Nomex III: A Material Difference

Duration: 15

Year Published: 1976

Creator: E. I. duPont de Nemours & Company

Format: 16mm

Color: Color

Sound: sound

Description: Points up advantages of using Aramid fibers, called Nomex III by Du Pont, to produce the material used in protective turnout clothing. Demonstrates the qualities of the fiber in tests against fire, water, and corrosive liquids. Contrasts Nomex III with cotton, flame retardent treated cotton, and PVC coated material. Explains the purposes of turnout clothing, used to protect against heat, cold, wetness, and corrosive substances.

Complete Record: Points up advantages of using Aramid fibers, called Nomex III by Du Pont, to produce the material used in protective turnout clothing. Demonstrates the qualities of the fiber in tests against fire, water, and corrosive liquids. Contrasts Nomex III with cotton, flame retardent treated cotton, and PVC coated material. Explains the purposes of turnout clothing, used to protect against heat, cold, wetness, and corrosive substances., NOTE: Two (or more) records have been merged together to create this data.