ASTM F1001-12
(Guide)Standard Guide for Selection of Chemicals to Evaluate Protective Clothing Materials
Standard Guide for Selection of Chemicals to Evaluate Protective Clothing Materials
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
This guide establishes a recommended list of challenge chemicals to encourage those who evaluate chemical protective clothing to test a minimum number of chemicals in common. This list will simplify the comparison of data from different sources.
This guide may also serve material developers or evaluators in screening candidate protective clothing materials.
Test methods applicable to the use of this guide include, but are not limited to, Test Methods F903 and F739.
The battery of chemical gases shall not be used for testing material penetration resistance because Test Method F903 has been designed for measuring liquid penetration only.
Evaluation of materials against the gaseous chemical battery is primarily intended for those materials used in the construction of totally-encapsulating protective suits or other clothing items that are designed to prevent exposure to chemical vapors or gases. Only vapor-protective clothing that have been evaluated for and have demonstrated appropriate levels of inward leakage against gases and vapor are appropriate for protection against vapors and gases. Protective clothing that only covers part of the body or that have does not have vapor-resistant closures, closures, or interfaces to other ensemble components does not provide protection against hazardous chemical vapors and gases.
Note 1—Methods to evaluate the vapor-protective performance of protective clothing ensembles include, but are not limited to, Test Method F1052 and Test Method F2588.
The presence of any chemical in this battery does not connote any special significance of the chemical for protecting workers from chemical hazards. This battery of chemicals is intended to represent a range of chemical classes, hazards, physical characteristics and other factors. Not of all of the chemicals in this battery have any significance from a skin toxicity or irritation perspective.
Chemical resistance of a protective clothing material against a specific chemical...
SCOPE
1.1 The purpose of this guide is to provide a recommended list of both liquid and gaseous chemicals for evaluating protective clothing materials in testing programs.
1.2 Results derived from testing programs using these lists of test chemicals are not intended for the definitive characterization of protective clothing materials.
1.3 This list of test chemicals is not inclusive of all chemical challenges; the chemicals were chosen to represent broad ranges of liquid and gaseous chemical classes and properties. Not all chemical classes are represented. Other chemicals, especially those of interest to the manufacturer or user, should be tested in addition to those recommended in this guide.
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. A specific hazards statement is given in Section 7.
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Designation: F1001 − 12
Standard Guide for
Selection of Chemicals to Evaluate Protective Clothing
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Materials
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1001; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
INTRODUCTION
Workers involved in the production, use, and transportation of 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 dermatitis or burns, to chronic
degenerative disease, such as cancer or pulmonary fibrosis. Because engineering controls may not
eliminate all possible exposures, attention is often given to reducing the potential for direct skin
contact through the use of protective clothing that resists degradation, penetration, and permeation.
Standard test methods are being established to measure degradation, penetration, and permeation
chemical resistance of protective clothing materials. Chemical resistance information for a number of
chemicals often accompanies many protective clothing articles. However, because there are so many
possible protective clothing and chemical combinations, the number and type of chemicals appearing
in chemical resistance tables vary extensively.
This guide establishes a standardized list of chemicals to be used in evaluating protective clothing
materials. The list of chemicals includes a broad range of representative chemical classes and
properties. This guide is intended to provide a minimum set of chemicals in generating test results for
protective clothing users and to aid in screening new materials.
1. Scope bility of regulatory limitations prior to use. A specific hazards
statement is given in Section 7.
1.1 The purpose of this guide is to provide a recommended
list of both liquid and gaseous chemicals for evaluating
2. Referenced Documents
protective clothing materials in testing programs.
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
1.2 Results derived from testing programs using these lists
F739 Test Method for Permeation of Liquids and Gases
of test chemicals are not intended for the definitive character-
throughProtectiveClothingMaterialsunderConditionsof
ization of protective clothing materials.
Continuous Contact
1.3 Thislistoftestchemicalsisnotinclusiveofallchemical
F903 Test Method for Resistance of Materials Used in
challenges; the chemicals were chosen to represent broad
Protective Clothing to Penetration by Liquids
ranges of liquid and gaseous chemical classes and properties.
