ASTM_F_1301_-_18.pdf

Designation:F130118Standard 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.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.This practice alsoaddresses putting label content on chemical protective clothingpackaging when it is not practical to attach the label directly tothe chemical protective clothing or print it on the chemicalprotective clothing item based on the size or type of theproduct.1.2 This practice describes the recommended format andminimal content of the information to be included on the labelsused for chemical protective clothing.1.2.1 For the purposes of this practice,chemical protectiveclothing includes but is not limited to:suits,garments,andpartial body garments such as hoods,aprons,sleeve protectors,gloves,and footwear.1.2.2 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 to a garment or suit,would be considered a protective clothing item requiringlabeling,while a visor or vent valve would not.In summary,the intent of this practice is to only require labeling of parts ofan ensemble that can be used independently for the protectionof the user.1.3 This practice does not cover user information providedby means other than item labeling such as instructions,informational packets,brochures,or other written means.Userinformation is partly addressed in Practice F2061.1.4 This practice excludes those items covered under 16CFR 303 unless specifically designed for use as chemicalprotective clothing.1.5 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,health,and environmental practices and deter-mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.1.6 This international standard was developed in accor-dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-ization established in the Decision on Principles for theDevelopment of International Standards,Guides and Recom-mendations issued by the World Trade Organization TechnicalBarriers to Trade(TBT)Committee.2.Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2F2061 Practice for Chemical Protective Clothing:Wearing,Care,and Maintenance Instructions2.2 U.S.Code of Federal Regulations:316 CFR 303 Textile Fiber Products Identification Act3.Significance and Use3.1 This practice contains the recommendations for minimalinformational requirements for the identification of chemicalprotective clothing items.It is intended to provide the user withsome of the basic information necessary for the proper selec-tion and use of the chemical protective clothing.3.2 For some items of chemical protective clothing,such asdisposable chemical protective gloves,it is recognized that it isnot practical that the labeling information be provided directly1This 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 Jan.1,2018.Published January 2018.Originallyapproved in 1990.Last previous edition approved in 2017 as F1301 17.DOI:10.1520/F1301-18.2For referenced ASTM standards,visit the ASTM website,www.astm.org,orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org.For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume information,refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.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 StatesThis international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for theDevelopment of International Standards,Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade(TBT)Committee.1 on the product.Therefore,it is permissible that this informationbe provided on the direct packaging that contains the product.As an example