Arc flash Antistatic Waterproof Jacket HRC4 51cal/cm2 – BSD
BSD’s Arc Flash Antistatic Waterproof Jacket HRC4 is made from an inherent FR material and suitable for working in PPE4/HRC4 environments up to 51cal/cm2. Antistatic properties and a waterproof rating ensures the jacket is ready for use in challenging environments.
Key Features:
- PPE Category 4 (PPE4) / Hazard Risk Category 4 (HRC4)
- EBT Rating: 51 cal/cm2
- ELIM Rating: 42 cal/cm2
- Sizes: S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL
- Colour: High visibility orange/navy blue
- Inherent Gore-Tex FR fabric
- Arc Flash Antistatic Waterproof Jacket
- Very light with good breathability – 340gsm
- Protection against multiple hazards, static electricity, welding, chemicals, heat and flame
- Waterproof up to 10m
- Inner Sleeve to protect against water ingress
- High visibility stripes
- 2 Outer Pockets and 1 Inner Pocket
- Inner Layer manufactured from 50% Meta-Aramid and 50% Viscose
- Outer Layer manufactured from 99% Polyester, 1% Carbon
Standards:
- IEC 61482-1-2 – APC 2/Class 2
- IEC 61482-1-1 – EBT Rating: 51 cal/cm2, ELIM Rating: 42 cal/cm2
- EN ISO 20471 Class 3
- EN 343 – Class 4/4
- DIN EN ISO 11612 A1+A2, B2, C1, D2, E1, F1
- DIN EN ISO 11611, A1+A2, class 2
- EN 1149-5:2008
- EN 13034, type 6
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