Four NFPA 2112 updates that could impact your FR program

Back in the fall, NFPA 2112: Standard on Flame-Resistant Clothing for Protection of Industrial Personnel Against Short-Duration Thermal Exposures from Fire saw new changes implemented for the 2018 edition, which went into effect on September 6, 2017. The 2018 edition is a barometer for the safety industry as a whole – impacting suppliers and manufacturers down to end users. If you are investing in flash fire PPE in 2018, we outline four significant changes you should be aware of as you specify your garments and implement relevant protocols.

Updated Terminology:

Right off the bat, you’ll notice a shift from the use of the word “flash fire” to “short-duration thermal exposures from fire.” This terminology was developed in the last version of NFPA 2113 and is now utilized throughout the 2018 edition of NFPA 2112, including in the title. If you are looking to protect workers from flash fire incidents, NFPA 2112 is still the applicable standard to reference.

Outerwear Parameters:

Cold weather insulation fabrics were covered under a Tentative Interim Amendment (TIA) in the last version of NFPA 2112. This TIA is now incorporated into the 2018 version of NPFA 2112. The requirement includes a modified flammability testing protocol for insulation material, both as received and after 100IL testing. Thermal shrinkage will not be measured for insulation materials, nor will the ASTM F1930 testing apply.

Even with the outerwear expansion, NFPA 2112 will not cover flash fire-rated rainwear. The appropriate standard to reference will remain ASTM F2733.

New Product Requirements for Hoods, Shrouds, Balaclavas and Gloves:

The 2018 version of NFPA 2112 now addresses other PPE items beyond typical garments. The new requirements cover hoods, shrouds and balaclavas, which are defined as items to protect the head and/or neck. Gloves are also a new PPE item, specifically designed to protect the hands and wrist. These items do not currently have a thermal manikin type test; however, a majority of their testing requirements is similar to standard body fabrics.

Refined Testing Requirements:

Due to concerns on variability of the ASTM F1930 test method, additional testing requirements have been created. Further calibration language has been added, which now requires the laboratory to verify sensor response to additional heat fluxes prior to testing. An additional requirement to test standard reference garments has been included as well. When tested, these standard reference garments shall attain results within a pre-determined range for testing data to be valid.

Because of the significant changes in NFPA 2112, delays in certification testing are expected. All component and PPE manufacturers must recertify products to the new 2018 version of NFPA 2112. PPE manufacturers have until September 6, 2018, to certify their products to the new method. After that date, they will not be allowed to label products as compliant unless they meet the 2018 method.

It is important to understand how the 2018 edition of NFPA 2112 impacts your FR program in the coming months and years, and our team can help you analyze the impacts. Contact Drotex today to learn more.

We have fabric available of CFR270 and CFR260AS now

In order to satisfy customer’s requirements of small order and save customer’s time and cost.Our company are supplying ready-made products of CFR270 and CFR260AS.Customer can order at least 1 meter.

1. CFR270, Cotton flame retardant fabric, twill 3/1, width 57/58”
Color:
Navy:royal blue: orange:
Shrinkage: ±3% by American Standards,all ring spinning
Meet Standards:
EU Standards: EN 11611, EN 11612
American Standards: NFPA2112,NFPA 70E HRC2 8cal

Technical Sheet

Fabric Material	100% cotton
Fabric Weight	270gsm
Shrinkage	EN 25077-1994	warp(%)	±3%
	EN ISO 6330-2001	weft(%)	±3%
Color fastness by washing (after 5 times washing）	EN ISO 105 C06-1997	4
Color fastness by rubbing(wet)	EN ISO 105 X E2	3
Color fastness by rubbing(dry)	EN ISO 105 X E2	4
Tensile strength	ISO 13934-1-1999	warp	1411N
		weft	711N
Tear Strength	ISO 13937-2-2000	warp	31.2N
		weft	26.9N

For more information,please check the link in our website:
http://www.zcsafety.com/products_detail/productId=104.html

2. CFR260AS, Cotton flame retardant antistatic fabric in 10mm grid, 3/1 twill, width 57/58”
Color:
Navy:
Shrinkage: ±3% by American Standards,all ring spinning

Full set of certificates by BTTG,Anti-acid finishing can be added to this fabric.

Meet Standards:
EU Standards: EN 11611, EN 11612, EN 1149-3/5
American Standards: NFPA2112,NFPA 70E HRC2 8cal

Technical Sheet

Fabric Material	98% cotton 2% antistatic fiber
Fabric Weight	260gsm
Shrinkage	EN 25077-1994	warp(%)	±3%
	EN ISO 6330-2001	weft(%)	±3%
Color fastness by washing (after 5 times washing）	EN ISO 105 C06-1997	4
Color fastness by rubbing (wet)	EN ISO 105 X E2	3
Color fastness by rubbing (dry)	EN ISO 105 X E2	4
Tensile strength	ISO 13934-1-1999	warp	1306N
		weft	754N
Tear Strength	ISO 13937-2-2000	warp	29.8N
		weft	26.5N

For more information,please check the link in our website:
http://www.zcsafety.com/products_detail/productId=142.html

If you need the full set of certificates or have any questions,please feel free to contact us.

