DuPont has submitted Tychem® LV third party testing permeation testing against chemical agents that terrorist are likely to use, toxic industrial chemicals, and military chemical agents. (To view a list of chemical permeation data, please refer to the permeation database)  Go to top

The low visibility of Tychem® LV olive drab color helps maintain a low profile in critical domestic preparedness situations where high visibility is not desired.   Go to top

Disposal of Tychem® LV garments should be handled in the same manner as the hazard for which it was used. Discarded Tychem® LV garments should be mutilated to prevent unauthorized reuse.   Go to top

DuPont™ Tychem® garments contain materials, including gloves, for which there is no specific shelf life data available. It is suggested that garments be labeled and retired to "Training Use Only" after five years. Garments may be used as long as they pass the ASTM F1052-97 pressure test and pass a full visual inspection. Uncontaminated garments that do no pass a pressure test or fail a visual inspection should be retired and labeled "For Training Use Only" or be discarded.  Go to top

There is no evidence that Tychem® LV fabrics will discolor with time.  Go to top

Tychem® LV has been tested against the six (6) most significant chemical warfare agents at exposure levels ten times those to which permeable military suits are subjected. Average breakthrough time of >12 hours was achieved with 100g/m(2) (total coverage) for all chemicals with the exception of Lewisite. Lewisite results >12 hours at 10 g/m(2) (standard test) and two hours at 100 g/m(2) total coverage.  Go to top

No, Tychem® LV is available only in military olive green.  Go to top

Yes, ultraviolet rays can damage most chemical suit materials; however, in order for damage to occur the material would have to be exposed to direct ultraviolet rays for weeks at a time.  Go to top

DuPont considers Tychem® garments to be limited-use garments and reuse is based on both an evaluation of the physical state of the garment and also the level and type of chemical exposure. (See Test Methods/Standards, Decontamination Issues.) The permeation tests indicate breakthrough time after the material has been exposed. The duration is from the initial chemical exposure NOT the total hours a garment is worn.  Go to top

DuPont limited-use suits are not designed to be repaired. The suits are inexpensive, and being made from film laminates, are not designed for long-term, repeated wear.

DuPont recognizes that in some instances minor repairs may be necessary on a new suit or a suit worn, but not contaminated. In these cases, contact DuPont Protective Apparel Customer Service for information and costs of associated with such repairs. DuPont will accept no suit returns without prior arrangement and documentation.   Go to top

No, Tychem® fabrics are not treated for flame resistant or flame retardant and should not be used in potentially flammable or explosive environments. Tychem® Reflector is the only fabric to pass the Flame Impingement Test (ASTM F1358).   Go to top

No, these products are made from several different thermoplastic resins. They should never be put in with paper waste, which will be re-pulped. These products are not readily biodegradable.   Go to top

Yes, we will order additional testing as interested customers request chemicals be tested for specific needs.   Go to top