ASTM F1494-13

Standard Terminology Relating to Protective Clothing

SCOPE
1.1 This standard defines the specialized terms used in standards developed by Committee F23 on Protective Clothing.  
1.2 Definitions of Terms, which were drafted for use only in a single standard, are also included for convenient reference. Under ASTM rules they may become full definitions in the future, if they are used in additional standards.  
1.3 Additional terminology relevant to protective clothing and to the components of protective clothing can be found in Terminology D123, D1566, and D4805.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 30-Jun-2013
• ICS: 01.040.13 - Environment. Health protection. Safety (Vocabularies)
• ICS: 13.340.01 - Protective equipment in general
• Technical Committee: F23 - Personal Protective Clothing and Equipment
• Drafting Committee: F23.91 - Editorial

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM F1494-03(2011) - Standard Terminology Relating to Protective Clothing
• Effective Date: 01-Jul-2013
• Referred By: ASTM F2588-12(2020) - Standard Test Method for Man-In-Simulant Test (MIST) for Protective Ensembles
• Effective Date: 01-Jul-2013
• Referred By: ASTM F2299/F2299M-03(2017) - Standard Test Method for Determining the Initial Efficiency of Materials Used in Medical Face Masks to Penetration by Particulates Using Latex Spheres
• Effective Date: 01-Jul-2013
• Referred By: ASTM F1790/F1790M-15(2021) - Standard Test Method for Measuring Cut Resistance of Materials Used in Protective Clothing with CPP Test Equipment
• Effective Date: 01-Jul-2013
• Referred By: ASTM F2010/F2010M-18(2023) - Standard Test Method for Evaluation of Glove Effects on Wearer Finger Dexterity Using a Modified Pegboard Test
• Effective Date: 01-Jul-2013
• Referred By: ASTM F1862/F1862M-17 - Standard Test Method for Resistance of Medical Face Masks to Penetration by Synthetic Blood (Horizontal Projection of Fixed Volume at a Known Velocity)
• Effective Date: 01-Jul-2013
• Referred By: ASTM F1930-23 - Standard Test Method for Evaluation of Flame-Resistant Clothing for Protection Against Fire Simulations Using an Instrumented Manikin
• Effective Date: 01-Jul-2013
• Referred By: ASTM F2300-10(2022) - Standard Test Method for Measuring the Performance of Personal Cooling Systems Using Physiological Testing
• Effective Date: 01-Jul-2013
• Referred By: ASTM F1414-19 - Standard Test Method for Measurement of Cut Resistance to Chainsaw in Lower Body (Legs) Protective Clothing
• Effective Date: 01-Jul-2013
• Referred By: ASTM F2703-21 - Standard Test Method for Unsteady-State Heat Transfer Evaluation of Flame-Resistant Materials for Clothing with Burn Injury Prediction
• Effective Date: 01-Jul-2013
• Referred By: ASTM F1868-23 - Standard Test Method for Thermal Resistance, Evaporative Resistance, and Total Heat Loss Measurements of Clothing Materials Using a Sweating Hot Plate
• Effective Date: 01-Jul-2013
• Referred By: ASTM F1383-20 - Standard Test Method for Permeation of Liquids and Gases Through Protective Clothing Materials Under Conditions of Intermittent Contact
• Effective Date: 01-Jul-2013
• Referred By: ASTM F1154-18 - Standard Practices for Evaluating the Comfort, Fit, Function, and Durability of Protective Ensembles, Ensemble Elements, and Other Components
• Effective Date: 01-Jul-2013
• Referred By: ASTM E3276/E3276M-21 - Standard Test Method for Assessing Impact Energy and Precision of Direct-fire, Single-projectile Less Lethal Impact Rounds Used by Public Safety Officers
• Effective Date: 01-Jul-2013
• Referred By: ASTM F2407/F2407M-23a - Standard Specification for Surgical Gowns Intended for Use in Healthcare Facilities
• Effective Date: 01-Jul-2013

