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4.06.2010

DuPont protective suits against chemicals and germs

DuPont presents its latest Tyvek(r) and Tychem(r) protective clothing for use against chemicals, hazardous substances and infectious germs. Depending on the model and the material of the clothing, each suit is certified under permeation levels in category 3, types 3-6 and under EN 14126, types (...) puce more


3.06.2010

DuPont at Interschutz : Fire / chemical / virus protective clothing and Thermo-Man® tests

DuPont is presenting Nomex(r) fire protection apparel and Tyvek(r) and Tychem(r) chemical and virus protection apparel at Interschutz in Hall 3, Stand E52 with garment tests being demonstrated on DuPont™ Thermo-Man(r) outside on the Leipzig Fire Brigade stand. Fabric with (...) puce more


20.05.2010

Online training to assist with choosing the correct Type 4 chemical protective coverall

Wearing appropriate protective clothing helps to protect people affected by potential contamination with viruses or toxic substances via the skin. When selecting appropriate chemical protective clothing, several factors must be taken into account such as the type of task being performed, the (...) puce more


27.04.2010

Effective Combination of Personal and Product Protection in a Cleanroom

Contamination protection for products and processes in cleanrooms requires effective particle bar-rier cleanroom clothing, while personal protection from hazardous substances requires effective defence against biological and chemical substances. These different types of protection can be (...) puce more


11.03.2010

Nomex® fire fighter clothing in long time test under real conditions

DuPont, in conjunction with its Nomex(r) Quality Programme (NQP) partners, has initiated a new long time test programme for fire protection clothing made of Nomex(r). The aim is to evaluate the performance of the latest generation of DuPont™ Nomex(r) outer gear by the crew of RAGTAL (...) puce more


11.03.2010

DuPont working with others to protect the protectors

Aegis, the designer and manufacturer of specialist body amour, has designed a vest specifically to meet the needs of the humanitarian sector. Due to the vests adaptability, it is increasingly popular among many UN agencies and is quickly becoming the vest of choice for the humanitarian sector. (...) puce more


11.03.2010

DuPont™ Sontara® MicroPure – Keeping your cleanroom really clean

It is a known fact that a particle smaller than a human hair can disrupt cleanliness in a cleanroom, illustrating how essential thorough cleaning is to avoid contamination. If a cleanroom becomes con-taminated it can result in a loss of product quality for the end user as well as leading to (...) puce more


11.01.2010

DuPont protective clothing for oil and gas activities

One of the keys to employee safety is the provision of appropriate protective clothing. Selecting the right garment not only helps to prevent injury, but may also help to preventlong-term occupational diseases. Different industrial applications mean different safetyrequirements. For this (...) puce more


19.11.2009

New high visibility Nomex® solution for industrial workers

There is an increasing demand from industrial workers and contractors operating in high risk areas to wear an EN471 (high visibility) compliant garment that has the additional benefits of heat and flame protection. Using the world renowned Nomex(r) fibre, DuPont Personal Protection has (...) puce more


19.10.2009

Arc flash seminars in the UK - How big is the bang ! Oct 20th and 27th

Organised by the Institution of Engineering and Technology, 2 seminars to be held on October 20th and 27th, will explain how to undertake energised work risk assessment and how the calculations to determine incident energy due to electrical arcing has enabled him to evaluate the risk and most (...) puce more


9.10.2009

DuPont - Committed to personal protection at A+A 09

At this year’s A+A in Dusseldorf, Germany, DuPont will be showcasing the latest developments in its ranges of personal protection garments incorporating the well-known brands Nomex(r), Kevlar(r), Tyvek(r) and Tychem(r). New developments include : The High Energy Arc Kit (...) puce more


3.09.2009

Break the Contamination Chain – Don’t let your business become a vehicle for the H1N1 virus

With swine flu rapidly sweeping across the globe, it is estimated that a third of the world’s population will be affected by the H1N1 virus. Like seasonal flu, it is believed a second wave of the virus will occur as the virus thrives in wintery conditions . The spread of swine flu can be (...) puce more


