Posi-Wear UB Disposable Protective Clothing
9 Posi-Wear UB items we carry (aprons, boot covers, coveralls, lab coats, shoe covers, sleeves). Manufacturer test data, chemical and barrier results and the standards named on the data sheet.
What Posi-Wear UB is
Posi-Wear UB is Polyethylene Film / Spunbond Polypropylene; Polyethylene (PE Film) / PP Spunbond Layer (two-layer composite); BASE MATERIAL Polyethylene/Polypropylene; 56 gsm. The manufacturer names these applications: Chemical / Petrochemical Industry / Cleaning and Industrial Maintenance / Hazardous Material Transport / Industrial Painting / Emergency Services / Pharmaceutical Industry / Oil Handling / Waste Management / Remediation; Petrochemical Industry; Cleaning; Maintenance; Hazardous Material Transport; Paint Spraying; Emergency Services; Pharmaceuticals; Oil Handling; Waste Management; Remediation; Painting; asbestos abatement; remediation and oil handling.. Seams: Seams: Serged; SEAM TYPE Serged (3700, 3702, 3706, 3709, 3712, 3713, 3714, 3718, 3722).
In the manufacturer's words: "PosiWear UB: Ultimate Barrier - Proprietary technology against dry particulates and liquid splash including viral and blood borne pathogens, as well as, non-hazardous chemicals"
Every Posi-Wear UB item we carry
| Part number | Item | Seams | Sizes | Case | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 3700 | Posi-Wear UB PosiWear Basic Coverall 56 gsm | Serged | Medium, Large, X-Large, 2X-Large, 3X-Large, 4X-Large, 5X-Large | 25/Case | $164.00 | Choose size |
 | 3702 | Posi-Wear UB PosiWear Coverall | Serged | Medium, Large, X-Large, 2X-Large, 3X-Large, 4X-Large, 5X-Large | 25/Case | $163.00 | Choose size |
 | 3706 | Posi-Wear UB PosiWear Coverall | Serged | Medium, Large, X-Large, 2X-Large, 3X-Large, 4X-Large, 5X-Large, 6X-Large | 25/Case | $189.00 | Choose size |
 | 3709 | Posi-Wear PosiWear UB Coverall, Elastic Wrist & Ankle | Serged | Medium, Large, X-Large, 2X-Large, 3X-Large, 4X-Large, 5X-Large | 25/Case | $195.00 | Choose size |
 | 3712 | Posi-Wear UB 3712 Sleeves & Bibs, PosiWear, White Sleeve 56 gsm | Serged | One size | 200/Case | $143.00 | |
 | 3713 | Posi-Wear UB 3713 Shoe & Boot Covers, PosiWear, White Shoe Cover 56 gsm | Serged | One size | 200/Case | $123.00 | |
 | 3714 | Posi-Wear UB 3714 Shoe & Boot Covers, PosiWear, Boot Cover 56 gsm | Serged | One size | 200/Case | $167.00 | |
 | 3718 | Posi-Wear UB Lab Coats, PosiWear, No Pockets 56 gsm | Serged | Large, X-Large, 2X-Large, 3X-Large | 30/Case | $129.00 | Choose size |
 | 3722 | Posi-Wear UB 3722 PosiWear, Apron 56 gsm | Serged | One size | 100/Case | $201.00 |
Prices refresh from the store at the unit shown on the product page. Sized garments open the product page to pick the size.
