GUIDELINES FOR APPAREL MADE OF Tyvek® PROPRIETARY NONWOVEN FOR USE IN FOOD PROCESSING

Apparel constructed of Tyvek® spunbonded olefin, treated or not treated with antistat, may be worn by food processors without prior approval of the USDA or FDA provided the garment is not used in direct prolonged contact with food products.
 

Items that are intended for direct prolonged contact with foods such as gloves and direct contact food packaging materials must comply with the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act (FDDCA).
 

Apparel constructed of Tyvek® used in food processing must be clean and in good repair to be satisfactory to the federal inspector of the establishment.
 

We believe this information is the best currently available. It is subject to revision as additional knowledge and experience are gained. DuPont makes no guarantee of results and assumes no obligation or liability in connection with this information. It is the user's responsibility to determine the level of toxicity and the proper personal protective equipment needed. The information set forth herein reflects laboratory performance of fabrics, not complete garments, under controlled conditions. It is intended for informational use by persons having the technical skill for evaluation under their specific end-use conditions at their own discretion and risk. Anyone intending to use this information should first verify that the garment selected is suitable for the intended use. Since conditions of use are outside our control, we make no warranties, express or implied, and assume no liability in connection with any use of this information. This information is not intended as a license to operate under or a recommendation to infringe any patent or technical information of DuPont or others covering any material or its use.
 

WARNINGS:

(1) Garments of Tyvek® proprietary nonwoven are not flame resistant and should not be used around heat, flame, sparks, or in potentially flammable or explosive environments.