There's only one choice – ONESuit®Superior protection for hazardous environmentsThe Saint-Gobain product line includes our revolutionary single-skin protectivesuits and one-piece glove that offer lightweight protection without the use ofovercovers. All of our products are certified to NFPA 1991, the most stringentstandard for protection from chemical/biological agents, including liquefied gas.

Our ONESuit® protective suits are lightweight for maximum comfort, andinclude the ONEGlove® Hazmat, the first and only single-piece chemicalprotective glove certified to NFPA 1991.

ONESuit and ONEGlove provide the ultimate in safety, comfort and mobilityin hazardous situations.

Chemical compatibilityThe fluoropolymer barrier technology used in ONESuit® Flash, ONESuit® Gard,ONESuit® Pro and ONEGlove® Hazmat provides unique properties that contributeto their superior protective qualities:

• One of the most chemically inert known polymers• Proven to be an effective barrier against hundreds of industrial chemicaland warfare agents

• Requires minimal off-gassing for decontamination; in some cases,no off-gassing at all is required

• Maintains performance at very high (500ºF) and very low (-60ºF) temperatures• UV resistant

For more than four decades,Saint-Gobain PerformancePlastics and its family ofcompanies — includingCHEMFAB, makers of theChallenge® line of technicalfabrics — have suppliedthe world with innovative,high-performance polymerproducts for the mostdemanding applications.

Saint-Gobain is one of theworld’s top 100 industrialcorporations, with a traditionof excellence dating backmore than 300 years.

The company has a strongand ongoing commitmentto quality, leadership andcustomer service in the fourmajor industrial sectorsin which it operates:Construction ProductsInnovative MaterialsPackagingBuilding Distribution

Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics701 Daniel Webster HwyMerrimack, NH 03054Tel: 603.424.9000Fax: 603.424.9044Technical and Customer Services:800.451.6101www.onesuittec.com

ONESuit® and ONEGlove® are registered trademarks of Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics Corporation.CoreTech™ is a trademark of Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics Corporation.

©2010 Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics Corporation SGPPL-00026-110-SGCS

• Also certified to NFPA 1992(2005 ed.) and NFPA 1994Class 2 (2007 ed.)

• Superior protection withexcellent dexterity– Cut and punctureresistant

– Flash fire– Liquefied gas– Chemical and biologicalagents

• Easy to use – will notinvert when handsare removed

• Integrated constructionfor comfort and safety

ONESuit Flash is the first single-skin suitcertified to NFPA 1991 flash fireONESuit Flash and ONESuit Gardshare the following features:

• 15-year minimum shelf life – twice the lifecycle of other suits

• Detachable secondary visor

• Knee reinforcements and integral booties

• Reusable

• Also certified to NFPA 1994Class 2 (2007 ed.)

• Saint-Gobain CoreTech™Barrier Membrane technology

• Limited use design• Excellent flame and abrasionresistance

• 7-year-plus shelf life• Certified protection at anaffordable price

When you need certified protection,there’s only ONE choiceThere’s a lot of confusion in the hazmat protectiveensemble marketplace over certification. Mostsuits require overcovers to achieve NFPA1991 (2005 ed.), the highest level ofcertification – though many hazmatprofessionals don’t wear thembecause they’re heavy andawkward. Suits classified tothe lower NFPA 1994(2007 ed.) visuallyresemble thoseclassified tothe higherNFPA1991

standard,and not allmanufacturers areclear in explainingwhere their suits fit interms of certification,further muddying the waters.As one of the only manufacturerswhose entire product line is fullycertified to NFPA 1991 (2005 ed.),the Protective Systems division ofSaint-Gobain Performance Plastics wants toclear up the confusion. That’s why we put thefollowing information together. We want to makesure every person who puts his or her life on theline to deal with spills, accidents and other dangeroussituations understands the benefits, and the importance,of fully certified protection.

NFPA 1991 flame vs.flash fire testBase flame resistanceA number of suits on themarket do not pass thistest unless the aluminizedovercover is worn overthe inner chemical suit, asthe inner garment willsupport combustion.

• Method ASTM F1358

– Flame source contactsoutside of material(all layers included).

– 3-second initial exposure –no ignition allowed.

– 12-second subsequentexposure – no burningafter 10 seconds, no burninggreater than 4 inches,no melt or dripping.

Optional flash fire requirementONESuit® Flash was the first single-skinprotective ensemble certified to thisrequirement.

• Method NFPA 1991-2005 8.27

– Ensemble placed on mannequin, thenpositioned in sealed flash chamber.

– Chamber filled with enough propane tosustain a 6- to 8-second burnwhen ignited by remoteigniter.

