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Standard Test Method for Determining Arc Ratings of Hand Protective Products Developed and Used for Electrical Arc Flash Protection

Standard Test Method for Determining Arc Ratings of Hand Protective Products Developed and Used for Electrical Arc Flash Protection

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 This test method is intended for the determination of the arc rating of a hand protective product material, or a combination of hand protective product materials.  
5.1.1 Because of the variability of the arc exposure, different heat transmission values are observed at individual sensors. Evaluate the results of each sensor in accordance with Section 12.  
5.2 This test method maintains the specimen in a static, vertical position and does not involve movement except that resulting from the exposure.  
5.3 This test method specifies a standard set of exposure conditions. Different exposure conditions have the potential to produce different results. In addition to the standard set of exposure conditions, other conditions are allowed and shall be documented in the reporting of the testing results.
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1.1 This test method is used to determine the arc rating of hand protective products in the form of gloves, glove materials, glove material systems, or other protective products designed to fit on the hand and specifically intended for electric arc flash protection use as protective accessories for workers exposed to electric arc heat flux values from 84 to 25,120 kW/m2 [2 to 600 cal/cm2s].  
1.2 This test method will determine the arc rating of hand protective products made of materials which meet the following requirements for flame resistance: less than 150 mm [6 in.] char length, less than 2 s afterflame and no melt and drip when tested in accordance with Test Method D6413 or receive a reported 50 % probability of ignition of a material or flammable underlayer (see definition of ignition50) by this method.  
1.2.1 It is the intent of this test method to be used for hand protective products which are flame resistant or which have an adequate flame resistance for the required hazard (see 1.2). Non flame resistant hand protective products may be used as under layers in multiple-layer systems or tested for ignition probability.  
1.2.2 It is not the intent of this test method to be used for glove materials, which have been tested by Test Method F1959/F1959M as flat panels of material then sewn into hand protective products. Materials for hand protective products, which are not normally produced in flat panels or which display shrinkage making the material unacceptable to test on panels, shall be tested using this standard.  
1.2.3 Rubber insulating gloves meeting Specification D120 and leather protectors meeting Specification F696 are not covered by this test method and are specifically excluded from its Scope.  
1.2.4 Hand protective products tested by this method are new and ratings received by this method may be reduced or eliminated by hydrocarbon loading (gasoline, diesel fuel, transformer oil, etc.), sweat, dirt, grease, or other contaminants. The end user takes responsibility for use of hand protective products tested by this method when contaminated in such a manner which could reduce or eliminate the arc rating of the hand protective products.  
1.2.5 Gloves tested by this method provide no protection from electric shock. Insulated gloves for protection from electric shock are addressed under other standards including ASTM D120. This test method is designed to provide information for gloves used for electric arc protection only. This test method is not suitable for determining electrical protective properties of hand protective products.  
1.3 This test method is used to measure and describe the properties of hand protective products in response to convective and radiant energy generated by an electric arc under controlled laboratory conditions.  
1.4 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in non-conformance with the standard.  
1.5 Th...

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Status
Historical
Publication Date
31-May-2013
ICS
13.340.10 - Protective clothing
Technical Committee
F18 - Electrical Protective Equipment for Workers
Drafting Committee
F18.65 - Wearing Apparel
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ASTM F1506-22 - Standard Performance Specification for Flame Resistant and Electric Arc Rated Protective Clothing Worn by Workers Exposed to Flames and Electric Arcs
Effective Date
01-Jun-2013

