FR & Chemical-Splash Protection for Lab Environments
NFPA 2112 Certified FR Lab Coats for Laboratory & Processing Facilities
Laboratory technicians, researchers, and processing-facility chemists who need NFPA 2112 flame resistance plus inadvertent chemical-splash repellency will find FR and FR/CP lab coats with arc ratings of 4.4 to 5.2 cal/cm² (CAT 1) — the right selection is based on your site’s hazard assessment and employer-documented PPE program. Flame resistance is engineered to remain effective through repeated 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, providing a critical first line of defense against thermal burn injury. Concealed snap closures eliminate exposed metal fasteners that could snag equipment or introduce spark hazards 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 industrially launderable, maintaining both flame resistance and chemical-splash repellency over the garment’s life.
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 only, with arc ratings of 4.4 cal/cm² (CAT 1). FR/CP lab coats use Westex Shield CXP™ fabric that adds PFAS-free chemical-splash repellency to the inherent flame resistance — verified by AATCC 193 A-to-D testing to resist 98% sulfuric acid, DMSO, and sodium hydroxide. Choose FR/CP when your work involves both thermal and inadvertent chemical-splash hazards.
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. This finish is PFAS-free. 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? +
Bulwark FR lab coats carry arc ratings of 4.4 to 5.2 cal/cm² at arc-flash category CAT 1. Lab coat arc ratings are appropriate for low-energy arc-flash environments; if your hazard assessment requires higher arc protection, additional layering or a different garment type may be needed as part of your employer’s PPE program.
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.
Garment selection should always be based on a qualified arc flash risk assessment or flash fire hazard analysis conducted by a qualified person per NFPA 70E and NFPA 2112 requirements. ATPV and cal/cm² ratings describe the garment’s tested performance — proper garment selection, fit, care, and use within an employer’s complete PPE program determine real-world protection. Copperstone Workwear supplies these garments as an authorized Bulwark FR distributor; all certifications and performance ratings are those of the manufacturer.
