ASTM F1052-20
Standard Test Method for Pressure Testing Vapor Protective Suits

Standard No.

ASTM F1052-20

Release Date

2020

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

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ASTM F1052-20

Scope

1.1 This test method measures the ability of a vapor protective suit, including seams and closures, to maintain a fixed, positive pressure over a specified period of time. 1.2 This test method does not measure vapor protection of suits. This test method measures the integrity of the suit, glove, foot protection, and visor materials, as well as the seams and closures of a vapor protective suit. Exhaust valves fitted in the vapor protective suit must be sealed or blocked for this test and therefore are not functionally tested. 1.2.1 The measurement of vapor protection of suits is measured using a different test method, Test Method F2588. 1.3 The values as stated in in.-H2O (mm-H2O) units are to be regarded as the standard. 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. For specific hazard statements, see 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 1 This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F23 on Personal Protective Clothing and Equipment and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F23.30 on Chemicals. Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2020. Published October 2020. Originally approved in 1987. Last previous edition approved in 2014 as F1052 – 14. DOI: 10.1520/F1052-20. Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States 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. Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

ASTM F1052-20 Referenced Document

• ASTM D2582 Standard Test Method for Puncture-Propagation Tear Resistance of Plastic Film and Thin Sheeting*， 2024-04-21 Update
• ASTM D4157 Standard Test Method for Abrasion Resistance of Textile Fabrics (Oscillatory Cylinder Method)*， 2022-11-01 Update
• ASTM D751 Standard Test Methods for Coated Fabrics
• ASTM F1154 Standard Practices for Qualitatively Evaluating the Comfort, Fit, Function, and Integrity of Chemical-Protective Suit Ensembles
• ASTM F1358 Standard Test Method for Effects of Flame Impingement on Materials Used in Protective Clothing Not Designated Primarily for Flame Resistance*， 2024-04-21 Update
• ASTM F1359/F1359M Standard Test Method for Liquid Penetration Resistance of Protective Clothing or Protective Ensembles Under a Shower Spray While on a Manikin*， 2022-01-01 Update
• ASTM F1383 Standard Test Method for Resistance of Protective Clothing Materials to Permeation by Liquids or Gases Under Conditions of Intermittent Contact
• ASTM F1407 Standard Test Method for Resistance of Chemical Protective Clothing Materials to Liquid Permeation-Permeation Cup Method
• ASTM F2588 Standard Test Method for Man-In-Simulant Test (MIST) for Protective Ensembles
• ASTM F392/F392M Standard Practice for Conditioning Flexible Barrier Materials for Flex Durability*， 2023-10-01 Update
• ASTM F739 Standard Test Method for Resistance of Protective Clothing Materials to Permeation by Liquids or Gases Under Conditions of Continuous Contact
• ASTM F903 Standard Test Method for Resistance of Materials Used in Protective Clothing to Penetration by Liquids

ASTM F1052-20 history

• 2020 ASTM F1052-20 Standard Test Method for Pressure Testing Vapor Protective Suits
• 2014 ASTM F1052-14 Standard Test Method for Pressure Testing Vapor Protective Suits
• 2009 ASTM F1052-09 Standard Test Method for Pressure Testing Vapor Protective Ensembles
• 1997 ASTM F1052-97(2002) Standard Test Method for Pressure Testing Vapor Protective Ensembles
• 1997 ASTM F1052-97 Standard Test Method for Pressure Testing Vapor Protective Ensembles