EN 13034:2005/prA1

Overview

EN 13034:2005/prA1 is a CEN draft amendment to EN 13034:2005 covering protective clothing against liquid chemicals - specifically performance requirements for chemical protective suits offering limited protective performance (Type 6 equipment). The prA1 amendment modifies test requirement references and manufacturer information to clarify treatment of heat/flame resistance and to add a fire-safety warning for garments.

Key topics and requirements

• Scope: Applies to Type 6 chemical protective suits designed to provide limited protection against liquid chemicals (sprays, light splashes).
• Test requirements (clause 4.1 / Table 1):
  • The amendment deletes the last row of Table 1 that referenced EN 14325, clause 4.14.
  • Notes at the end of clause 4.1 are renumbered; a new NOTE 2 states:
    "If resistance to heat and flame is required, the chemical protective clothing shall be tested and marked according to the appropriate standard."
• Information supplied by the manufacturer (clause 7):
  • Adds an explicit warning phrase to garment documentation and marking: "Flammable material. Keep away from fire."
• Performance focus: Emphasis remains on limited liquid chemical protection, correct labelling, and appropriate cross-reference to other standards when additional properties (e.g., heat/flame resistance) are required.

Practical applications

• Useful for:
  • PPE manufacturers designing and labelling Type 6 chemical suits.
  • Certification bodies and test laboratories implementing EN 13034 test regimes and documenting amendments.
  • Safety managers, procurement officers, and employers selecting appropriate protective clothing for environments with low-intensity chemical exposure.
• Practical impact:
  • Ensures clarity on when separate heat/flame testing and marking are required, avoiding misuse of Type 6 garments in thermal/hot-flame hazards.
  • Improves user safety by mandating a clear flammable material warning on supplied information and labels.
  • Helps align product documentation with regulatory and workplace safety requirements.

Related standards

• EN 13034:2005 (original standard for Type 6 chemical protective clothing) - prA1 is an amendment to this document.
• EN 14325 (referenced for testing protocols) - the amendment removes one specific reference (clause 4.14) and reuses its guidance on heat/flame testing in a note.

Keywords: EN 13034:2005/prA1, chemical protective clothing, Type 6, limited protective performance, liquid chemicals, CEN amendment, flammable material warning, heat and flame testing, PPE standards.