Ansel AlphaTec 66-600 Series User manual

66-600
Breathable Chemical Protective Clothing
Instructions for Use
AlphaTec®66-600 Series
This manual may only be removed from the garment by the end user.

CONTENTS
Safety Considerations.................................................................................. 4
Chemical Response...................................................................................................... 4
Product Description...................................................................................... 5
Breathable Chemical Protective Clothing..................................................... 5
Garment Material.......................................................................................................... 5
Seams.................................................................................................................................... 5
Compliance....................................................................................................................... 6
Proper Use.......................................................................................................... 7
Limitations of Use ......................................................................................................... 7
Pre-use .................................................................................................................. 8
Sizes....................................................................................................................................... 8
Recommended Undergarments .......................................................................... 8
Donning and Dofng.................................................................................... 9
Donning Procedure...................................................................................................... 9
Dofng Procedure.......................................................................................................10
Storage................................................................................................................11
Storage Conditions.....................................................................................................11
Storage Methods..........................................................................................................11
Storage Life/Shelf Life..............................................................................................11
Maintenance ...................................................................................................12
Inspection.........................................................................................................................12
Decontamination and Cleaning.........................................................................12
Marking..............................................................................................................................12
Retirement and Disposal.........................................................................13
Technical Data Package..........................................................................14
NFPA 1992 Approval Data.....................................................................................14
Chemical Penetration Test Data .......................................................................17

4
Safety Considerations
This manual is valid only for AlphaTec®66-600 Series garments and provides important
information regarding their use, care and maintenance. Do not remove this User’s Manual
from the garment prior to nal delivery to the user.
The garment may only be used by specially trained personnel who are familiar with the
contents of this manual.
Failure to comply with any of the recommendations given herein may result in serious
injury or death.
The manual is updated regularly and may be available in other languages.
Please check the website http://protective.ansell.com to make sure you have the latest
edition of the manual in your preferred language.
Chemical Response
Choosing the appropriate chemical protective clothing, accessories and other necessary
equipment to deal with a chemical exposure or chemical emergency has to be made by
qualied safety professionals.
Working with chemicals and responding to hazardous chemical emergencies can be very
complex and may involve chemicals other than those listed in the NFPA 1992 Standard on
Liquid Splash-Protective Ensembles and Clothing for Hazardous Materials Emergencies, or
other published documentation.
Besides the specic chemical(s) encountered, other aspects such as the concentration,
temperature of the chemical, mixtures of chemicals, ammability, toxicity etc. have to be
considered.
Identify the chemicals before entering into the hazardous area in chemical protective
clothing. Always minimize the exposure to and avoid direct contact with chemicals as
much as possible.

5
Product Description
Breathable Chemical Protective Clothing
AlphaTec®66-600 Series chemical splash protective garments provide liquid splash
protection while maintaining all-day breathable comfort.
Features include:
• Certied to NFPA 1992 as Level B garments.
• Lightweight, breathable fabric that wicks moisture away from the body, minimizing risk of
heat stress and providing outstanding comfort.
• Liquid chemical splash protection with penetration data for more than 70 chemicals.
• Highly durable garments that can be safely washed without compromising chemical
protection (see Decontamination and Cleaning section).
• Multiple fabric options to address different working environments and risks.
Garment Material
AlphaTec®66-600 Series garments are constructed with GORE®Chemical Splash Fabric
trilaminate membranes, available in three variations:
Red polyester garments:
White polyester inner / GORE®membrane / red polyester outer.
Blue FR garments made with Nomex® ber:
White Nomex®inner / GORE®membrane / Blue Nomex®outer.
Hi-visibility orange garments:
White polyester inner / GORE® membrane / uorescent orange polyester outer with
reective striping.
Seams
All seams are stitched with thermally stable and chemically inert GORE®Tenara®sewing
thread and heat sealed with GORE-SEAM®tape to protect against liquid penetration.

6
Compliance
All AlphaTec®66-600 Series Liquid Splash Protective jackets, coats, bib overalls and
coveralls comply with the requirements of NFPA 1992 Standard on Liquid Splash-Protective
Ensembles and Clothing for Hazardous Materials Emergencies.
Garments with Nomex® meet Hazard Category 2 as dened by NFPA 70E. They have been
tested by an independent laboratory based on ASTM F1891-02 / ASTM 1959-05 Standard
Test Method for Determining Arc Thermal Performance of Textile Materials for Clothing by
Electric Arc Exposure Method Using Instrumented Sensor Panels.
Hi-vis orange garments are certied to ANSI/ISEA 107-2010 - American National Standard
for High-Visibility Safety Apparel and Headwear, Class 3. They have been certied by an
independent laboratory.

