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Q1: What is the company name of the manufacturer of chemical, particulate, and respiratory protective clothing and specialist protective footwear and gloves?
A1: The company name is Respirex North America.
Q2: In which industries does Respirex specialize in providing protective clothing and workwear?
A2: Respirex specializes in providing protective clothing and workwear for the chemical and petrochemical industries, as well as particulate protection for nuclear power facilities and pharmaceutical manufacturing.
Q3: What types of hazardous chemicals does Respirex supply specialist PPE for?
A3: Respirex supplies specialist PPE for industries involved in the manufacturing or use of volatile chemicals including Hydrofluoric Acid (HF), Ammonia, Bromine, Chlorine Gas, Phenol & Sulfuric Acid.
Q4: What is the purpose of Respirex's air-fed suits?
A4: Respirex's air-fed suits are designed to provide protection against particulate, chemical, and biological hazards in environments where a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) is not available or practical. These suits are often highly customized and have been used in nuclear facilities worldwide.
Q5: What types of garments does Respirex offer for use in laboratories around the world?
A5: Respirex offers a range of garments, including one-piece suits, reusable chemical protection suits, air-supplied suits, and half-suits, which can protect against particulate, chemical, and biological hazards.
Q6: What is the purpose of Respirex's planning and preparedness services?
A6: Respirex offers a complete service that includes both standard and custom equipment solutions supported by unrivalled training, aftercare, and support. If you're not sure what level of PPE is required for your environment, they can provide expert advice.
Q7: What materials are used to make Respirex's protective clothing?
A7: The materials used to make Respirex's protective clothing include various fabrics such as Chemprotex 300, which provides chemical protection and is used in many of their garments.
Q8: How does Respirex ensure the quality and safety of its products?
A8: Respirex ensures the quality and safety of its products through rigorous testing and certification processes, including NIOSH approval for some of its products. They also offer training, aftercare, and support to ensure that their customers are properly equipped to use their products safely.
Q9: What is the purpose of Respirex's compressed airline hose?
A9: The compressed airline hose is designed to provide a safe and convenient way to supply compressed air for use with Respirex's air-fed suits. It is NIOSH-approved and comes in various lengths, including 25 feet.
Q10: What types of protective footwear does Respirex offer?
A10: Respirex offers chemically protective boots, including the Kemblok ESD FPA boot, which provides heat resistance and electrostatic discharge protection for workers in hazardous environments.