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Products for Hazard:
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Product & Manufacturer Comments
Bar-Ray Earth Safe Lead Free Aprons
 
Bar-Ray Products
888-422-7729
http://www.bar-ray.com/ppfg.html
 
  • Earth Safe and Earth Safe Plus Aprons are environmentally friendly alternatives to lead
     
  • As an additional pollution prevention measure, request a non-vinyl coating on the aprons
     
Product & Manufacturer Comments
Infab Radiation Protective Aprons
 
Infab Corporation
805-987-5255
http://www.Infab.org
 
  • Lightweight, lead-free, 0.50 mm Pb equivalent radiation protective aprons
     
  • As an additional pollution prevention measure, request a non-vinyl coating on the aprons

     
Product & Manufacturer Comments
MarShield(TM) Lead Free Aprons
 
MarShield(TM) Products
800-381-5335
http://www.marshield.com
 
  • All MarShield aprons are available in lead free lightweight option
     
  • As an additional pollution prevention measure, request a non-vinyl coating on the aprons
     
Product & Manufacturer Comments
Protech NL-Ply Non-lead Apron
 
Protech
561-627-9769
http://www.protecheyewear.com
 
  • From the homepage, select "Aprons and Accessories". Protech offers aprons in NL-Ply, a non-lead alternative that is environmentally friendly and slightly less in weight than standard lead aprons. (Scroll down on the webpage for material options).
     
Product & Manufacturer Comments
Pulse Medical Enviro-Safe Lite and Xenolite Products
 
Pulse Medical Inc.
(800) 342-5973
http://www.rci-pulsemed.com
 
  • Pulse Medical offers 2 non-lead shielding materials for aprons: Enviro-Safe Lite and Xenolite. They also offer PVC-free fabric options. Contact Pulse Medical customer assistance for more information. From the "Lead Aprons" page, click on "Options to Customize Your Apron - Lead Options" to view the Enviro-Safe Lite option.
     
Product & Manufacturer Comments
Radiation Shield Technologies Demron(TM) Aprons
 
Radiation Shield Technologies
866-733-6766
http://www.radshield.com
 
  • Radiation Shield Technologies offers Demron(TM) lead-free shielding aprons, collars and vests. These are available with a fabric cover that is PVC-free.
     
Product & Manufacturer Comments
Shielding International NL-Ply Apron
 
Shielding International
800-292-2247
http://www.shieldingintl.com
 
  • NL-Ply is a non-lead alternative that is environmentally friendly providing slightly less weight than standard lead. 0.5mm at 100 KVP. From the website homepage, select "Services" and "Top Protection Choices".
     
  • Shielding International offers free recycling of their lead aprons. They will also accept other manufacturers' aprons for a fee. Contact the company for a return authorization number and more information.
     
  • As an additional pollution prevention measure, request a non-vinyl coating on the aprons
     
 
Note: Information has been provided by the named vendors. The Sustainable Hospitals Project does not endorse any products or take responsibility for the accuracy of the information or for product performance. Contact vendors directly to purchase a product or to obtain more information. This table is a work-in-progress, and feedback may be sent by email to shp@uml.edu or by phone to 978-934-3386.
 

 
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