DuPont™ Protera™

PRODUCT SPECIFICATION SHEET

DuPont™ Protera™ is one of the lightest weight NFPA 70E Category 2 technologies on the market today, and can stand up to more washes than FR cotton nylon blends of similar weight. But you won’t just be safer; you’ll also feel better wearing it. In fact, in a recent independent comfort study wearers judged DuPont™ Protera™ the clear winner in overall comfort compared to FR cotton nylon blend garments of similar weight.

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User InstructionsCAUTION: READ BEFORE USE

1. Flammable Contaminants will reduce the thermal protection of any flame resistant garment. For maximum protection:• Wash your new garment before wearing and after each

subsequent wearing to thoroughly remove potentially flammable contaminants.

• Wearing undergarments is recommended with all flame resistant garments.

• It is the responsibility of the garment user to examine its condition before and after each use to be sure it is suitable for use.

2. Anti-static garments of DuPont™ Protera™ should be used in conjunction with proper grounding procedures for maximum protection against the threat of spark. Do not remove garments in a hazardous environment.

Typical Physical Properties

Weight (± 5%), (oz/sq yd) 6.5 8.0 (g/sq meter) 220 270

Weave 2 x 1 Twill 2 x 1 Twill

Standard Colors • Khaki • Medium Blue • Navy

Construction (ends/inch x picks/inch) 77 X 47 77 X 70

Vertical Flammability ASTM D6413 Char Length (inches W x F) 3.6 x 3.3 3.5 x 3.2 After Flame (seconds W x F) 0 x 0 0 x 0

Thermal Protective Performance (cal/cm2) 12 13

Flash Fire Exposure (Manikin Test) ASTM F1930 37 41 (% body burn [2.0 cal/cm2 sec] at 3 seconds) Arc Thermal Performance ATPV (cal/cm2) ASTM F1959 8.5 12.3

Tensile Strength (lbf W x F) ASTM D5034 175 x 115 170 x 165

Trap Tear Strength (lbf W x F) NFPA 1971 25 x 15 20 x 15

Dimensional Stability (% at 25x) 140°F, AATCC 135 5 x 1 0 x 3

Air Permeability (ft3/ft2/min) ASTM D737 68 16

Washing Colorfastness (rating*) AATCC 61 11A 4 3

Wicking (inches at 15 min W x F) ≥ 5 ≥ 5

Pilling Resistance (rating*) ASTM D3512, 60 min 3 4

Heat Resistance (500°F, 5 min) NFPA 2112 no burning, melting, separation or ignition

Thermal Shrinkage Resistance (% [500°F, 5 min] NFPA 2112) 3.5 x 2 3 x 2

*Ratings: 5 = Best, 3 = Acceptable, 1 = PoorProtera™ fabrics meet the requirements of ASTM - F 150633% NOMEX® and KEVLAR®; 65% Modacrylic; 2% Antistatic

Product safety information is available upon requestThis information corresponds to our current knowledge on the subject. It is offered solely to provide possible suggestions for your own experimentations. It is not intended, however, to substitute for any testing you may need to conduct to determine for yourself the suitability of our products for your particular purposes. This information may be subject to revision as new knowledge and experience becomes available. Since we cannot anticipate all variations in actual end-use conditions, DuPonT makeS no warranTIeS anD aSSumeS no lIabIlITy In connecTIon wITh any uSe of ThIS InformaTIon. nothing in this publication is to be considered as a license to operate under or a recommendation to infringe any patent right.

GARmENT CARE

• For correct fit, try garment on before washing or wearing.• Wash new garments before and after each wearing.• Wash garments of DuPont™ Protera™ separately from

other garments.• Wash light and dark colors separately. — Machine wash hot (max 140°F/60°C) heavy duty detergent — Tumble dry low (max 160°F/71°C) — Do not use chlorine bleach — Do not line-dry or store in sunlight