NFPA 2112, the Standard on Flame-Resistant Clothing for Protection of Industrial Personnel against Short-Duration Thermal Exposures from Fire, outlines minimum performance requirements for garments designed to protect workers from flash fire hazards. One of the critical parameters in this standard is Heat Transfer Performance (HTP). HTP measures the ability of flame-resistant fabrics to resist heat …
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Heat Transfer Performance (HTP) Explained
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August 19, 2025
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Flame-Resistant Clothing, FR Clothing, Heat & Thermal Hazard Protection, Safety Standards
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Tags: ASTM F2700, Contact HTP, Fire Hazard Protection, flame-resistant fabrics, FR clothing testing, Heat Transfer Performance (HTP), industrial safety clothing, NFPA 2112 Standards, Spaced HTP, Thermal Protection in PPE
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