Protection Garments, Environmental, Chemical/Biological Agent
Definition : Protection garments designed for personal protection against chemical and/or biological agent contamination; they usually offer protection at least for 24 hours after external contamination occurs. The garments are typically made of two layers: a tightly woven or laminate vapor-permeable outer layer and an inner layer (e.g., charcoal-impregnated, carbon-sphere technology) that absorbs and/or neutralizes the liquid or vapor agent. Some garments are made of a material (e.g., Tyvek F) that is permeable to perspiration while providing protection against chemical and biological agents. These garments may consist either of a full coverall (i.e., overgarment) or a hip-length coat and trousers with appropriate fasteners. The garment also includes chemical resistant gloves, boots, and masks or hoods to cover the face and/or head. Chemical/biological agent protection garments are used by civil rescuers in massive contamination events and by military personnel; they do not offer protection from radiation.
Related Terms : "Procedure Kit/Trays, Emergency, Chemical/Biochemical Agent Protection"
Entry Terms : "BDOs" , "Battledress Overgarments" , "Biological Agent Protection Garments" , "Chemical Agent Protection Garments"
UMDC code : 20700
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| | Battelle Company Type: Parent Battelle Memorial Institute is the world's largest nonprofit research and development organization, with over 20,000 employees at more than 100 locations globally. Based in Columbus, Ohio, Battelle is a 501(c)(3) charitable trust founded in 1929 on industrialist-turned-researcher Gordon Battelle's vision that business and scientific interests can go hand-in-hand as forces for positive change. |  | | Bio-Medical Devices International Company Type: Parent | | | Cole Parmer Company Type: Parent | | | EMS Innovations Inc Company Type: Parent EMS Innovations has many years of experience in the development, supply, and distribution of portable hospital systems and disaster preparedness equipment. We offer service to all 50 states and U.S. territories. We have provided disaster preparedness equipment to Emergency Management, Departments of Health, Departments of Homeland Security and other agencies at the federal, state, and local level. | | | Gentex Corp Company Type: Parent Gentex is a global provider and partner of choice for personal protection and situation awareness products, systems and platforms. More specifically, the company encompasses aircrew life support systems, helmet mounted displays, ground soldier protective equipment, high-performance textiles and communications equipment. | | | Hazmat Medical Assoc Company Type: Parent For 18 years now, Hazmat Medical Associates (HMA) has been providing emergency responders with the equipment and training that they need to deal with a weapon of mass destruction (WMD) or Hazmat incident.
The owner and operator of the company, Bob Harty, was an emergency responder; a firefighter/paramedic for 20+ years, and a Vietnam-era veteran of the U.S. Army. | | | Kappler Inc Company Type: Parent Kappler on the label gives you the confidence that you're well covered. For thirty years Kappler has defined the protective garment industry with patented fabrics, innovative seaming technology and unique garment designs. Today more than ever, the Kappler brand on your garment means you always know what you're getting into. | | | Lakeland Industries Inc Company Type: Parent | | | Magid Glove & Safety Mfg Co LLC Company Type: Parent | | | Stericycle Inc Company Type: Parent Stericycle provides business and consulting services to more than 528,000 customers worldwide. Our focus is on helping you promote safety, improve regulatory compliance and manage risk. | | | VWR International LLC Company Type: Parent At VWR, we enable science by supplying critical products to the world's top pharmaceutical, biotech, industrial, educational, and governmental organizations. We provide our customers with an expansive choice of premiere products, such as chemicals, furniture, equipment, instruments, apparel and consumables, from a vast group of leading scientific manufacturers. | | |
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