ASTM F1494-03(2011)
(Terminology)Standard Terminology Relating to Protective Clothing
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.
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Designation: F1494 − 03(Reapproved 2011)
Standard Terminology Relating to
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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
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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
3.1 Definitions:
Subcommittee F23.91 on Editorial.
after-flame time, n—the length of time for which a material
Current edition approved Feb. 1, 2011. Published March 2011. Originally
approved in 1993. Last previous edition approved in 2003 as F1494 – 03. DOI:
continues to flame after the ignition source has been
10.1520/F1494-03R11.
removed. (F23.20) F1358
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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
afterglow, n—a glow in a material after the removal of an
Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
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 allows the molten substance to pass through the material.
growth of bacteria and other micro-organisms. (F23.40) (F23.80) F955
F1671
breakthrough detection time, n—the elapsed time measured
analytical detection limit, n—a number, expressed in units of
from the start
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