Decontamination And Cleaning Of Chemical And Biological Contamination; Decontamination Solutions; Field Decontamination - KAPPLER DuraChem 500 User Information

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User Information for DuraChem® 500

DECONTAMINATION AND CLEANING OF CHEMICAL

AND BIOLOGICAL CONTAMINATION

The only decontamination solutions to use with this garment are water and mild

household dishwashing liquid. Do not use any oxidative, corrosive or reactive

decontamination solutions with this garment.

The purpose of field decontamination is to allow the wearer to doff the garment

without being harmed by contaminants on the garment surface. Garments that

have been exposed to or that are suspected to have been exposed to chemical

or biological contamination should be field decontaminated before doffing.

Additional cleaning, decontamination, a full visual inspection and a pressure test

are required before a garment may be reused.

1. Leave the hot zone with adequate air supply for decontamination and

removal of the garment. The wearer should continue to wear the respirator

until the garment has been completely doffed and removed from the area.

2. If the garment has been exposed or is suspected to have been exposed,

thoroughly scrub the garment using household dishwashing liquid and

soft scrub brushes, followed by a thorough rinsing in water.

3. If possible, the excess rinse water should be removed from the garment by

individuals wearing gloves, liquid-splash protective clothing and respiratory pro-

tection. At a minimum, the excess rinse water on and near the closure assembly

should be removed with a dry cloth to ensure wearer is not exposed to chemical.

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