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IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT CLEANROOM GARMENTS
Cleanroom garments the most important filter between human and product
Humans are the biggest source of contamination in the cleanroom. This is the reason why high quality cleanroom garments are absolutely essential for protection of the product. The following aspects should therefore be considered when choosing garments: technical features of the Cleanroom fabric wearing comfort and physiological characteristics garment construction, e.g. the quality of the seams, the fitting etc. In order to have an optimal running system of cleanroom garments (chapter 1.3) it is necessary that all the individual demands on the cleanroom garments be checked with the requirements of the user at their workstation. Only once this is done the filter between human and product can become effective. Trust in our competence Making a decision as to which system gives an optimal solution for your cleanroom is not always easy. For this reason we offer our extensive experience within the field. In order to provide the perfect solution for you, we have devised the following procedures to make the choice of appropriate products easier. Amongst them are: Tests of fabrics under a standardised dastex procedure Co-operation with independent institutes to prove our quality standards Assembly and continuous development of our own test cleanroom (Body-Box, chapter 1.3) including the ability to test cleanroom products with the use of the HelmkeDrum-Method or the modified ASTM F51-68 test methods Supply of technical data provided by the manufacturer Despatch of samples to our customers for in situ testing Complete technical back-up from our in house experts Links, via dastex, to a world-wide network of leading cleanroom product manufacturers This grants our customers complete information for all quoted products, and a high level of confidence whenever an order is placed.

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YOU CAN TRUST OUR STANDARDS
Quality of fabric: we test under representative conditions
Due to a lack of standards and regulations for cleanroom products it is nearly impossible for end users to evaluate cleanroom garments on the basis of technical data sheets. There is also the problem that each of the product manufacturers will use a different testing method. This is why, in co-operation with a number of approved institutes, we have developed our own standards to enable our clients an objective assessment of all our cleanroom garments. Our aim is to make a realistic comparison of single products possible. Hence the first and most important step is to equalise the starting condition: Our most important cleanroom fabrics will be decontaminated 50 times before testing to give realistic and practical results Those samples will be tested by international approved and neutral textile research institutes under equal conditions The gathered data is then used by our expert technical team to provide recommendations For your guarantee of continuous quality the most important tests will be repeated regularly by us

1 air permeability testing device 2 triboelectrical behaviour 3 filter testbed

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WE KEEP DEVELOPING FOR YOU: DASTEX BODY-BOX
Cleanroom garments as a system

In the desire to continuously develop our cleanroom garments further in all areas, dastex invested in 2004 / 2005 in an own test cabin, a so called Body-Box. In here whole garment systems, as well as single garment components, can be tested for their rates of particle shed. During the development, in co-operation with CCI von Kahlden GmbH, greatest importance was placed in the highest possible reproducibility of the test results. Beside the Body-Box (in accordance with IEST-RP-CC003.3) a cleanroom cabin was installed, which includes a special test bench to evaluate rest contamination in accordance to modified ASTM F51-68. Additionally, a Helmke-Drum was added to the existing equipment. A filter testbench for the determination of the particle retention capacity for airborne particles is also an important part of the test set-up.

1 lamination visualization in the Body-Box 2 dastex own filter testbed for cleanroom textiles

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special floor construction Body-Box in usage ASTM-Bench (with sample) Helmke-Drum

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TECHNICAL DATA I: TESTED DASTEX FABRICS
ION-NOSTAT VI.2
Criterion Fabric Dispersion of the conductive fibre Conductive material / yarn HA HA HA ION-NOSTAT VI.2 98 % Polyester + 2 % Carbon warp & weft by intervals of 5 mm Carbon-Fibre in Sandwich-Construction Carbon interim Weave HA Twill 3/2 Polyester fibre (Scale of 2:1)

Weight Air permeability (DIN 53887) at 200 Pa (l/min x dm2)

ITV ITV

approx. 113 g/m2 29.2 28.3

Water vapour diffusion resistance FIH 35 C 40 % r.F. 10-3 m2 mbar/V As a result the wearing comfort is Particle retention capacity ITV for airborne particles Duration: 60 min Crude gas concentration: 25 mg / m3 Electrostatic behaviour ITV a) Charge tendency (valuation) b) Discharge velocity (valuation) Surface resistance (DIN 54345) HA

very good 0.5 m, approx. 97 % 5.0 m, approx. 98 %

in warp & weft direction: low in warp & weft direction: very high 107 109 Ohms good to very good

ITV Abrasion tendency Test method Martindale (valuation)

ITV = the data derives from the Institute for textile technology, Denkendorf (compare chapter 1.2) after 50 decontaminations FIH = the data derives from Hohenstein Institute (compare chapter 1.2) after 50 decontaminations HA = the data derives from the manufacturer The above data is the result of the tests made by independent textile research institutes (see also chapter 1.2) and by our textile manufacturers. The results are accurate to the best of our knowledge, however we cannot give a guarantee for the correctness of the results. The fabric ION-NOSTAT VI.2 was additionally tested and certified by the Hohenstein Institute for breathability. Certification number 06.4.5535.