E-mail:sandy@zcsafety.com

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Drotex are ready for the CIOSH

Xinxiang Zhuocheng are Ready to Exhibite on the 96th China International Occupational Safety & Health Goods Expo

 

From 11th to 13th,April, the 96th CIOSH will be held on Shanghai.As leading supplier of protective fabrics,we have prepared for many days.It's a good chance to meet customer from all over the world.

 

We bring our new developed products,our full set of certificated from BTTG,SGS,ITEX,STFI,etc. All certificates are available,just to prove the good quality of our products.

 

Also,we carefully designed our booth,every customer is welcomed to visit us,we will arrange comfortable seat with a cup of coffee.Our sales are professional with many years foreign trade experience.

 

Hope to see you there at Booth E3,EE19!

our team came back from intertextile fair

From 13-15th March,our company has taken part in the Intertextile Fair in Shanghai.

We brought many new-developed flame retardant fabrics there and meet many customers from all around the world.

Now it's time for a yearly purchase.We are ready for that with our best quality products and service.

Drotex will keep producing world class protective fabric and workwear for the world workers.

We are also looking forward to establish a cooperation relationship with you in the future.

Please feel free to contact us at an time! Our sales will give you reply in 2 hours. 

Drotex will attend the Intertextile Fair in Shanghai

Just come back to work,our sales team are preparing to participate in the Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics.It is currently one of the biggest and most comprehensive apparel fabric and accessories exhibitions in the world.We have attended the Autumn fair last year and met many customers from all over the world and received many good feedback.

Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics is a comprehensive platform to showcase our supreme apparel fabrics and accessories. We hope we have the chances to meet potential customer and explore new market opportunities, learn about next season’s trends, and add value to customer's business. 

 

With both the spring and autumn shows in Shanghai, this provides an excellent opportunity for us to build stronger relationships in the region and increase our presence in the market.

 

Our booth number is 8.2H G55-G59,If you're going there too,please feel free to contact us to arrange a kindly meet.Looking forward to meeting you there!

How to avoid Static Electricity Shocks in Cold, Dry Weather?

The weather of winter in some areas is so dry that everything one touch gives a shock. What can we do to avoid constant static electricity problems in the house?

In the winter it feels like everything you touch shocks you,and first thing in the morning it can be quite a jolt to the system.Luckily,there are a few things you can do to minimize all of that.

Common Culprits of Static Shock

One of the easiest ways to avoid static shock is to pay attention to what you're wearing and what kind of fabrics make up the furniture in your house. For example, Electrostatics.net notes that rubber-soled shoes are great insulators, and will build up a lot of static in your body when combined with a wool or nylon carpet. Instead, try walking around in leather soled shoes, or cotton socks instead of wool socks. Leather soled shoes are also great for grocery shopping, since shopping carts can often cause lots of static electricity.

Similarly, wool sweaters are common offenders, especially in the dry winter (when you usually wear them). If you sit in a chair made out of the right fabric, you'll build up quite a bit of static. Again, cotton is going to be much more friendly, so try wearing cotton clothes when you want to avoid nasty shocks. Certain furniture covers or antistatic sprays can help alleviate this problem, too.

You may have also noticed that often, when you get out of your car, you get a shock when you touch the door. You might have even heard that touching the door frame as you get out of the car can help, and that's true. Make sure you start holding the metal frame before you get out of the car, and you keep touching it until you're out of the seat completely. If you forget to do this, you can also touch the car door with your keys. Since the electricity will discharge through them, you won't feel a shock.

De-Static Your Home with a Humidifier

The tips above will work when you're out and about, but when you're in your own home, there are a few other things that ensure you can wear those rubber-soled shoes and wool sweaters when you want to. A humidifier can make the air a bit less dry, and thus lower the possibility of you getting shocks at home. Generally, you want to keep it above 30% relative humidity, though 40% or 50% would be even better. We've talked before about picking the perfect humidifier for your home (which has many other benefits), and if you want to keep an eye on the relative humidity, you can pick up a cheap hydrometer from most garden stores. It'll really make a world of difference.

That may seem long-winded for a discussion of static shocks, but when you're struggling through those harse winter months, those shocks start getting really irritating day in and day out, and just a few simple tricks can help you eliminate that household annoyance.