Zytron® 500 is top of the class – and the classic responder choice for hazmat and other demanding situations.

Worker in gray Zytron 500 coverall suit inspects a chemical spill

Zytron® 500 is the classic emergency responder choice for hazmat response and other demanding situations. It's tough, built for mobility, and based on patented technology that created the first material to survive eight full hours against the ASTM F1001 Test Battery with no breakthrough. Now with an extensive chemicals-tested list numbering in the hundreds, it's no wonder that responders around the world trust Z500 garments for ultra-demanding Level A and Level B applications.

Zytron 500 Details

  • Greater than 8-hour holdout against hundreds of chemicals, plus proven holdout against Chemical Warfare Agents (CWA).
  • Several NFPA certified styles available.
  • Available in two colors, hi-viz orange and charcoal gray.
  • AntiFog Expanded-View Visor System is standard on gas-tight styles.
  • 2N1® Glove System on Hazmat styles eliminates the problem of inner glove inversion.
  • Hazmat styles include seams that are sewn then double heat sealed/taped.
  • Softer pliable fabric enhances comfort for extended wear applications.
  • Available in wide range of styles from coveralls to total encapsulating suits.
  • Fabric does not contain PFAS Chemistry. PFAS found in FEP lens at this time. Read more about PFAS.
  • Typical Applications: Hazmat response, chemical handling, refueling operations, petrochemical refinery operations, hazardous material clean-up and remediation, CWA incineration, remediation and disposal.
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AntiFog Visor System

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Zytron 500 Style Options

Z5H426

Coverall

Zytron® 500 Coverall. Attached Hood with Elastic Face Opening, Front Entry Zipper with LongNeck™ Respirator-Fit Closure, Double Storm Flaps with Hook & Loop Closure, Elastic Wrists, Attached Sock Booties with Splash Guards.

Sizes: SM/MD- 4XL

Colors: Charcoal, Orange

Case QTY: 3 /cs

Case Weight: 20lbs / 9.07 kg

Z5H428

Coverall

Zytron® 500 Coverall. Attached Hood with Elastic Face Opening, Front Entry Zipper with LongNeck™ Respirator-Fit Closure, Double Storm Flaps with Hook & Loop Closure, Elastic Wrists and Ankles.

Sizes: SM/MD- 4XL

Colors: Orange

Case QTY: 3 /cs

Case Weight: 20lbs / 9.07 kg

Z5H572

Splash Total Encapsulating Suit

Zytron® 500 Splash Total Encapsulating Suit. Front Entry Zipper, Double Storm Flaps with Hook & Loop Closure, Expanded View AntiFog Visor System, Expanded Back, Elastic Wrists, Attached Sock Booties with Splash Guards, 1 Exhaust Port.

Sizes: SM/MD- 4XL

Colors: Charcoal, Orange

Case QTY: 1 /cs

Case Weight: 20lbs / 9.07 kg

Z5H573

Splash Total Encapsulating Suit

Zytron® 500 Splash Total Encapsulating Suit. Rear Entry Zipper, Double Storm Flaps with Hook & Loop Closure, Expanded View AntiFog Visor System, Expanded Back, Elastic Wrists, Attached Sock Booties with Splash Guards and 1 Exhaust Port.

Sizes: SM- 4XL

Colors: Orange

Case QTY: 1 /cs

Case Weight: 20lbs / 9.07 kg

Z5H352

Vapor Total Encapsulating Suit

Zytron® 500 Vapor Total Encapsulating Suit. Must Specify Pass-Thru Option. Pricing includes Standard Pass-Thru 7H. Front Entry AquaSeal® Gas-Tight Zipper, Double Storm Flaps with Hook & Loop Closure, Expanded View AntiFog Visor System, Flat Back, Attached Field Replaceable Butyl Gloves, Attached Sock Booties with Splash Guards and 2 Exhaust Valves.

