Disposable lab coat selection guide

2023/10/16 14:40:33 person comment browse classification:Industry news

Lab coats are personal protective equipment (PPE) worn in addition to private clothes. They are usually long-sleeved and reach the knees and below. The buttons extend from the bottom to the top to the neck. They can protect laboratory workers from Chemical, biological, and physical injuries, such as:

Chemical hazards: corrosive liquids, carcinogens, etc.;
Biological hazards: blood, body fluids, pathogens, etc.;
Physical hazards: laser, radiation, flammable materials, etc.
2. Four common lab coats
1. Traditional lab coat (white coat)
White lab coats are the most common type of lab coat. They are usually made of cotton or cotton-polyester blends, which are both lightweight and breathable. The flame retardant properties of cotton lab coats are better than those of cotton-polyester blends, but both have poor flame retardancy.

2. Laboratory protective clothing
Laboratory gowns are made of polyester and feature knitted cuffs to protect the skin from contact with infectious materials and blood-borne pathogens.

3. Flame retardant lab coat
Flame-retardant lab coats are usually made of flame-retardant cotton or flame-retardant fiber and are suitable for experimental environments in contact with flammable materials. After the flame-retardant-treated cotton lab coat catches fire, it will automatically extinguish when it is removed from the fire source. It can withstand medium-risk fires, but it is not suitable for environments with self-igniting materials. Flame-retardant lab coats made of synthetic fibers are strong and durable. The fibers become larger when heated to increase the distance between the flame and the skin and weaken heat conduction, which can effectively protect the human body from flammable and self-igniting materials.

4. Disposable lab coats
Disposable lab coats are usually made of a variety of materials such as polypropylene, polyethylene, or SMS. They are often used in nuclear power plants, pharmaceuticals, or industrial environments to protect workers from solid materials and light splash, but should not be worn for more than eight hours.

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