The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) develops, publishes and disseminates consensus codes and performance standards intended to minimize the possibility and effects of fire and other risks.
Shown here is a an overview of the NFPA standards that apply specifically to protective apparel, along with details on our products certified to these standards. If you need additional information on NFPA or other technical issues, please contact Customer Service at 1-800-600-4019 or email customer service.
Overview of NFPA Standards | |||||||
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  | NFPA 1991 - 2016 | NFPA 1992 - 2018 | NFPA 1994 Class 1 - 2018 |
NFPA 1994 Class 2 - 2018 |
NFPA 1994 Class 3 - 2018 |
NFPA 1994 Class 4 - 2018 |
NFPA 1999 |
Scope | Hazmat Response Vapor | Hazmat Response Liquid | Chem/Bio Terrorism Incident Response Vapor | Chem/Bio Terrorism Incident Response Vapor | Chem/Bio Terrorism Incident Response Liquid | Chem/Bio Terrorism Incident Response Particle | Emergency Medical Services Single Use |
Chemical vs Garment Fabric, Seams, Visors, Gloves, Boots | Permeation resistance 1 hr vs 21 industrial chemicals, 4 toxic industrial chemicals and warfare agents soman and mustard |
Penetration resistance 1 hr vs 10 industrial chemicals |
Permeation resistance 1 hr vs 6 toxic industrial chemicals and agents mustard and soman |
Permeation resistance 1 hr vs 5 toxic industrial chemicals and agents mustard and soman |
Permeation resistance 1 hr vs 5 toxic industrial chemicals and agents mustard and soman |
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Challenge Level | 100% concentration and full contact 100 g/m2 agents | 100% concentration and full contact | Liquids 20g/m2 Gases 10000 ppm Closed Top Cell | Liquids 10g/m2 Gases 350 ppm Closed Top Cell | Liquids 10g/m2 Gases 40 ppm Open Top Cell | ||
Breakthrough Criteria | Cumulative Permeation 6.0 TIC’s, 4.0 mustard, 1.25 soman | ASTM F 903 Visual liquid | Cumulative Permeation 6.0 TIC’s, 4.0 mustard, 1.25 soman | Cumulative Permeation 6.0 TIC’s, 4.0 mustard, 1.25 soman | Cumulative Permeation 6.0 TIC’s, 4.0 mustard, 1.25 soman | ||
System | ASTM F 1052 Pressure Test MIST Inward Leakage PDDF >488 ASTM F 1359 Shower Test >60min |
ASTM F 1359 Shower Test >20 min |
ASTM F 1052 Pressure Test MIST PPDF >441 ASTM F 1359 Shower Test >60 min |
MIST PDDF >328 ASTM F 1359 Shower Test >20 min |
MIST PDDF >69 ASTM F 1359 Shower Test >4 min |
Particle Inward Leakage Test <5% | Shower Test > 8 min |
Flame Resistance ASTM F 1358 | Pass 3 second burn only Flash Option |
Flash Option | Pass 3 second burn only Flash Option |
Flash Option | Flash Option | Flash Option | |
COMFORT Total Heat Loss Evaporative Resistance | Option | TL >200 Ret <30 |
TL >200 Ret <30 |
MTVR > 650 g/m@/24hr/td> | |||
Viral Resistance ASTM F 1671 FABRIC/ SEAMS | Pass | Pass | Pass | Pass | Pass | ||
Components | Kevlar Glove | Specify Respirator | Specify Respirator | Specify Respirator | Specify Respirator | ||
Kappler Products | Frontline® 500 F5H582-91 F5H583-91, F5H580-9C, F5H582-9Z |
DuraChem® 200 - D2H440-9212, D2H440-9212 CP, D2H443-9212, D2H443-9212 CP, D2H632-9212, D2H632-9212 CP, D2H634-9212, D2H634-9212 CP Zytron® 300 - Z3H426-92, Z3H427-92, Z3H428-92, Z3H437-92, Z3H576-92, Z3H577-92, Z3H579-92 |
DuraChem® 500 D5H458-94 |
Zytron® 500 Z5H582-94C2RPBC DuraChem® 500 D5H458-94 |
Provent Plus PPH439-99, PPH459-99 |
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*See NFPA Certified Garments below for links to Kappler products certified to the current standard. |
Frontline® 500 Vapor Total Encapsulating Suit - NFPA 1991 Edition., Front Entry AquaSeal® Gas-Tight Zipper, Double Storm Flaps with FR Hook & Loop Closure, Expanded View AntiFog Visor System with Additional FEP Overlay, Expanded Back, Field Replaceable 2N1® Glove System and Removable Knitted Kevlar Overgloves, Attached Sock Booties with Splash Guards, Knee Reinforcements, 2 Exhaust Valves.