– Ensemble afterflame< 2 seconds.

– Suit must exhibitairtight integrity,thermal insulationand visual acuity afterthe flash fire exposure.

NFPA 1991 andNFPA 1994 chemicaltest conditioningGarment materials areconditioned by flex andabrasion prior to chemical test• Abrasion method wears outsidefabric surface

• Chemicals placed on worn area ofmaterial during chemical test

• Suits with overcovers use overcovermaterial to resist abrasion. However,less robust inner suit material isvulnerable to abrasion if overcoveris not worn.

Abrasion resistance• Method ASTM D4157

– Garment material mounted ontodrum of test apparatus.

– Strip of specified grit sandpaperplaced in contact with materialusing specified applied force.

– Drum is oscillated for specificcycles with fabric moving underfixed sandpaper.

NFPA 1991 vs. NFPA 1994It’s important to understand the

differences between NFPA 1991 andNFPA 1994, as well as how the tests

are carried out, in order to ensure that you get the level of protection you’re looking for.

Why? Because NFPA 1994 (2007 ed.)Class 2 ensembles visually resemble NFPA 1991

ensembles, but NFPA 1994 protection levelrequirements are lower than NFPA 1991 for

chemical permeation testing, vapor tightness, flame resistance and material physical properties.

Suit Fabric

FlameSource

SuitFabric

AluminizedOvercover

Single-Skin Suit

Suit WithOvercover

RemoteIgniter

Propane Tank

FlashChamber

Major Differences in Performance Requirements

Property NFPA 1991 Req. NFPA 1994 Req.

Gas Tight Integrity > 3.2 inches H2O N/A

Flame Resistance < 10-second afterflame; N/A (mostno melt or drip after materials support12 seconds combustion)

Burst Strength > 45 lbf > 35 lbf

Puncture Tear Resistance > 11 lbf > 7 lbf

Seam Breaking Strength/Garment > 15 lbf/in > 7 lbf/in

Closure Breaking Strength > 15 lbf/in > 7 lbf/in

Chemical Test/Abrasion 80 grit (coarse) 600 grit (veryPreconditioning for 25 cycles fine) for 10 cycles

Toxic Industrial Chemicals 19 3

Gases 6 2

Chemical Warfare Agents 2 2

Chem

ical

Perm

eatio

n Testing

When you need certified protection,there’s only ONE choiceThere’s a lot of confusion in the hazmat protectiveensemble marketplace over certification. Mostsuits require overcovers to achieve NFPA1991 (2005 ed.), the highest level ofcertification – though many hazmatprofessionals don’t wear thembecause they’re heavy andawkward. Suits classified tothe lower NFPA 1994(2007 ed.) visuallyresemble thoseclassified tothe higherNFPA1991

standard,and not allmanufacturers areclear in explainingwhere their suits fit interms of certification,further muddying the waters.As one of the only manufacturerswhose entire product line is fullycertified to NFPA 1991 (2005 ed.),the Protective Systems division ofSaint-Gobain Performance Plastics wants toclear up the confusion. That’s why we put thefollowing information together. We want to makesure every person who puts his or her life on theline to deal with spills, accidents and other dangeroussituations understands the benefits, and the importance,of fully certified protection.

NFPA 1991 flame vs.flash fire testBase flame resistanceA number of suits on themarket do not pass thistest unless the aluminizedovercover is worn overthe inner chemical suit, asthe inner garment willsupport combustion.

• Method ASTM F1358

– Flame source contactsoutside of material(all layers included).

– 3-second initial exposure –no ignition allowed.

– 12-second subsequentexposure – no burningafter 10 seconds, no burninggreater than 4 inches,no melt or dripping.

Optional flash fire requirementONESuit® Flash was the first single-skinprotective ensemble certified to thisrequirement.

• Method NFPA 1991-2005 8.27

– Ensemble placed on mannequin, thenpositioned in sealed flash chamber.

– Chamber filled with enough propane tosustain a 6- to 8-second burnwhen ignited by remoteigniter.

– Ensemble afterflame< 2 seconds.

– Suit must exhibitairtight integrity,thermal insulationand visual acuity afterthe flash fire exposure.

NFPA 1991 andNFPA 1994 chemicaltest conditioningGarment materials areconditioned by flex andabrasion prior to chemical test• Abrasion method wears outsidefabric surface

• Chemicals placed on worn area ofmaterial during chemical test

• Suits with overcovers use overcovermaterial to resist abrasion. However,less robust inner suit material isvulnerable to abrasion if overcoveris not worn.

Abrasion resistance• Method ASTM D4157

– Garment material mounted ontodrum of test apparatus.

