3M ™ PROTECTIVE GARMENT FOR PAINTERS

What it is and why choose it

The 3M™ Protective Garment for Painters (3M™ Paintshop Coverall 50198) is a CE Certified Category III protective coverall designed to help protect against certain hazardous dusts and limited liquid chemical splashes, such as those encountered in paint spraying. It combines an ultra low-linting, robust laminate on the front with a breathable SMMS back panel to offer a balance of protection and wearer comfort in demanding paintshop and maintenance environments.

Main features

• Certified hazardous protection: CE Category III, Type 5/6 protection against hazardous dry particles and certain limited liquid chemical splashes.
• Ultra low-linting laminate front: Helps minimise contamination risks in paint and finishing operations.
• Breathable SMMS triangle back panel: Large blue SMMS back panel for increased breathability while maintaining Type 5/6 protection.
• Anti-static treatment: Treated according to EN 1149 to help reduce the build-up of static charge.
• Inward leakage performance: Meets inward leakage requirements of EN 1073-2 for protection against nuclear particles.
• Comfort-focused design: Knitted cuffs plus elasticated waist and ankles to improve comfort and freedom of movement.
• 3-panel hood: Designed for improved compatibility with complementary PPE.
• 2-way zipper with storm flap: Facilitates donning and doffing and provides additional protection over the closure area.
• Low-linting construction: Super low-linting microporous laminate material to support clean paint finishes.
• Additional storage solution: Each coverall is supplied in a case with a die cut to act as a storage option with easy product access.
• Separate laminate self-adhesive pocket: Included with each suit for positioning where the user prefers.

Technical specifications

• Product type: 3M™ Paintshop Coverall 50198
• Protection class: CE Category III, Type 5/6 hazardous protection
• Standards:
  • Anti-static treatment to EN 1149
  • Meets inward leakage requirements of EN 1073-2 for protection against nuclear particles
• Colour: White with blue triangular back panel
• Available sizes: M–2XL
• Front fabric construction: High-quality polyethylene laminate over a layer of soft, spunbond polypropylene fibres, forming a robust yet comfortable 60 gsm protective fabric
• Back panel fabric: 54 gsm triangular blue SMMS (4 layers of spunbond and meltblown polypropylene) for high breathability with Type 5/6 protection
• Seam technology: Seams are serged for Type 5/6; selected seams are bound for extra protection

Applications and use cases

• Paint spraying and powder coating: Designed for use in paintshops and similar environments where low linting and splash protection are required.
• Coating and resin applications: Suitable for processes involving certain liquid chemical splashes.
• Machine maintenance: Helps protect against hazardous dusts and incidental splashes during maintenance tasks.
• Metal polishing and associated dusts: Provides a barrier against dry particles generated during polishing.
• Dusts from metal grinding: Intended to help protect against hazardous dusts during grinding activities.

FAQ

1. What level of protection does this coverall provide?

   The 3M™ Paintshop Coverall 50198 is CE Certified Category III for Type 5/6 protection against hazardous dry particles and certain limited liquid chemical splashes.

2. Is the garment suitable for paint spraying?

   Yes. It is specifically described for use against certain hazardous dusts and chemical splashes such as those used in paint spraying.

3. What is the material of the coverall?

   The front consists of a high-quality polyethylene laminate over soft spunbond polypropylene fibres, creating a 60 gsm protective fabric. The blue triangular back panel is a 54 gsm SMMS material made from four layers of spunbond and meltblown polypropylene.

4. Does it help reduce static charge build-up?

   Yes. The coverall receives an anti-static treatment in accordance with EN 1149 to help reduce the build-up of static charge.

5. What sizes are available?

   The 3M™ Paintshop Coverall 50198 is available in sizes M to 2XL.

6. Is the coverall breathable?

   Yes. The large SMMS triangular back panel is designed to provide excellent breathability while maintaining Type 5/6 protection.

7. How are the seams constructed?

   Seams are serged to meet Type 5/6 requirements, and certain seams are additionally bound for extra protection.

8. What comfort features does it include?

   The garment has a 3-panel hood, knitted cuffs, and an elasticated waist and ankles, along with a 2-way zipper and storm flap to aid donning and doffing.

9. Does it provide protection against nuclear particles?

   The coverall meets the inward leakage requirements of EN 1073-2 for protection against nuclear particles.

10. Is there a pocket included?

    Yes. Each coverall is supplied with a separate laminate self-adhesive pocket that can be fixed where the user prefers.

Section 14: Transport information

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Section 8: Individual protection measures

The 3M™ Paintshop Coverall 50198 is designed with a 3-panel hood for enhanced compatibility with complementary personal protective equipment (PPE). The product information shows use together with a 3M™ reusable full face mask. For specific PPE combinations, selection and limitations, refer to the manufacturer’s technical documentation.