Protective clothing tested according to EN 13034 offers the wearer protection in environments where there is a risk of liquid chemical exposure such as a light mist spray, liquid aerosols, or low volume splashes.
Under the EN 13034 European standard, garments can be certified to Type 6 or Type PB [6], depending on whether the garment offers full or partial body protection.
The EN 13034 standard
EN 13034 is the European standard that specifies the requirements and test methods for Type 6 and Type 6PB garments. Protective clothing tested in alignment with this standard is suitable for use in areas where there is a risk of exposure to small quantities of liquid chemicals through light mist spray, liquid aerosols, or low volume splashes.
Protective clothing tested according to EN 13034 offers the wearer protection in environments where there is a risk of liquid chemical exposure such as a light mist spray, liquid aerosols, or low volume splashes.
Under the EN 13034 European standard, garments can be certified to Type 6 or Type PB [6], depending on whether the garment offers full or partial body protection.
The EN 13034 standard
EN 13034 is the European standard that specifies the requirements and test methods for Type 6 and Type 6PB garments. Protective clothing tested in alignment with this standard is suitable for use in areas where there is a risk of exposure to small quantities of liquid chemicals through light mist spray, liquid aerosols, or low volume splashes.
En 13034 approved protective clothing is suitable for protection against minor liquid chemical splashes such as Sulphuric acid H2SO4, 30% Sodium hydroxide, NaOH, 10% O-Xylene, and undiluted Butan-1-ol. As protective clothing under this standard only offers a limited protective function, they are only suitable for situations where a complete chemical barrier is not required.
The EN 13034 requirements and test methods
The test methods for EN 13034 assess the materials ability to repel chemical liquid and resist liquid penetration. One finished product of each sample must also undergo a ‘mannequin’ test where the permeability of the garment is tested while the wearer performs seven movements, as specified in the standard.
During the EN 13034 test methods, the garment is exposed to four different chemical solutions:
- Sulphuric Acid H2S04 30%
- Sodium Hydroxide NaHO 10%
- Undiluted O-xylene
- Undiluted Butan-1-ol
Garments tested under EN 13034 are subjected to a light spray test to determine liquid repellency and penetration resistance. The performance of the protective clothing during these tests will determine whether it is deemed to be class 1, 2, or 3 for each requirement.