Posi-Wear UB physical properties (manufacturer test data)
| Test | Method | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Basis Weight | ASTM D3376 | 57.63/1.7oz/yd2 GSM |
| Grab Tensile Strength | ASTM D5034 | 29.2 Lb/in-MD |
| Grab Tensile Strength | ASTM D5034 | 24.6 Lb/In-CD |
| Elongation | ASTM D5034 | 54.6 % MD |
| Elongation | ASTM D5034 | 70.1 % CD |
| Trap Tear | ASTM D5733 | 12.4 Lb/in-MD |
| Trap Tear | ASTM D5733 | 10.8 Lb/In-CD |
| Mullen Burst | ASTM D3786-87 | 34.8 psi |
| Hydrostatic Head | AATCC 127 | >>100 cm |
| Static Decay | NFPA 99 | PASS < 0.5 sec |
| Resistance to Blood Penetration | ASTM F1670 | PASS Procedure B |
| Resistance to Viral Penetration | ASTM F1671 | PASS Procedure B |
| MVTR (50%RH@90?F | ASTM E96 | 65 Grams/24/m2 |
| Linting | Helmke Drum IES-RP-CC-003.2 | 585 Particles/min (> 0.5um) |
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 UB: CHEMICAL PENETRATION DATA SUMMARY FOR POSIWEAR® ASTM F903, PROCEDURE C
Printed on the Ultimate Barrier page; the heading says "FOR POSIWEAR®" without distinguishing white (UB) from yellow (UB Plus).
| CHEMICAL | CHEMICAL FAMILY | PHYSICAL PHASE | PASS/FAIL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acetone | Ketone | Liquid | Pass |
| Acetonitrile | Nitrile | Liquid | Pass |
| Carbon Disulfide | Sulfur Compound | Liquid | Pass |
| Dichloromethane | Halogen Compound | Liquid | Pass |
| Diethylamine | Amine | Liquid | Pass |
| N, N Dimethylformamide | Amide | Liquid | Pass |
| Ethyl Acetate | Ester, Carboxylic | Liquid | Pass |
| n-Hexane | Hydrocarbon | Liquid | Pass |
| Methanol | Hydroxylic Compound | Liquid | Pass |
| Nitrobenzene | Nitro Compound | Liquid | Pass |
| Sodium Hydroxide | Inorganic Base | Liquid | Pass |
| Sulfuric Acid | Inorganic Acid | Liquid | Pass |
| Tetrachloroethylene | Halogen Compound | Liquid | Pass |
| Tetrahydrofuran | Ether | Liquid | Pass |
| Toluene | Hydrocarbon | Liquid | Pass |
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 UB: (permeation table, untitled — right-hand table on the Ultimate Barrier page)
Spellings ("Ethyl Acetat", "Hetecyclclie", "Hyrdrogen Chloride", "Methl Chloride", "Inorganic Gas" for Sodium Hydroxide/Sulfuric Acid) are as printed. The table carries no test-method label of its own; the brochure p.2 standards box names ASTM F739 / F903. The features list on p.5 says "ASTM F739 and F903 for many chemicals".
| CHEMICAL | CHEMICAL FAMILY | PHYSICAL PHASE | AVERAGE NORMALIZED BREAKTHROUGH TIME (minutes) | AVERAGE PERMEATION RATE (ug/cm2/min.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acetone | Ketone | Liquid | 8 | 0.62 |
| Acetonitrile | Nitrile | Liquid | <4 | 8.7 |
| Ammonia | Inorganic Gas | Gas | 4 | 4.5 |
| 1.3 Butadiene | Hydrocarbon | Gas | 8 | 11.9 |
| Carbon Disulfide | Sulfur Compound | Liquid | <4 | <50 |
| Chlorine Gas | Element | Gas | 6 | 23 |
| Dichloromethane | Halogen Gas | Liquid | 4 | 0.059 |
| Diethylamine | Amine | Liquid | 4 | 9.5 |
| N,N-Dimethyl formamide | Amide | Liquid | 8 | 2.1 |
| Ethyl Acetat | Ester, Carboxyic | Liquid | 4 | 3.3 |
| Ethylene Oxide | Hetecyclclie Compound | Gas | <4 | 359 |
| n-Hexane | Hydrocarbon | Liquid | 4 | 6.3 |
| Hyrdrogen Chloride | Inorganic Gas | Gas | 30 | >50 |
| Methanol | Hydroxylic Compound | Liquid | <4 | 2.23 |
| Methl Chloride | Halogen Compound | Gas | 4 | 0.38 |
| Nitrobenzene | Nitro Compound | Liquid | 4 | 16 |
| Sodium Hydroxide | Inorganic Gas | Liquid | ND | ND |
