"Standard Test Method for Determining the Initial Efficiency of Materials to Penetration by Particulates Using Latex Spheres"

This test method establishes procedures for measuring the initial particle filtration efficiency of materials using monodispersed aerosols.

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.

All equipment and/or accessories (whether or not detachable) designed and manufactured specifically to protect the eyes and/or the entire face (not including the top of the head). Exposure to the eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids, or caustic liquids, chemical gasses, or vapors, potentially infected material or potentially harmful light radiation.

• Face masks

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

• Medical protective clothing

• Biological

• 29-1000 Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners
  • 29-1060 Physicians and Surgeons
  • 29-1140 Registered Nurses

ASTM F1494 - 23 - Standard Terminology Relating to Protective Clothing

ASTM F2053 - 00(2023) - Standard Guide for Documenting the Results of Airborne Particle Penetration Testing of Protective Clothing Materials