--- title: "What is chemical resistant protective clothing according to DIN en 13034?" url: https://haiyuanworkclothes.com/blog/what-is-chemical-resistant-protective-clothing-according-to-din-en-13034/ date: 2026-01-12 modified: 2026-01-12 author: "HAIYUAN Workwear Manufacturer" description: "According to DIN EN 13034, chemical resistant protective clothing is classified as Type 6 \"Limited Protective Clothing\" against liquid chemicals. Here’s a detailed breakdown of what this means: Core Definition DIN EN..." categories: - "Blog" image: https://haiyuanworkclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/Liquid-Repellancy.gif word_count: 569 --- # What is chemical resistant protective clothing according to DIN en 13034? According to **DIN EN 13034**, chemical resistant protective clothing is classified as **Type 6 "Limited Protective Clothing" against liquid chemicals.** Here’s a detailed breakdown of what this means: ### Core Definition DIN EN 13034 specifies the minimum requirements for **gas-tight (Type 1) and non-gas-tight protective suits (Types 3 & 4) that protect against low-pressure sprays, liquid aerosols, and light splashes of liquid chemicals.** It is part of a family of European standards (EN 14325, EN ISO 6529, etc.) that define six "Types" of chemical protection (Types 1 through 6), with Type 1 being the highest (gas-tight) and Type 6 being the lightest level of liquid chemical protection. **Type 6 clothing is designed for situations where the user is not expected to be exposed to a full jet or heavy spray of chemicals, but rather to occasional, light splashes and aerosol exposure.** ### Key Requirements and Testing (According to DIN EN 13034) To be certified to this standard, the garment must pass a series of rigorous tests: - **Material Performance:** **Penetration Resistance:** The fabric is tested against at least **six different benchmark chemicals** (covering a range of properties like acidic, alkaline, solvent-based, etc.). The material must not allow any liquid penetration during a standardized test where it is exposed to a light spray mist. - **Degradation:** The material's physical strength (e.g., tensile strength) is measured before and after chemical exposure to ensure it does not degrade significantly. ![liquid repellancy](https://haiyuanworkclothes.com/wp-content/uploads/Liquid-Repellancy.gif)liquid repellancy - **Whole Garment Performance (The "Practical Test"):** This is the critical test for Type 6 certification. A test person wears the suit in a walk-in cabinet filled with a fine **aerosol spray of sodium chloride solution**. - **Inside the suit, sensitive sensors detect if any of the test liquid has penetrated.** - For certification, **no penetration is allowed at all.** A single detected leak means the garment fails the Type 6 classification. - **Design and Construction Requirements:** **Minimum Coverage:** The standard defines the minimum areas of the body that must be covered (typically full-body coveralls with sleeves and legs). - **Strength of Seams:** All seams must be strong enough to resist splitting under stress. - **Closure Integrity:** Zippers, flaps, and other closures must be designed to minimize ingress. - **Compatibility:** It must be compatible with other PPE (e.g., specific gloves, boots, or respirators as declared by the manufacturer). ### What Type 6 Clothing is NOT Designed For It's crucial to understand its limitations: - **NOT for immersion or heavy splashes.** - **NOT for protection against gases, vapors, or solid particles** (that would require Types 1-5, or particle filters). - **NOT for use in high-pressure chemical environments.** - **NOT for prolonged or intensive exposure.** ### Typical Applications (Use Cases) Type 6 clothing is common in industries where the risk is one of incidental contact: - **Agriculture:** Handling and diluting pesticides, herbicides. - **Laboratories:** Working with liquid reagents and samples. - **Automotive & Industry:** Handling oils, coolants, degreasers, and lubricants. - **Cleaning & Maintenance:** Using chemical cleaners and disinfectants. - **Pharmaceutical and Chemical Production:** Secondary containment areas, quality control sampling. ### Labeling and Marking A certified garment will have a permanent label showing: - The **EN 13034** standard number. - The **Type** classification (e.g., **Type 6**). - The manufacturer's name. - Size and relevant use restrictions. - A **pictogram** (typically a flask with drops, often accompanied by the number "6"). ### Summary In essence, **DIN EN 13034 Type 6 protective clothing is your "light splash protection."** It acts as a reliable barrier against brief contact with liquid chemicals in aerosol or light spray form. It is a vital part of the risk control hierarchy, used when a risk assessment determines that higher levels of protection (Types 1-5) are not required, but skin must still be protected from incidental chemical exposure.