PR97™ Splash Tests
Standard Method
BS EN 373: 1993 Protective Clothing
Test Description
Assessment Of Resistance Of Materials To Molten Metal Splash
| Metal |
Heated To |
Pour Temperature |
Specimen Angle* |
Pour Height |
|
Aluminium
|
820°C
|
780°C +/-20°C
|
60 +/- 1°
|
225 +/- 5 mm
|
| Sample Description: |
PR97™ 200 g/m2 Shirting |
| Initial Weight of Aluminium (g): |
155.0 |
| Amount Poured (g): |
148.1 |
| Metal Adhered To Fabric: |
No |
| Damage To Skin: |
No |
*Specimen Angle To Horizontal
| Mineral |
Heated To |
Specimen Angle* |
Pour Height |
|
Cryolite
|
1050°C
|
75 +/- 1°
|
225 +/- 5 mm
|
| Sample Description: |
PR97™ 200 g/m2 Shirting |
| Initial Weight of Cryolite (g): |
23.9 |
| Amount Poured (g): |
21.2 |
| Metal Adhered To Fabric: |
No |
| Damage To Skin: |
No |
*Specimen Angle To Horizontal
| Metal |
Heated To |
Pour Temperature |
Specimen Angle* |
Pour Height |
|
Iron
|
1500°C
|
1400°C
|
75 +/- 1°
|
225 +/- 5 mm
|
| Sample Description: |
PR97™ 500 g/m2 Denim Blue |
| Initial Weight of Iron (g): |
303.2 |
| Amount Poured (g): |
301.8 |
| Metal Adhered To Fabric: |
No |
| Damage To Skin: |
No |
*Specimen Angle To Horizontal
| Test Method: |
EN 373: 1993 using Iron |
| Performance Standard: |
EN 531: 1995 Clause 6.6 (Molten Iron Splash) |
| Sample Description: |
PR97™ 495 g/m2 Denim Blue |
| Metal: |
Iron |
| Pouring Temperature: |
1400°C +/- 20°C |
| Pouring Height: |
225 +/-5mm |
| Specimen Angle to Horizontal: |
75 +/- 1° |
| Test No. |
Mass of Metal
(Grams) |
Metal Adhered
To Fabric
Yes/No |
Metal Poured
(Grams) |
Appearance of
Skin Simulant |
|
1
|
208
|
No
|
201
|
Undamaged
|
|
2
|
208
|
No
|
201
|
Undamaged
|
|
3
|
208
|
No
|
202
|
Undamaged
|
|
4
|
208
|
No
|
201
|
Undamaged
|
Assessment to EN 531: 1995
| Property |
Requirement |
Result Obtained |
Level |
|
6.6 Molten Iron
Splash (E)
|
Level
|
Index (g)
|
Molten Metal
Splash Index
=> 202g
|
E3
|
|
E1
E2
E3
|
60-120
121-200
200-->
|
|
