What is ASTM F739?

What is ASTM F739?

ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials) Method F739-96 specifies a test-cell design and procedures for measuring the permeation resistance of chemical protective clothing. Among the specifications are open-loop collection stream flow rates of 0.050 to 0.150 L/min for a gaseous medium.

What is ASTM F903?

ASTM. F903 are the standard methods of testing used for chemically resistant workwear. Chemically-resistant workwear can come in various forms but are more commonly seen in footwear, such as rubber boots or rain gear.

What is ASTM D6978?

ASTM D6978 – 05(2019) ASTM International (ASTM) Title. “Standard Practice for Assessment of Resistance of Medical Gloves to Permeation by Chemotherapy Drugs”

What is the difference between chemo gloves and regular gloves?

Nitrile or natural rubber latex is a preferred basic glove material, while vinyl is considered inappropriate because of its generally increased permeability. For extended exposure to chemotherapy drugs, double gloving, the use of thicker gloves and the frequent change of gloves increases their protective power.

What is chemo rated nitrile gloves?

The Confiderm Chemo Rated Nitrile Exam Gloves Powder-Free – NonSterile are gloves for the use of medical examination. The gloves are made of a latex-free material, reducing the risk of causing an allergic reaction to patients or users who may be sensitive to latex-based products.

How do I know if my gloves are rated for chemo?

Appropriate Labeling The excerpt below comes from the FDA’s Glove Guidance Manual 2008: To market the glove for use in the handling and/or preparation of chemotherapeutic drugs, you should label the glove as a “Patient Examination Glove” or “Surgeon’s Glove” and “Tested for use with [name of chemotherapeutic drug(s)].”

What ASTM standard must chemo gloves meet?

ASTM standard D6978
ASTM standard D6978 is specific for testing gloves used with chemotherapeutic agents; no equivalent permeation test standard exists for protective gowns, which also are recommended by most guidelines when health care workers handle chemotherapy drugs.

What is f739 and f1359?

F739 Test Method for Permeation of Liquids and Gases through Protective Clothing Materials under Conditions of Continuous Contact F1359 Test Method for Liquid Penetration Resistance of Protective Clothing or Protective Ensembles Under a Shower Spray While on a Mannequin

How are chemical resistant gloves selected?

The selection of proper gloves begins with a hazard assessment. The hazard assessment process helps identify the chemicals or combination of chemicals and their properties a task or job requires. This information is critical when selecting chemical resistant gloves. Factors that influence chemical resistant glove selection include:

How do I know if my Glove is chemical compatible?

Gloves are generally tested and rated in three categories for chemical compatibility: degradation, breakthrough time and permeation rate. All three should be considered when selecting a glove. Degradation is a change in physical properties of the glove material.