| Sulfuric Acid | Inorganic Gas | Liquid | ND | ND |
| Tetrachloroethylene | Halogen Compound | Liquid | 8 | 10 |
| Tetrahydrofuran | Ether | Liquid | <4 | >50 |
| Toluene | Hydrocarbon | Liquid | 8 | 25 |
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 UB: TEST STANDARDS (old PIM spec sheet)
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| ASTM F903 penetration resistance for acetone, acetonitrile, tetrahydrofuran, carbon disulfide, dichloromethane, ethyl acetate, dimethylformamide, n-hexane, sodium hydroxide solution, methanol, sulfuric acid, nitrobenzene, toluene, tetrachloroethylene |
Source: PIP (Protective Industrial Products) published data (raw/pip/pim_old/3700-Posiwear-Coverall.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 UB barrier tests
| Test | Method | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Resistance to Blood Penetration | ASTM F1670 Procedure B | PASS |
| Resistance to Viral Penetration | ASTM F1671 Procedure B | PASS |
| Passes U.S. ASTM F1670-1671 standards for blood and viral penetration | ASTM F1670-1671 | Passes |
| Hydrostatic Head | AATCC 127 | >>100 cm |
Source: PIP (Protective Industrial Products) published data (PIP-Disposable-Clothing-Brochure-2021.pdf, raw/pip/3702-Specification-Sheet-US-EN.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 UB
| Standard | What the manufacturer states |
|---|---|
| ASTM F1670 | Certifications: ASTM F1670 |
| NFPA 99 | Passes NFPA 99 antistatic test |
| FDA | FDA food compliant |
| ANSI sized | ANSI sized for wide range of motion. |
Source: PIP (Protective Industrial Products) published data (raw/pip/3700-Specification-Sheet-US-EN.pdf, raw/pip/3702-Specification-Sheet-US-EN.pdf, raw/pip/3712-Specification-Sheet-US-EN.pdf, raw/pip/3706-Specification-Sheet-US-EN.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
- non-hazardous chemicals
Posi-Wear UB questions
What is Posi-Wear UB made of? Polyethylene Film / Spunbond Polypropylene; Polyethylene (PE Film) / PP Spunbond Layer (two-layer composite); BASE MATERIAL Polyethylene/Polypropylene; 56 gsm
Which Posi-Wear UB garments does Bayshore Safety carry? 3709 (Posi-Wear PosiWear UB Coverall, Elastic Wrist & Ankle), 3702 (Posi-Wear UB PosiWear Coverall), 3714 (Posi-Wear UB 3714 Shoe & Boot Covers, PosiWear, Boot Cover 56 gsm), 3712 (Posi-Wear UB 3712 Sleeves & Bibs, PosiWear, White Sleeve 56 gsm), 3718 (Posi-Wear UB Lab Coats, PosiWear, No Pockets 56 gsm), 3722 (Posi-Wear UB 3722 PosiWear, Apron 56 gsm), 3700 (Posi-Wear UB PosiWear Basic Coverall 56 gsm), 3706 (Posi-Wear UB PosiWear Coverall), 3713 (Posi-Wear UB 3713 Shoe & Boot Covers, PosiWear, White Shoe Cover 56 gsm).
What standards does the manufacturer name for Posi-Wear UB? ASTM F1670; NFPA 99; FDA; ANSI sized. The wording for each is in the standards table above.
Does the manufacturer publish chemical test data for Posi-Wear UB? Yes: 3 tables on this page (CHEMICAL PENETRATION DATA SUMMARY FOR POSIWEAR® ASTM F903, PROCEDURE C; (permeation table, untitled — right-hand table on the Ultimate Barrier page); TEST STANDARDS (old PIM spec sheet)), copied from the manufacturer. Penetration and permeation are different tests; the guide on permeation versus penetration explains how to read them.
What does the manufacturer warn about Posi-Wear UB? One time use product Care Instructions: Do Not Wash Latex Free non-hazardous chemicals
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.
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