– Strip of specified grit sandpaperplaced in contact with materialusing specified applied force.

– Drum is oscillated for specificcycles with fabric moving underfixed sandpaper.

NFPA 1991 vs. NFPA 1994It’s important to understand the

differences between NFPA 1991 andNFPA 1994, as well as how the tests

are carried out, in order to ensure that you get the level of protection you’re looking for.

Why? Because NFPA 1994 (2007 ed.)Class 2 ensembles visually resemble NFPA 1991

ensembles, but NFPA 1994 protection levelrequirements are lower than NFPA 1991 for

chemical permeation testing, vapor tightness, flame resistance and material physical properties.

Suit Fabric

FlameSource

SuitFabric

AluminizedOvercover

Single-Skin Suit

Suit WithOvercover

RemoteIgniter

Propane Tank

FlashChamber

Major Differences in Performance Requirements

Property NFPA 1991 Req. NFPA 1994 Req.

Gas Tight Integrity > 3.2 inches H2O N/A

Flame Resistance < 10-second afterflame; N/A (mostno melt or drip after materials support12 seconds combustion)

Burst Strength > 45 lbf > 35 lbf

Puncture Tear Resistance > 11 lbf > 7 lbf

Seam Breaking Strength/Garment > 15 lbf/in > 7 lbf/in

Closure Breaking Strength > 15 lbf/in > 7 lbf/in

Chemical Test/Abrasion 80 grit (coarse) 600 grit (veryPreconditioning for 25 cycles fine) for 10 cycles

Toxic Industrial Chemicals 19 3

Gases 6 2

Chemical Warfare Agents 2 2

Chem

ical

Perm

eatio

n Testing

There's only one choice – ONESuit®Superior protection for hazardous environmentsThe Saint-Gobain product line includes our revolutionary single-skin protectivesuits and one-piece glove that offer lightweight protection without the use ofovercovers. All of our products are certified to NFPA 1991, the most stringentstandard for protection from chemical/biological agents, including liquefied gas.

Our ONESuit® protective suits are lightweight for maximum comfort, andinclude the ONEGlove® Hazmat, the first and only single-piece chemicalprotective glove certified to NFPA 1991.

ONESuit and ONEGlove provide the ultimate in safety, comfort and mobilityin hazardous situations.

Chemical compatibilityThe fluoropolymer barrier technology used in ONESuit® Flash, ONESuit® Gard,ONESuit® Pro and ONEGlove® Hazmat provides unique properties that contributeto their superior protective qualities:

• One of the most chemically inert known polymers• Proven to be an effective barrier against hundreds of industrial chemicaland warfare agents

• Requires minimal off-gassing for decontamination; in some cases,no off-gassing at all is required

• Maintains performance at very high (500ºF) and very low (-60ºF) temperatures• UV resistant

For more than four decades,Saint-Gobain PerformancePlastics and its family ofcompanies — includingCHEMFAB, makers of theChallenge® line of technicalfabrics — have suppliedthe world with innovative,high-performance polymerproducts for the mostdemanding applications.

Saint-Gobain is one of theworld’s top 100 industrialcorporations, with a traditionof excellence dating backmore than 300 years.

The company has a strongand ongoing commitmentto quality, leadership andcustomer service in the fourmajor industrial sectorsin which it operates:Construction ProductsInnovative MaterialsPackagingBuilding Distribution

Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics701 Daniel Webster HwyMerrimack, NH 03054Tel: 603.424.9000Fax: 603.424.9044Technical and Customer Services:800.451.6101www.onesuittec.com

ONESuit® and ONEGlove® are registered trademarks of Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics Corporation.CoreTech™ is a trademark of Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics Corporation.

©2010 Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics Corporation SGPPL-00026-110-SGCS

• Also certified to NFPA 1992(2005 ed.) and NFPA 1994Class 2 (2007 ed.)

• Superior protection withexcellent dexterity– Cut and punctureresistant

– Flash fire– Liquefied gas– Chemical and biologicalagents

• Easy to use – will notinvert when handsare removed

• Integrated constructionfor comfort and safety

ONESuit Flash is the first single-skin suitcertified to NFPA 1991 flash fireONESuit Flash and ONESuit Gardshare the following features:

• 15-year minimum shelf life – twice the lifecycle of other suits

• Detachable secondary visor

• Knee reinforcements and integral booties

• Reusable

• Also certified to NFPA 1994Class 2 (2007 ed.)

• Saint-Gobain CoreTech™Barrier Membrane technology

• Limited use design• Excellent flame and abrasionresistance

• 7-year-plus shelf life• Certified protection at anaffordable price