ASTM F1359-07
(Test Method)Standard Test Method for Liquid Penetration Resistance of Protective Clothing or Protective Ensembles Under a Shower Spray While on a Mannequin
Standard Test Method for Liquid Penetration Resistance of Protective Clothing or Protective Ensembles Under a Shower Spray While on a Mannequin
SCOPE
1.1 This test method measures the ability of protective clothing or protective ensembles to resist liquid penetration in the form of a shower spray with surfactant-treated water.
1.2 This test method measures the liquid penetration resistance of the construction and configuration of the overall protective clothing or protective ensemble, but especially of seams, closures, and interfaces with other components such as gloves, boots, hoods, and respiratory protective equipment. It is intended that this test method be used to assess the liquid penetration resistance of protective clothing and protective ensembles as received from the manufacturer and worn in accordance with their instructions.
1.3 Resistance of materials used in protective clothing to permeation or penetration can be determined in accordance with Test Methods F 739 and F 903, respectively.
1.4 The integrity of vapor protective ensembles is measured by its ability to maintain positive internal pressure with Test Method F 1052.
1.5 The values 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.
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.
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Designation: F1359 − 07
StandardTest Method for
Liquid Penetration Resistance of Protective Clothing or
Protective Ensembles Under a Shower Spray While on a
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Mannequin
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1359; 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
Personnel in industry and emergency response can be exposed to numerous chemicals 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 cannot eliminate all possible exposures, attention is often placed on
reducing the potential for direct skin contact through the use of protective clothing.
Protective clothing is available in a variety of constructions, configurations and materials, and is
designed to provide various levels of protection against many hazards. Protective clothing offering the
highest level of chemical protection is constructed to prevent any contact of solid, liquid, or gaseous
chemicals with the wearer. Test Method F1052 evaluates the integrity and construction of the vapor
protective ensembles by way of an internal pressure test. In some applications, chemical protective
clothing need only isolate the wearer from splashes of liquids.This test method evaluates the integrity
of the construction and configuration of liquid-penetration-resistant protective clothing or protective
ensembles with a shower-spray test.
Resistance of materials used in protective clothing to chemical permeation should be evaluated by
Test Method F739 for continuous contact and Test Method F1383 for intermittent contact (that is,
splash), or by Test Method F1407 using the permeation cup method. Resistance of protective clothing
materials to liquid penetration should be determined by Test Method F903.
Physical properties of materials used in the construction of protective clothing can be determined
using a variety of test methods including, Test Methods D751 for dimensions, weight, breaking
strength,elongation,burst,tearresistance,andhydrostaticresistance;TestMethodD2582forpuncture
propagationtearresistance;TestMethodD4157forabrasionresistance;TestMethodF392forflexural
fatigue; Test Method F1358 for flammability, as well as many others.
1. Scope seams, closures, and interfaces with other components such as
gloves,boots,hoods,andrespiratoryprotectiveequipment.Itis
1.1 This test method measures the ability of protective
intended that this test method be used to assess the liquid
clothing or protective ensembles to resist liquid penetration in
penetration resistance of protective clothing and protective
the form of a shower spray with surfactant-treated water.
ensembles as received from the manufacturer and worn in
1.2 This test method measures the liquid penetration resis-
accordance with their instructions.
tance of the construction and configuration of the overall
protective clothing or protective ensemble, but especially of
1.3 Resistance of materials used in protective clothing to
permeation or penetration can be determined in accordance
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with Test Methods F739 and F903, respectively.
ThistestmethodisunderthejurisdictionofASTMCommitteeF23onPersonal
Protective Clothing and Equipment and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
1.4 The integrity of vapor protective ensembles is measured
F23.30 on Chemicals.
Current edition approved Oct. 15, 2007. Published November 2007. Originally
by its ability to maintain positive internal pressure with Test
approved in 1991. Last previous edition approved in 2004 as F1359 - 99a (2004)
Method F1052.
DOI: 10.1520/F1359-07.
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1.5 The values in SI units or in other units shall be regarded (challenge side) surface of the material, (2) diffusion of the
separately as standard. The values stated in each system must sorbed molecules in the material, and (3) desorption of the
be used independently of the other, without combining values molecules from the opposite (collection side) surface of the
in any way. material.
1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the 3.1.5 protective clothing, n—apparel used for the purpose of
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the isolatingpartsofthebodyfromcontactwithapotentialhazard.
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
3.1.6 protective ensemble,
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it may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current version
of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
Designation:F 1359–99a (Reapproved 2004) Designation: F 1359 – 07
Standard Test Method for
Liquid Penetration Resistance of Protective Clothing or
Protective Ensembles Under a Shower Spray While on a
1
Mannequin
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F 1359; 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
Personnel in industry and emergency response can be exposed to numerous chemicals 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 cannot eliminate all possible exposures, attention is often placed on
reducing the potential for direct skin contact through the use of protective clothing.
Protective clothing is available in a variety of constructions, configurations and materials, and is
designed to provide various levels of protection against many hazards. Protective clothing offering the
highest level of chemical protection is constructed to prevent any contact of solid, liquid, or gaseous
chemicals with the wearer. Test Method F 1052 evaluates the integrity and construction of the vapor
protective ensembles by way of an internal pressure test. In some applications, chemical protective
clothing need only isolate the wearer from splashes of liquids.This test method evaluates the integrity
of the construction and configuration of liquid-penetration-resistant protective clothing or protective
ensembles with a shower-spray test.
Resistance of materials used in protective clothing to chemical permeation should be evaluated by
Test Method F 739 for continuous contact and Test Method F 1383 for intermittent contact (that is,
splash), or byTest Method F 1407 using the permeation cup method. Resistance of protective clothing
materials to liquid penetration should be determined by Test Method F 903.
Physical properties of materials used in the construction of protective clothing can be determined
using a variety of test methods including, Test Methods D 751 for dimensions, weight, breaking
strength, elongation, burst, tear resistance, and hydrostatic resistance; Test Method D 2582 for
puncture propagation tear resistance; Test Method D 4157 for abrasion resistance; Test Method F 392
for flexural fatigue; Test Method F 1358 for flammability, as well as many others.
1. Scope
1.1 This test method measures the ability of protective clothing or protective ensembles to resist liquid penetration in the form
of a shower spray with surfactant-treated water.
1.2 This test method measures the liquid penetration resistance of the construction and configuration of the overall protective
clothing or protective ensemble, but especially of seams, closures, and interfaces with other components such as gloves, boots,
hoods, and respiratory protective equipment. It is intended that this test method be used to assess the liquid penetration resistance
of protective clothing and protective ensembles as received from the manufacturer and worn in accordance with their instructions.
1.3 Resistance of materials used in protective clothing to permeation or penetration can be determined in accordance with Test
Methods F 739 and F 903, respectively.
1.4 The integrity of vapor protective ensembles is measured by its ability to maintain positive internal pressure with Test
Method F 1052.
1.5 The values 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.
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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 June 1, 2004.Oct. 15, 2007. Published July 2004.November 2007. Originally approved in 1991. Last previous edition approved in 19992004 as
F 1359 - 99a. (2004)
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1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility
of
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