1. Scope

1.1 This practice measures the ability of a chemical protective suit or suit ensemble to resist liquid penetration in the form of a shower spray with surfactant treated water.

1.2 This practice is designed to measure the liquid-tight integrity of the overall chemical protective suit, but especially of seams, closures, and interfaces with other components such as gloves, boots, hoods, and respiratory protective equipment. It is intended that this practice be used to assess liquid-tight integrity of suits and other clothing items as received from the manufacturer and worn according to their instructions.

1.3 Resistance of suit materials to permeation or penetration should be determined in accordance with Test Methods F739 and F903, respectively.

1.4 The gas-tight integrity of chemical protective suits should be determined in accordance with Practice F1052.

1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety problems, 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. Specific precautionary statements are given Section 7.

1.6 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard.

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

D751 Test Methods for Coated Fabrics

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

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

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

F1052 Test Method for Pressure Testing Vapor Protective Suits

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

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

Keywords

liquid penetration resistance; liquid splash protective clothing; liquid splash protective ensembles; protective clothing; protective ensemble; shower spray test;

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 13.340.10 (Protective clothing)

DOI: 10.1520/F1359-99A

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