DuPont Tychem 10000 TK527T Encapsulated Level B Suit
The DuPont Tychem 10000 TK527TLY is a lime-yellow, front-entry encapsulated Level B suit designed to cover the wearer and respiratory equipment during liquid-splash exposure. Its expanded back accommodates an open-circuit self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), while the standard 40 mil PVC visor, taped seams, elastic wrists, attached socks, outer boot flaps, double storm flap, and two exhaust vents complete the garment configuration.
This listing is sold as one suit per case. Select L, XL, or 2X from the current product options. An appropriate SCBA or air-line supplied respirator, chemical-resistant gloves, protective outer footwear, and other hazard-specific PPE are required and are not included.
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Quick Buying Details
- Manufacturer: DuPont
- Product Line: Tychem 10000
- Style: TK527T LY
- Base Part Number: TK527TLY
- ASA Parent SKU: S527T
- Design: Encapsulated Level B, expanded back, front entry
- Material: Tychem 10000 multilayer chemical-barrier fabric
- Color: Lime yellow
- Seams: Taped
- Visor: Standard, one layer of 40 mil PVC
- Back: Expanded for SCBA
- Closure: Front zipper with double storm flap
- Wrists: Elastic, gloves not attached
- Feet: Attached socks with outer boot flaps
- Exhaust: Two vents
- Unit of Sale: One suit per case
- Current ASA Sizes: L, XL, 2X
Key Features
- Encapsulated design covers the wearer and respiratory equipment from liquid splash and overhead liquid splash
- Expanded back is designed to accommodate an open-circuit SCBA
- Front-entry, extra-long liquid-resistant zipper supports donning and doffing
- Double storm flap secures over the zipper with hook-and-loop closure
- Taped seams support resistance to heavy liquid splashes
- Standard visor uses one layer of 40 mil PVC
- Attached garment-material socks include outer boot flaps
- Manufactured under specifications that exclude natural rubber latex components
Common Uses
- Hazardous-material emergency response
- Chemical handling and processing
- Industrial spill and cleanup operations
- Petrochemical and refinery response programs
- Municipal and government preparedness
- Facility EHS and emergency-response inventories
Use TK527T only when a qualified safety professional's site-specific hazard assessment and current DuPont chemical data confirm that the complete ensemble is appropriate.
What Level B Means for This Suit
TK527T is an encapsulated Level B garment design for liquid-splash protection. It does not provide vapor protection and is not a gas-tight Level A suit. Under OSHA guidance, Level B uses the highest level of respiratory protection but less skin protection than Level A.
A complete Level B ensemble requires a positive-pressure, full-facepiece SCBA or a positive-pressure supplied-air respirator with escape SCBA, plus appropriate gloves, protective outer footwear, and other PPE selected for the hazard. The garment alone is not a complete Level B ensemble.
For a vapor-protective configuration, compare the DuPont Tychem 10000 Level A suit. Review PPE selection guidance for chemical handling before choosing a garment.
Sizing and Configuration Notes
The current ASA options are L, XL, and 2X. DuPont's finished-dimension data groups L and XL for a 46 3/4 to 50 1/4 inch chest and 5-foot-9-inch to 6-foot-3-inch height range. The 2X dimensions list a 49 3/4 to 53 1/4 inch chest and 6-foot-3-inch to 6-foot-5-inch height range. These are manufacturer garment dimensions and fit ranges, not a substitute for a trained ensemble fit evaluation.
The attached socks are made from garment material and are not suitable as outer footwear. Wear separate protective outer footwear over the socks. Gloves are not attached to this style and must be selected separately.
Bulk Ordering and Procurement Support
ASA, LLC supports size planning, volume quotes, purchase orders, and recurring chemical-protection programs for manufacturers, contractors, municipalities, government agencies, institutions, emergency-response teams, and commercial safety departments.
DuPont lists TK527T as made in the USA and TAA compliant. Review commercial and government purchasing support, or contact ASA, LLC with the required sizes, quantity, identified hazard, delivery location, and purchasing deadline.
Safety and Selection Note
DuPont reports that Tychem 10000 fabric shows at least 30 minutes of barrier protection against 322 challenge chemicals with no observed breakthrough under laboratory test conditions. This is fabric test information, not a universal safe-wear-time rating and not proof that the complete suit is suitable for every chemical. Seams, closures, visor, concentration, temperature, physical state, exposure route, work task, and duration must be evaluated.
Tychem 10000 does not provide vapor protection in this Level B configuration. A suffocation hazard exists in encapsulating garments, so appropriate supplied respiratory protection must be worn. Heat stress is also a serious concern and must be managed through the employer's protective-clothing and respiratory-protection programs.
Tychem 10000 is not flame resistant. Do not use it for firefighting or around heat, flame, sparks, hot liquids, steam, molten metal, welding, electric arc hazards, or potentially flammable or explosive atmospheres. Stop using a garment that is damaged, altered, or contaminated.
Review the DuPont TK527T technical data sheet, the DuPont TK527T product and SafeSPEC page, and OSHA PPE level guidance before selection and use.
FAQ
What is the DuPont Tychem 10000 TK527T suit?
TK527TLY is a lime-yellow, front-entry encapsulated Level B suit with an expanded SCBA back, taped seams, a standard 40 mil PVC visor, elastic wrists, attached socks, outer boot flaps, a double storm flap, and two exhaust vents.
Is TK527T a gas-tight or vapor-protective suit?
No. DuPont states that this encapsulated Level B design provides liquid-splash and overhead liquid-splash coverage but does not provide vapor protection. Use a properly selected Level A suit when vapor protection is required.
Does the suit include an SCBA, gloves, or protective boots?
No. The expanded back accommodates an SCBA, but respiratory protection is sold separately. Gloves and protective outer footwear are also separate. The attached garment-material socks must be worn inside suitable protective outer footwear.
How many TK527T suits are in a case?
DuPont packages this style one suit per case. Choose L, XL, or 2X from the current ASA product options.
How do I choose a chemical protective suit?
Use current DuPont SafeSPEC permeation data and a site-specific hazard assessment for the exact chemical, concentration, temperature, physical state, exposure route, and task. Evaluate the complete ensemble, including seams, closures, visor, respirator, gloves, footwear, and expected exposure duration.
Is Tychem 10000 flame resistant?
No. DuPont states that Tychem 10000 can ignite, continue to burn, and melt. It is not intended for firefighting, flash-fire, welding, electric-arc, thermal, or flammable-atmosphere hazards.
Can TK527T be washed and reused?
DuPont describes Tychem 10000 garments as limited-use and does not recommend washing a contaminated garment for reuse. An uncontaminated garment may be cleaned for hygiene and considered for reuse only when it remains undamaged, unaltered, properly stored, and passes the required inspection.
What is the warranty for this encapsulated Level B suit?
DuPont lists a five-year warranty from the date of manufacture for encapsulated Level B suits. Storage, inspection, contamination, damage, and alteration requirements still apply.