7
Proper Use
Use these garments in accordance with applicable personal protective equipment
regulations, which in the United States is 29 CFR 1910.132 and NFPA 1500.
Users in other countries are advised to consult national or other applicable personal
protective equipment regulations.
It should be noted that most performance properties of the liquid splash–protective
clothing item cannot be tested by the user in the eld.
Limitations of Use
This clothing offers chemical liquid splash protection and is not appropriate for use where
vapor protection is required. Any other use may result in serious injury or death. Consult the
Gore®Chemical Splash Fabric Technical Data and Application Guide for information on the
protection offered against specic chemicals.
The garment may be used in temperature ranges from -40°F to 150°F (-40°C to 65°C).
Never use the garment near open ames or intense heat.
Only the blue Nomex® version is suitable for use where heat or arc ash might be
anticipated.
WARNING! The respiratory equipment has not been evaluated for chemical permeation
resistance consistent with the other ensemble elements.
The determination of the suitability of Ansell products for an application is the nal
responsibility of the user.
The manufacturer disclaims all responsibility for the improper use of Ansell products.
This manual does not in any way comprise a guarantee or warranty on the part of Ansell,
and Ansell expressly disclaims any implied warranty of merchantability or tness. Ansell
is not in any way nor under any conditions liable for compensation to the purchaser or
commercial user of a protective garment for injury to (including death of ) any person or
loss of or damage to property of any kind or for costs, loss of prots or other damage or
loss of any nature whatsoever.

8
Pre-use
Make sure that the garment has not passed its recommended shelf life (see “Storage Life/
Shelf Life”) and that the garment is free from damage before it is taken into service.
Also make sure that the garment is decontaminated and inspected before it is returned into
service or storage. If the garment is damaged, take it out of service and replace.
Sizes
AlphaTec®66-600 series garments are available in different sizes for the wearer’s safety
and comfort.
The following table serves as a guideline to standard sizing, custom sizes can be considered
upon request.
Available size range:
GARMENT SIZE HEIGHT (in/cm) WEIGHT (lb/kg)
S62-64/157-163 90-130/41-59
M64-66/163-168 130-170/59-77
L66-69/168-175 170-210/77-95
XL 69-71/175-180 210-235/95-107
2XL 71-74/180-188 235-260/107-118
3XL 74-76/188-193 260-290/118-132
Recommended Undergarments
Undergarment selection will depend on the task at hand, and on the prevailing climatic
conditions.
If the employer’s safety assessment has identied extreme temperature hazards, such
as a high or low temperature environment or the potential for workers to come into
contact with hot or cold surfaces or liquids, then additional undergarments or thermal
undergarments may be required to provide further protection and comfort for the worker.
This is particularly relevant to users of AlphaTec®blue FR clothing with Nomex® ber,
where arc ash and/or re hazards have been identied in the safety assessment.

9
Donning and Dofng
• A routine should be established and practiced periodically for donning and dofng
AlphaTec®Breathable clothing.
• Assistance should be provided if required by the user (particularly for dofng of
contaminated clothing).
• Clothing t should be evaluated. If the clothing is too small, it will restrict movement,
increase the likelihood of accidental damage to the clothing and will accelerate wearer
fatigue. If the clothing is too large, it may decrease user dexterity and coordination.
Donning Procedure
• Inspect clothing for damage and expiry date before donning.
• For coveralls and bib overalls, step into the legs, pull over feet and gather the garment
around the waist.
• Put on chemical-resistant safety boots, pull the garment legs down over the boots and
secure the hook-and-loop closures on the legs of the garment.
• For bib-overalls, secure shoulder straps. Adjust buckles for a comfortable t and don
jacket.
• For coveralls, jackets and coats, put arms into sleeves, close zipper and secure zipper
storm ap and collar using hook-and-loop closures. Don protective gloves and pull
sleeves down over the glove cuffs and secure using hook-and-loop closures.
• Hoods, if used, should be xed to the coverall, jacket or coat before donning, or
afterwards with assistance from a co-worker. Ensure hood is securely xed to the garment
using the hook-and-loop closure. Adjust hood around face using pull-cord (ensuring vision
is not impeded).
• Lastly, ensure all closures and zipper are closed and secure before proceeding to work area.
Gloves and boots should interface securely with the sleeves and pant legs. NFPA 1992 does
not allow the use of tape as a means for creating interfaces between ensemble elements.

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Dofng Procedure
• If contamination has occurred, decontaminate the garment/worker using a procedure
appropriate to the working environment and the chemical hazards encountered. This
must be developed by the employer.
• Remove any extraneous or disposable clothing if used (e.g. boot covers, outer gloves).
• Remove, or have assistant loosen and remove the wearer’s safety footwear.
• Open all hook-and-loop closures and the zipper and remove arms from coverall, jacket
or coat, one at a time. Once arms are free, have assistant hold or lift the garment away
from the wearer, avoiding any contact between the outside surface of the suit and the
wearer’s or assistant’s body. For coveralls and bib-overalls, remove legs from the legs of
the garment. Sit if possible to do this. Leave internal gloves on, if any.
• Lay discarded garments out at, away from the wearer.
• After clothing is removed, remove internal gloves by rolling them off the hand, inside out.
• Remove undergarments and thoroughly cleanse the body.