MUSTER GEPRFT AUF: AT M U N G S A K T I V I T T PRF-NR.: FI 06.4.5535

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TECHNICAL DATA II: TESTED DASTEX FABRICS
ION-NOSTAT V and ION-NOSTAT Plus
Criterion Fabric Dispersion of the conductive fibre Conductive material / yarn HA HA HA ION-NOSTAT V 98 % Polyester + 2 % Carbon warp & weft by intervals of 5mm Carbon-Fibre in Sandwich-Construction Carbon interim Weave HA Taffeta 1/1 Polyester fibre (Scale of 2:1) ION-NOSTAT Plus 96 % Polyester + 4 % Carbon warp & weft by intervals of 3mm Carbon-Fibre as Coated Construction Polyester nucleus Twill 2/1 Carbon coated (Scale 2:1)

Weight Air permeability (DIN 53887) at 200 Pa (l/min x dm2)

ITV ITV

approx. 105 g /m2 20 32

approx. 100 g /m2 23 22.5

Water vapour diffusion resistance FIH 35 C 40 % r.F. 10-3 m2 mbar / V As a result the wearing comfort is Particle retention capacity ITV for airborne particles Duration: 60 min Crude gas concentration: 25 mg/m3
For ION-NOSTAT V the crude gas concentration was 10mg/m3

good 0.5 m, approx. 75 % 5.0 m, approx. 95 %

very good 0.5 m, approx. 83 % 5.0 m, approx. 84 %

Electrostatic behaviour a) Charge tendency (valuation) b) Discharge velocity (valuation) Surface resistance (DIN 54345)

ITV in warp and weft direction, low in warp and weft direction, very high 107 109 Ohms satisfactory in warp & weft direction: very low in warp & weft direction: very high 106 109 Ohms good to very good

HA

Abrasion tendency ITV Test method Martindale (valuation)

ITV = the data derives from the Institute for textile technology, Denkendorf (compare chapter 1.2) after 50 decontaminations FIH = the data derives from Hohenstein Institute (compare chapter 1.2) after 50 decontaminations HA = the data derives from the manufacturer The above data is the result of the tests made by independent textile research institutes (see also chapter 1.2) and by our textile manufacturers. The results are accurate to the best of our knowledge, however we cannot give a guarantee for the correctness of the results. The fabric ION-NOSTAT Plus was additionally tested and certified by the Hohenstein Institute for breathability. Certification number 06.4.5535.

MUSTER GEPRFT AUF: ATMUNGSAKTIVITT PRF-NR.: FI 06.4.5535

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TECHNICAL DATA III: TESTED DASTEX FABRICS
ION-NOSTAT LS Light-125 and DASTAT-V
Criterion Fabric Dispersion of the conductive fibre Conductive material / yarn HA HA HA ION-NOSTAT LS Light-125 98 % Polyester + 2% Negastat warp & weft by intervals of 8 mm Negastat fibre Carbon nucleus Weave HA Twill (body) 2/1 Polyester fibre (Scale 2:1) DASTAT-V 98 % Polyester + 2 % Carbon warp & weft by intervals of 5 mm Carbon-Fibre in Sandwich-Construction Carbon interim Taffeta (Canvas) 1/1 Polyester fibre (Scale of 2:1)

Weight Air permeability (DIN 53887) at 200 Pa (l / min x dm2)

ITV ITV

approx. 125 g / m2 352 18.2

approx. 100 g / m2 7.9 31.5

Water vapour diffusion resistance FIH 35 C 40 % r.F. 10-3 m2 mbar/V As a result the wearing comfort is Particle retention capacity ITV for airborne particles Duration: 60 min Crude gas concentration: 25 mg/m3 Electrostatic behaviour a) Charge tendency (valuation) b) Discharge velocity (valuation) ITV

very good 0.5 m, approx. 15 % 5.0 m, approx. 74 %

good 0.5 m, approx. 93 % 5.0 m, approx. 96 %

in warp & weft direction, low to medium in warp & weft direction, medium not tested (not possible when using Negastat) satisfactory

in warp & weft direction, low in warp & weft direction, very high 107 109 Ohms satisfactory to good

Surface resistance HA (DIN 54345) ITV Abrasion tendency Test method Martindale (valuation)

ITV = the data derives from the Institute for textile technology, Denkendorf (compare chapter 1.2) after 50 decontaminations FIH = the data derives from Hohenstein Institute (compare chapter 1.2) after 50 decontaminations HA = the data derives from the manufacturer The above data is the result of the tests made by independent textile research institutes (see also chapter 1.2) and by our textile manufacturers. The results are accurate to the best of our knowledge however we cannot give a guarantee for the correctness of the results.

