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DuPont Offerings for Influenza A (H1N1)

DuPont Garment Protection

Guidance for DuPont™ Tyvek® and Tychem® garments and accessories related to the H1N1 (Swine Flu) Virus

This information was last updated on April 29, 2009.

Garments and accessories related to the H1N1 (Swine Flu) Virus from DuPont™ Tyvek® and Tychem® Pandemic preparedness containment and response plans often call for protective garments and personal protective equipment (PPE) to help reduce the opportunity for contamination of skin and clothing by infectious materials and to help reduce transmission of these materials to non-infected areas. DuPont™ Tyvek® and Tychem® garments, when used with masks and gloves, can help reduce the risk of cross-contamination. The durability and tear-resistance of Tyvek® provides excellent barrier against dry particulates. Liquid impervious material, such as DuPont™ Tychem® garments and aprons, are used when exposure to moderate-to-large amounts of fluid are possible.

Specific styles of garments to consider for response to H1N1 are listed in the table below. We are not aware any protective clothing material that has been tested with flu virus, including Tyvek® or Tychem® materials. We have tested Tyvek® and Tychem® protective garment materials for resistance to viral penetration from virus-laden synthetic body fluids and against particles.

Management of pandemic flu involves a combination of techniques, including the use of personal protective apparel and other Personal Protective Equipment, PPE. Consult with local health authorities before undertaking any response measures to receive for guidance that is appropriate for the conditions and activities you are undertaking.

DuPont will continue to work with medical experts and public health officials to help identify and develop garments and materials to meet these critical needs and will continue to update our guidance as more information becomes available. 

For information on other DuPont products related to the H1N1 virus or other disease prevention measures visit the DuPont Disease Preparedness website.

Coveralls     
Fabric Style Description
Tyvek® TY120S Serged seam white Tyvek® Coverall with a zipper front, open wrists and ankles
  TY125S Serged seam white Tyvek® Coverall with a zipper front, elastic wrists and ankles
  TY127S Serged seam white Tyvek® Coverall with a zipper front, elastic wrists and ankles and attached hood 
Tyvek®
IsoClean™ 		 IC180S Serged seam white Tyvek® Coverall with a zipper front, elastic wrists and ankles, attached hood 
IC181S Serged seam white Tyvek® Coverall with a zipper front, elastic wrists and ankles, bound neck and raglan sleeves 
ProShield®
NexGen®		 NG120S Serged seam white coverall with a zipper front, open wrists and ankles 
NG125S Serged seam white coverall with a zipper front, elastic wrists and ankles 
  NG127S Serged seam white coverall with a zipper front, elastic wrists and ankles and attached hood 
ProClean® PC143S PC143S Serged seam white coverall, bound neck, front zipper closure, tunnelized elastic wrists, ankles & waist 
Tychem®  QC QC120B Bound seam yellow coverall with a zipper front, open wrists and ankles 
  QC125T Taped seam yellow coverall with a zipper front elastic wrists and ankles 
  QC127T Taped seam yellow coverall with a zipper front elastic wrists and ankles and attached hood 
Aprons     
Tychem®  QC QC273B Bib apron with bound neck and ties, 36" long 
  QC275B Full coverage apron with attached elastic wrist sleeves, bound seams, bound neck snap, waist ties 
Tychem®  SL SL274B Bib apron with bound neck and ties, 36" long 
SL275B Full coverage apron with attached elastic wrist sleeves, bound seams, bound neck snap, waist ties 
Shoe and 
 Boot Covers 		 (with reinforced soles) 
Tyvek®
IsoClean™		 IC444S Tyvek® Boot cover, bound seams, PVC sole, tunnelized elastic tops, elastic ankles, 20" high 
IC446S Tyvek® Boot cover with Gripper™ sole, ties at ankle, 18" high 
ProShield®
NexGen®		 NG444S 2V Boot cover, bound seams, PVC sole, elastic tops, 17" high 
NG4440S Shoe cover, low top, bound seams, PVC sole, elastic tops, 6" high 
ProClean® PC444S PC444S Boot Cover with serged seams, PVC sole, tunnelized elastic tops, elastic ankles, 20" high

To order DuPont Personal Protective apparel or get more information about how these products could be used for swine flu call 800-931-3456