ASTM_F_1301_-_90_2011e1.pdf

Designation:F130190(Reapproved 2011)1Standard Practice forLabeling Chemical Protective Clothing1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1301;the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or,in the case of revision,the year of last revision.A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.Asuperscript epsilon()indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1NOTEEditorially revised referenced document in 2.1 and 4.2.3 in February 2011.INTRODUCTIONThis practice is intended to provide guidance on the minimum label information for chemicalprotective clothing.1.Scope1.1 This practice covers the informational content of labelsin or on chemical protective clothing.1.2 This practice details the recommended format andminimal content of the information to be included on the labelsused for chemical protective clothing.1.3 Protective clothing is defined as any single item orcombination of items used for the purpose of isolating parts ofthe body from direct contact with a potential hazard.It does notinclude individual parts of a protective clothing item designedto be worn as part of another item(for example,a faceshield orlens)unless it may be worn independently of the other itemsand still be used in a protective manner.For example,a gloveor boot unless permanently attached would be considered aprotective clothing item requiring labeling,while a visor orvent valve would not.In summary,the intent of this practice isto only require labeling of parts of an ensemble that can beused independently for the protection of the user.1.4 This practice does not cover user information providedby means other than item labeling such as instructions,informational packets,brochures,or other written means.1.5 This practice excludes those items covered under 16CFR 303 unless specifically designed for use as chemicalprotective clothing.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 ANSI Standards:ANSI/ISEA 101-1996(2008)Standard for Limited-Use andDisposable CoverallsSize and Labeling Requirements22.2 Code of Federal Regulation:16 CFR 303 Textile Fiber Products Identification Act33.Significance and Use3.1 GeneralThis practice contains the recommendationsfor minimal informational requirements for the identification ofchemical protective clothing items.It is intended to provide theuser with some of the basic information necessary for theproper selection and use of the chemical protective clothingwhen comparing resistance data derived from ASTM perfor-mance testing.4.Minimal Informational Requirements4.1 The minimum informational requirements for labelingof chemical protective clothing include an identification of theitem,the manufacturers or distributors name,base composi-tion information(material of construction),and size.4.2 The following details the minimum requirements:4.2.1 IdentificationThe name or trade name,or otherdescriptions for the item(such as catalog number,etc.).4.2.2 Manufacturers or Distributors NameThe name ofthe manufacturer or distributor of the item.4.2.3 Base Composition and SizeThe barrier compositionof the garment or item(it is suggested that the generic orcommon terms for base composition be provided)and manu-facturers size designation.If of multilayered construction,thelargest percentage of barrier composition or trade name for the1This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F23 on PersonalProtective Clothing and Equipment and is the direct responsibility of SubcommitteeF23.30 on Chemicals.Current edition approved Feb.1,2011.Published March 2011.Originallyapproved in 1990.Last previous edition approved in 2006 as F1301-90(2006).DOI:10.1520/F1301-90R11E01.2Available from American National Standards Institute(ANSI),25 W.43rd St.,4th Floor,New York,NY 10036,http:/www.ansi.org.3Available from U.S.Government Printing Office Superintendent of Documents,732 N.Capitol St.,NW,Mail Stop:SDE,Washington,DC 20401,http:/www.access.gpo.gov.Copyright ASTM International,100 Barr Harbor Drive,PO Box C700,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959.United States1 complete composition can be shown.However,it is suggestedthat all composition elements be noted.The sizing should bethe manufacturers size designation in either a category(forexample,Large)or inch-pound or SI(metric)units(forexample,42 to 44 in./107 to 112 cm).Width and girthmeasurements are also of value but optional.ANSI/ISEA 101-1996(2008)is one standard for sizing that could be followed.5.Label Format5.1 The manufacturer or distributor may utilize any form ortype of labeling method to convey the required information.This may take the form of silk screen impressions,tags,or anyother means of labeling.Integral or attached labels a