ASTM F1001-99a

Standard Guide for Selection of Chemicals to Evaluate Protective Clothing Materials

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 challenge chemicals are not intended for the definitive characterization of protective clothing materials.  
1.3 This list of challenge 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 may involve hazardous materials, operations, and equipment. This standard does not purport to address all of the safety problems 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.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 09-Jun-1999
• ICS: 13.340.10 - Protective clothing
• ICS: 71.100.01 - Products of the chemical industry in general
• Technical Committee: F23 - Personal Protective Clothing and Equipment
• Drafting Committee: F23.30 - Chemicals

Relations

• Replaced By: ASTM F1001-99a(2006) - Standard Guide for Selection of Chemicals to Evaluate Protective Clothing Materials
• Effective Date: 01-Feb-2006
• Referred By: ASTM F1461-17 - Standard Practice for Chemical Protective Clothing Program
• Effective Date: 10-Jun-1999
• Referred By: ASTM F1407-12(2017) - Standard Test Method for Resistance of Chemical Protective Clothing Materials to Liquid Permeation—Permeation Cup Method
• Effective Date: 10-Jun-1999
• 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: 10-Jun-1999
• Referred By: ASTM F739-20 - Standard Test Method for Permeation of Liquids and Gases Through Protective Clothing Materials Under Conditions of Continuous Contact
• Effective Date: 10-Jun-1999
• Referred By: ASTM F1296-08(2023) - Standard Guide for Evaluating Chemical Protective Clothing
• Effective Date: 10-Jun-1999

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation:F 1001–99a
Standard Guide for
Selection of Chemicals to Evaluate Protective Clothing
Materials
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 1001; 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 (e) 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 2. Referenced Documents
1.1 The purpose of this guide is to provide a recommended 2.1 ASTM Standards:
list of both liquid and gaseous chemicals for evaluating F 739 Test Method for Resistance of Protective Clothing
protective clothing materials in testing programs. Materials to Permeation by Liquids or Gases Under Con-
1.2 Results derived from testing programs using these lists ditions of Continuous Contact
of challenge chemicals are not intended for the definitive F 903 Test Method for Resistance of Materials Used In
characterization of protective clothing materials. Protective Clothing to Penetration by Liquids
1.3 This list of challenge chemicals is not inclusive of all F 1494 Terminology Relating to Protective Clothing
chemical challenges; the chemicals were chosen to represent 2.2 OSHA Standards:
broad ranges of liquid and gaseous chemical classes and CFR, Part 1910.1047, Ethylene Oxide
properties. Not all chemical classes are represented. Other CFR 1910.1051
chemicals, especially those of interest to the manufacturer or CFR 1910.1052
user, should be tested in addition to those recommended in this 2.3 Other Standards:
guide. Compressed Gas Association Publication P-1, Safe Han-
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the dling of Compressed Gases in Containers
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the IARC-International Agency for Research on Cancer
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
3. Terminology
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use. A specific hazards 3.1 Definitions:
statement is given in Section 7.
Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 11.03.
Available from Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S. Depart-
This guide is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F-23 on Protective ment of Labor, 200 Constitution Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20210.
Clothing and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F23.30 on Chemicals. Available from Compressed Gas Assoc., Publications Dept., 1235 Jefferson
Current edition approved June 10, 1999. Published August 1999. Originally Davis Hwy., Arlington, VA 22201.
published as F 1001 – 89. Last previous edition F 1001 – 99. Available from International Agency for Research on Cancer.
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F 1001–99a
3.1.1 challenge chemical, n—a chemical used to contact a 5.3.2 Evaluation of materials against the gaseous chemical
protective clothing material sample to determine chemical/ battery is primarily intended for those materials used in the
protective clothing material interactions or compatibility. construction of totally-encapsulating protective suits or other
3.1.2 degradation, n—thedeleteriouschangeinoneormore clothing items that are designed to prevent exposure to
properties of a material. chemical vapors or gases.
3.1.3 penetration, n—in a protective clothing material or
item, the process by which a solid, liquid, or gas moves 6. Reagents
through closures, seams, interstices, and pinholes or other
6.1 Purity of Reagents—Reagent grade chemicals shall be
imperfections on a non-molecular level.
used in all tests. Unless otherwise indicated, it is intended that
3.1.4 permeation, n—the process by which a chemical
all reagents conform to the specifications of the Committee on
moves through a protective clothing material on a molecular
Analytical Reagents of the American Chemical Society where
level. 6
such specifications are available. Other grades may be used,
3.1.4.1 Discussion—Permeation involves the following: (1)
provided it is first ascertained that the reagent is of sufficiently
sorption of molecules of the chemical into the contacted
high purity to permit its use without lessening the accuracy of
(challenge side) surface of a material; (2) diffusion of the
the determination.
sorbed molecules in the material; and (3) desorption of the
6.2 List of Recommended Liquid Test Chemicals—Reagents
molecules from the opposite (collection side) surface of the
are listed by common name, synonym, and Chemical Abstract
material.
Registry Service (CAS) number:
3.1.5 protective clothing material, n—any material or com- 7
6.2.1 Acetone (2-propanone), [67-64-1],
binationofmaterialsusedinanitemofclothingforthepurpose
6.2.2 Acetonitrile (cyanomethane), [75-05-8],
of isolating parts of the body from a potential hazard.
6.2.3 Carbon Disulfide, [75-15-0],
3.1.6 totally encapsulating chemical protective suit, n—a
6.2.4 Dichloromethane (methylene chloride), [75-09-2],
full body garment that is constructed of protective clothing
6.2.5 Diethylamine, [109-89-7],
materials; covers the wearer’s torso, head, arms, and legs; may
6.2.6 Dimethylformamide (DMF), [68-12-2],
cover the wearer’s hands and feet with tightly attached gloves
6.2.7 Ethyl Acetate, [141-78-6],
and boots; completely encloses the wearer by itself or in
6.2.8 n-Hexane, [110-54-3],
combination with the wearer’s respiratory equipment, gloves,
6.2.9 Methanol (methyl alcohol, carbinol), [67-56-1],
and boots.
6.2.10 Nitrobenzene, [98-95-3],
3.1.7 For definitions of protective clothing terms used in
6.2.11 Sodium Hydroxide (50 % w/w), [1310-73-2],
this guide, refer to Terminology F 1494.
6.2.12 Sulfuric Acid (93.1 % sp gr 1.84, 66° Be8), [7664-
93-9],
4. Summary of Guide
6.2.13 Tetrachloroethylene (perchloroethylene), [127-18-4],
4.1 In this guide, two lists of challenge chemicals are
6.2.14 Tetrahydrofuran (THF, 1,4-epoxybutane), [109-99-
recommended to be used in testing programs to evalua
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