DuraChem® 500
NFPA 1990 (1994) Class 1 and Class 2 CBRN/Hazmat Protection
Fabric Colors
Khaki
Navy
DuraChem® 500 Style D5H458-94 is certified to NFPA 1990 (1994) Class 1 as part of a system of components with other protective equipment.
DuraChem 500 Is The Economical Alternative for NFPA 1990 (1994) Class 1 Hazmat and CBRN Protection.
DuraChem® 500 is the ideal NFPA 1990 (1994) Class 1 solution for both general hazmat and terrorism incident response. Thanks to proven Kappler innovation, it combines the benefit of maximum protection with an affordable price.
Certified to NFPA 1990 (1994) Class 1 and Class 2, DuraChem 500 offers CBRN/Hazmat protection in a tactical style garment. In addition to the Chem-Bio requirements, which include warfare agent testing, the NFPA 1990 (1994) standard also includes general Hazmat response to expand the applications for DuraChem 500. Designed as a 'multi-use, single-exposure’ garment, it is a smart, budget-friendly alternative to expensive reusables.
DuraChem 500 Details
- Dual certification to NFPA 1990 (1994) for both Class 1 and Class 2.
- Provides gas-tight CBRN and general Hazmat protection in tactical-style, non-encapsulating suit.
- ‘Multi-use, single-exposure’ garment provides maximum protection at affordable price.
- Unique rear-entry design option facilitates safer doffing to eliminate cross-contamination concerns.
- Elastomeric face opening gasket fits securely around respirator, eliminates need for taping.
- Does not contain PFAS Chemistry. Read more about PFAS.
- Available in Tan and Navy fabric colors.
Available in both Tan and Navy, DuraChem 500 offers a unique rear entry option to facilitate safer doffing procedures.
Pyroman test dramatically illustrates the life-saving FR performance of DuraChem 500.
Kappler is committed to user survivability, and DuraChem 500 garments are subjected to intense testing to simulate real-world exposure in a chemical flash-fire, which can generate heat up to 1900º F. The Pyroman Thermal Manikin test for DuraChem 500 was conducted at North Carolina State University, with a 3-second test 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 DuraChem 500 encapsulating suit provided outstanding performance for both measurements, with 0% body burn indicated.
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View DuraChem PricingDuraChem 500 Style Options
D5H457-94
Vapor Non Encapsulating Suit
DuraChem® 500 NFPA 1990 (1994) Class 1 & 2 Certified Hazmat/CBRN Ensemble. Coverall with Attached Hood with Sure-Fit® Respirator Face Piece Seal, Front Entry AquaSeal® Gas-Tight Zipper, Double Storm Flaps with FR Hook & Loop Closure, Permanently Attached 25 mil Butyl Gloves with Removable Nomex® or Kevlar® Overgloves, Attached Sock Booties with Splash Guards, Hook & Loop Fasteners at Ankles.
Sizes: SM/MD- 4XL
Colors: Khaki, Navy
Case QTY: 1 /cs
Case Weight: 9lbs / 4.08 kg
D5H458-94
Vapor Non Encapsulating Suit
DuraChem® 500 NFPA 1990 (1994) Class 1 & 2 Certified Hazmat/CBRN Ensemble. Coverall with Attached Hood with Sure-Fit® Respirator Face Piece Seal, Rear Entry AquaSeal® Gas-Tight Zipper, Double Storm Flaps with FR Hook & Loop Closure, Permanently Attached 25 mil Butyl Gloves with Removable Nomex® or Kevlar® Overgloves, Attached Sock Booties with Splash Guards, Hook & Loop Fasteners at Ankles.
Sizes: SM/MD- 4XL
Colors: Khaki, Navy
Case QTY: 1 /cs
Case Weight: 9lbs / 4.08 kg
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DuraChem 500 Chemical Test Data
| Class 1 Chemical Test Battery* | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemical | Class 1 Minutes | Class 2 Minutes | Criteria |
| Acrolein | >60 | >60 | >6.0 ug/cm2 |
| Acrylonitrile | >60 | >60 | >6.0 ug/cm2 |
| Ammonia | >60 | >60 | >6.0 ug/cm2 |
| Chlorine | >60 | >60 | >6.0 ug/cm2 |
| Diethylamine | >60 | NA | >6.0 ug/cm2 |
| Dimethyl Sulfate | >60 | >60 | >6.0 ug/cm2 |
| Ethyl Acetate | >60 | NA | >6.0 ug/cm2 |
| Sulfuric Acid | >60 | NA | >6.0 ug/cm2 |
| Tetrachloroethylene | >60 | NA | >6.0 ug/cm2 |
| Toluene | >60 | NA | >6.0 ug/cm2 |
*Class 1 chemical challenge levels are 20 g/m2 for liquids and 10,000 ppm for gases and vapors. Class 2 chemical challenge levels are 10 g/m2 for liquids and 350 ppm for gases and vapors.
| Chemical Warfare Agent Data* | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemical Agent | Class 1 Minutes | Class 2 Minutes | Criteria |
| Soman | >60 | >60 | 1.25 ug/cm2 |
| Distilled Mustard | >60 | >60 | 4.0 ug/cm2 |
| Class 2 Biohazard Testing | ||
|---|---|---|
| Hazard | Method | Result |
| Blood/Viral | ASTM-F1671 | Pass |
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DuraChem 500 Product Information
Product Flyer Law Enforcement Brochure DuraChem Sizing Info Press Release PFAS Statement Storage/Shelf Life Statement Cleaning InstructionsView Demos & Training Videos:
Pyroman Video Dem Donning & Doffing DuraChem® 500 Pressure Test DuraChem® 500 Technique for Closing Aqua-Seal Zipper
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