Radiation Core Protection Materials for Lead Aprons
Safeloox Partner AmRay Medical Australia offer three different radiation core protection materials that assure maximum protection against harmful radiation exposure in hazardous work environments. Each protection material has its own particular benefits in terms of radiation protection, functionality, application and cost. All three materials conform with all major global standards AS/ NZS 4543.3:2022 (Australia/ NZ), IEC 61331-3:2014 (International), ASTM F2547 (USA) and DIN 6867-2 (Germany), independently tested and certified against a full range of energy levels; 50 to 150 kVp.
The area density (weight information) of the radiation protection materials is measured in grams per square metre which is the most accurate way of defining weight and comparing it to other brands. We believe that the weight of the radiation protection material is just as important as the protection level when choosing the right lead apron, and that the weight should be verified by an independent body. For this reason, AmRay Medical has requested that the independent test laboratory publishes the area density of their supplied sample on the Test Report provided. This is your guarantee that radiation protective products you buy from AmRay Medical are as stated on the product label.
Light Lead
(50 - 150 kVp)
RECOMMENDED FOR:
- Short procedures
- Medical professionals within radiology, dental, veterinary and nuclear medicine
Lead (L) is specifically suitable for radiation protection because of its high absorption and attenuation of x-ray photons. Lead is often considered the budget choice. However, lead is a heavy option and can cause occupational health issues (1) when worn for a long time. Therefore, Lead is only an ideal protection when in use for shorter periods of time.
Independently tested and certified against a full range of energy levels; 50 to 150 kVp by “Institut für Strahlenschutz und Dosimetrie” Austria.
- IEC 61331.1-2014 Compliant
- IEC 61331.3-2014 Compliant
Area Density in g/m2
- 0.25mm Pb: 3359
- 0.35mm Pb: 4648
- 0.50mm Pb: 6747
Light Plus
(50 - 110 kVp)
RECOMMENDED FOR:
- Short to medium procedures
- Medical Professionals within radiology and surgical procedures
Light Plus (LP) consists of lead combined with antimony. This material is lighter than “lead-only” apparel (up to 285 Grams per square metre).
Light Plus is considered the economical choice for a garment which provides optimum radiation protection and is comfortable to wear when in use for short and medium periods of time.
Independently tested and certified against a full range of energy levels; 50 to 110 kVp by “Institut für Strahlenschutz und Dosimetrie” Austria.
- IEC 61331.1-2014 Compliant
- IEC 61331.3-2014 Compliant
Area Density in g/m2
- 0.25mm Pb: 3208
- 0.35mm Pb 4508
- 0.50mm Pb: 6462
Supreme Lead Free
(50 - 110 kVp)
RECOMMENDED FOR:
- Long procedures
- Medical Professionals within Cardiac Catheter Labs, Cardiac Electrophysiology (EP) Labs; Interventional Radiology, Urology and Cardiology.
Supreme Lead Free (SLF) is a revolutionary protective material which consists of two fundamental materials: Bismuth and Antimony, which protect throughout the full voltage spectrum required as per the most recent regulatory requirements. While antimony will shield the transmission of scatter radiation between 50-110 kVp, Bismuth will block the transmission of lower level scatter or fluorescent radiation between 50-90 kVp.
Supreme Lead-Free is the lightest material on the market, while offering optimum protection when considering current testing standards(2). Combined with the ergonomic design of our apparel, you will be wearing the most protective and comfortable safety apron even during long procedures.
Independently tested and certified against a full range of energy levels; 50 to 110 kVp by “Institut für Strahlenschutz und Dosimetrie” Austria.
- IEC 61331.1-2014 Compliant
- IEC 61331.3-2014 Compliant
Area Density in g/m2
- 0.25mm Pb: 2762
- 0.35mm Pb 3785
- 0.50mm Pb: 5267
References:
(1) Klein LW, Tra Y, Garratt KN, Powell W, Lopez Cruz G, Chambers C, et al. Occupational health hazards of interventional cardiologists in the current decade: results of the 2014 SCAI membership survey. Catheter Cardiovasc Inter 2015; 86: 913-24.
(2) Heinrich Eder, Helmut Schlattl: IEC 61331-1: A new setup for testing lead free X-ray protective clothing, Physica Medica 45 (2018) 6–11.