ASTM F1494-14 Standard Terminology Relating to Protective Clothing

The ASTM F1494-14 standard published by the American Testing and Materials Organization (ASTM) describes specific terms used in the standards developed by the organization's Protective Clothing Committee. The full name of this standard is as follows: ASTM F1494-14 Standard terminology for protective clothing.

The standard in question also contains definitions of expressions prepared for use in a single standard as appropriate references. In accordance with ASTM rules, if they are used in additional standards, these statements may become full definitions in the future.

Additional terminology related to protective clothing and protective clothing components is included in the following standards:

• ASTM D123-19 Standard terminology for textiles
• ASTM D1566-19 Standard terminology for rubber
• ASTM D4805-88 Standard terminology for plastic standards (this standard was withdrawn in 2002)

The ASTM F1494-14 standard also refers to the following several standards for testing:

• ASTM F739-12 Standard test method for liquid and gas permeability through protective clothing materials under continuous contact conditions
• ASTM F903-18 Standard test method for the resistance of materials used in protective suits to penetration with liquids
• ASTM F955-15 Standard test method for evaluating heat transfer from materials for protective clothing in contact with molten materials
• ASTM F1002-15 standard performance specification for protective clothing and materials for workers exposed to certain molten substances and related thermal hazards
• ASTM F1060-08 Standard test method for thermal protective performance of protective clothing materials for hot surface contact
• ASTM F1154-18 Standard practices for assessing the comfort, fit, function and durability of protective communities, community members and other components
• ASTM F1291-16 Standard test method for measuring the thermal insulation of garments using a heated manikin

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