Suit, Exposure

Object Name:

Suit, Exposure

Object ID:

1995.035.01

Creator:

Chemfab Corporation

Place of Origin:

Merrimack, NH

Date:

1989

Description:

Chemfab Level A Total Encapsulating Chemical Protective Suit. "CHEMFAB Level A Suit" (designed for chemical resistance). Blue one-piece suit, made of "CHALLENGE 5200" fluoropolymer-fiberglass. Matching blue boots, black gloves, clear facemask. "CHEMFAB" applied in tan letters, left side front. Two filter valves, and 1 SCBA (self-contained breathing apparatus) valve; SCBA valve connects to hoses lining suit interior. Zipper back ("TALON" brand), head to waist (velcro closure over zipper). Patch on back of right sleeve reads, "SUIT STYLE NO. - 100-5200 / SUIT MATERIAL - Fluoropolymer/Fiberglass / VISOR MATERIAL - Teflon FEP / ZIPPER MATERIAL - Neoprene/Brass / SERIAL NUMBER - 9028 013 / DATE of MANUFACTURE - AUG07 1989 / MFG. by CHEMFAB NEW YORK". Right glove stamped "NORTH / BUTYL / 10". User instruction book and inspection tag included. Adult size.

Material:

Composition

Provenance:

Chemfab Corporation donated this suit to NHHS in response to solicitation for sample products made by New Hampshire producers. Similar (or same) suit was exhibited by Chemfab Corporation at Made in New Hampshire Expo, Manchester, 1994. Shipping order with this suit describes it as "REFURBISHED CH5200 / FOR DISPLAY ONLY."

Credit Line:

Gift of Chemfab Corporation

Subjects:

Cleanup, Exposure, Haz-Mat, Hazardous, Material, Suit, Toxic, Waste