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Is your chemical protection complete?
With chemical protective clothing, performance is determined not only by the garment itself, but also by how well the entire PPE system is sealed. Critical connection points such as seams, glove-to-sleeve junctions, hood-to-mask junctions, and zippers are often where exposure risks arise.
Most companies use standard duct tape or generic chemical tapes to seal PPE connections, assuming this provides sufficient protection. However, in multi-hazard environments, standard tapes may not provide the chemical barrier needed for true safety, posing the risk of chemical penetration and PPE failure.
Sealing Failures That Can Compromise Your Safety
- Standard adhesive tape can curl, lose its adhesive strength, and open channels for hazardous chemicals.
- Folds and creases can become channels for hazardous liquid chemicals and particles. Duct tape is not a chemical barrier—it creates gaps in your system.
Discover how choosing the right chemical barrier tape and applying it with the correct taping methods can reduce these failure points.
Tychem® 6000 Tape
Tychem® 6000 Tape is a chemical barrier tape designed to complement the chemical protection of PPE by providing a strong barrier against a select list of chemicals.
It is hand-tearable, non-curling, and maintains reliable adhesion, even on dusty surfaces, preserving the performance of the PPE system.
Are you ready to rethink your current approach?
Discover how Tychem® 6000 Tape can elevate your safety standards and protect your team where it matters most.