3.09.2009

Interesting article from SHP on the emerging risks to the skin identified by the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work

This article is published under the courtesy of SHP magazine. You can find this article on their website www.shponline.co.uk. The flesh is weak Emmanuelle Brun focuses on the emerging risks to the skin identified by the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work in its recent expert (...) puce more


2.09.2009

A glove for heroes - The new THW glove from SEIZ with Kevlar®

60,000 members of THW Technisches Hilfswerk (German Urban Search and Rescue Association) are better protected thanks to the new safety glove manufactured by Seiz. Having contributed aid at some of the worlds most notable disasters, members of THW know the importance of having the correct (...) puce more


14.07.2009

French Ministerial Decision on the campaign to monitor the chemical protective garments market

In cooperation with the French Agency for Environmental and Occupational Health Safety, or AFSSET, the French Ministry of Labour recently organised a surveillance campaign to check the compliance of suits with regard to the protection of workers from certain chemicals and with regard to the (...) puce more


22.05.2009

Invitation - flash fire seminar on 23 July in Nottingham.

Want to know more about flash fire ? Why not join DuPont at our free of charge flash fire seminar on 23 July in Nottingham. Some of the top Experts in the Industry will be available to discuss ; Flash Fire, Flame Resistant clothing standards including the new Electrical Arc exposure (...) puce more


12.05.2009

DuPont™ THERMO-MAN® comes to Nottinghamshire

Last year, DuPont Personal Protection was pleased to announce plans to work, once again, in conjunction with the UK’s largest fire and rescue service, London Fire Brigade, to provide 6,000 fire-fighters with new turn-out-gear (TOG), based on the trusted NOMEX(r) and KEVLAR(r) fibre from (...) puce more


5.05.2009

Guidance for DuPont™ TYVEK® coveralls and accessories related to the H1N1 (Swine Flu) Virus

It appears we are getting over the first wave of A H1N1 flu. However, this should not lead us complacency based on the thought that this is over, pandemic come in waves and the second can be stronger. Pandemic preparedness containment and response plans often call for protective garments and (...) puce more


22.04.2009

Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service chooses TITAN® PPE

Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service (DFRS) has always prided itself on being a "progressive" service, so when the fire kit that its operational fire fighters had been using for years reached its 15th birthday, Assistant Chief Fire Officer Sean Frayne decided it was time for a change. (...) puce more


6.03.2009

Discover the new TYCHEM® accessories range from DuPont Personal Protection !

What are these accessories about ? Ideal to complement your protective clothing, the TYCHEM (r) accessories offer : A combination of chemical and biological barrier In combination with chemical protective clothing enhanced protection of specific body parts (...) puce more


3.03.2009

DuPont™ NOMEX® lead times back to normal !

DuPont successfully completed the NOMEX(r) capacity expansion project at the end of 2008. The demand for NOMEX(r) materials has increased in recent years at unprecedented levels, and DuPont responded with an investment of almost $100 million in 2007 and 2008. The capacity of NOMEX(r) fiber (...) puce more


9.02.2009

How cement workers switched to TYVEK® Classic coverall

Holcim Ltd is one of the world’s leading producers of cement and aggregates.(1) At the Holcim (Deutschland) AG Lägerdorf site in Northern Germany, employees working in cement production have switched from wearing disposable garments made of SMS material to wearing limited use type 5/6 chemical (...) puce more


24.10.2008

DuPont Acquires Coastal Training Technologies Corporation to Expand Safety Business Offering

Will Build e-Learning and Training Capabilities for Global Customers DuPont today acquired Coastal Training Technologies Corporation, a leading global producer and marketer of cutting-edge training programs, headquartered in Virginia Beach, Va. This transaction is expected to fuel (...) puce more


21.10.2008

Garments made of NOMEX® Comfort provide enhanced protection for multi-task utility workers at German City Council

A German City Council has specified protective garments made from DuPont™ NOMEX(r) Comfort to shield utility workers against burn injury from heat, flames, incandescent metal particles, sparks and electric arc. At Stadtwerke Karlsruhe (SWK), Karlsruhe City Council’s Utilities (...) puce more


19.09.2008

Are your employers at risk of burn injury from an electrical arc or flash fire ?