Heat Sealed / TapedSize: | SM/MD- 4XL |
Color: | Silver |
Quantity: | 1//cs |
Weight: | 18 lb / 8.16 kg |
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User ManualFrontline® 500 Vapor Total Encapsulating Suit - NFPA 1991 Edition., Rear Entry AquaSeal® Gas-Tight Zipper, Double Storm Flaps with FR Hook & Loop Closure, Expanded View AntiFog Visor System, with Additional FEP Overlay, Expanded Back, Field Replaceable 2N1® Glove System and Removable Knitted Kevlar Overgloves, Attached Sock Booties with Splash Guards, Knee Reinforcements, 2 Exhaust Valves.
Heat Sealed / TapedSize: | SM/MD- 4XL |
Color: | Silver |
Quantity: | 1//cs |
Weight: | 18 lb / 8.16 kg |
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User ManualDuraChem 200 Multi-Piece Configuration Certified to NFPA 1992 and NFPA 2112., Includes Jacket (D2H680), Bib Overall (D2H662), Attachable Hood (D2H708), Glove Cone Inserts (AG0AR).
Heat Sealed / TapedSize: | SM/MD- 4XL |
Color: | Hivis Yellow / Navy |
Quantity: | 1//cs |
Weight: | 8 lb / 3.63 kg |
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User ManualDuraChem 200 Multi-Piece Configuration Certified to NFPA 1992 and NFPA 2112., Includes Jacket (D2H680), Bib Overall (D2H662) and Glove Cone Inserts (AG0AR).
Heat Sealed / TapedSize: | SM/MD- 4XL |
Color: | Hivis Yellow / Navy |
Quantity: | 1//cs |
Weight: | 15 lb / 6.8 kg |
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User ManualZytron® 300 NFPA 1992 Certified Splash Protective Coverall., Attached Hood with Elastic Face Opening, Front Entry Diagonal Splash Resistant Coated Zipper, Double Storm Flaps with Hook & Loop Closure, Attached 2N1® Glove System, Attached Sock Booties with Splash Guards.
Heat Sealed / TapedSize: | SM/MD- 4XL |
Color: | Tan |
Quantity: | 6//cs |
Weight: | 25 lb / 11.34 kg |
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User ManualZytron® 300 NFPA 1992 Certified Splash Protective Coverall., Attached Hood with Elastic Face Opening, Front Entry Diagonal Splash Resistant Coated Zipper, Double Storm Flaps with Hook & Loop Closure, Attached Neoprene Gloves, Attached Sock Booties with Splash Guards.
Heat Sealed / TapedSize: | SM/MD- 4XL |
Color: | Tan |
Quantity: | 6//cs |
Weight: | 25 lb / 11.34 kg |
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User ManualZytron® 300 NFPA 1992 Certified Coverall., Attached Hood with Elastic Face Opening, Front Entry Splash Resistant Coated Zipper with LongNeck™ Respirator-Fit Closure, Double Storm Flaps with Hook & Loop Closure and Elastic Wrists.
