Tyvek® 500 garments are composed of flash spun high density polyethylene which creates a unique, nonwoven material available only from DuPont. Providing an ideal balance of protection, durability and comfort, Tyvek® 500 coveralls are designed to offer the performance of Type 5/6 garments, which have been tested to standards against light liquid aerosols and airborne solid particles. These coveralls provide an effective barrier against particles (down to 1.0 micron in size). Tyvek® 500 coveralls—model TY198S—are suitable for applications such as pharmaceutical handling, chemical processing, automatic spray painting, maintenance and many others. Key features include Pin locking slider locks in place when the pins on the puller are pushed into the zipper elements; Protection against infective agents (EN 14126) including resistance to penetration by blood and body fluids using synthetic blood (ISO 16603 Class 3) and resistance to penetration by blood-borne pathogens using Phi-X174 bacteriophage (ISO 16604 Class 2); EN 1073-2 (protection against radioactive contamination); Antistatic treatment (EN 1149-5) - on both sides.; Serged external seams featuring patent-pending technology for enhanced liquid spray tightness; Chemical protective clothing, Category III, Type 5-B and 6-B; Very low inward leakage due to optimized design; Tyvek® auto-lock zipper and storm flap for increased protection; Elastic face, wrists and ankles as well as glued-in waist elastic; Products made after January, 2023 are manufactured under specifications that do not contain natural rubber latex

Features and Benefits

• Optimized garment design supports very low inward leakage
• Stitched external seams support garment integrity
• Tyvek® zipper and flap help increase front closure protection
• Elasticated hood, wrists, ankles and waist help support secure fit
• Designed for protection from hazardous particles and limited liquid splash/aerosols
• Durable Tyvek® material supports comfort and protection during demanding tasks

Applications

• Lead abatement
• Mold remediation
• Environmental cleanup
• Industrial maintenance
• Hazardous particle protection
• Limited liquid splash exposure