Kovenex Occupational Blanket

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Features and Specifications:

• Why Kovenex? "Kovenex is the only fabric on the market today that will not burn yet will protect against extreme heat that will cause burns."
  
  
• Kovenex Blanket provides a welcome sense of security at the workplace where a sudden fire could easily occur
• Safe and recommended for use in any size workplace
• Unlike traditional treated wool blankets, it has no limits as to shelf life, and is washable and reusable over and over again
• Kovenex Blankets provide true flame resistance, heat-blocking burn protection and superior tear resistance based on N.F.P.A. test methods used in certifying firemen's turnout gear
• Wrapped around a trapped victim's head and torso, Kovenex Blankets offer a totally new level of protection against open flame, shattered glass particles, sharp metal edges, and even incidental extrication tool contact
• In a fire emergency, the Kovenex Blanket provides thermal and shock/trauma protection by keeping victim's body heat in and searing heat out
• Made from a special patented blend of high-performance fibers
• Thoroughly tested to N.F.P.A. standards
• Lab testing and field use have proven that the Kovenex Blanket can be counted on to protect victims facing open flame or high-heat environments
• Soft and light, yet durable and tear-resistant
• Shake off or vaccuum away glass or debris – they won't snag on Kovenex Blanket's unique surface
• Fabric blend will not emit toxic fumes when exposed to flames
• Extinguishes flames by depriving them of oxygen
• Allows hot vapors to escape through the breathable fabric
• Fire may discolor the fabric, but the Kovenex Blanket will not burn
• Blanket measures 58" x 73"
• Test Results for 7 oz. Kovenex Blanket Fabric:
• Test 1: Thermal Protective Performance (TPP)
  • The minimum rating for firemen's protective gear is 35
  • NFPA tests of the 7 oz. Kovenex Blanket resulted in a TPP of approximately 18
  • Traditional fire-retardant wool blankets flamed and melted away
  • Conclusion: The patented fiber blend in the Kovenex Blanket delivers breakthrough performance in flame resistance and heat blocking
• Test 2: Heat and Thermal Shrinkage:
  • When placed in a chamber at 500ºF (260ºC) for five minutes, the Kovenex Blanket became slightly discolored with minor shrinkage
  • By comparison, wool blankets smoked heavily, blackened and virtually disintegrated when removed from the chamber
  • Conclusion: The Kovenex Blanket far surpasses the performance of traditional treated wool blankets
• Are you a Fire Department applying for a Fire Prevention & Grant (FP&S) from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)? If so, you should request funding for Kovenex Blankets for your department and your community!
  • Requesting Kovenex Blankets will make your FP&S application stand out to the application reviewers
  • Kovenex Blankets are also available for nurseries, kitchens and businesses, making this a perfect product for community fire safety programs
  • Contact CHIEF Grants today for free help in adding Kovenex Blanket to your Fire Prevention & Safety Grant program application
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