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ASTM F2370 - 22
ASTM International (ASTM)
Title

"Standard Test Method for Measuring the Evaporative Resistance of Clothing Using a Sweating Manikin"

Description

This test method covers the determination of the evaporative resistance of clothing ensembles. It describes the measurement of the resistance to evaporative heat transfer from a heated sweating thermal manikin to a relatively calm environment.

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

  • Environmental protective clothing
Hazards
Human Factor
  • Human Factor
Standard References
Referenced Standard

ASTM F1291 - 22 - Standard Test Method for Measuring the Thermal Insulation of Clothing Using a Heated Manikin

Conformity Assessment Notes

This test method can be used to quantify and compare the evaporative resistance provided by different clothing systems. The evaporative resistance values for ensembles measured under isothermal conditions can be used in models that predict the physiological responses of people in different environmental conditions.  Please see the full standard for complete details. 

Comments

Additional References:

ASTM Standards

  • E691 Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to Determine the Precision of a Test Method
  • F1291 Test Method for Measuring the Thermal Insulation of Clothing Using a Heated Manikin

ISO Standards

  • lSO 9920:2007 Ergonomics of the Thermal Environment—Estimation of the Thermal Insulation and Evaporation Resistance of a Clothing Ensemble
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