NCJ Number
190925
Date Published
2000
Length
45 pages
Annotation
This document sets the standard for minimum design, performance, certification, and documentation requirements, and test methods for liquid splash-protective ensembles or new liquid splash-protective clothing items.
Abstract
The standard shall apply to the design, manufacturing, and certification of new liquid splash-protective ensembles or new liquid splash-protective clothing items. The purpose of the standard shall be to establish a minimum level of protection for emergency services personnel against adverse liquid splash and particulate environments during hazardous materials incidents. The document lists definitions of terms, including chemical flash fire, ladder shank, and radiological agents. Manufacturers of the liquid splash-protective clothing items and ensembles shall not claim compliance with the requirements unless the products are certified to the standard. Recertification shall occur every year. Permeation and penetration resistance testing shall be performed against the following chemicals: acetone, 93.1 percent w/w sulfuric acid, hexane, and tetrahydrofuran. The manufacturer shall provide and maintain a quality assurance program that includes a documented inspection and product recall system. Sample labels are provided. Liquid splash-protective garments shall be designed to protect the wearer's torso, arms, and legs. Gloves shall provide protection from the fingertips to at least one inch beyond the wrist crease. Footwear shall provide protection not less than eight inches in height when measured from the plane of the sole bottom. Garments shall be tested for liquidtight integrity. Visor materials shall be tested for penetration resistance, bursting strength, and puncture propagation. Garment seams and closure assemblies shall be tested for penetration resistance. The garment is tested after flexing and abrading, for slip resistance, for thermal protection performance, and for flammability resistance. A table shows human tissue tolerance to second-degree burns. Referenced publications, appendices, index