Every year, between one and three thousand electrical accidents happen at work. Some of these accidents lead to agonizing burn injuries and even death. The risk of an electric arc is not just reserved for utility or civil engineering workers where contact is accidentally made with power cables (...) puce more


19.09.2008

H. Vorndamme „ISOTEMP“ Protective Clothing in the Nomex® Quality Programme

As a partner of the Nomex(r) Quality Programme (NQP), Heinrich Vorndamme oHG is presenting a range of protective clothing for fire services under the name 1895+1899/B/DEF/FW. The clothing meets the highest design and quality standards and has passed the eight-second flame test on the (...) puce more


19.09.2008

DuPont exhibits new products at Health & Safety 08, Bolton

At the Health & Safety Show 08/09 in Bolton on 8th & 9th October, the show’s title sponsor, DuPont Personal Protection is displaying a range of exciting, new Tyvek(r), Tychem(r) and Nomex(r) protective clothing solutions and will be giving presentations on protective clothing. New (...) puce more


19.06.2008

DUPONT™ THERMO-MAN® “HEATS UP”A BMW SAUBER F1 TEAM EVENT

Demonstrating the safety & technology of DuPont™ Nomex(r) Through innovation and science, DuPont helps the BMW Sauber F1 Team keep their drivers and team safer. Performance and confidence—F1 racing teams can’t have one without the other. “Nick Heidfeld and I wear Puma racing (...) puce more


16.06.2008

DuPont Launches Kevlar® XP™ with More Bullet Stopping Power

New Patented Technology Provides Both Ballistic and Trauma Protection WILMINGTON, Del., June 16, 2008 - DuPont today announced the availability of DuPont™ Kevlar(r) XP™, a new patented technology that provides ballistic and trauma protection in a more comfortable body armor (...) puce more


22.05.2008

DuPont™ Nomex® expansion plans on track !

Science company DuPont has invested 100M USD in an expansion plan that will dramatically increase the capacity of Nomex(r) staple products in the Asturias plant. The project, which commenced in January 2007 and is on schedule to complete in the summer, will facilitate a 10% increase in the (...) puce more


22.05.2008

Protective clothing seminar attracts hundreds

Between 8th and 14th March, around 600 delegates from all over Europe traveled to Ardooie, Belgium to attend a series of ER and industry-specific seminars hosted by DuPont Personal Protection (DPP) in association with Sioen. The programme, organised by Johan Sabbe, ER Product Manager at (...) puce more


21.04.2008

DuPont™ NOMEX® MetalPro Plus Innovative engineered protection

A new treated fabric system, developed by DuPont™ NOMEX(r) in conjunction with its quality partners, weavers and garment manufacturers, offers enhanced protection and resistance against molten iron splashes. Download the (...) puce more


31.03.2008

DuPont™ NOMEX® helps reduce burn injuries at chemical plant

The use of heat and flame protective clothing made of DuPont™ NOMEX(r) has helped dramatically reduce the rate of accidental burn injury over a four year period at a large chemical plant in South-West Germany. Up until 2003, each year between 20 and 25 accidents involving burns or scalds (...) puce more


31.03.2008

For reliable crime scene protection, the evidence points to DuPontTM Tyvek®

Now that even the smallest amount of biometric evidence can affect a prosecution, the prevention of crime scene contamination by evidence gatherers is critical if the evidence chain is to stand up in court. For over 40 years, DuPont de Nemours, manufacturer of protective materials TYVEK(r), (...) puce more


