FR & Chemical-Splash Protection for Lab Environments
NFPA 2112 Certified FR Lab Coats for Laboratory & Processing Facilities
Lab environments stack hazards: flammable solvents at the bench, corrosives a few steps away. This collection covers laboratory, pharmaceutical, and processing staff with FR and FR/CP lab coats across CAT 1 and CAT 2 — chosen per the site's hazard assessment and employer-documented PPE program, with flame resistance engineered to remain effective through industrial laundering per manufacturer care instructions. Browse: CP Chemical-Splash Protection, FR Women’s Lab Coats.
NFPA 2112 Certified FR Lab Coats for Thermal Hazard Environments
Laboratory and processing environments can expose workers to flash-fire hazards from flammable solvents, gases, and reactive chemicals. NFPA 2112 certified FR lab coats are designed to self-extinguish when the ignition source is removed, limiting thermal burn injury. Concealed snap closures eliminate exposed metal fasteners that could snag equipment in sensitive environments.
FR/CP Lab Coats with Inadvertent Chemical-Splash Repellency
Bulwark FR/CP lab coats use Westex Shield CXP™, an inherently flame-resistant meta-aramid fabric with a PFAS-free finish designed to repel inadvertent chemical splash per Westex Shield CXP™ manufacturer design specifications — including 98% sulfuric acid, DMSO, and 50% sodium hydroxide. These garments are verified by AATCC 193 A-to-D testing and are designed for industrial laundering, with both flame resistance and chemical-splash repellency engineered to remain effective through repeated wash cycles per manufacturer care instructions.
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What is the difference between FR lab coats and FR/CP lab coats? +
FR lab coats are certified to NFPA 2112 for flash-fire protection, with arc-rated styles across CAT 1 and CAT 2. FR/CP lab coats use Westex Shield CXP™ fabric, which adds PFAS-free inadvertent chemical-splash repellency — verified by AATCC 193 A-to-D testing — to inherent flame resistance. Specify FR/CP where the area's hazard assessment identifies both thermal and chemical-splash exposure.
Are Bulwark FR lab coats NFPA 2112 certified? +
Yes. Bulwark FR lab coats are certified to NFPA 2112 for flash-fire protection. They use inherent flame-resistant fabrics — Nomex® and Westex Shield CXP™ — where flame resistance is built into the fiber and does not wash out when laundered per manufacturer care instructions.
What chemicals does the FR/CP Westex Shield CXP™ finish repel? +
Westex Shield CXP™ is designed to shed inadvertent splash per manufacturer specifications, including 98% sulfuric acid, dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO), and 50% sodium hydroxide, as verified by AATCC 193 A-to-D test methods. The finish contains no intentionally added PFAS. Note: chemical-splash repellency is designed for inadvertent splash protection, not immersion or prolonged chemical contact.
Can FR lab coats be industrially laundered? +
Yes. Bulwark FR lab coats, including FR/CP styles, are designed for industrial laundering. Flame resistance is engineered to remain effective through repeated wash cycles per manufacturer care instructions. FR/CP styles maintain chemical-splash repellency through industrial laundering as well, per Westex Shield CXP™ manufacturer specifications.
What arc rating do Bulwark FR lab coats carry? +
Lab coats in this collection carry CAT 1 and CAT 2 arc ratings (minimum arc ratings of 4 and 8 cal/cm² respectively). Each style's ATPV is listed on its product page — assign the rating per area from the arc-flash risk assessment.
Are there women’s Bulwark FR lab coats available? +
Yes. Bulwark FR Women’s Lab Coats are available in a princess-seam fit designed for women, with the same NFPA 2112 certification and FR/CP chemical-splash repellency options. Browse FR Women’s Lab Coats for women’s-fit styles.
Content on this page is provided for general information only and may contain errors or omissions; it is not safety or compliance advice. All certifications, arc ratings (ATPV), warranties, and product descriptions are the manufacturer’s — always verify specifications against current manufacturer documentation and product labels before final PPE decisions. Garment selection must be based on a qualified hazard assessment per NFPA 70E and NFPA 2112, and real-world protection depends on proper selection, fit, care, and use within your employer’s PPE program. Copperstone Workwear is an authorized Bulwark FR distributor. Page content © Copperstone Workwear; unauthorized reproduction is prohibited.
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