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ZYTRON® 500Zytron 500 is top of the class – and the classic responder choice for hazmat and other demanding situations. It’s tough, built for mobility, and based on patented technology that created the first material to survive eight full hours against the ASTM F1001 Test Battery with no breakthrough. With that kind of Kappler heritage built into the fabric, it’s no wonder that responders around the world trust Z500 garments for ultra-demanding Level A and Level B applications. Available in coveralls and a range of total encapsulating suits. Color is high visibility Orange. Also available in Charcoal Gray.Z 5 0 0 S T Y L E D E T A I L S› Gas-tight styles for Level A protection include front and rear entry, flat back or expanded back. Zytron 500 fabric also available in splash suits and coveralls. › Hazmat styles include double-taped seams – seams sewn then hot-air taped inside and out.› Large, expanded-view face shield of 40 mil PVC. Hazmat styles include additional 5 mil FEP overlay lens.› Easy-to-reach 48” (122 cm) gas-tight PVC zipper, with double storm flap and hook-and-loop closure.› Two covered one-way exhaust valves.› Attached sock boots with boot flaps for added protection.› Glove system includes field replaceable Butyl gloves. Hazmat styles include film liner glove.› Roomy tapered sleeves and ergonomic garment design allow easy mobility.› For complete style details visit kappler.comP.O. Box 490 | 55 Grimes Drive | Guntersville, Alabama 35976 | Toll Free: 800.600.4019 | Local: 256.505.4005 | Fax: 256.505.4151 | www.kappler.comKnow What You’re Getting Into.A P P L I C AT I O N S› Hazmat response› Chemical handling› Refueling operations› Petro-chemical refinery operations› Hazardous material clean-up and remediation› CWA incineration/remediation/disposalZYTRON®ApparelChemScan™ labels – another Kappler innovationJust scan the label with your mobile phone’s QR reader for a complete list of chemicals tested against your garment’s protective fabric. Quick, accurate and only from Kappler -- another industry first.Sock boots with flared boot flaps for easy donning and doffing. Boot flaps have hemmed edges.Gas-tight PVC zipper covered by a double storm flap with hook and loop closures.Expanded width face shield of 40 mil PVC with optional 5 mil FEP overlay lens.P.O. Box 490 | 55 Grimes Drive | Guntersville, Alabama 35976 | Toll Free: 800.600.4019 | Local: 256.505.4005 | Fax: 256.505.4151 | www.kappler.comKnow What You’re Getting Into.Chemical Breakthrough Time(Minutes, Normalized)Acetone >480Acetonitrile >480Carbon Disulfide >480Dichloromethane >480Diethylamine >480Dimethylformamide >480Ethyl Acetate >480n - Hexane >480Methyl Alcohol >480Nitrobenzene >480Sodium Hydroxide >480Sulfuric Acid >480Tetrachloroethylene >480Tetrahydrofuran >480Toluene >480GASESAmmonia Gas >4801,3 Butadiene Gas >480Chlorine Gas >480Ethylene Oxide Gas >480Hydrogen Chloride Gas >480Methyl Chloride Gas >480ASTM F1001 Chemical Test BatteryAgent testing was conducted at Battelle Labs in accordance with NFPA 1994-2001 Edition Standard on Protective Ensembles for Chemical / Biological Terrorism Incidents. Chemical AgentBreakthrough Time(Minutes) Breakthrough CriteriaBis (2-chloroethyl) sulfide (Mustard:HD)>480 4.0 ug/cm2Isopropyl methylfluorophosphonate (Sarin:GB)>480 1.25 ug/cm2Chlorovinyl arsinedichloride(Lewisite:L)>480 4.0 ug/cm2O-ethyl S-(2-diisopropylaminoethyl) methylphosphonothiolate (Nerve:VX)>480 1.25 ug/cm2Chemical Warfare Agent DataTypical Physical PropertiesMeasured per ASTM D751Test Method ResultsGrab Tensile Strength MD* (lbs/N) 80 / 359Grab Tensile Strength CD* (lbs/N) 73 / 325Tear Resistance MD* (lbs/N) 27 / 120Trapezoid Method CD* (lbs/N) 15 / 67Ball Burst (lbs/N) 79 / 351*MD - Machine Direction, CD - Cross DirectionSources for all test data are independent laboratories. All tests were performed under laboratory conditions and not under actual use conditions. Tests were performed on material samples, not actual garments. Warning: There are uses, environments and chemicals for which these fabrics are unsuitable. It is the responsibility of the user to review available data and verify that the fabric is appropriate for the intended use and meets all specified government and industry standards.Caution: Do not use for fire protection. Avoid open flame or intense heat.Z500 Coverall in optional Charcoal Gray fabric.For complete list of chemicals tested, visit kappler.comMM-0017 / 14KAP102 / 11-14 / 5CWARNING: This information is based on technical data that Kappler believes to be reliable. It is subject to revision as additional knowledge and experience are gained. The website will contain Kappler’s most up-to-date product information, and customers who receive pamphlets, brochures or other literature should be aware that such “hard copy” information may not be as current as the information on Kappler’s website. Customers also should recognize that there are uses, environments and chemicals for which Kappler products, garments and/or fabrics are unsuitable. It is the responsibility of the user to review available data and verify that the product, garment and/or fabric is appropriate for the intended use and meets all specified government and/or industry standards. Also, the customer should review all available information on the website to understand the uses – and limitations – on ALL products, garments and fabrics which Kappler makes available. CAUTION: Do not use for fire protection. Avoid open flame or intense heat.