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TECHNICAL DATA IV: TESTED DASTEX FABRICS
DASTAT-C and DASTAT-D
Criterion Fabric Dispersion of the conductive fibre Conductive material / yarn HA HA HA DASTAT-C 99 % Polyester + 1 % Carbon warp by intervals of 8 mm Carbon-Fibre in Sandwich-Construction Carbon interim Weave HA Taffeta (Canvas) 1/1 Polyester fibre (Scale of 2:1) DASTAT-D 99 % Polyester + 1 % warp by intervals of 5 mm Carbon-Fibre as Coated Construction Polyester nucleus Twill (body) 2/1 Carbon coated (Scale 2:1)

Weight Air permeability (DIN 53887) at 200 Pa (l / min x dm2)

ITV ITV

approx. 121 g / m2 36.5 25.7

approx. 95 g / m2 41.9 24.2

Water vapour diffusion resistance FIH 35 C 40 % r.F. 10-3 m2 mbar/V As a result the wearing comfort is Particle retention capacity ITV for airborne particles Duration: 60 min Crude gas concentration: 25 mg/m3 Electrostatic behaviour ITV a) Charge tendency (valuation) b) Discharge velocity (valuation) Surface resistance (DIN 54345) HA

very good 0.5 m, approx. 68 % 5.0 m, approx. 80 %

very good 0.5 m, approx. 50 % 5.0 m, approx. 70 %

in in in in

warp direction, low weft direction, medium warp direction, medium weft direction, medium to low

in in in in

warp direction, low weft direction, medium to high warp direction, medium weft direction, low

107 108 Ohms satisfactory

105 106 Ohms good

Abrasion tendency ITV Test method Martindale (valuation)

ITV = the data derives from the Institute for textile technology, Denkendorf (compare chapter 1.2) after 50 decontaminations FIH = the data derives from Hohenstein Institute (compare chapter 1.2) after 50 decontaminations HA = the data derives from the manufacturer The above data is the result of the tests made by independent textile research institutes (see also chapter 1.2) and by our textile manufacturers. The results are accurate to the best of our knowledge however we cannot give a guarantee for the correctness of the results.

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FABRIC SAMPLE CARD I ION-NOSTAT FABRICS FOR DASTEX GARMENTS
ION-NOSTAT I ION-NOSTAT
white light blue

ION-NOSTAT Plus ION-NOSTAT Plus

white dark blue automotive grey

ION-NOSTAT VI.2 ION-NOSTAT

white light blue dark blue olive green red grey

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FABRIC SAMPLE CARD II ION-NOSTAT FABRICS FOR DASTEX GARMENTS
ION-NOSTAT V ION-NOSTAT
white

ION-NOSTAT LS Light-125 LS Light-125

white light blue dark blue olive green light grey

ION-NOSTAT VI.2-WA ION-NOSTAT VI.2-WA

white light blue dark blue olive green

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FABRIC SAMPLE CARD III DASTAT FABRICS FOR DASTEX GARMENTS
DASTAT-D Dastat-D
white red dark blue

DASTAT-C Dastat-C
white light blue dark blue light green

DASTAT-V Dastat-V
white light blue

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SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS NEED SPECIAL TEXTILES
Special finish for cleanroom textiles
The garments must be prepared according to the applications within cleanrooms. For projects with extra demands on your cleanroom garments we offer textiles with special finishing. For some of our fabrics the following options are available: Water repellent finish Anti microbiological finish1 Hydrophilic finish

In addition we supply the Cleanroom fabric ION-NOSTAT BS which is, according to the manufacturer, flame resistant class Index 1 according to EN533 classified.
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Everything stays dry; water repellent finish

As part of the discussion is an anti microbiological finish in cleanroom garments in the sterile area worthwhile or a waste? see also the article in the trade magazine Reinraumtechnik Vol. 1/2006 (GIT publishing).

Nano finish for cleanroom garments

The finishing of cleanroom garments with nano particles is still in the early stages but initial tests have been quite successful. A dirt resistant Nano finish for cleanroom garments is already available.

The roll-off effect of the Nano finish for cleanroom garments

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NOMEX AND KEVLAR
Certain work processes require not just product protection also the protection of the employee for risks as varied as flame and cut protection. In these cases dastex will work to develop a bespoke solution with the user based on his particular requirements. Our own prior experimentation in completed special projects help in the consultation process and can help to simplify the search for particular solutions. NOMEX and KEVLAR are DuPont trade marks.
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ESD / EPA FABRIC / GARMENT

Our already extensive choice of cleanroom garments also has additions in the area of ESD/EPA garments. Quite a few of our existing cleanroom garments (such as ION-NOSTAT-VI.2, ION-NOSTAT Plus, etc.) already fulfil typical ESD demands. There are circumstances within certain limit ranges, e.g. where cleanroom demands are mainly judged as low (or where possibly no criteria exist) where higher air permeable fabrics are used (also so called mixed fabrics). Dastex can offer you a choice of products to cover these options.

1 Nomex filament fabric for cleanroom use 2 ESD coat 3 Fabric and coat tested at STFI and certified according to EN61340-5-1

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