Heat Sealed / TapedSize: | SM/MD- 4XL |
Color: | Tan |
Quantity: | 6//cs |
Weight: | 20 lb / 9.07 kg |
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User ManualZytron® 300 NFPA 1992 Certified Splash Protective Coverall., Attached Hood with Sure-Fit® Respirator Face Piece Seal, Front Entry Diagonal Splash Resistant Coated Zipper, Double Storm Flaps with Hook & Loop Closure, Permanently Attached 2N1® Glove System and Attached Sock Booties with Splash Guards.
Heat Sealed / TapedSize: | SM/MD- 4XL |
Color: | Tan |
Quantity: | 6//cs |
Weight: | 25 lb / 11.34 kg |
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User ManualZytron® 300 NFPA 1992 Certified Coverall., Attached Hood with Sure-Fit® Respirator Face Piece Seal, Rear Entry Splash Resistant Coated Zipper with Double Storm Flaps with Hook & Loop Closure, Permanently Attached 2N1® Glove System and Attached Sock Booties with Splash Guards.
Heat Sealed / TapedSize: | SM/MD- 4XL |
Color: | Tan |
Quantity: | 6//cs |
Weight: | 25 lb / 11.34 kg |
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User ManualZytron® 300 NFPA Certified 1992 Splash Protective Total Encapsulating Suit., Front Entry Zipper, Double Storm Flaps with Hook & Loop Closure, Expanded View AntiFog Visor System, Expanded Back, Permanently Attached Neoprene Gloves, Attached Sock Booties with Splash Guards, 2 Exhaust Valves.
Heat Sealed / TapedSize: | SM- 4XL |
Color: | Tan |
Quantity: | 6//cs |
Weight: | 25 lb / 11.34 kg |
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User ManualDuraChem 200 Coverall Certified to NFPA 1992 and NFPA 2112., Collar, Front Entry Splash Resistant Coated Zipper, Single Storm Flap with FR Hook & Loop Closure, FR Hook & Loop Fasteners at Wrists & Ankles, Glove Cone Inserts (AG0AR).
Heat Sealed / TapedSize: | SM- 4XL |
Color: | Hivis Yellow / Navy |
Quantity: | 1//cs |
Weight: | 15 lb / 6.8 kg |
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User ManualDuraChem 200 Coverall Certified to NFPA 1992 and NFPA 2112., Collar, Front Entry Splash Resistant Coated Zipper, Single Storm Flap with FR Hook & Loop Closure, FR Hook & Loop Fasteners at Wrists & Ankles, Glove Cone Inserts (AG0AR) with Attached CP Cuff Option on Jacket Sleeves.
Heat Sealed / TapedSize: | SM/MD- 4XL |
Color: | Hivis Yellow / Navy |
Quantity: | 1//cs |
Weight: | 20 lb / 9.07 kg |
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User ManualDuraChem 200 Coverall Certified to NFPA 1992 and NFPA 2112., Includes Coverall (D2H440-9212), Attachable Hood (D2H708), Glove Cone Inserts (AG0AR).
Heat Sealed / TapedSize: | SM/MD- 4XL |
Color: | Hivis Yellow / Navy |
Quantity: | 1//cs |
Weight: | 15 lb / 6.8 kg |
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User ManualDuraChem 200 Coverall Certified to NFPA 1992 and NFPA 2112., Includes Coverall (D2H440-9212), Attachable Hood (D2H708) and Glove Cone Inserts (AG0AR) with Attached CP Cuff Option on Jacket Sleeves.
Heat Sealed / TapedSize: | SM/MD- 4XL |
Color: | Hivis Yellow / Navy |
Quantity: | 1//cs |
Weight: | 20 lb / 9.07 kg |
PDF Downloads
User ManualDuraChem 200 Multi-Piece Configuration Certified to NFPA 1992 and NFPA 2112., Includes Jacket (D2H680), Bib Overall (D2H662), Attachable Hood (D2H708), Glove Cone Inserts (AG0AR) with Attached CP Cuff Option on Jacket Sleeves.
