Powered Respirator Protective Suit (PRPS)

The Respirex Powered Respirator Protective Suit (PRPS) is a one piece gas-tight chemical protective suit for use by emergency response personnel after a CBRN incident.

The suit is manufactured from DuPont™ Tychem® TK, a high performance, seven layer, nonwoven, chemical barrier fabric that is also light in weight.

This product is currently going through certification and will be available to purchase from July 2024.

TYPE 1A | EN 943-2:2019 (ET)
Gas-Tight Chemical Protective Suits for Emergency Teams
EN14126:2003
Protective clothing against infective agents
Materials Tested to FINABEL 0.7.C
Chemical Warfare Agents

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Product Features

Respiratory system comprising a battery powered CleanAIR®Chemical 2F powered respirator fitted with a visual display unitmounted inside the suit at the base of the visor, and audible alarm
Heavy duty gas tight zipfitted across the chest enclosed by double external storm flaps with hook & loop fastener
Twin CleanAIR®CBRN (A2B2E2K2P3) filterswith splash guard cover fitted externally at the rear provide protection against chemical and biological warfare agents
Gas-tight locking cuffsystem for changing gloves
Dual glove system consisting of a Kemblok™chemical barrier inner glove bonded to an outer neoprene glove for mechanical protection
Semi-rigid laminated visorfor clear undistorted vision
Four exhalation valvesmaintain a comfortable working pressure inside the suit
Battery pack provides 1 hour operational use, plus 15 minutes for decontamination
Permanently attached Hazmax™ chemical safety boots
Adjustable internal support belt
Internal pressure test based on ISO 17491- 1:2012(Clause 5.3, Method 2) conducted before despatch to confirm the suit is gas-tight
Ten year shelf-life, with a suit inspection and pressure test every three years

Product Applications

Civil Defence A range of PPE for the police and other civil defence organisations, including mass decontamination equipment and PPE for CBRN response including gas-tight suits, liquid-tight splash suits and protective gloves and footwear.

Fire Brigades PPE for fire brigades includes gas-tight suits, liquid-tight splash suits and protective footwear. As well as CBRN equipment for mass casualty decontamination.

Health Authorities PPE for hospitals and health authorities include protection from biological hazards, powered respirator suits and equipment for mass casualty decontamination.

Military A range of military PPE including liquid-tight and gas-tight suits for CBRN response, overboots and gloves.

