Posi-Wear BA Disposable Protective Clothing
11 Posi-Wear BA items we carry (aprons, boot covers, coveralls, lab coats, pants, shirts, shoe covers, sleeves). Manufacturer test data, chemical and barrier results and the standards named on the data sheet.
What Posi-Wear BA is
Posi-Wear BA is Microporous Polyethylene Film / Spunbond Polypropylene; Microporous Polyethylene (MPPE Film) / Adhesive (testex) / PP Spunbond Layer; BASE MATERIAL Polypropylene/Film Laminate/Polypropylene; 58 gsm. The manufacturer names these applications: Petrochemical Industry / Refinery / Manufacturing / Cleaning and Industrial Maintenance / Construction / Automotive Refinishing / Pharmaceutical Industry / Asbestos Removal / Waste Disposal; Petrochemical Industry; Refinery; Cleaning; Maintenance; Construction Applications; Automotive Applications; Refinishing; Pharmaceuticals; Waste Management; Manufacturing; pressure washing; painting; resurfacing or fiberglass handling. Seams: Seams: Serged; SEAM TYPE Serged (all BA styles).
In the manufacturer's words: "PosiWear Breathable Advantage is made from PolyBreathe light material which provides the optimum balance between protection and comfort. Good for use in manufacturing, pressure washing, painting, resurfacing or fiberglass handling"
Every Posi-Wear BA item we carry
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Posi-Wear BA physical properties (manufacturer test data)
| Test | Method | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | IST 1130.1 | 57.63/1.7oz gsm |
| MD Tensile (Grab) | IST 110.1 | 27.5 lb/in |
| CD Tensile (Grab) | IST 110.1 | 18.3 lb/in |
| MD Elongation | IST 110.1 | 71.7 % |
| CD Elongation | IST 110.1 | 79.2 % |
| MD Tear Strength (Trapezoid) | IST 100.2 | 7.3 lb/in |
| CD Tear Strength (Trapezoid) | IST 100.2 | 11.1 lb/in |
| Bursting Strength (Mullen Burst) | IST 30.1 | 32 psi |
| Hydrostatic Head | IST 80.6-01 | 191.3 cm |
| Static Decay (MD) (50%RH) NFPA 99 | IST 40.2 | Pass sec |
| Resistance to Blood Penetration | ASTM | Pass n/a |
| M.V.T.R. | IST 70.2 | 2863 g/m2/day |
Source: PIP (Protective Industrial Products) published data (PIP-Disposable-Clothing-Brochure-2021.pdf), copied as published. The employer's hazard assessment under OSHA 29 CFR 1910.132 decides what a job needs; these are the manufacturer's test results, not a fitness statement for any task.
Posi-Wear BA barrier tests
| Test | Method | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Resistance to Blood Penetration | ASTM | Pass |
| ASTM F1670 standard for blood penetration | ASTM F1670 | (feature statement) |
| Passes U.S. ASTM 1670 standard for blood penetration. | ASTM 1670 | Passes |
| Hydrostatic Head | IST 80.6-01 | 191.3 cm |
Source: PIP (Protective Industrial Products) published data (PIP-Disposable-Clothing-Brochure-2021.pdf, raw/pip/3602-Specification-Sheet-US-EN.pdf, raw/pip/pim_old/3602-Posiba-Coverall-Elastic-Wrist-and-Ankle.pdf), copied as published. The employer's hazard assessment under OSHA 29 CFR 1910.132 decides what a job needs; these are the manufacturer's test results, not a fitness statement for any task.
Standards named by the manufacturer for Posi-Wear BA
| Standard | What the manufacturer states |
|---|---|
| ASTM F1670 | Certifications: ASTM F1670 |
| NFPA 99 | NFPA 99 Antistatic test |
| NFPA 99 | Passes NFPA 99 Antistatic test |
| ANSI Sized | ANSI Sized for a wide range of motion |
Source: PIP (Protective Industrial Products) published data (raw/pip/3602-Specification-Sheet-US-EN.pdf, raw/pip/pim_old/3602-Posiba-Coverall-Elastic-Wrist-and-Ankle.pdf), copied as published. The employer's hazard assessment under OSHA 29 CFR 1910.132 decides what a job needs; these are the manufacturer's test results, not a fitness statement for any task.
Manufacturer limitations and warnings
- One time use product
- Care Instructions: Do Not Wash
- Latex free
- Product users should conduct all appropriate testing or other evaluations to determine the suitability of PIP products for a particular purpose or use within a particular environment. PIP DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES OTHER THAN AS EXPRESSLY PROVIDED.
Posi-Wear BA questions
What is Posi-Wear BA made of? Microporous Polyethylene Film / Spunbond Polypropylene; Microporous Polyethylene (MPPE Film) / Adhesive (testex) / PP Spunbond Layer; BASE MATERIAL Polypropylene/Film Laminate/Polypropylene; 58 gsm
Which Posi-Wear BA garments does Bayshore Safety carry? 3622 (Posi-Wear BA 3622 Posi-Wear White Apron 28 X 36 58 gsm), 3602 (Posi-Wear BA 3602 PosiWear Coverall, Elastic Wrist & Ankle), 3612 (Posi-Wear BA 3612 Sleeves & Bibs, PosiWear White 18" Sleeve, 58 gsm), 3614 (Posi-Wear BA 3614 Shoe & Boot Covers, PosiWear Boot Cover, 58 gsm), 3620 (Posi-Wear BA 3620 PosiWear Lab Coat, 2 Pocket 58 gsm), 3613 (Posi-Wear BA 3613 Shoe & Boot Covers, PosiWear White Shoe Cover, 58 gsm), 3606 (Posi-Wear BA PosiWear Coverall, Hood), 3617 (Posi-Wear BA 3617 Disposable Shirts & Pants, PosiWear Microporous White Shirt), 3609 (Posi-Wear BA 3609 PosiWear Coverall With Hood & Boot), 3616 (Posi-Wear BA 3616 Disposable Shirts & Pants, PosiWear Microporous White Pant), and 1 more.
What standards does the manufacturer name for Posi-Wear BA? ASTM F1670; NFPA 99; ANSI Sized. The wording for each is in the standards table above.
Does the manufacturer publish chemical permeation data for Posi-Wear BA? No. The published data for Posi-Wear BA covers physical properties and barrier tests; no chemical permeation table is published for it.
What does the manufacturer warn about Posi-Wear BA? One time use product Care Instructions: Do Not Wash Latex free Product users should conduct all appropriate testing or other evaluations to determine the suitability of PIP products for a particular purpose or use within a particular environment. PIP DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES OTHER THAN AS EXPRESSLY PROVIDED.
Is this a statement that the garment is compliant for my job? No. These are the manufacturer's published test results and the standards it names. Under OSHA 29 CFR 1910.132 the employer's hazard assessment decides which protective clothing a task needs.
See also: the disposable coverall fabrics hub, the disposable garment selector and the disposable coverall guides.