Heat Sealed / TapedSize: | SM/MD- 4XL |
Color: | Hivis Yellow / Navy |
Quantity: | 1//cs |
Weight: | 15 lb / 6.8 kg |
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User ManualZytron® 300 NFPA Certified 1992, Splash Protective Total Encapsulating Suit. Rear Entry Zipper, Double Storm Flaps with Hook & Loop Closure, Expanded View AntiFog Visor System, Expanded Back, Permanently Attached Neoprene Gloves, Attached Sock Booties with Splash Guards, 2 Exhaust Valves.
Heat Sealed / TapedSize: | SM/MD- 4XL |
Color: | Tan |
Quantity: | 6//cs |
Weight: | 25 lb / 11.34 kg |
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User ManualDuraChem 200 Multi-Piece Configuration Certified to NFPA 1992 and NFPA 2112., Includes Jacket (D2H680), Bib Overall (D2H662) and Glove Cone Inserts (AG0AR) with Attached CP Cuff Option on Jacket Sleeves.
Heat Sealed / TapedSize: | SM/MD- 4XL |
Color: | Hivis Yellow / Navy |
Quantity: | 1//cs |
Weight: | 15 lb / 6.8 kg |
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User ManualZytron 300 NFPA 1992 Certified Coverall., Attached Hood with Elastic Face Opening, Front Entry Splash Resistant Coated Zipper with LongNeck™ Respirator-Fit Closure, Double Storm Flaps with Hook & Loop Closure, Elastic Wrists, Attached Sock Booties with Splash Guards.
Heat Sealed / TapedSize: | SM/MD- 4XL |
Color: | Tan |
Quantity: | 6//cs |
Weight: | 20 lb / 9.07 kg |
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User ManualDuraChem 500 NFPA 1994 Class 1 & 2, 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 Knitted Kevlar Overgloves, Attached Sock Booties with Splash Guards, Hook & Loop Fasteners at Ankles.
Heat Sealed / TapedSize: | SM/MD- 4XL |
Color: | Khaki / Navy |
Quantity: | 1//cs |
Weight: | 9 lb / 4.08 kg |
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User ManualDuraChem 500 NFPA 1994 Class 1 & 2, 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 Knitted Kevlar Overgloves, Attached Sock Booties with Splash Guards, Hook & Loop Fasteners at Ankles.
Heat Sealed / TapedSize: | SM/MD- 4XL |
Color: | Khaki / Navy |
Quantity: | 1//cs |
Weight: | 9 lb / 4.08 kg |
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User ManualZytron® 500 Vapor Total Encapsulating Suit. NFPA 1994 Class 2 Certified Edition. Berry Compliant., Front entry, Expanded View AntiFog Visor System with Additional FEP Overlay, Expanded Back, Double Storm Flaps with Hook & Loop Closure, Attached Field Replaceable 2N1® Glove System and Removable Knitted Kevlar Overgloves, Attached Sock Booties with Splash Guards, Knee Reinforcements, 2 Exhaust Valves.
Heat Sealed / TapedSize: | SM/MD- 4XL |
Color: | Charcoal / Orange |
Quantity: | 1//cs |
Weight: | 20 lb / 9.07 kg |
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User ManualProVent® Plus Emergency Medical Garment Coverall. NFPA 1999 Certified., Attached Hood with Sure-Fit® Respirator Face Piece Seal, Rear Entry Zipper, Double Storm Flaps with Hook & Loop Closure, Elastic Wrists with Finger Loops, Attached Sock Booties with Splash Guards.
Heat Sealed / TapedSize: | SM- 4XL |
Color: | Blue / White |
Quantity: | 6//cs |
Weight: | 15 lb / 6.8 kg |
ProVent® Plus Emergency Medical Garment Coverall. NFPA 1999 Certified., Attached Hood with Elastic Face Opening, Front Entry Zipper with LongNeck™ Respirator-Fit Closure, Double Storm Flaps with Adhesive Tape Closure, Elastic at Wrists (with Finger Loops) and Ankles.
Heat Sealed / TapedSize: | SM/MD- 4XL |
Color: | Black / Blue |
Quantity: | 6//cs |
Weight: | 15 lb / 6.8 kg |
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