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Tychem® TK Fabric Physical Properties

Property Test method Tychem® TK.**
Abrasion resistance EN 530 (method  2) >2000 cycles
Air permeability ISO 5636-5 Air impermeable
Basis weight ISO 536 331 g/m²
Burst resistance ISO 2960
(50 cm²)
269.8 kPa
Colour - Lime yellow
Exposure to high temperatures - Less then 2%
shrinkage at 100°C
Exposure to low temperatures - No visible shrinkage at -70°C
Flex cracking resistance ISO 7854 (method  B) 1 000 cycles
Ignition resistance EN 1146 Class 1
Linting propensity BS 6909 (Shirley  method 21) N/A
Puncture resistance EN 863 49 N
Stability to heat ISO 5978 Slight blocking
Surface resistivity at 25% relative humidity EN 1149-1 1x1013 Ohm
Thickness EN 20534 730 µm
Trapezoidal tear resistance (MD/XD) ISO 9073-4 164/215N

MD = Machine Direction, XD = Cross Direction, NT = Not Tested, N/A = Not Applicable

**Tychem® TK is a high performance chemical protective clothing material developed by DuPont for protection against gaseous, liquid or solid chemicals.