Hazard · Chemical
Chemical protection PPE in Egypt
For handling acids, alkalis, solvents and industrial cleaning: gloves, sealed goggles, coveralls, boots and respirators. Every product here carries the standard its piece asks for.
- EN ISO 374 gloves
- Coveralls by type
- EN 14387 filters
- Cash on delivery
What to wear, head to toe
Each piece names the standard it has to carry. Products that don’t carry it are left out, even when the name sounds right.
Hands
Chemical-resistant gloves
EN ISO 374Hands touch the chemical first. EN ISO 374 says which chemicals it was tested against.
Check the glove is rated for the chemical you handle.
Made in Vietnam
Made in Vietnam
Made in Vietnam
Made in Vietnam
Eyes and face
Sealed goggles
EN 166 · 3A splash runs around safety glasses. Sealed goggles marked 3 keep liquid out.
Sealed goggles keep splashes out; safety glasses do not.
Made in China
Made in Germany
Eyes and face
Face shield
For pouring and mixing, over the goggles.
Wear it over goggles, not instead of them.
Made in China
Made in China
Made in China
Made in Spain
Body
Chemical protective coverall
Pick the type from the table above.
Type 3 or 4 for liquid jets and sprays. Types 5 and 6 are for dust and light splashes only.
Made in Vietnam
Made in Vietnam
Made in Vietnam
Made in Vietnam
Feet
Chemical-resistant boots
Leather soaks chemicals up. Rubber or PVC boots do not.
Check the boots resist the chemical you handle.
Made in Italy
Made in Serbia
Made in USA
Made in China
Breathing
Half mask respirator
For vapours and mists you can smell, with the right filters.
Filters have to be made for this mask: same brand, same fitting.
Made in Spain
Made in USA
Made in USA
Made in Spain
Breathing
Gas and vapour filters
EN 14387A dust filter stops no vapour. Pick the letter for your chemical.
Pick the letter for your chemical: A organic vapours, B inorganic gases, E acid gases, K ammonia.
Made in Spain
Made in USA
Made in USA
Made in USA
Eyes and face
Eyewash station
The first 15 seconds after a splash decide the damage.
Within reach of where chemicals are handled: rinse for at least 15 minutes.
Made in China
Made in China
Made in China
Two mistakes we see often
Not enough
Safety glasses do not stop splashes
They stop flying particles. Liquid runs around the frame. For chemicals you need sealed goggles.
Wrong filter
A dust mask does nothing for vapour
FFP masks stop particles only. Vapours need a mask with gas filters (EN 14387) for that chemical.
Next step
Questions
Which gloves for acids and alkalis?
Gloves tested under EN ISO 374 for that chemical. Nitrile suits oils and many solvents; neoprene and butyl suit many acids and alkalis. Check the letters on the glove against your chemical’s safety data sheet.
Which filter letter do I need?
A for organic vapours such as solvents, B for inorganic gases such as chlorine, E for acid gases, K for ammonia. Combined filters cover more than one.
Can I reuse disposable chemical coveralls?
No. Once it is contaminated or torn, throw it away with the chemical waste.
This page helps you choose equipment. It is not a risk assessment. Follow your site’s safety plan and a competent person’s assessment.