{"title":"HAZMAT Suit","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"mira-safety-haz-suit-protective-cbrn-hazmat-suit","title":"MIRA Safety HAZ-SUIT Protective CBRN HAZMAT Suit","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"subsection-title\" id=\"subsection-title-1\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff8000;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhen it comes to serious disasters and hazmat chemical exposure—the MIRA Safety Hazmat Suit makes NO compromises.\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"technical-data subsection-content\" id=\"subsection-content-1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eEngineered to be one of the most durable, longest-lasting, and most flexible hazmat suit solutions on the market today, the MIRA Safety HAZ-SUIT provides comprehensive protection from a whole universe of CBRN agents and gives you a practical solution for decades to come.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eDeveloped in partnership with Kappler, an international leader in personal protective apparel, the MIRA Safety HAZ-SUIT is one of the world’s \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eonly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e disposable hazmat suits offered in a wide variety of sizes—fitting children as young as 4 years old—and it’s available exclusively through MIRA Safety.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the Hazmat Suit Made Of?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOur HAZ-SUIT fabric is made from a durable, puncture-resistant film composite with an excellent barrier to over 125 chemicals, including chemical warfare agents (CWA) and toxic industrial chemicals (TIC).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHazmat Suit Use Cases\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis military hazmat suit is used extensively by major fire departments for hazmat response, major hospitals for emergency preparedness, major chemical companies for a wide range of potential hazmat exposures, and most US Military branches (Department of Defense, DoD).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe fabric of this hazmat suit has been subjected to a variety of long-term storage conditions and exhibits no degradation in performance over time when stored properly in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. That means it could last for decades or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003elonger\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e without compromising on protection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe MIRA Safety HAZ-SUIT is ideal for demanding hazardous applications with the potential for chemical splash, even in significant exposure scenarios. Increased physical strength and even broader chemical holdout take the protection level of this fabric up a serious notch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWith an extensive chemicals-tested list, the MIRA Safety HAZ-SUIT delivers the ultimate in hazmat protection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"subsection-title\" id=\"subsection-title-2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features of the MIRA Safety Hazmat Suit HAZ-SUIT\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"technical-data subsection-content\" id=\"subsection-content-2\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eComes in youth sizes to provide personal protection for children as young as 4 years old.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIdeal for CBRN civil defense applications.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eUsed by professionals all over the world, including the US Military.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eComposed of rugged fabric with practically unlimited shelf life (compared to common hazmat suits with a 5-10 year shelf life).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBy request, available in NFPA certified styles for bulk orders. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eProudly made in the USA.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTested \u0026amp; proven protection from a wide variety of CWA \u0026amp; TIC threats (see below for details).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIncreased physical\/tensile strength and broad chemical holdout for durable, long-lasting protection in the event of a disaster.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFeatures a heat-sealed and taped stream for enhanced protection from particulate and vapor hazards (more on vapor hazards below).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCompatible with all MIRA Safety gas masks \u0026amp; full-face respirators.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTypical Applications: Civil defense, hazmat response, military operations, law enforcement drug response, chemical handling, petrochemical handling and maintenance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"subsection-title\" id=\"subsection-title-3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHAZ-SUIT: The ONLY Hazmat Suit You’ll Ever Need\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"technical-data subsection-content\" id=\"subsection-content-3\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHazmat suits are—unfortunately—one of the most commonly overlooked aspects of disaster preparation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBecause most people focus on full-face respirators, they often overlook the crucial addition of a reliable hazmat suit…or they’ll go with the most basic low-cost alternative on the market. But not all hazmat suits are created equal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe most common biohazard suits on the market provide limited protection and are intended for use on a job site where users are exposed to a limited range of chemicals and minimal wear and tear. Those entry-level suits are mostly designed for a single day’s use in low-impact environments, so they can easily be disposed of and replaced at a minimal cost.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBut when it comes to preparation, you never know exactly \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ewhat \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eyou’ll be facing—a single unexpected puncture to your radiation suit could compromise your health and safety.