAS Chemistry. PFAS found in FEP lens at this time. Read more about PFAS.
Frontline® 500 Typical Applications: Hazmat response and chemical handling with potential for chemical flash-fire.

Patented AntiFog Expanded-View Visor is another industry first.
Our AntiFog Expanded-View Visor means no more fogged-up face visors for gas-tight suits - standard on all gas-tight suits including NFPA-certified styles.
Thermal Liners add to your chemical protection when Hazards Include Extreme Hot And Cold Temperatures.
Kappler’s thermal-protective products are designed to be worn underneath chemical, FR and biohazard garments to provide additional thermal protection.
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10 Seconds Of Video That Could Save Your Life!

The Pyroman Thermal Manikin test dramatically illustrates how Kappler technology improves user survivability. Because of Kappler’s commitment to user survivability, Frontline garments designed to protect against a chemical flash-fire are subjected to intense testing in order to simulate real-world exposure. Chemical flash-fires are known to generate heat up to 1900º F. The Pyroman Thermal Manikin test at North Carolina State University produces this environment for 6 seconds in order to predict a percentage of body burn a wearer might experience. Sensors on the manikin indicate not only the area of the body affected, but also predict severity of the burn. The Frontline 500 encapsulating suit performed exceptionally well in both measurements, with 0% body burn indicated.
