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Dupont Announces New Names for Nomex

Post author:brian
Post published:February 24, 2021
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DuPont has just announced new names for various Nomex products. Nomex, in various forms, has been a staple in the FR clothing market since the 1960s. In a February 23,…

Modacrylic Fiber: Protex M vs. Protex C.

Post author:Arcwear
Post published:March 16, 2015
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We frequently get questions about different fibers for arc protection. This is to answer a common question on testing in ASTM F1959 to meet ASTM F1506 or ASTM F1891.Protex M fiber contains approximately 2x…