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Designation: F2675/F2675M − 13
Standard Test Method for
Determining Arc Ratings of Hand Protective Products
1
Developed and Used for Electrical Arc Flash Protection
ThisstandardisissuedunderthefixeddesignationF2675/F2675M;thenumberimmediatelyfollowingthedesignationindicatestheyear
of original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.
A superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope 1.2.3 Rubber insulating gloves meeting Specification D120
and leather protectors meeting Specification F696 are not
1.1 This test method is used to determine the arc rating of
covered by this test method and are specifically excluded from
handprotectiveproductsintheformofgloves,glovematerials,
its Scope.
glove material systems, or other protective products designed
1.2.4 Hand protective products tested by this method are
tofitonthehandandspecificallyintendedforelectricarcflash
new and ratings received by this method may be reduced or
protectionuseasprotectiveaccessoriesforworkersexposedto
eliminated by hydrocarbon loading (gasoline, diesel fuel,
2
electricarcheatfluxvaluesfrom84to25,120kW/m [2to600
transformeroil,etc.),sweat,dirt,grease,orothercontaminants.
2
cal/cm s].
The end user takes responsibility for use of hand protective
products tested by this method when contaminated in such a
1.2 This test method will determine the arc rating of hand
manner which could reduce or eliminate the arc rating of the
protective products made of materials which meet the follow-
hand protective products.
ing requirements for flame resistance: less than 150 mm [6 in.]
1.2.5 Gloves tested by this method provide no protection
char length, less than 2 s afterflame and no melt and drip when
from electric shock. Insulated gloves for protection from
tested in accordance with Test Method D6413 or receive a
electric shock are addressed under other standards including
reported 50 % probability of ignition of a material or flam-
ASTM D120. This test method is designed to provide infor-
mable underlayer (see definition of ignition ) by this method.
50
mationforglovesusedforelectricarcprotectiononly.Thistest
1.2.1 It is the intent of this test method to be used for hand
method is not suitable for determining electrical protective
protective products which are flame resistant or which have an
properties of hand protective products.
adequate flame resistance for the required hazard (see 1.2).
Non flame resistant hand protective products may be used as 1.3 This test method is used to measure and describe the
under layers in multiple-layer systems or tested for ignition properties of hand protective products in response to convec-
probability. tive and radiant energy generated by an electric arc under
controlled laboratory conditions.
1.2.2 It is not the intent of this test method to be used for
glove materials, which have been tested by Test Method
1.4 The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units
F1959/F1959M as flat panels of material then sewn into hand
are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in
protective products. Materials for hand protective products,
each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each
which are not normally produced in flat panels or which
system shall be used independently of the other. Combining
display shrinkage making the material unacceptable to test on
values from the two systems may result in non-conformance
panels, shall be tested using this standard. with the standard.
1.5 This test method does not apply to electrical contact or
electrical shock hazards.
1
This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F18 on
1.6 This standard shall not be used to describe or appraise
Electrical Protective Equipment for Workers and is the direct responsibility of
the fire hazard or fire risk of materials, products, or assemblies
Subcommittee F18.65 on Wearing Apparel.
under actual fire conditions. However, results of this test may
Current edition approved June 1, 2013. Published July 2013. DOI: 10.1520/
F2675_F2675M-13. be used as elements of a fire assessment that takes into account
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F2675/F2675M − 13
all of the factors, which are pertinent to an assessment of the thepurposesofthistestmethod.Inmultiplelayerspecimensof
fire hazard of a particular end use. flame resistant material, all the layers must breakopen to meet
1.7 This standard does not purport to address all of the the definition. In multiple layer specimens, if some of the
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the layers are ignitable, breakopen occurs when these layers
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1.1 This guide is intended to aid in the application of standards for the development, specification, and selection of chemical protective clothing with the ultimate goal of maintaining the safety and health of workers who come into contact with hazardous chemicals.  
1.2 This guide provides a short description of each referenced standard and then makes specific recommendations for the use of these standards. The referenced standards are organized under the following headings: Material Chemical Resistance, Material Physical Properties, Seam and Closure Performance, and Overall Clothing Performance.  
1.3 No protocol can ensure the selection of protective clothing that guarantees worker protection. The purpose of testing is to generate data and information that will allow the selection of the most appropriate clothing. Ultimately, clothing selection is based on technical evaluation of available information and professional assessment of risk.  
1.4 The values stated in SI units or in other units shall be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system must be used independently of the other, without combining values in any way.  
1.5 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.  
1.6 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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ASTM F2053-00(2023)(Guide)
Standard Guide for Documenting the Results of Airborne Particle Penetration Testing of Protective Clothing Materials

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
2.1 This guide is intended to encourage thorough and consistent documentation of airborne particle penetration testing and its results.  
2.2 Uniform information and performance data increase the likelihood of selecting proper particle protective clothing by direct comparison of one material with another.  
2.3 A standard format for test information and data also encourages computer storage of test results for easy retrieval, comparison, and correlations.
SCOPE
1.1 This guide provides a format for documenting information and performance data for an airborne particle penetration test.  
1.2 Documented data and information are grouped into five categories that define important aspects of each test:  
1.2.1 Description of material tested,  
1.2.2 Challenge particles,  
1.2.3 Test method,  
1.2.4 Test results, and  
1.2.5 Source of the data.  
1.3 Use of this guide is facilitated by adherence to procedures outlined in a standard test method.  
1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurements are included in this standard.  
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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ASTM F1868-23(Test Method)
Standard Test Method for Thermal Resistance, Evaporative Resistance, and Total Heat Loss Measurements of Clothing Materials Using a Sweating Hot Plate

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 The thermal resistance, evaporative resistance, and total heat loss provided by fabrics, films, coatings, foams, and leathers, including multi-layer assemblies, is of considerable importance in determining their suitability for use in fabricating protective clothing systems.  
4.1.1 The thermal resistance, evaporative resistance, and total heat loss can be significantly affected by environmental conditions. Extreme care must be taken when using results measured under standard testing conditions to determine a material’s suitability for use in conditions outside the testing conditions.  
4.2 The thermal interchange between people and their environment is an extremely complicated subject that involves many factors in addition to the steady-state resistance values of fabrics, films, coatings, foams, and leathers, including multi-layer assemblies. Therefore, thermal resistance values, evaporative resistance values, and total heat loss measured on a hot plate may or may not indicate relative merit of a particular material or system for a given clothing application. While a possible indicator of clothing performance, measurements produced by the testing of fabrics have no proven correlation to the performance of clothing systems worn by people. Clothing weight, drape, tightness of fit, and so forth, can minimize or even neutralize the apparent differences between fabrics or fabric assemblies measured by this test method.  
4.3 The thermal resistance and evaporative resistance of clothing systems and items can be measured with a heated sweating manikin in an environmental chamber in accordance with Test Methods F1291, F2370, and F3426.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the measurement of the thermal resistance, evaporative resistance, and total heat loss under steady-state conditions of fabrics, films, coatings, foams, and leathers, including multi-layer assemblies, for use in clothing systems.  
1.2 The range of this measurement technique for intrinsic thermal resistance is from 0.002 to 0.5 K·m2/W and for intrinsic evaporative resistance is from 0.0 to 1.0 kPa·m 2/W. The total heat loss range is from 0.0 to 1300 W/m2.  
1.3 The values in SI units shall be regarded as standard. Other units of measurement are provided in this standard but are not regarded as 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.  
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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