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: F1494 − 13
StandardTerminology Relating to
1
Protective Clothing
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1494; 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.
1. Scope F1154 Practices for Qualitatively Evaluating the Comfort,
Fit, Function, and Durability of Protective Ensembles and
1.1 This standard defines the specialized terms used in
Ensemble Components
standards developed by Committee F23 on Protective Cloth-
F1291 Test Method for Measuring the Thermal Insulation of
ing.
Clothing Using a Heated Manikin
1.2 Definitions ofTerms, which were drafted for use only in
F1358 Test Method for Effects of Flame Impingement on
a single standard, are also included for convenient reference.
Materials Used in Protective Clothing Not Designated
Under ASTM rules they may become full definitions in the
Primarily for Flame Resistance
future, if they are used in additional standards.
F1359 Test Method for Liquid Penetration Resistance of
Protective Clothing or Protective Ensembles Under a
1.3 Additional terminology relevant to protective clothing
and to the components of protective clothing can be found in Shower Spray While on a Mannequin
F1383 Test Method for Permeation of Liquids and Gases
Terminology D123, D1566, and D4805.
throughProtectiveClothingMaterialsunderConditionsof
Intermittent Contact
2. Referenced Documents
2 F1407 Test Method for Resistance of Chemical Protective
2.1 ASTM Standards:
Clothing Materials to Liquid Permeation—Permeation
D123 Terminology Relating to Textiles
Cup Method
D1566 Terminology Relating to Rubber
F1414 Test Method for Measurement of Cut Resistance to
D4805 Terminology for Plastics Standards (Withdrawn
3 Chain Saw in Lower Body (Legs) Protective Clothing
2002)
F1449 Guide for Industrial Laundering of Flame, Thermal,
F739 Test Method for Permeation of Liquids and Gases
and Arc Resistant Clothing
throughProtectiveClothingMaterialsunderConditionsof
F1458 Test Method for Measurement of Cut Resistance to
Continuous Contact
Chain Saw of Foot Protective Devices
F955 Test Method for Evaluating Heat Transfer through
F1461 Practice for Chemical Protective Clothing Program
Materials for Protective Clothing Upon Contact with
F1670 Test Method for Resistance of Materials Used in
Molten Substances
Protective Clothing to Penetration by Synthetic Blood
F1001 Guide for Selection of Chemicals to Evaluate Protec-
F1671 Test Method for Resistance of Materials Used in
tive Clothing Materials
Protective Clothing to Penetration by Blood-Borne Patho-
F1002 Performance Specification for Protective Clothing for
gens Using Phi-X174 Bacteriophage Penetration as a Test
Use by Workers Exposed to Specific Molten Substances
System
and Related Thermal Hazards
F1731 Practice for Body Measurements and Sizing of Fire
F1060 Test Method for Thermal Protective Performance of
and Rescue Services Uniforms and OtherThermal Hazard
Materials for Protective Clothing for Hot Surface Contact
Protective Clothing
F1818 SpecificationforFootProtectionforChainSawUsers
1 3. Terminology
This terminology is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F23 on
Personal Protective Clothing and Equipment and is the direct responsibility of
3.1 Definitions:
Subcommittee F23.91 on Editorial.
after-flame time, n—the length of time for which a material
Current edition approved July 1, 2013. Published July 2013. Originally approved
in 1993. Last previous edition approved in 2011 as F1494 – 03 (2011). DOI:
continues to flame after the ignition source has been
10.1520/F1494-13.
removed. (F23.20) F1358
2
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afterglow, n—a glow in a material after the removal of an
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external ignition source or after the cessation (natural or
the ASTM website.
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induced) of flaming of the material (see also glow). (F23.20)
The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on
www.astm.org. F1358
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agar, n—a semisolid culture medium used to support the body fluid, n—any liquid produced, secreted, or excreted by
growth of bacteria and other micro-organisms. (F23.40) the human body.
F1671
body fluid simulant, n—a liquid which is used to act as a
model for human body liquids. (F23.40) F1670, F1671
analytical detection limit, n—a number, exp
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Designation: F1494 − 03 (Reapproved 2011) F1494 − 13
Standard Terminology Relating to
1
Protective Clothing
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1494; 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.
1. Scope
1.1 This standard defines the specialized terms used in standards developed by Committee F23 on Protective Clothing.
1.2 Definitions of Terms, which were drafted for use only in a single standard, are also included for convenient reference. Under
ASTM rules they may become full definitions in the future, if they are used in additional standards.
1.3 Additional terminology relevant to protective clothing and to the components of protective clothing can be found in
Terminology D123, D1566, and D4805.
2. Referenced Documents
2
2.1 ASTM Standards:
D123 Terminology Relating to Textiles
D1566 Terminology Relating to Rubber
3
D4805 Terminology for Plastics Standards (Withdrawn 2002)
F739 Test Method for Permeation of Liquids and Gases through Protective Clothing Materials under Conditions of Continuous
Contact
F955 Test Method for Evaluating Heat Transfer through Materials for Protective Clothing Upon Contact with Molten Substances
F1001 Guide for Selection of Chemicals to Evaluate Protective Clothing Materials
F1002 Performance Specification for Protective Clothing and the Materials from Which It Is Made for Use by Workers Exposed
to Specific Molten Substances and Related Thermal Hazards
F1060 Test Method for Thermal Protective Performance of Materials for Protective Clothing for Hot Surface Contact
F1154 Practices for Qualitatively Evaluating the Comfort, Fit, Function, and Durability of Protective Ensembles and Ensemble
Components
F1291 Test Method for Measuring the Thermal Insulation of Clothing Using a Heated Manikin
F1358 Test Method for Effects of Flame Impingement on Materials Used in Protective Clothing Not Designated Primarily for
Flame Resistance
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
F1407 Test Method for Resistance of Chemical Protective Clothing Materials to Liquid Permeation—Permeation Cup Method
F1414 Test Method for Measurement of Cut Resistance to Chain Saw in Lower Body (Legs) Protective Clothing
F1449 Guide for Industrial Laundering of Flame, Thermal, and Arc Resistant Clothing
F1458 Test Method for Measurement of Cut Resistance to Chain Saw of Foot Protective Devices
F1461 Practice for Chemical Protective Clothing Program
F1670 Test Method for Resistance of Materials Used in Protective Clothing to Penetration by Synthetic Blood
F1671 Test Method for Resistance of Materials Used in Protective Clothing to Penetration by Blood-Borne Pathogens Using
Phi-X174 Bacteriophage Penetration as a Test System
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This terminology is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F23 on Personal Protective Clothing and Equipment and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
F23.91 on Editorial.
Current edition approved Feb. 1, 2011July 1, 2013. Published March 2011July 2013. Originally approved in 1993. Last previous edition approved in 20032011 as
F1494 – 03.F1494 – 03 (2011). DOI: 10.1520/F1494-03R11.10.1520/F1494-13.
2
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
3
The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on www.astm.org.
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F1731 Practice for Body Measurements and Sizing of Fire and Rescue Services Uniforms and Other Thermal Hazard Protective
Clothing
F1818 Specification for Foot Protection for Chain Saw Users
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions:
after-flame time, n—the length of time for which a material continues to flame after the ignition source has been removed.
(F23.20) F1358
afterglow, n—a glow in a material after the removal of an external ignition source or after the cessation (
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