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Chemical protective clothing standard test method development: Part II. Degradation test method.

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  • 1Tillinghast, a Towers Perrin Company, San Francisco, CA 94104.

American Industrial Hygiene Association Journal
|January 1, 1988
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A round-robin evaluation found the proposed American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) standard test method for chemical protective clothing lacked accuracy and precision. Modifications are recommended to improve the reliability of this crucial safety testing method.

Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Occupational Safety and Health

Background:

  • Chemical protective clothing is essential for worker safety in hazardous environments.
  • Standardized test methods are crucial for evaluating the performance and reliability of protective materials.
  • Existing methods may not adequately assess material resistance to diverse chemical exposures.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To conduct an interlaboratory evaluation of a proposed ASTM standard test method for chemical protective clothing material resistance.
  • To determine the relative precision and accuracy of the proposed test method.
  • To identify necessary modifications for improving the reliability of the standard test method.

Main Methods:

  • A "round-robin" study involving eight laboratories.

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  • Testing of five different protective clothing materials against five common liquid chemicals.
  • Evaluation of changes in three physical properties of the materials post-exposure.

    • Main Results:

    • The proposed ASTM test method exhibited insufficient accuracy and precision.
    • High variability was observed in both intra- and interlaboratory standard deviations.
    • The method's lack of stringency contributed to unreliable results.

    Conclusions:

    • The proposed test method requires significant modifications to meet acceptable standards for accuracy and precision.
    • Implementing identified changes is expected to substantially enhance the reliability of chemical protective clothing material testing.
    • Improved testing methods are vital for ensuring the effectiveness of personal protective equipment.