User:Prokayotae/Lab coat
A laboratory coat serves as a protective gear for scientists to have avoid injuries in case of an accident from spillage of chemicals and flames. It is a knee-length coat with long sleeves. The reason it has to be white is to show that it is clean and would not contaminate others and work.
A lab coat is worn to give you maximum protection in the following ways[1]:
- The laboratory coat must be able to either absorb or deflect splashes harmful materials .
- Some laboratory coats can serve specific purposes – fire resistance and electricity resistance
- Even if the fire resistance coat starts to burn, the wearer should be able to escape without injury or with less serious injuries.
Types
[edit]Lab coat can be made from different types of materials.[2]
| Material | Splash Resistance/Chemical Resistance | Flame Resistance | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polyester/Cotton Blend 80/20 or 65/35 common. | May be fluid resistant. Check information from manufacturer. Unknown chemical resistance. Anecdotally, better for work with acids than cotton. | No. | ||
| 100% Cotton | Not fluid resistant or fluid proof. Degraded by acids. Anecdotally, more resistant to solvents. | Burns slowly and not spread as fast | For general lab use | |
How to take care of lab coat
Lab coat is usually not recommended to wash together with normal clothes, especially the one that involved with hazardous chemicals.
References
[edit]- ^ "Guidance of Choice of Lab Coat" (PDF). Dalhousie University.
- ^ "Guidance | Lab Coat Selection, Use, and Care at MIT". labcoats.mit.edu. Retrieved 2016-02-04.
Category:Safety clothing Category:Laboratory equipment Category:Protective gear