We used to buy Nomex coveralls and coats when we poured off large quantities of solvents- here is a site

http://www.covera llsale.com/nomex-lab-coats.htm

Use in labs may be cost prohibitive-  these run $80.00-   I doubt all labs would think it a necessary PPE for normal lab applications.

-Stefan Wawzyniecki
University of Connecticut
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Subject: [DCHAS-L] Flame resistant PPE

After reviewing a pyrophorics safety video, a chemistry faculty member had this question:

I think it would be good to provide people in our department with information on which lab coats are most flame resistant and where to purchase them. Do you guys have that information handy?

Various Google searches didn't produce anything particularly definitive in this regard. Does anyone know of a good source of information to answer this question with?

Thanks for any help.

- Ralph

Ralph Stuart, CIH
Environmental Safety Manager
University of Vermont
Environmental Safety Facility
667 Spear St. Burlington, VT  05405

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