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThat’s why MIRA Safety worked with Kappler to develop a proprietary range of suits that deliver protection above and beyond the common hazmat solution.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eUtilizing durable, puncture-resistant fabric (the same as military hazmat suits), we’ve developed a multi-purpose CBRN suit solution that serves as a biohazard suit, radiation protection suit (more on this in the Q\u0026amp;A section), and chemical suit all in one.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIt’s the same durable fabric used in some of the most expensive and elite NBC suits on the market today and trusted in the harshest environments by top professionals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOur HAZ-SUIT is a Level C hazmat suit (when worn with a standard air-purifying respirator or PAPR, it is a Level B hazmat suit when worn with a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) system) available in six sizes to comfortably fit every member of your family or group and provide full-body protection from up to 8 hours of direct exposure to some of the deadliest chemical, radioactive (alpha particles), and toxic agents in the world today.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThat’s enough time to get yourself and your party to safety without having to worry about unexpected punctures or dangerous exposure. And with its superior tensile strength, you’ll have added protection from punctures in the case of debris or slip-and-fall accidents.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWhen stored properly, these suits can be trusted to perform for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003edecades \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ewithout any special maintenance or upkeep (see below).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOur MIRA Safety HAZ-SUIT suit makes no compromises when it comes to protecting you from potentially life-threatening CBRN agents—and you shouldn’t have to make any either.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eRemember that in addition to a functioning respirator and HAZ-SUIT, you’ll also need reliable gloves, chemtape, and boots to ensure proper protection from airborne contaminants, radiation, and other CBRN threats.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"subsection-title\" id=\"subsection-title-4\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHaz Suit (Hazmat Suit) Size Guide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"technical-data subsection-content\" id=\"subsection-content-4\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"product-data\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight (lb)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2X\/3X\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6'2 - 6'5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e220-300\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLG\/XL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5'7 - 6'2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e160-220\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSM\/MD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5'3 - 5'7\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e120-160\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eXS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5'0 - 5'3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e90-115\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4'2 - 5'0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60-90\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3'3 - 4'2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e35-60\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"subsection-title\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"subsection-title\" id=\"subsection-title-5\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eChemical Warfare Agent Data**\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"technical-data subsection-content\" id=\"subsection-content-5\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"product-data\" style=\"width: 99.9745%; height: 137.187px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5982px;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 72.4758%; height: 19.5982px;\"\u003eCHEMICAL AGENT\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 11.1456%; height: 19.5982px;\"\u003eMINUTES\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 13.2974%; height: 19.5982px;\"\u003eCRITERIA\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5982px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 72.4758%; height: 19.5982px;\"\u003eBis (2-chloroethyl) sulfide (Mustard:HD)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 11.1456%; height: 19.5982px;\"\u003e\u0026gt;480\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 13.2974%; height: 19.5982px;\"\u003e4.0 ug\/cm2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39.1964px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 72.4758%; height: 39.1964px;\"\u003eIsopropyl methylfluorophosphonate (Sarin:GB)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 11.1456%; height: 39.1964px;\"\u003e\u0026gt;480\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 13.2974%; height: 39.1964px;\"\u003e1.25 ug\/cm2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5982px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 72.4758%; height: 19.5982px;\"\u003eChlorovinyl arsinedichloride (Lewisite:L)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 11.1456%; height: 19.5982px;\"\u003e\u0026gt;240\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 13.2974%; height: 19.5982px;\"\u003e4.0 ug\/cm2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39.1964px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 72.4758%; height: 39.1964px;\"\u003eO-ethyl S-(2-diisopropylaminoethyl) methylphosphonothiolate (Nerve:VX)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 11.1456%; height: 39.1964px;\"\u003e\u0026gt;480\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 13.2974%; height: 39.1964px;\"\u003e1.25 ug\/cm2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"subsection-title\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"subsection-title\" id=\"subsection-title-6\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSTM