Product information "Kappler - ZYTRON® 500 – Z5H572 Splash Total Encapsulating Suit"
The Kappler ZYTRON® 500 Z5H572 Splash Total Encapsulating Suit delivers top-tier HazMat protection for the most demanding environments involving toxic chemicals, industrial gases, and chemical warfare agents. Designed for vapor-tight performance, the suit combines proven barrier technology, rugged construction, and superior visibility to protect against hundreds of industrial and military-grade threats.
Built from PFAS-free ZYTRON® 500 fabric, this ensemble provides greater than eight-hour chemical holdoutagainst a wide range of substances, including chemical warfare agents (CWA) such as Mustard, Sarin, Lewisite, and VX nerve agent. The durable material also resists mechanical wear and abrasion, ensuring reliability through intense operational use.
Each suit incorporates Kappler’s signature AntiFog Expanded-View Visor System for panoramic vision and a 2N1® Glove System, which eliminates inner-glove inversion while providing excellent dexterity. Double heat-sealed and taped seams maintain full gas-tight integrity. The SMART™ QR label offers immediate digital access to chemical resistance data and technical documentation for on-site verification.
ZYTRON® 500 is trusted by HazMat teams, industrial responders, and military operators requiring NFPA 1990 (1994) Class 2 compliance, and remains one of the most field-proven solutions for chemical, petrochemical, and decontamination operations.
Highlights & Technical Specifications
Fabric & Design
Fabric: ZYTRON® 500 (PFAS-free; PFAS present only in visor FEP lens)
Colors: Hi-Vis Orange or Charcoal Gray
Style: Vapor-tight, fully encapsulating splash suit (rear entry)
Seams: Sewn and double heat-sealed/taped for gas-tight integrity
Visor: AntiFog Expanded-View System for enhanced visibility
Glove System: Integrated 2N1® Glove System prevents inversion
SMART™ Label: QR code for instant access to data and sizing
Performance & Standards
NFPA 1990 (1994) Class 2 (formerly NFPA 1992/1994) compliant
Holdout: >8 hours against hundreds of chemicals
Testing: Independent lab-tested per ASTM F739 (chemicals) and MIL-STD-282 (CWAs)
Chemical Resistance (ASTM F1001 Test Battery)
| Chemical | Breakthrough (min) |
|---|---|
| Acetone | >480 |
| Dichloromethane | >480 |
| Toluene | >480 |
| Sulfuric Acid (93%) | >480 |
| Ammonia Gas | >480 |
| Chlorine Gas | >480 |
| Ethylene Oxide Gas | >480 |
| Hydrogen Chloride Gas | >480 |
Chemical Warfare Agent Data (MIL-STD-282)
| Agent | Breakthrough (min) | Cumulative Permeation (µg/cm²) |
|---|---|---|
| Mustard (HD) | >480 | 4.0 |
| Sarin (GB) | >480 | 1.25 |
| Lewisite (L) | >480 | 4.0 |
| VX (Nerve Agent) | >480 | 1.25 |
Applications
HazMat and emergency response
Petrochemical and industrial processing
CWA incineration, disposal, and remediation
Chemical handling and decontamination operations
Sizing Information
Kappler’s combo-sizing system simplifies selection: available in S/M through 2X/3X; extended sizes (XS, 4X+) available on request
Compliance & Origin
PFAS-Free Fabric (visor lens only contains FEP PFAS layer)
Made in the USA | Berry Compliant
Packaging: Sold per case
| Category: | Hazmat Response |
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