ASTM F1001 : 24

Standard Guide for Selection of Chemicals to Evaluate Protective Clothing Materials

Standard Details

1.1 The purpose of this guide is to provide recommended lists of both liquid and gaseous chemicals for evaluating protective clothing materials in testing programs.

1.2 Results derived from testing programs using these lists of test chemicals are not intended for the definitive characterization of protective clothing materials.

1.3 The lists of test chemicals are not inclusive of all chemical challenges; the chemicals were chosen to represent broad ranges of liquid and gaseous chemical classes and properties. Not all chemical classes are represented. Other chemicals specifically of interest to the developer, manufacturer, or user should be tested in addition to those recommended in this guide.

1.4 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. A specific hazards statement is given in Section 7.

1.5 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.