F1001 Chemical Test Battery*\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"technical-data subsection-content\" id=\"subsection-content-6\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"technical-data\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003clabel\u003eAcetone\u003c\/label\u003e \u0026gt;480\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003clabel\u003eAcetonitrile\u003c\/label\u003e 87\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003clabel\u003eCarbon Disulfide\u003c\/label\u003e \u0026gt;480\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003clabel\u003eDichloromethane\u003c\/label\u003e 70\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003clabel\u003eDiethylamine\u003c\/label\u003e \u0026gt;480\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003clabel\u003eDimethylformamide\u003c\/label\u003e \u0026gt;480\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003clabel\u003eEthyl Acetate\u003c\/label\u003e \u0026gt;480\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003clabel\u003en - Hexane\u003c\/label\u003e \u0026gt;480\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003clabel\u003eMethyl Alcohol\u003c\/label\u003e 55\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003clabel\u003eNitrobenzene\u003c\/label\u003e \u0026gt;480\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003clabel\u003eSodium Hydroxide\u003c\/label\u003e \u0026gt;480\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003clabel\u003eSulfuric Acid\u003c\/label\u003e \u0026gt;480\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003clabel\u003eTetrachloroethylene\u003c\/label\u003e \u0026gt;480\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003clabel\u003eTetrahydrofuran\u003c\/label\u003e \u0026gt;480\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003clabel\u003eToluene\u003c\/label\u003e \u0026gt;480\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003clabel\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"subsection-title\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"subsection-title\" id=\"subsection-title-7\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGASES\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"technical-data subsection-content\" id=\"subsection-content-7\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003clabel\u003eAmmonia Gas\u003c\/label\u003e 39\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003clabel\u003e1,3 Butadiene Gas\u003c\/label\u003e \u0026gt;480\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003clabel\u003eChlorine Gas\u003c\/label\u003e \u0026gt;480\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003clabel\u003eEthylene Oxide Gas\u003c\/label\u003e 81\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003clabel\u003eHydrogen Chloride Gas\u003c\/label\u003e \u0026gt;480\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003clabel\u003eMethyl Chloride Gas\u003c\/label\u003e \u0026gt;480\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"subsection-title\" id=\"subsection-title-8\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTypical Physical Properties\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"technical-data subsection-content\" id=\"subsection-content-8\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003clabel\u003eGrab Tensile Strength MD* ASTM D751(lbs\/N)\u003c\/label\u003e 78 \/ 347\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003clabel\u003eGrab Tensile Strength CD* ASTM D751(lbs\/N)\u003c\/label\u003e 69 \/ 307\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003clabel\u003eTear Resistance Trapezoid MD*(lbs\/N) method details below**\u003c\/label\u003e 16.6 \/ 74\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003clabel\u003eTear Resistance Trapezoid CD*(lbs\/N) method details below**\u003c\/label\u003e 22.1 \/ 98\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003clabel\u003eBall Burst ASTM D3787 (lbs\/N)\u003c\/label\u003e 58 \/ 258\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003clabel\u003e*MD - Machine Direction, CD - Cross Direction\u003cbr\u003e**ASTM D5587 and ASTM D571\u003c\/label\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"subsection-title\" id=\"subsection-title-9\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eShelf Life on HAZ-SUIT Chemical Garments\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"technical-data subsection-content\" id=\"subsection-content-9\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMIRA Safety is not aware of an accepted or universal industry standard for determining the shelf life of hazmat suits or chemical-barrier fabrics. Shelf life is typically based on the expectation of products or materials to degrade or lose effectiveness over a period of time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWhen properly stored away from sunlight and in a cool, dry location not subject to temperature extremes, there’s no evidence to indicate that the MIRA Safety HAZ-Suit composite fabric loses any protective characteristics or physical properties over time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis conclusion is based on HAZ-SUIT fabric naturally aged over twenty years. A coverall using the twenty-year-old HAZ-SUIT fabric was tested against the ASTM F1001 list of twenty-one chemicals with no breakthrough in \u0026gt;480 minutes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe aged fabric was also tested for its physical properties and still meets manufacturing specifications. Based on this information, MIRA Safety considers the shelf life of its HAZ-SUIT products to be undetermined.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eChemical suits contain components made from various polymer or rubber materials for which there is no shelf life data available. Therefore, the garments may be used as long as they are deemed safe after a visual inspection and, in the case of vapor protective (Level A) garments, after passing the ASTM F1052 pressure test. It is recommended that suits are downgraded to training use only when they no longer pass visual inspection and\/or pressure testing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIt is the wearer's responsibility to ensure that all components, including fabric, valves, visors, gloves, zippers, seams, and suit-to-component interfaces, are in good working condition and provide adequate protection for the conditions and chemicals to be encountered. Any suit that does not pass the visual and\/or pressure test should be immediately removed from service.