26.03.2008

TYVEK® di DuPont festeggia 40 anni di protezione TYVEK®

Ad A+A DuPont è lieta di festeggiare il quarantesimo compleanno del suo pionieristico materiale protettivo : TYVEK(r) di DuPont. TYVEK(r), ideato e fabbricato da DuPont, è un materiale non tessuto riciclabile al 100%, che da 40 anni offre protezione al personale esposto a vari tipi di sostanze (...) puce more


28.01.2008

Press Release : DuPont™ NOMEX® helps reduce burn injuries at chemical plant

The use of heat and flame protective clothing made of DuPont™ NOMEX(r) has helped to dramatically reduce the rate of accidental burn injuries over a four year period at a large chemical plant in South-West Germany. Up until 2003, each year between 20 and 25 accidents involving burns or (...) puce more


11.12.2007

Safety – A Driver for Sustainability ?

Reflections from the 2007 DuPont Leaders Forum DuPont hosted the 2007 DuPont Leaders Forum in partnership with the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) and the Institute for Management Development (IMD) on October 18th in Geneva, Switzerland. The event offered more (...) puce more


23.11.2007

"DuPont™ Tychem® Protects Russian Petchem Workers - Putting Science to Work"

DuPont™ Tychem(r) F, a chemical barrier garment, is protecting workers at Tomskneftekhim, a leading petrochemical company in Russia. To protect employees and meet recently renewed safety standards, Tomskneftekhim uses Tychem(r) F to protect its employees when they come in direct (...) puce more


15.10.2007

DuPont Plans to Invest $500 Million to Increase Capacity for Kevlar ®

Growing Global Demand for Product Innovations is Key Driver for Major Expansion Plan, Underscores DuPont Commitment to Customers and Leadership in High Performance Fibers WILMINGTON, Del., Sept. 19, 2007 – As a leader in safety and protection, DuPont today announced production expansion plans (...) puce more


15.10.2007

DuPont marks 40th anniversary of NOMEX® flame resistant fibre

DuPont™ NOMEX(r), the heat resistant fibre used in products ranging from protective apparel to electrical insulation, marks its 40th anniversary this year. NOMEX(r) brand fibre, is an inherently flame-resistant, high-temperature fibre that will not melt, drip or support combustion in air. (...) puce more


25.09.2007

DuPont supports JOIFF with its new handbook on PPE selection, use, care and maintenance

JOIFF the Organisation for Emergency Services Management - has published a new PPE handbook for people who select heat-and-flame protective clothing and equipment, which JOIFF Member DuPont has printed and is distributing in conjunction with JOIFF. The handbook, entitled "PPE to protect (...) puce more


20.09.2007

1967-2007, 40 years of Innovation for TYVEK®

The discovery of TYVEK(r) was a chance occurrence by a DuPont researcher, Jim White, who in 1955 noticed white polyethylene fluff coming out of a pipe in a DuPont experimental lab. Commercial production of the trademarkTYVEK(r) started in 1967. Today, 40 years later, TYVEK(r) protects millions (...) puce more


28.08.2007

DuPont™ TYVEK® Marks 40 Years of TYVEK® Protection

At A+A, DuPont is marking the 40th anniversary of its pioneering protective material : DuPont™ TYVEK(r). TYVEK(r), invented and manufactured by DuPont, is a 100% recyclable, non-woven material that for 40 years has provided protection for many people exposed to various hazardous (...) puce more


17.07.2007

Safety and Sustainability – DuPont hosts 1-day conference to explore the link.

Safety management is increasingly viewed as a strategic link to business sustainability - but can a safety programme really help to deliver sustainable growth in the long term ? On 18th October 2007 in Geneva, Switzerland, safety innovator DuPont - in partnership with the Institute for (...) puce more


26.06.2007

3D Interactive Online Tour of "DuPont in Energy"

DuPont Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA) yesterday launched "DuPont in Energy" - a global interactive virtual tour featuring more than 30 DuPont products and services in more than 60 applications The featured products and services provide sustainable and innovative solutions (...) puce more