ASTM_F_1359_-_F_1359M_-_13.pdf

Designation:F1359/F1359M13Standard Test Method forLiquid Penetration Resistance of Protective Clothing orProtective Ensembles Under a Shower Spray While on aMannequin1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1359/F1359M;the number immediately following the designation indicates the yearof 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.INTRODUCTIONPersonnel in industry and emergency response can be exposed to numerous chemicals capable ofcausing harm upon contact with the human body.The deleterious effects of these chemicals can rangefrom 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 onreducing 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 isdesigned to provide various levels of protection against many hazards.Protective clothing offering thehighest level of chemical protection is constructed to prevent any contact of solid,liquid,or gaseouschemicals with the wearer.Test Method F1052 evaluates the integrity and construction of the vaporprotective ensembles by way of an internal pressure test.In some applications,chemical protectiveclothing need only isolate the wearer from splashes of liquids.This test method evaluates the integrityof the construction and configuration of liquid-penetration-resistant protective clothing or protectiveensembles with a shower-spray test.Resistance of materials used in protective clothing to chemical permeation should be evaluated byTest 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 clothingmaterials to liquid penetration should be determined by Test Method F903.Physical properties of materials used in the construction of protective clothing can be determinedusing a variety of test methods including,Test Methods D751 for dimensions,weight,breakingstrength,elongation,burst,tear resistance,and hydrostatic resistance;Test Method D2582 for puncturepropagation tear resistance;Test Method D4157 for abrasion resistance;Test Method F392 for flexuralfatigue;Test Method F1358 for flammability,as well as many others.1.Scope1.1 This test method measures the ability of protectiveclothing or protective ensembles to resist liquid penetration inthe form of a shower spray with surfactant-treated water.1.2 This test method measures the liquid penetration resis-tance of the construction and configuration of the overallprotective clothing or protective ensemble,but especially ofseams,closures,and interfaces with other components such asgloves,boots,hoods,and respiratory protective equipment.It isintended that this test method be used to assess the liquidpenetration resistance of protective clothing and protectiveensembles as received from the manufacturer and worn inaccordance with their instructions.1.3 Resistance of materials used in protective clothing topermeation or penetration can be determined in accordancewith Test Methods F739 and F903,respectively.1.4 The integrity of vapor protective ensembles is measuredby its ability to maintain positive internal pressure with TestMethod F1052.1This test method is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee F23 on PersonalProtective Clothing and Equipment and is the direct responsibility of SubcommitteeF23.30 on Chemicals.Current edition approved Feb.1,2013.Published February 2013.Originallyapproved in 1991.Last previous edition approved in 2007 as F1359-07 DOI:10.1520/F1359-13.Copyright ASTM International,100 Barr Harbor Drive,PO Box C700,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959.United States1 1.5 The values in SI units or in other units shall be regardedseparately as standard.The values stated in each system mustbe used independently of the other,without combining valuesin any way.1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of thesafety concerns,if any,associated with its use.It is theresponsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.2.Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2D751 Test Methods for Coated FabricsD2582 Test Method for Puncture-Propagation Tear Resis-tance of Plastic Film and Thin SheetingD4157 Test Method for Abrasion Resistance of TextileFabrics(Oscillatory Cylinder Method)F392 Test Method for Flex Durability of Flexible BarrierMaterialsF739 Test Method for Permeation of Liquids and Gasesthrough Protective Clothing Materials under Conditions ofContinuous ContactF903 Test Method for Resistance of Materials Used inProtective Clothing to Penetration