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Here you will find articles, white papers, certificates, and validation documents regarding PPE management, contamination risks, CO₂ decontamination, prevention and compliance.
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White papers
Download in-depth white papers with technical insights into contamination, decontamination and professional PPE management.
Certificates and test results
View certificates, validation documents and test results that support the quality, safety and effectiveness of Decontex decontamination processes.
Read our whitepapers
(Currently only available in English)Whitepaper: DECONTEX NFPA-Compliant Bunker Gear Supercritical CO2 Decontamination
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Consult our certificates and test results
CHAS - Certificate
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Cyber Essentials - Certificate
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ISO23616 - Executive summary
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Green Mark - Certificate
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Report: Test results on physical contaminants DECONTEX ScCO₂
Report - PPE Contaminant test results
Report – PAH Analysis test results
Report - UL VOC cleaning test results – LCO₂ vs Water
Report - Anti-biofilm activity of DECONTEX liquid CO₂
Articles
Published by Feuerwehr Fachjournal (2025)
Published in Feuerwehr Fachjournal, this article highlights modern hygiene challenges such as PAH contamination, lithium-ion battery fires, ISO 23616, and the limits of conventional washing. Decontex is presented as a specialised solution through our validated Pressurized CO₂ technology for removing toxic residues while supporting safe, traceable PPE reuse.
What Remains in Firefighter Gear After an Intervention? (2026)
This article explains why firefighter gear may look clean after an intervention while still containing toxic residues in the outer fabric, membrane, or lining. It focuses on PAHs, hidden contamination, and the importance of professional decontamination.
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Decontex - Why Re-impregnation of Firefighter Gear Matters (2026)
A practical explanation of why re-impregnation is more than a finishing treatment. The article explains how water repellency, liquid run-off, spray testing, and logbook registration contribute to safe, traceable PPE maintenance.
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