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ASTM International (ASTM)
Title

" Standard Test Method for Determining the Arc Rating of Materials for Clothing"

Description

This test method is used to determine the arc rating of materials intended for use as flame resistant clothing for workers exposed to electric arcs that would generate heat flux rates of approximately 2100 kW/m2[50 cal/cm2s] using an open air arc.

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

  • Electrical protective clothing
Hazards
Thermal
  • Flame and Thermal
SOC Codes
33-0000 Protective Service Occupations
  • 33-2000 Fire Fighting and Prevention Workers
    • 33-2011 Firefighters
47-0000 Construction and Extraction Occupations
  • 47-2000 Construction Trades Workers
    • 47-2110 Electricians
Standard References
Referenced Standard

ASTM F1494 - 23 - Standard Terminology Relating to Protective Clothing

ASTM F1506 - 22 - Standard Performance Specification for Flame Resistant and Electric Arc Rated Protective Clothing Worn by Workers Exposed to Flames and Electric Arcs

Conformity Assessment Notes

This test method is used to measure the arc rating of materials intended for use as flame resistant clothing for workers exposed to electric arcs that would generate heat flux rates from 84 to 25 120 kW/m2?[2 to 600 cal/cm2s].  Please see the full standard for complete details.

Comments

Additional References:

ASTM Standards

  • D123 Terminology Relating to Textiles
  • D1776 Practice for Conditioning and Testing Textiles
  • D3776/D3776M Test Methods for Mass Per Unit Area (Weight) of Fabric
  • D4391 Terminology Relating to The Burning Behavior of Textiles
  • D6413 Test Method for Flame Resistance of Textiles (Vertical Test)
  • E457 Test Method for Measuring Heat-Transfer Rate Using a Thermal Capacitance (Slug) Calorimeter
  • F1494 Terminology Relating to Protective Clothing
  • F1506 Performance Specification for Flame Resistant and Electric Arc Rated Protective Clothing Worn by Workers Exposed to Flames and Electric Arcs

ANSI/IEEE Standard

  • Standard Dictionary of Electrical and Electronics Terms

AATCC Standard

  • AATCC Laboratory Procedure 1-2021 Home Laundering: Machine Washing
Testing Laboratories
ArcWear - Louisville, KY, 40223
Notes

Accredited by A2LA

Contact

Phone Number: (502) 333-0510
Email: stacy@ArcWear.com

Accreditations

ISO 17025

Scope of Accreditation

ASTM F1891 - 19 , ASTM F1959 / F1959M - 24a

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