ASTM F1383-12
(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 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, arm shields, aprons, suits, hats, boots, respirators, and the like.
5.2.2 The phrase specimens from finished items encompasses seamed or other discontinuous regions as well as the usual continuous regions of protective clothing items.
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 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 as 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 cumulative permeation are characteristics of better barriers. Note 1—At present, there is limited quantitative information exists about acceptable levels of dermal contact with most chemicals. Therefore, the data obtained using this test method cannot be used to infer safe exposure levels.
5.4.1 The reporting of a standardized breakthrough time greater than a specific time period does not mean that no chemical has permeated through the p...
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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. Specific hazard statements are given in Section 7.
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Designation: F1383 − 12
StandardTest 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 effects of these chemicals can range from acute trauma such as skin irritation and burn, to
chronicdegenerativediseasesuchascancer.Sinceengineeringcontrolsmaynoteliminateallpossible
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 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 fabrics are found in Test Methods D471,
Test Method 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 bility of regulatory limitations prior to use. Specific hazard
statements are given in Section 7.
1.1 Thistestmethodmeasuresthepermeationofliquidsand
gasesthroughprotectiveclothingmaterialsunderthecondition
2. Referenced Documents
of intermittent contact.
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
1.2 This test method is designed for use when the test
D471 Test Method for Rubber Property—Effect of Liquids
chemical is a gas or a liquid; where the liquid is either volatile
D543 Practices for Evaluating the Resistance of Plastics to
(thatis,havingavaporpressuregreaterthan1mmHgat25°C)
Chemical Reagents
or soluble in water or another liquid that does not interact with
D751 Test Methods for Coated Fabrics
the clothing material.
D1777 Test Method for Thickness of Textile Materials
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
E105 Practice for Probability Sampling of Materials
standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical E171 Practice for Conditioning and Testing Flexible Barrier
conversions to inch-pound units that are provided for informa-
Packaging
tion only and are not considered standard.
E177 Practice for Use of the Terms Precision and Bias in
ASTM Test Methods
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the
E691 Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
Determine the Precision of a Test Method
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
F739 Test Method for Permeation of Liquids and Gases
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
throughProtectiveClothingMaterialsunderConditionsof
Continuous Contact
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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 Sept. 1, 2012. Published October 2012. Originally contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
approved in 1992. Last previous edition approved in 2011 as F1383 - 11. DOI: Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
10.1520/F1383-12. the ASTM website.
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3.1.2.1 Discussion—The breakthrough detection time is de-
pendent on the sensitivity of the method. (See Appendix X1.)
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,orotherwisecapturesthe
test chemical and does not affect the measured permeation.
3.1
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Designation: F1383 − 11 F1383 − 12
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.
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 effects of these chemicals can range from acute trauma such as skin irritation and burn, to
chronic degenerative disease such as 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 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 fabrics are found in Test Methods D471,
Test Method 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; 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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory
limitations prior to use. Specific hazard statements are given in Section 7.
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
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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 July 1, 2011Sept. 1, 2012. Published July 2011October 2012. Originally approved in 1992. Last previous edition approved in 20072011 as
F1383 - 07.F1383 - 11. DOI: 10.1520/F1383-11.10.1520/F1383-12.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM 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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E105 Practice for Probability Sampling of Materials
E171 Practice for Conditioning and Testing Flexible Barrier Packaging
E177 Practice for Use of the Terms Precision and Bias in ASTM Test Methods
E691 Practice for Conducting an Interlaboratory Study to Determine the Precision of a Test Method
F739 Test Method for Permeation of Liquids and Gases through Protective Clothing Materials under Conditions of Continuous
Contact
F903 Test Method for Resistance of
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