PURPOSE
Chemical protective clothing against liquid jets or sprays.
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EN 14605Type 3/4 liquid protective clothing
Chemical protective clothing against liquid jets or sprays.
Illustrative image; verify real product conformity from markings and certificates.
TYPICAL USE
Assessed liquid-jet or spray chemical exposures.
WHAT TO LOOK FOR
Verify Type 3 or 4 designation, seams and closure integrity.
TECHNICAL CLASSES AND SELECTION
Technical distinctions within this standard
Do not select PPE by code alone. Verify the following distinctions using actual product markings and manufacturer documentation.
Type 3
Declared liquid-jet protection.
Type 4
Declared liquid-spray protection.
Code and marking decoder
EN 14605Relevant product standard; confirm applicable edition.
Class / TypeRead product-specific declared performance.
ManufacturerModel, serial, maintenance and traceability.
Where are product markings found?
Suit Type 3/4 marking, seam and closure design and manufacturer certificate.
Verify Type 3 or 4 designation, seams and closure integrity.
COMPARE STANDARDS
Not interchangeable
Type 3 liquid-jet and Type 4 spray claims are different; neither is equivalent to Type 6.
WRONG SELECTION
Field mistake
Approving Type 6 garments for higher-energy chemical liquid jets.
BETTER APPROACH
Risk-based choice
Verify Type 3/4 designation, chemical resistance and PPE interfaces for the exposure scenario.
Typical applications
01 · Chemical cleaning
02 · Liquid spray risk
03 · Process chemical work
1Verify product and standard marking.
2Check protection performance for task hazards.
3Check interfaces between clothing, gloves, boots and respirator.
4Inspect seams, closures, tape and contamination or damage.
5Match chemical/particulate exposure with declared protection type.
6Check damage, service life, inspection and manufacturer instructions.