ASTM F903-03(2004)
Historical Standard: ASTM F903-03(2004) Standard Test Method for Resistance of Materials Used in Protective Clothing to Penetration by Liquids
SUPERSEDED (see Active link, below)
ASTM F903
1. Scope
1.1 This test method is used to test specimens of protective clothing and candidate materials and constructions to be used in protective clothing. The resistance to visible penetration of the test liquid is determined with the liquid in continuous contact with the normally outside surface of the test specimen.
1.2 In some cases, significant amounts of hazardous materials will permeate specimens that pass the penetration tests. For more sensitive analysis use Test Method F 739 to determine permeation.
1.3 This test method is not applicable to finger tips or crotch areas of gloves, which are possible failure points.
1.4 The values as stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values in brackets are for information only.
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 and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. Specific hazards are given in Section 7.
2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.
ASTM Standards
D1777 Test Method for Thickness of Textile Materials
E105 Practice for Probability Sampling of Materials
F104 Classification System for Nonmetallic Gasket Materials
F739 Test Method for Permeation of Liquids and Gases through Protective Clothing Materials under Conditions of Continuous Contact
Keywords
barrier; chemical liquid barrier; liquid barrier; penetration; protective clothing; Chemical protective clothing (CPC); Degradation; Health hazards; Molecular movement; Penetation resistance--protective clothing; Permeation; Protective clothing;
ICS Code
ICS Number Code 13.340.10 (Protective clothing)
DOI: 10.1520/F0903-03R04
ASTM International is a member of CrossRef.