F1052 Test Method for Pressure Testing Vapor Protective
Not all chemical classes are represented. Other chemicals,
Suits
especially those of interest to the manufacturer or user, should
F1494 Terminology Relating to Protective Clothing
be tested in addition to those recommended in this guide.
F2588 Test Method for Man-In-Simulant Test (MIST) for
Protective Ensembles
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
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safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
2.2 OSHA Standards:
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro- 29 CFR 1910.1047 Ethylene Oxide
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
29 CFR 1910.1051 1,3-Butadiene
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This guide is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F23 on Personal For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Protective Clothing and Equipment and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
F23.30 on Chemicals. Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
Current edition approved Aug. 1, 2012. Published September 2012. Originally the ASTM website.
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approved in 1989. Last previous edition approved in 2006 as F1001 - 99a(2006). Available from Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), 200
DOI: 10.1520/F1001-12. Constitution Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20210.
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29 CFR 1910.1052 Dichloromethane this guide and any appropriate test method, all results and
documentation required by the test method should be reported
2.3 Other Standards:
for each chemical tested.
Compressed GasAssociationPublicationP-1 SafeHandling
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of Compressed Gases in Containers
5. Significance and Use
3. Terminology
5.1 This guide establishes a recommended list of challenge
3.1 Definitions: chemicalstoencouragethosewhoevaluatechemicalprotective
3.1.1 degradation, n—
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it may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current version
of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
Designation:F1001–99a (Reapproved 2006) Designation:F1001–12
Standard Guide for
Selection of Chemicals to Evaluate Protective Clothing
1
Materials
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1001; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
INTRODUCTION
Workers involved in the production, use, and transportation of 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 dermatitis or burns, to chronic
degenerative disease, such as cancer or pulmonary fibrosis. Because engineering controls may not
eliminate all possible exposures, attention is often given to reducing the potential for direct skin
contact through the use of protective clothing that resists degradation, penetration, and permeation.
Standard test methods are being established to measure degradation, penetration, and permeation
chemical resistance of protective clothing materials. Chemical resistance information for a number of
chemicals often accompanies many protective clothing articles. However, because there are so many
possible protective clothing and chemical combinations, the number and type of chemicals appearing
in chemical resistance tables vary extensively.
This guide establishes a standardized list of chemicals to be used in evaluating protective clothing
materials. The list of chemicals includes a broad range of representative chemical classes and
properties. This guide is intended to provide a minimum set of chemicals in generating test results for
protective clothing users and to aid in screening new materials.
1. Scope
1.1 The purpose of this guide is to provide a recommended list of both liquid and gaseous chemicals for evaluating protective
clothing materials in testing programs.
1.2 Results derived from testing programs using these lists of challengetest chemicals are not intended for the definitive
characterization of protective clothing materials.
1.3 This list of challengetest chemicals is not inclusive of all chemical challenges; the chemicals were chosen to represent broad
ranges of liquid and gaseous chemical classes and properties. Not all chemical classes are represented. Other chemicals, especially
those of interest to the manufacturer or user, should be tested in addition to those recommended in this guide.
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility
of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory
limitations prior to use. A specific hazards statement is given in Section 7.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
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
F1052 Test Method for Pressure Testing Vapor Protective Suits
F1494 Terminology Relating to Protective Clothing Terminology Relating to Protective Clothing
F2588 Test Method for Man-In-Simulant Test (MIST) for Protective Ensembles
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This guide is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F23 on Personal Protective Clothing and Equipment and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F23.30
on Chemicals.
Current edition approved Feb.Aug. 1, 2006.2012. Published February 2006.September 2012. Originally approved in 1989. Last previous edition approved in 19992006
as F1001 - 99a(2006). DOI: 10.1520/F1001-99AR06.10.1520/F1001-12.
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For referencedASTM standards, visit theASTM website, www.astm.org, or contactASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.
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2.2 OSHA Standards:
29 CFR 1910.1047 Ethylene Oxide
29 CFR 1910.1051 1,3-Butadiene
29 CFR 1910.1052 Dichloromethane
2.3 Other Standards:
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Compressed Gas Association Publication P-1 Safe Handling of Compressed Gases in Containers
3. Terminology
3.1 Defi
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