Sizes: SM/MD- 4XL

Colors: Orange

Case QTY: 1 /cs

Case Weight: 20lbs / 9.07 kg

Z5H353

Vapor Total Encapsulating Suit

Zytron® 500 Vapor Total Encapsulating Suit. Must Specify Pass-Thru Option. Pricing includes Standard Pass-Thru 7H. Rear Entry AquaSeal® Gas-Tight Zipper, Double Storm Flaps with Hook & Loop Closure, Expanded View AntiFog Visor System, Flat Back, Attached Field Replaceable Butyl Gloves, Attached Sock Booties with Splash Guards and 2 Exhaust Valves.

Sizes: SM/MD- 4XL

Colors: Orange

Case QTY: 1 /cs

Case Weight: 20lbs / 9.07 kg

Z5H382

Vapor Total Encapsulating Suit

Zytron® 500 Vapor Total Encapsulating Suit. (HazMat Model). Must Specify Pass-Thru Option. Pricing includes standard pass through 7H. Front Entry Diagonal AquaSeal® Gas-Tight Zipper, Double Storm Flaps with Hook & Loop Closure, Expanded View AntiFog Visor System with Additional FEP Overlay, Flat Back, Attached Field Replaceable 2N1® Glove System, Attached Sock Booties with Splash Guards, Knee Reinforcements and 2 Exhaust Valves.

Sizes: SM/MD- 4XL

Colors: Charcoal, Orange

Case QTY: 1 /cs

Case Weight: 20lbs / 9.07 kg

Z5H383

Vapor Total Encapsulating Suit

Zytron® 500 Vapor Total Encapsulating Suit. (HazMat Model) . Must Specify Pass-Thru Option. Pricing Includes Standard Pass Through 7H. Rear Entry AquaSeal® Gas-Tight Zipper, Double Storm Flaps with Hook & Loop Closure, Expanded View AntiFog Visor System with Additional FEP Overlay, Flat Back, Attached Field Replaceable 2N1® Glove System, Attached Sock Booties with Splash Guards, Knee Reinforcements and 2 Exhaust Valves.

Sizes: SM/MD- 4XL

Colors: Orange

Case QTY: 1 /cs

Case Weight: 20lbs / 9.07 kg

Z5H552

Vapor Total Encapsulating Suit

Zytron® 500 Vapor Total Encapsulating Suit. Front Entry AquaSeal® Gas-Tight Zipper, Double Storm Flaps with Hook & Loop Closure, Expanded View AntiFog Visor System, Expanded Back, Attached Field Replaceable Butyl Gloves, Attached Sock Booties with Splash Guards, 2 Exhaust Valves.

Sizes: SM/MD- 4XL

Colors: Charcoal, Orange

Case QTY: 1 /cs

Case Weight: 20lbs / 9.07 kg

Z5H553

Vapor Total Encapsulating Suit

Zytron® 500 Vapor Total Encapsulating Suit. Rear Entry AquaSeal® Gas-Tight Zipper, Double Storm Flaps with Hook & Loop Closure, Expanded View AntiFog Visor System, Expanded Back, Attached Field Replaceable Butyl Gloves, Attached Sock Booties with Splash Guards and 2 Exhaust Valves.

Sizes: SM/MD- 4XL

Colors: Charcoal, Orange

Case QTY: 1 /cs

Case Weight: 20lbs / 9.07 kg

Z5H582

Vapor Total Encapsulating Suit

Zytron® 500 Vapor Total Encapsulating Suit. (HazMat Model) Front Entry AquaSeal® Gas-Tight Zipper, Double Storm Flaps with Hook & Loop Closure, Expanded View AntiFog Visor System with Additional FEP Overlay, Expanded Back, Attached Field Replaceable 2N1® Glove System, Attached Sock Booties with Splash Guards, Knee Reinforcements, 2 Exhaust Valves.

