1. Scope

1.1 This guide is intended to aid in the application of standards for the development, specification, and selection of chemical protective clothing with the ultimate goal of maintaining the safety and health of workers who come into contact with hazardous chemicals.

1.2 This guide provides a short description of each referenced standard and then makes specific recommendations for the use of these standards. The referenced standards are organized under the following headings: Material Chemical Resistance, Material Physical Properties, Seam and Closure Performance, and Overall Clothing Performance.

1.3 No protocol can ensure the selection of protective clothing that guarantees worker protection. The purpose of testing is to generate data and information that will allow the selection of the most appropriate clothing. Ultimately, clothing selection is based on technical evaluation of available information and professional assessment of risk.

1.4 The values stated in SI units or in other units shall be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system must be used independently of the other, without combining values in any way.

1.5 This standard does not purport to address the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.

ASTM Standards

D747 Test Method for Apparent Bending Modulus of Plastics by Means of a Cantilever Beam

D751 Test Methods for Coated Fabrics

D1630 Test Method for Rubber Property--Abrasion Resistance (Footwear Abrader)

D2582 Test Method for Puncture-Propagation Tear Resistance of Plastic Film and Thin Sheeting

D3389 Test Method for Coated Fabrics Abrasion Resistance (Rotary Platform Abrader)

D4157 Test Method for Abrasion Resistance of Textile Fabrics (Oscillatory Cylinder Method)

D4966 Test Method for Abrasion Resistance of Textile Fabrics (Martindale Abrasion Tester Method)

D5034 Test Method for Breaking Strength and Elongation of Textile Fabrics (Grab Test)

D5151 Test Method for Detection of Holes in Medical Gloves

D5587 Test Method for Tearing Strength of Fabrics by Trapezoid Procedure

D6413 Test Method for Flame Resistance of Textiles (Vertical Test)

F392 Test Method for Flex Durability of Flexible Barrier Materials

F739 Test Method for Permeation of Liquids and Gases through Protective Clothing Materials under Conditions of Continuous Contact

F903 Test Method for Resistance of Materials Used in Protective Clothing to Penetration by Liquids

F1001 Guide for Selection of Chemicals to Evaluate Protective Clothing Materials

F1052 Test Method for Pressure Testing Vapor Protective Suits

F1154 Practices for Qualitatively Evaluating the Comfort, Fit, Function, and Durability of Protective Ensembles and Ensemble Components

F1186 Classification System for Chemicals According to Functional Groups

F1194 Guide for Documenting the Results of Chemical Permeation Testing of Materials Used in Protective Clothing

F1291 Test Method for Measuring the Thermal Insulation of Clothing Using a Heated Manikin

F1301 Practice for Labeling Chemical Protective Clothing

F1342 Test Method for Protective Clothing Material Resistance to Puncture

F1358 Test Method for Effects of Flame Impingement on Materials Used in Protective Clothing Not Designated Primarily for Flame Resistance

F1359 Test Method for Liquid Penetration Resistance of Protective Clothing or Protective Ensembles Under a Shower Spray While on a Mannequin

F1383 Test Method for Permeation of Liquids and Gases through Protective Clothing Materials under Conditions of Intermittent Contact

F1407 Test Method for Resistance of Chemical Protective Clothing Materials to Liquid Permeation--Permeation Cup Method

F1461 Practice for Chemical Protective Clothing Program

F1494 Terminology Relating to Protective Clothing

F1790 Test Method for Measuring Cut Resistance of Materials Used in Protective Clothing

F2061 Practice for Chemical Protective Clothing: Wearing, Care, and Maintenance Instructions

F2130 Test Method for Measuring Repellency, Retention, and Penetration of Liquid Pesticide Formulation Through Protective Clothing Materials

ANSI Standard

NFPA Standards

Federal Regulations

Keywords

chemical protective clothing; chemical resistance; closure performance; overall clothing performance; physical properties; protective clothing; seam performance; Chemical protective clothing (CPC); Protective clothing;

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 13.340.10 (Protective clothing)

DOI: 10.1520/F1296-03

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