Chemical Protective Clothing (CPC)

Chemical Protective Clothing (CPC) refers to specialized garments designed to shield the wearer from hazardous chemical substances, including liquids, vapors, a…

Definition & Operational Usage

Chemical Protective Clothing (CPC) refers to specialized garments designed to shield the wearer from hazardous chemical substances, including liquids, vapors, and particulates. CPC ranges from fully encapsulating suits to splash-resistant coveralls, and is selected based on the type and level of chemical hazard present.

Category context: Hazardous materials, decon, isolation zones, UN/ERG concepts, and CBRN terminology.

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