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ASTM F903 - 18

ASTM International (ASTM)

Title

"Standard Test Method for Resistance of Materials Used in Protective Clothing to Penetration by Liquids"

Description

This test method is used to test specimens of protective clothing and candidate materials and constructions to be used in protective clothing. The resistance to visible penetration of the test liquid is determined with the liquid in continuous contact with the normally outside surface of the test specimen.

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
Protective clothing, general

Hazards

Chemical

Chemical

Standard References

Referenced Standard

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

Conformity Assessment Notes

This test method is normally used to evaluate the barrier effectiveness against liquids of materials used for protective clothing and specimens from finished items of protective clothing. Please see the full standard for complete details.

Comments

Additional References:

ASTM Standards

D1777 Test Method for Thickness of Textile Materials
D3776 Test Methods for Mass Per Unit Area (Weight) of Fabric
E105 Practice for Probability Sampling of Materials
F104 Classification System for Nonmetallic Gasket Materials
F739 Test Method for Permeation of Liquids and Gases through Protective Clothing Materials under Conditions of Continuous Contact
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

NFPA Standards

NFPA 1951 Standard on Protective Ensembles for Technical Rescue Incidents
NFPA 1952 Standard on Surface Water Operations Protective Clothing and Equipment
NFPA 1971 Standard on Protective Ensembles for Structural Fire Fighting and Proximity Fire Fighting
NFPA 1991 Standard of Vapor-Protective Ensembles for Hazardous Materials Emergencies
NFPA 1992 Standard on Liquid Splash-Protective Ensembles and Clothing for Hazardous Materials Emergencies

Military Standard

MIL-STD-105E Sampling Procedures and Tables for Inspection by Attributes

ANSI/ASQ Standard

ANSI/ASQ Z1.4 Sampling Procedures and Tables for Inspection by Attributes

ISO Standard

ISO 2859-1 Sampling Plans for Inspection by Attributes

Testing Laboratories

ICS Laboratories, Inc - Brunswic, OH, 44212

Notes

A2LA ISO/IEC 17025

Contact

Phone Number: (330) 220-0515
Email: spfriem@icslabs.com

Accreditations

ISO 17025

Scope of Accreditation

ANSI/ISEA Z87.1-2020 , ASTM D120 - 22 , ASTM D5250 - 19(2023) , ASTM D6978 - 05(2023) , ASTM D7246 - 06(2021) , ASTM F1446 - 20 , ASTM F1383 - 20 , ASTM F1407 - 12(2017) , ASTM F1670 / F1670M - 17a , ASTM F1671 / F1671M - 22 , ASTM F739 - 20 , ASTM F903 - 18

Intertek - Cortland, NY, 13045

Contact

Phone Number: (607) 753-6711
Email: jason.allen@intertek.com

Accreditations

ISO 17025

Scope of Accreditation

ANSI/ISEA Z87.1-2020 , ASTM F2412 - 18a , ASTM D120 - 22 , ASTM D3577 - 19(2023) , ASTM D3578 - 19(2023) , ASTM D5250 - 19(2023) , ASTM D5712 - 15(2020) , ASTM D6319 - 19(2023) , ASTM D6978 - 05(2023) , ASTM D7246 - 06(2021) , ASTM F1446 - 20 , ANSI/AAMI PB70:2022 , ASTM F1342 / F1342M - 05(2022) , ASTM F1359 / F1359M - 22 , ASTM F1670 / F1670M - 17a , ASTM F1671 / F1671M - 22 , ASTM F1790 / F1790M - 15 (Reapproved 2021) , ASTM F2588 - 12(2020) , ASTM F739 - 20 , ASTM F903 - 18 , ASTM F1862 / F1862M - 17 , ASTM F2100 - 23 , ASTM F2101 - 23 , ASTM F2299 / F2299M - 24 , ANSI/AAMI PB70 - Class 4 , ANSI/AAMI PB70 - Class 3

Akron Rubber Development Laboratory, Inc. - Akron, OH, 44322-1016

Notes

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