Chemical Permeation Data

Chemical	CAS Number	Tychem® TK
acetaldehyde	75-07-0	>480mins
acetic acid, glacial	64-19-7	>480mins
acetic anhydride	108-24-7	>480mins
acetone	67-64-1	>480mins
acetone cyanohydrin	75-86-5	>480mins
acetonitrile	75-05-8	>480mins
acrylamide 50%	79-06-1	>480mins
acrylic acid	79-10-7	>480mins
acrylonitrile	107-13-1	>480mins
allyl alcohol	107-18-6	>480mins
allyl chloride	107-05-01	>480mins
ammonia gas	7664-41-7	>480mins
amyl acetate	628-63-7	>480mins
aniline	62-53-3	>480mins
benzene	71-43-2	>480mins
benzonitrile	100-47-0	>480mins
benzoyl chloride	98-88-4	>480mins
benzyl chloride	100-44-7	>480mins
butadiene, 1,3-	106-99-0	>480mins
butanol n-	71-36-3	>480mins
butyl acetate	123-86-4	>480mins
butyl aldehyde	123-72-8	>480mins
butyl ether n-	142-96-1	>480mins
carbon disulphide	75-15-0	>480mins
chlorine gas	7782-50-5	>480mins
chlorobenzene	108-90-7	>480mins
chloroethanol 2-	107-07-3	>480mins
chloroform	67-66-3	>480mins
chlorosulphonic acid	7790-94-5	>480mins
cresol m-	108-39-4	>480mins
cyclohexane	110-82-7	>480mins
dichloromethane	75-09-2	>480mins
diesel fuel	n/a	>480mins
diethylamine	109-89-7	>480mins
diethylsulphate	64-67-5	>480mins
dimethylacetamide, N,N-	127-19-5	>480mins
dioxane 1,4-	123-91-1	>480mins
epichlorohydrin	106-89-8	>480mins
ethanolamine	141-43-5	>480mins
ethyl acetate	141-78-6	>480mins
ethyl benzene	100-41-4	>480mins
ethyl cellosolve acetate	111-15-9	>480mins
ethylene dibromide	106-93-4	>480mins
ethylene dichloride	107-06-2	>480mins
ethylene oxide	75-21-8	>480mins
formaldehyde, 37% sol	50-00-0	>480mins
furaldehyde 2-	98-01-1	>480mins
glutaraldehyde 5%	111-30-8	>480mins
hexamethylene diisocyanate	822-06-0	>480mins
hexane	110-54-3	>480mins
hydrazine	302-01-2	>480mins
hydrochloric acid 37%	7647-01-0	>480mins
hydrofluoric acid 48%	7664-39-3	>480mins
hydrogen chloride gas	7647-01-0	>480mins
hydrogen fluoride gas	7664-39-3	>480mins
hydrogen fluoride liquid	7664-39-3	>480mins
hydrogen peroxide 30%	7722-84-1	>480mins
mercuric chloride (sat. solution)	7487-94-7	>480mins
methacrylic acid	79-41-4	>480mins
methanol	67-56-1	>480mins
methyl acrylate	96-33-3	>480mins
methyl chloride	74-87-3	>480mins
methyl ethyl ketone (M.E.K) 2-butanone	78-93-3	>480mins
methyl mercaptan	74-93-1	>480mins
methyl methacrylate	80-62-6	>480mins
methyl-t-butyl-ether	1634-04-4	>480mins
nicotine	54-11-5	>480mins
nitric acid 70% conc	7697-37-2	>480mins
nitrobenzene	98-95-3	>480mins
oleum 40% SO3	8014-95-7	>480mins
oxalic acid saturated solution	6153-56-6	>480mins
petrol - unleaded	8006-61-9	>480mins
petrol, leaded	n/a	>480mins
phosgene	75-44-5	>480mins
phosphoric acid 85%	7664-38-2	>480mins
phosphorus trichloride	7719-12-2	>480mins
potassium chromate (sat. solution)	7789-00-6	>480mins
propylene oxide	75-56-9	>480mins
pyridine	110-86-1	>480mins
styrene	100-42-5	>480mins
sulphur dioxide	7446-09-5	>480mins
tetrachloroethylene	127-18-4	>480mins
tetraethyl lead (Octel Anti Knock)	78-00-2	>480mins
tetrahydrofuran	109-99-9	>480mins
toluene	108-88-3	>480mins
toluene-2,4-diisocyanate	584-84-9	>480mins
toluidine, o-	95-53-4	>480mins
trichlorobenzene, 1,2,4-	120-82-1	>480mins
trichloroethane	71-55-6	>480mins
trichloroethylene	79-01-6	>480mins
triethylamine	121-44-8	>480mins
vinyl acetate	108-05-4	>480mins
xylene	1330-20-7	>480mins

Certification

TYPE 1 | EN 943-2:2019 (ET)
Gas-Tight Chemical Protective Suits for Emergency Teams

EN 12941:1998+A2:2008
Respiratory protective devices - Powered filtering devices

Material Performance

FINABEL 0.7.C
Chemical Warfare Agents

EN 14126:2003
Protective Clothing Against Infective Agents

*The Powered Respirator Protective Suit (PRPS) has been assessed by a notified body as satisfying Annex II of the PPE regulation (EU) 2016/425 using technical standards EN 943-2 ‘Protective clothing against liquid and gaseous chemicals, including liquid aerosols and solid particles Part 2: Performance requirements for“gas-tight” (Type 1) chemical protective suits for emergency teams (ET)’