ASTM F1383-20
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Permeation of Liquids and Gases Through Protective Clothing Materials Under Conditions of Intermittent Contact
Standard Test Method for Permeation of Liquids and Gases Through Protective Clothing Materials Under Conditions of Intermittent Contact
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 This test method is used to measure chemical permeation through specimens of protective clothing under the condition of intermittent contact of a test chemical with the specimen. In many applications, protective clothing is contacted intermittently to chemicals, not continuously as is tested by Test Method F739.
5.2 This test method is normally used to evaluate flat specimens and seams from finished items of protective clothing and of materials that are candidates for items of protective clothing.
5.2.1 Finished items of protective clothing include gloves, sleeves, aprons, suits, coveralls, hoods, boots, respirators, and the like.
5.2.2 The phrase “specimens from finished items” encompasses seams or other discontinuous regions as well as continuous regions of protective clothing items.
5.2.3 Selected seams for testing are representative of seams used in the principal construction of the protective clothing item and typically include seams of both the base material and where the base material is joined with other types of materials.
5.3 In some cases, it may be of interest to compare permeation behaviors that occur under conditions of intermittent contact with those that occur during continuous contact. Test Method F739 is recommended for measuring permeation under the conditions of continuous contact of the test chemical with the protective clothing specimen.
5.4 The breakthrough detection time, standardized breakthrough time, and the cumulative permeation are key measures of the effectiveness of a clothing material to be a barrier to the test chemical. Such information is used in the comparison of clothing materials during the process of selecting clothing for protection from hazardous chemicals. Long breakthrough detection times and standardized breakthrough times and low amounts of cumulative permeation are characteristics of more effective barrier materials than materials with higher permeation characteristics.
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SCOPE
1.1 This test method measures the permeation of liquids and gases through protective clothing materials under the condition of intermittent contact.
1.2 This test method is designed for use when the test chemical is a gas or a liquid, where the liquid is either volatile (that is, having a vapor pressure greater than 1 mm Hg at 25 °C) or soluble in water or another liquid that does not interact with the clothing material.
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to inch-pound units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. Specific hazard statements are given in Section 7.
1.5 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
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This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation: F1383 − 20
Standard Test Method for
Permeation of Liquids and Gases Through Protective
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Clothing Materials Under Conditions of Intermittent Contact
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1383; 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 liquid and gaseous chemicals can be
exposed to numerous compounds capable of causing harm upon contact with the human body. The
deleterious health effects of these chemicals can range from acute trauma such as skin irritation and
burn, to chronic degenerative disease and mutagenic conditions, including cancer. Since engineering
controls may not eliminate all possible exposures, attention is often placed on reducing the potential
for direct skin contact through the use of protective clothing that resists permeation, penetration, and
degradation.
This test method is used to measure the resistance to permeation under the condition of intermittent
contact of the protective clothing material with liquid or gaseous chemicals. Resistance to permeation
and penetration under conditions of continuous contact should be determined by Test Methods F739
and F903, respectively. In certain situations, the permeation of liquids through protective clothing
materials can be measured using a permeation cup following Test Method F1407. An undesirable
change in the physical properties of protective clothing materials is called degradation. Methods for
measuring the degradation of rubbers, plastics, and coated materials are found in Test Method D471,
Practice D543, and Test Method D751, respectively.Astarting point for selecting the chemicals to be
used in assessing the chemical resistance of clothing materials is Guide F1001.
1. Scope priate safety, health, and environmental practices and deter-
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.1 Thistestmethodmeasuresthepermeationofliquidsand
Specific hazard statements are given in Section 7.
gases through protective clothing materials under the condition
1.5 This international standard was developed in accor-
of intermittent contact.
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
1.2 This test method is designed for use when the test
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
chemical is a gas or a liquid, where the liquid is either volatile
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
(that is, having a vapor pressure greater than 1 mm Hg at
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
25 °C) or soluble in water or another liquid that does not
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
interact with the clothing material.
