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ASTM F1052 - 20
ASTM International (ASTM)
Title

"Standard Test Method for Pressure Testing Vapor Protective Suits"

Description

This test method measures the ability of a vapor protective suits, including seams, and closures to maintain a fixed, positive pressure over a specified period of time.

Standard Type(s)
Test Method

A definitive procedure that produces a test result: Examples of test methods include, but are not limited to: identification, measurement, and evaluation of one or more qualities, characteristics, or properties. A precision and bias statement shall be reported at the end of a test method.

Personal Protective Equipment
Body Protection

All items of clothing and/or accessories (whether or not detachable) designed and manufactured to provide specific protection. This includes bullet-proof clothing, general protective clothing and full body ensembles that protect from cuts, radiation, temperature extremes, hot splashes from molten metals and other hot liquids, potential impacts from tools, machinery and materials and hazardous chemicals. Examples of body protection include laboratory coats, coveralls, vests, jackets, aprons, surgical gowns and full body suits

  • Chemical protective clothing
Hazards
Chemical
  • Chemical
Standard References
Referenced Standard

ASTM F1154 - 24 - Standard Practices for Evaluating the Comfort, Fit, Function, and Durability of Protective Ensembles, Ensemble Elements, and Other Components

ASTM F1358/F1358M - 20 - Standard Test Method for Effects of Flame Impingement on Materials Used in Protective Clothing Not Designated Primarily for Flame Resistance

ASTM F1359 / F1359M - 22 - Standard Test Method for Liquid Penetration Resistance of Protective Clothing or Protective Ensembles Under a Shower Spray While on a Mannequin

ASTM F1383 - 20 - Standard Test Method for Permeation of Liquids and Gases through Protective Clothing Materials under Conditions of Intermittent Contact

ASTM F1407 - 12(2017) - Test method for resistance of chemical protective clothing materials to liquid permeation - permeation cup method

ASTM F2588 - 12(2020) - Standard Test Method for Man-In-Simulant Test (MIST) for Protective Ensembles

ASTM F739 - 20 - Standard Test Method for Permeation of Liquids and Gases through Protective Clothing Materials under Conditions of Continuous Contact

ASTM F903 - 18 - Standard Test Method for Resistance of Materials Used in Protective Clothing to Penetration by Liquids

Conformity Assessment Notes

This non-destructive test method is useful as a quality control tool for manufactures and as a field method for end users to determine changes in garment integrity following use. This test method is useful to end users for determining the integrity of vapor protective suits upon receipt from the manufacturer, prior to use, following use and decontamination, following repairs, and as a periodic maintenance test.  Please see the full standard for complete details.

Comments

Workers involved in the production, use, and transportation of liquid and gaseous chemicals can be exposed to numerous compounds capable of causing harm upon contact with the human body. The deleterious effects of these chemicals can range from acute trauma such as skin irritation and burn to chronic degenerative disease such as cancer. Since engineering controls may not eliminate all possible exposures, attention is often placed on reducing the potential for direct skin contact through the use of protective clothing that resists permeation, penetration, and degradation.

Additional References:

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
  • F1154 Practices for Qualitatively Evaluating the Comfort, Fit, Function, and Durability of Protective Ensembles and Ensemble Components
  • 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
  • F2588 Test Method for Man-In-Simulant Test (MIST) for Protective Ensembles

 

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