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently Asked Questions: Biohazard and Radiation Hazmat Suits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"acc_section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"acc_head\"\u003eWhat does a hazmat suit protect against?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"acc_content transition-[height]\"\u003eA hazmat suit, a type of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), shields you from hazardous materials like chemicals, biological agents, and radioactive particles; inside the suit, you're protected by layers of chemical protective clothing and coveralls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"acc_section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"acc_head\"\u003eWhat are the four levels of hazmat suits?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"acc_content transition-[height]\"\u003eThere are four levels of hazmat suits: Level A, which offers full-body protection with maximum respiratory and skin safety; Level B, providing high respiratory protection but less skin coverage; Level C, similar to Level B but with lower respiratory protection; and Level D, the most basic, offering no respiratory protection but still acting as protective clothing against less dangerous substances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"acc_section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"acc_head\"\u003eWhat is the difference between a hazmat suit and a biohazard suit?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"acc_content transition-[height]\"\u003eWhile both hazmat and biohazard suits fall under the umbrella of protective suits, hazmat suits guard against a broader range of dangers, whereas biohazard suits are tailored specifically for biological threats; companies like Dupont specialize in manufacturing these chemical protective suits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"acc_section\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"acc_head\"\u003eAre hazmat suits reusable?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"acc_content transition-[height]\"\u003eSome hazmat suits are designed to be reusable with proper decontamination, but many, especially those exposed to liquid chemicals, are intended for single use to ensure the highest level of safety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"subsection-title\" id=\"subsection-title-10\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff8000;\"\u003eIMPORTANT CONSIDERATIONS FOR CHILDREN:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"technical-data subsection-content\" id=\"subsection-content-10\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMake sure to keep a close eye on children wearing the HAZ-SUIT. Considering the non-breathable nature of the material (a result of keeping contaminants out), it can get hot while wearing the suit and can cause overheating or dehydration. If your child looks like they are overheating at any time, it is important to evacuate to safety and remove the suit as soon as possible to avoid injury or death. It is up to the guardians of children to determine when wearing the HAZ-SUIT is no longer safe, and guardians accept all responsibility for necessary training. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"subsection-title\" id=\"subsection-title-11\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff8000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIMPORTANT CONSIDERATIONS FOR GASES AND VAPORS: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"technical-data subsection-content\" id=\"subsection-content-11\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCertain gases and vapors absorb through the skin. While the HAZ-SUIT is tested and proven to block these contaminants in liquid form, it is not a sure-fire way to prevent all gases and vapors from entering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe HAZ-SUIT is designed with an elastic hood, wrists, and ankles. When coupled with hazmat gloves, a gas mask, and hazmat boots, the level of vapors and gases that enter the suit would be limited but not eliminated. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne way to block all gases and vapors is with a fully encapsulated Level A hazmat suit (which would require an SCBA system).\u003cspan\u003eAs these systems are costly, they may not be practical for agencies and civilians to stock for emergency preparation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe other way is with a \u003ca title=\"MOPP-1 CBRN suit\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mirasafety.com\/products\/cbrn-protective-mopp-suit\"\u003eMOPP suit\u003c\/a\u003e, such as the MOPP-1 we have available from MIRA Safety. These suits are lined with carbon and passively absorb gases and vapors, preventing them from contacting your skin. Aside from that, MOPP suits are durable as the outer layer is made from heavy-duty nylon, and they are more breathable, allowing for longer periods of donning. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MIRA Safety","offers":[{"title":"2X\/3X","offer_id":45770342891772,"sku":"sku-16900593057843","price":139.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"LG\/XL","offer_id":45770342924540,"sku":"sku-16900593025075","price":139.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"SM\/MD","offer_id":45770342957308,"sku":"sku-16900592992307","price":139.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"XS","offer_id":45770343022844,"sku":"sku-16900592959539","price":139.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"YL","offer_id":45770343055612,"sku":"sku-16900592926771","price":139.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"YS","offer_id":45770343121148,"sku":"sku-16900592894003","price":139.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0269\/1648\/7234\/files\/haz-suit-main.jpg?v=1715360495"}],"url":"https:\/\/proudlibertarian.com\/collections\/hazmat-suit\/tag.oembed","provider":"Proud Libertarian","version":"1.0","type":"link"}