ASTM F903-18
Standard Test Method for Resistance of Materials Used in Protective Clothing to Penetration by Liquids

Standard No.

ASTM F903-18

Release Date

2018

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

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ASTM F903-18

Scope

1.1 This test method is used to test specimens of protective clothing materials, assemblies such as seams and closures, or interfaces used in the construction of protective clothing. The resistance to visible penetration of the test liquid is determined with the liquid in continuous contact with the normally outside (exterior) surface of the test specimen. 1.2 This test method includes different procedures for maintaining the liquid in contact with the test specimen in terms of the length of exposure and the pressure applied. Suggestions are provided for how to select an appropriate procedure for liquid contact. 1.3 In some cases, significant amounts of hazardous materials will permeate specimens that pass the penetration tests. For more sensitive analyses, use either Test Method F739 or F1383 to determine permeation. 1.4 This test method does not address penetration of vapors through protective clothing materials. 1.5 This test method is not applicable to non-planar protective clothing materials, interfaces, or assemblies such as the fingertips or crotch areas of gloves, which are possible failure points. 1.6 This test method does not address the liquid penetration resistance of full protective clothing items or ensembles. Use Test Method F1359 for this purpose. 1.7 The values as stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard. The values in parentheses are for information only. 1.8 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. Specific hazards are given in Section 7. 1.9 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 July 1, 2018. Published July 2018. Originally approved in 1984. Last previous edition approved in 2017 as F903 – 17. DOI: 10.1520/F090318. 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. 1 Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

ASTM F903-18 Referenced Document

• ANSI/ASQ Z1.4 Sampling Procedures and Tables for Inspection by Attributes
• ASTM D1777 Standard Test Method for Thickness of Textile Materials*， 2019-07-01 Update
• ASTM D3776 Standard Test Methods for Mass Per Unit Area (Weight) of Fabric
• ASTM E105 Standard Practice for Probability Sampling Of Materials*， 2024-04-22 Update
• ASTM F104 Standard Classification System for Nonmetallic Gasket Materials*， 2020-01-01 Update
• ASTM F1359 Standard Test Method for Liquid Penetration Resistance of Protective Clothing or Protective Ensembles Under a Shower Spray While on a Mannequin
• ASTM F1383 Standard Test Method for Resistance of Protective Clothing Materials to Permeation by Liquids or Gases Under Conditions of Intermittent Contact
• ASTM F739 Standard Test Method for Resistance of Protective Clothing Materials to Permeation by Liquids or Gases Under Conditions of Continuous Contact
• ISO 2859-1 Sampling procedures for inspection by attributes - Part 1: Sampling schemes indexed by acceptance quality limit (AQL) for lot-by-lot inspection; Technical Corrigendum 1

ASTM F903-18 history

• 2018 ASTM F903-18 Standard Test Method for Resistance of Materials Used in Protective Clothing to Penetration by Liquids
• 2017 ASTM F903-17 Standard Test Method for Resistance of Materials Used in Protective Clothing to Penetration by Liquids
• 2010 ASTM F903-10 Standard Test Method for Resistance of Materials Used in Protective Clothing to Penetration by Liquids
• 2003 ASTM F903-03(2004) Standard Test Method for Resistance of Materials Used in Protective Clothing to Penetration by Liquids
• 2003 ASTM F903-03 Standard Test Method for Resistance of Materials Used in Protective Clothing to Penetration by Liquids
• 1999 ASTM F903-99a Standard Test Method for Resistance of Materials Used in Protective Clothing to Penetration by Liquids