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About MP3™

Premium Multi-Hazard Outerwear Protection: Electric Arc, Flash Fire, Chemical Splash, Steam And Hot Liquids, Waterproof, Windproof, Breathable

NASCO MP3™ PetroWear™  

MP3™ means Multi-Performance Trilaminate. It is a breathable Nomex® outerwear system designed to excel in all types of hazardous environments. Industry-proven, MP3™ is truly a multi-protection outerwear system. It is waterproof, windproof and breathable protection against electric arc, flash fire, chemical splash and heat stress hazards. This unique combination of safety and comfort makes MP3™ the perfect choice for the multi-hazard environment.

With an available Polartec® FR Hi Vis and Polartec® FR Nomex® fleece liner option, MP3™ replaces the need for several forms of outerwear.

The table below summarises MP3's ATPV, NFPA 70E PPE Category (HRC), Heat Attenuation Factor (the amount of heat blocked by the fabric) and Energy Break-open Threshold (the incident energy of the material that results in a 50% probability of break-open).

 

Series

Brand

Colour

ATPV cal/cm2

NFPA 70E CAT

HAF %

Ebt cal/cm2

       

3000

MP3™

Yellow

9.3

2

75.7

> 24

3000

MP3™

Navy

9.7

2

76.8

> 27

 

 

Fabric Specifications 

  • Fabric - Nomex® IIIA Outer Shell: Nomex® Knit Inside.
  • Moisture Barrier - PTFE.
  • Finished Weight - 265gsm/7.5oz.
  • Seam Construction - 2 Needled Stitched and Sealed with Nomex® Tape.

How MP3™ Protects

  • Electric Arc
  • Flash Fire
  • Chemical Splash
  • Steam and Hot Liquids
  • Waterproof
  • Windproof
  • Breathable