Sizes: SM/MD- 4XL

Colors: Charcoal, Orange

Case QTY: 1 /cs

Case Weight: 20lbs / 9.07 kg

Z5H583

Vapor Total Encapsulating Suit

Zytron® 500 Vapor Total Encapsulating Suit. (HazMat Model) Rear Entry AquaSeal® Gas-Tight Zipper, Double Storm Flaps with Hook & Loop Closure, Expanded View AntiFog Visor System with Additional FEP Overlay, Expanded Back, Attached Field Replaceable 2N1® Glove System, Attached Sock Booties with Splash Guards, 2 Exhaust Valves.

Sizes: SM/MD- 4XL

Colors: Charcoal, Orange

Case QTY: 1 /cs

Case Weight: 20lbs / 9.07 kg

Z5H750

Overhood

Zytron® 500 Hood. Overhood, PVC Visor, Flat Back, Waist Length, Hook & Loop Fasteners on Sides.

Sizes: ALL-ALL

Colors: Orange

Case QTY: 3 /cs

Case Weight: 20lbs / 9.07 kg

Z5H577-92

Splash Total Encapsulating Suit

Zytron® 500 NFPA 1990 (1992) Certified Splash Protective Total Encapsulating Suit. Front Entry Zipper, Double Storm Flaps with Hook & Loop Closure, Expanded View AntiFog Visor System, Expanded Back, Permanently Attached Neoprene Gloves, Attached Sock Booties with Splash Guards, 2 Exhaust Valves.

Sizes: SM/MD- 4XL

Colors: Charcoal, Orange

Case QTY: 1 box

Case Weight: 20lbs / 9.07 kg

Z5H582-94C2RPBC

Vapor Total Encapsulating Suit

Zytron® 500 NFPA 1990 (1994) Class 2 Certified Vapor Total Encapsulating Suit. Front Entry AquaSeal® Gas-Tight Zipper, Double Storm Flaps with Hook & Loop Closure, Expanded View AntiFog Visor System, Expanded Back, Field Replaceable 2N1® Glove System and Removable Nomex Overgloves, Attached Sock Booties with Splash Guards, 2 Exhaust Valves and Radio Pocket. Berry Compliant.

Sizes: SM/MD- 4XL

Colors: Charcoal, Orange

Case QTY: 1 /cs

Case Weight: 20lbs / 9.07 kg

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Zytron 500 Chemical Test Data

ASTM F1001 Chemical Test Battery*
Chemical Minutes
Acetone >480
Acetonitrile >480
Carbon Disulfide >480
Dichloromethane >480
Diethylamine >480
Dimethylformamide >480
Ethyl Acetate >480
n - Hexane >480
Methyl Alcohol >480
Nitrobenzene >480
Sodium Hydroxide >480
Sulfuric Acid >480
Tetrachloroethylene >480
Tetrahydrofuran >480
Toluene >480
Gases
Ammonia Gas >480
1,3 Butadiene Gas >480
Chlorine Gas >480
Ethylene Oxide Gas >480
Hydrogen Chloride Gas >480
Methyl Chloride Gas >480
Chemical Warfare Agent Data**
Chemical Agent Minutes Criteria
Bis (2-chloroethyl) sulfide (Mustard:HD) >480 4.0 ug/cm2
Isopropyl methylfluorophosphonate (Sarin:GB) >480 1.25 ug/cm2
Chlorovinyl arsinedichloride (Lewisite:L) >480 4.0 ug/cm2
O-ethyl S-(2-diisopropylaminoethyl) methylphosphonothiolate (Nerve:VX) >480 1.25 ug/cm2

* Industrial chemical testing was conducted in accordance with ASTM F 739 with normalized breakthrough times reported in minutes.

Note: These tests were performed in accordance with ASTM standards by independent laboratories. This data is derived from tests performed on material samples only, not finished garments.

** Chemical Warfare Agent testing was conducted in accordance with MIL-STD-282 and/or NFPA 1990 (1994) Class 1-2001 with breakthrough times reported based on total cumulative permeation.


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