May 22, 2026 [Storage Terminals Magazine]- DuPont has launched the new DuPont Tychem^® 6000 SFR in the European market, introducing a lightweight hooded protective garment designed to provide protection against multiple chemical and flash-fire hazards in demanding industrial environments.

The Tychem^® 6000 SFR garment has been developed for workers operating in sectors where both chemical exposure and flash-fire risks are significant concerns. Potential applications include refineries, petrochemical facilities, laboratories, maintenance operations and fire departments that require multi-hazard personal protective equipment.

According to DuPont, the garment offers a chemical permeation barrier of up to 30 minutes against more than 250 chemical challenges, including toxic industrial chemicals, chemical warfare agents and flammable organic solvents. The coverall is also designed to provide secondary flame resistance when worn over primary flame-resistant garments, such as those manufactured with DuPont Nomex^®. In the event of a flash fire, the garment is intended to avoid contributing to additional burn injuries when appropriate primary flame-resistant protective clothing is worn underneath. DuPont stated that the garment may also help reduce the extent of body burns compared with wearing primary flame-resistant clothing alone.

The Tychem^® 6000 SFR design includes a respirator-fit hood with a covered elastic face opening, taped seams and a double storm flap closure with double-sided adhesive tape to help prevent chemical ingress. Additional features include a chin flap designed to improve neck protection and respirator fit, as well as a nylon zipper with a large metal pull to support easier donning and removal. Elasticated waist, wrist and ankle openings are intended to improve comfort and mobility for the wearer.

Ernest Foy, Technical Lead for Tychem^® Garments at DuPont, said the launch expands the company’s portfolio of secondary flame-resistant protective garment solutions. He noted that the Tychem® 6000 SFR combines lightweight design with a higher level of chemical protection for workers operating in hazardous environments.

DuPont emphasised that the Tychem^® 6000 SFR garments must always be worn over suitable primary flame-resistant protective clothing in environments requiring flame protection, alongside additional personal protective equipment for the face, hands and feet. The company also stated that users should avoid entering environments containing flammable gas concentrations within explosive or flammable limits while wearing the garment.

The company further clarified that the garment is not intended for firefighting operations or protection against hot liquids, steam, molten metals, welding activities or thermal radiation. Users are advised to verify chemical compatibility before use by consulting chemical permeation data available through DuPont SafeSPEC.