The EN 1073-2 standard is a European safety standard that specifies the requirements and performance levels for non-ventilated protective clothing designed to provide protection against radioactive contamination. This type of contamination typically involves radioactive particles, which may be present in solid or liquid form. The standard does not cover protection against ionizing radiation itself, such as gamma rays or X-rays, but only the contamination aspect.

• EN 1073-2 applies to protective garments that protect workers from radioactive contamination, particularly in nuclear facilities or environments where radioactive dust, powders, or liquids may be present.
• The garments are non-ventilated, meaning they don’t include powered air purifying respirators (PAPR) or other forced ventilation systems.

Protection Classes:

The standard defines different levels of protection, Class 1 and Class 2, depending on the garment’s resistance to radioactive particulate penetration: 

• Class 1: Provides lower levels of protection against radioactive dust and particles. 
• Class 2: Offers a higher level of protection, with stricter requirements for particle resistance and seam strength.