Released on: June 4, 2008, 2:05 pm

Press Release Author: David Mack, Trelleborg-Viking, Inc.

Industry: Industrial

Press Release Summary: Trellchem® announces the next evolution of Flash Protective
Hazmat Suits - Trellchem VPS-Flash. The Trellchem VPS-Flash is Fully certified to
NFPA 1991-2005 with the Optional Flash Fire included, and does not require an
overcover!

Press Release Body: Mansfield, MA - Trellchem® announces the next evolution of Flash
Protective Hazmat Suits - Trellchem VPS-Flash. The Trellchem VPS-Flash is Fully
certified to NFPA 1991-2005 with the Optional Flash Fire included, and does not
require an overcover!

This unique reusable, single skin, one layer suit is made of a new patent pending
garment material developed and produced by Trelleborg Protective Products. The
material is a combination of specialized rubber and plastic laminates, which
together with a special woven fabric forms a strong and flexible material that
offers outstanding chemical flash fire protection. Additionally, this material
exhibits excellent resistance to abrasion, punctures, tears and superior chemical
resistance properties.

The Optional Flash Test within NFPA 1991 includes 2 additional certification tests
that go above and beyond the normal NFPA 1991 standard:

Flammability Resistance Test: After a series of burns on all materials used within
this suit, they must not ignite, and have to self-extinguish within 2 seconds
(Trellchem VPS-Flash self-extinguishes in 0 seconds!)

Overall Ensemble Flash Test: The full ensemble is exposed to a 6-8 second flash
fire, and afterwards needs to both hold pressure and pass a visual acuity test of 20
/ 100 or better.

In both of these additional tests, the Trellchem VPS-Flash far exceeded the minimum
requirements, and all with just a single layer (no overcover is required)!

Additionally, the VPS-Flash comes standard with the following:
-Impact Resistant Hard Visor
-Superior Neoprene closure
-Easy Don/Doff Bayonet Cuff System
-Anti-Fog Lens (virtually eliminates all condensation!!)
-High-Visibility Orange Color
-Highest material abrasion resistance


For more information on this suit, or to request a demonstration of this unique
garment, feel free to contact Trellchem directly at tvi.usa@trelleborg.com, or call
(800)344-4458.


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About Trelleborg-Viking, Inc.:

Trelleborg-Viking, with US Operations based in Mansfield, Mass., is a leading Global
provider of HAZMAT Protective Ensembles. With a full line of Protective Suits,
including (4) certified to NFPA 1991-2005, Trelleborg has been re-defining PPE for
20+ years. For further information, please visit www.trellchem.com, or email us at
tvi.usa@trelleborg.com.


Web Site: http://www.trellchem.com

Contact Details: Trelleborg-Viking, Inc.
290 Forbes Blvd.
Mansfield, MA 02048