PPE Solutions for the Chemical Manufacturing Industry

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We provide comprehensive, one-stop solutions to simplify the process for matching the right PPE to every hazard and task.

Deep market insight, technical expertise and application know-how

Global reach and local support

Robust “one-stop” solution portfolio and innovation pipeline

Because everyone has someone depending on them to get home safely.

k8�� is more focused than ever on providing innovative protection solutions and expert technical support tailored to meet the specific needs of workers in chemical manufacturing industries around the world.

Because their safety is our business, workers in the chemical manufacturing industries can rely on the world-class people, products and innovation that have made k8�� a trusted partner in personal protection.

With a wide range of industry-leading personal protective equipment (PPE) solutions and a global network of PPE specialists, technical experts and manufacturing, k8�� is uniquely suited to provide the protection and comfort every worker deserves to face a range of workplace hazards with confidence.

Chemical manufacturing – creating a variety of products means a variety of hazards

Protection for every task

Protection against a wide range of chemicals and particulates

Industry-leading cut performance

Arc flash protection along with heat and flame resistance

Better protection at longer exposures and higher temperatures

Resists tears and abrasions

Extremely durable and long-lasting protective solutions

Inherent protection; can’t be washed out or worn away

Laboratory

Nomex^® Comfort
Tychem^® 2000
Tychem^® NT470
Superior Glove^® Dexterity® S18KGPU
Ironclad Heatworx^® Heavy Duty HW6X
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Laboratory

Loading/unloading rail cars or trucks

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�ղ⳦��® 4000
�ղ⳦��® 2000 SFR
�ղ⳦��® PV350
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Loading/unloading rail cars or trucks

Packaging operations

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�ղ⳦��® NP570 CT
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Packaging operations

Product separation/purification

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�ղ⳦��® BT730
�ղ⳦��® 2000 Tape
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Product separation/purification

Raw material/process sampling

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�ղ⳦��® 10000
�ղ⳦��® 2000 SFR
�ղ⳦��® NP530
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Raw material/process sampling

Reactor operations

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�ղ⳦��® 6000
�ղ⳦��® 6000 FR
�ղ⳦��® BT730
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Reactor operations

Confined space entry

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�ղⱹ��® 800
�ղ⳦��® 2000
�ղ⳦��® 6000 FR
�ղ⳦��® NP530
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Confined space entry

Insulation work

�ղⱹ��® 400
�ղ⳦��® 2000 SFR
Ansell HyFlex® 11-542
PIP Kut Gard® 10-KVSYBH
Ironclad Heatworx® Heavy Duty HW6X
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Insulation work

Line breaking/vessel opening

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�ղⱹ��® 800
�ղ⳦��® 10000
�ղ⳦��® 6000 FR
�ղ⳦��® 2000 Tape
Superior Glove® Dexterity® SKG/PXNE
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Line breaking/vessel opening

Maintenance – electrical work

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�ղ⳦��® 6000 FR
Superior Glove® Dexterity S18KGDNE
SHOWA 240
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Maintenance – electrical work

Preventative maintenance

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�ղ⳦��® 2000
�ղ⳦��® 6000 FR
�ղ⳦��® NP570 CT
�ղ⳦��® 2000 Tape
Ironclad Kong® Pro A6 SDX2P
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Preventative maintenance

Emergency response

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Hoods made with ��ǳ��® Nano Flex
Turnout gear made with ��ǳ��® ��ǳ��® Nano and ��𱹱��® �ղ⳦��® 10000
�ղ⳦��® 10000 FR
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Emergency response

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The tested and proven performance of k8��™��ǳ��®��is now available in lightweight, comfortable, highly breathable fabrics that meet or exceed international standards for protection and performance.

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Cut & mechanical protection

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