| CXP® of Nomex® |
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| Description |
Inherently flame resistant fabric |
| Fiber Content |
Blend of 93% Nomex, 5% Kevlar and 2% antistatic fiber |
| Fiber Source |
DuPont Company, Wilmington, DE |
| Fabric Sources |
Milliken, Spartanburg, SC |
| Primary Trademark |
“CXP” is a registered trademark of Milliken
“NOMEX” is a registered trademark of DuPont
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| Primary Applications |
Flash fire
Electric arc
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| Not for Use |
Welding and molten metals |
| Compliance/Certification* |
NFPA 2112 Standard for FR Garments for Protection Against Flash Fire
OSHA 1910.269 Electric Utility Safety Standard
ASTM F1506 Standard for FR Clothing for Electrical Workers
NFPA 70E Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace
California GISO, Title 8 Section 3406(c)(1)
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| Typical Fabric Weights |
Shirts - 4.5 oz/yd2
Pants - 6.8 oz/yd2 |
| Typical Colors |
Khaki, Midnight Navy |
| Estimated Wear Life |
Est. 3-5 years |
| Initial Cost |
High |
| Life Cost |
Low |
| Appearance |
Autoclaved garments have excellent permanent press performance
Good shape retention and low shrinkage
Very good abrasion resistance, edge abrasion and color fastness to laundering
Lightfastness to sunlight can be fair to poor (particularly in light colors) |
| Comfort |
Improved comfort compared to Nomex IIIA |
| Overall Strengths |
Excellent wear life. |
| Overall Weaknesses |
High up-front cost. Some colors fade excessively in sunlight. |
