PR97®, PR97 Ultra™ and PR97 Comfortknit™ Data
ISO 9185 Protective Clothing - Assessment of Resistance of Materials to Molten Metal Splash
The following information applies ONLY to PR97® fabric. It should not be read that finished PR97® garments, when tested, will report the same results.
ISO 9185 specifies a method for assessing the heat penetration resistance of materials intended for use in clothing to protect against large splashes of molten metal. It provides specific procedures for assessing the effects against large splashes of molten aluminium, molten cryolite, molten copper, molten iron and molten mild steel.
The principle of the test method is applicable to a wider range of hot molten materials than those for which specific procedures are set out, provided that appropriate measures are applied to protect the test user.
Single layer and multi-layer fabrics are tested by pouring measured quantities of molten metal at a specific angle onto the test specimen.
The damage is assessed by placing a PVC film (having similar qualities to human skin) underneath the test specimen and noting damage after pouring. Any adherence of metal to the specimen is noted. Fabrics are classified according to the minimum quantity of molten metal required to cause damage to the PVC film.
PR97®
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Fabric |
Weight (gsm) |
Molten Aluminium |
Grams |
Molten Cryolite |
Molten Iron |
Grams |
| PR97® 265 | 265 | D1 | 100 - 200 | 75 grams | E1 | 60 - 120 |
| PR97® 320 | 320 | D3 | 200 - 350 | 85 grams | E3 | 120 - 200 |
| PR97® 380 | 380 | D3 | 350 + | > 100 grams | E3 | 200 + |
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Effectively sheds a range of molten metals.
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Inherently flame retardant.
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Made from natural fibres (Merino Wool / Lensing FR™).
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Meets ISO 11612 performance requirements (Clothing to Protect Against Heat and Flame - Minimum Performance Requirements).
PR97 Ultra™
|
Fabric |
Weight (gsm) |
Molten Aluminium |
Grams |
Molten Cryolite |
Molten Iron |
Grams |
| PR97 Ultra™ 220 | 220 | D1 | 100 - 200 | E1 | 60 - 120 | |
| PR97 Ultra™ 250 | 250 | D2 | 200 - 350 | E2 | 120 - 200 | |
| PR97 Ultra™ 290 | 290 | D3 | 350 + | > 100 grams | E3 | 200 + |
| PR97 Ultra™ 320 | 320 | D3 | 350 + | E3 | 200 + |
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Lighter weight with the same level of metal splash protection.
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More comfortable protection.
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Advanced performance.
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Hot climate comfort.
PR97 Comfortknit™
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Fabric |
Weight (gsm) |
Molten Aluminium |
Grams |
Molten Iron |
Grams |
| PR97 Comfortknit™ 165 | 165 | Not Tested | Not Tested | ||
| PR97 Comfortknit™ 230 | 230 | D1 | 100 - 200 | E1 | 60 - 120 |
PR97 Comfortknit™ is a lightweight fabric for use as a flame retardant undergarment providing a complete and complimentary PR97® layering system for protection against flame, molten metal splash and electric arc.
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PR97 Comfortknit™ 165 Single Jersey knit | Composition, Fine Wool / Lenzing FR™.
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PR97 Comfortknit™ 230 Interlock knit | Composition, Fine Wool / Lenzing FR™.
PR97® and PR97 Ultra™ Compliance For Related Thermal Hazards
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ISO 15025 - Protection Against Flame Resistance.
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ISO 6942 Method B - Protection Against Radiant Heat.
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ISO 9151 - Protection Against Convective Heat.