2. Referenced Documents
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
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standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
2.1 ASTM Standards:
conversions to inch-pound units that are provided for informa-
D471 Test Method for Rubber Property—Effect of Liquids
tion only and are not considered standard.
D543 Practices for Evaluating the Resistance of Plastics to
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
Chemical Reagents
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the D751 Test Methods for Coated Fabrics
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
D1777 Test Method for Thickness of Textile Materials
E105 Practice for Probability Sampling of Materials
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ThistestmethodisunderthejurisdictionofASTMCommitteeF23onPersonal
Protective Clothing and Equipment and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
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F23.30 on Chemicals. For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2020. Published November 2020. Originally contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
approved in 1992. Last previous edition approved in 2012 as F1383 – 12. DOI: Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
10.1520/F1383-20. the ASTM website.
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3.1.3 closed-loop, adj—refers to a testing mode in which
there is no change in the volume of the collection medium
except for sampling.
3.1.4 collection medium, n—a liquid, gas, or solid that
absorbs,adsorbs,dissolves,suspends
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Designation: F1383 − 12 F1383 − 20
Standard Test Method for
Permeation of Liquids and Gases Through Protective
1
Clothing Materials Under Conditions of Intermittent Contact
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1383; 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.
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ε NOTE—Editorially corrected 8.8.1 in February 2015.
INTRODUCTION
Workers involved in the production, use, and transportation of liquid and gaseous chemicals can be
exposed to numerous compounds capable of causing harm upon contact with the human body. The
deleterious health effects of these chemicals can range from acute trauma such as skin irritation and
burn, to chronic degenerative disease such as and mutagenic conditions, including cancer. Since
engineering controls may not eliminate all possible exposures, attention is often placed on reducing
the potential for direct skin contact through the use of protective clothing that resists permeation,
penetration, and degradation.
This test method is used to measure the resistance to permeation under the condition of intermittent
contact of the protective clothing material with liquid or gaseous chemicals. Resistance to permeation
and penetration under conditions of continuous contact should be determined by Test Methods F739
and F903, respectively. In certain situations, the permeation of liquids through protective clothing
materials can be measured using a permeation cup following Test Method F1407. An undesirable
change in the physical properties of protective clothing materials is called degradation. Methods for
measuring the degradation of rubbers, plastics, and coated fabricsmaterials are found in Test
MethodsMethod D471, Test Method Practice D543, and Test Method D751, respectively. A starting
point for selecting the chemicals to be used in assessing the chemical resistance of clothing materials
is Guide F1001.
1. Scope
1.1 This test method measures the permeation of liquids and gases through protective clothing materials under the condition of
intermittent contact.
1.2 This test method is designed for use when the test chemical is a gas or a liquid;liquid, where the liquid is either volatile (that
is, having a vapor pressure greater than 1 mm Hg at 25°C)25 °C) or soluble in water or another liquid that does not interact with
the clothing material.
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to
inch-pound units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
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This test method 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 Sept. 1, 2012Nov. 1, 2020. Published October 2012November 2020. Originally approved in 1992. Last previous edition approved in 20112012
as F1383 - 11.F1383 – 12. DOI: 10.1520/F1383-12E01.10.1520/F1383-20.
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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 safety, health, and healthenvironmental practices and determine the
applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. Specific hazard statements are given in Section 7.
1.5 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization
established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued
by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D471 Test Method for Rubber Property—Effect of Liquids
D543 Practices for Evaluating the Resistance of Plastics to Chemical Reagents
D751 Test Methods for Coated Fabrics
D1777 Test Method for Thickness of Textile Materials
E105 Practice for Probability Sampling of Materials
E171E171/E171M Practice for Conditioning and Testing Flexible Barrier Packaging
E177 Practice for Use of the Terms Precision and Bias in ASTM Test Metho
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