1.1 This practice sets forth guidelines for reducing dermatitis caused by exposure to the wet metal removal environment. The scope of this practice does not include exposure to chemicals that enter the body through intact skin (cutaneous route), which has the potential to cause other toxic effects.
1.2 This practice incorporates means and mechanisms to reduce dermal exposure to the wet metal removal environment and to control factors in the wet metal removal environment that have the potential to cause dermatitis.
1.3 This practice focuses on employee exposure to the skin via contact and exposure to metal removal fluid (MRF).
1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
1.5 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.
1.6 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.
ASTM E2693-19 Referenced Document
ASTM D1356 Standard Terminology Relating to Sampling and Analysis of Atmospheres*, 2024-04-22 Update
ASTM D2881 Classification of Metal Working Fluids and Related Materials
ASTM E1302 Standard Guide for Acute Animal Toxicity Testing of Water-Miscible Metalworking Fluids*, 2023-04-01 Update
ASTM E1497 Standard Practice for Selection and Safe Use of Water-Miscible and Straight Oil Metal Removal Fluids*, 2023-04-01 Update
ASTM E1542 Standard Terminology Relating to Occupational Health and Safety
ASTM E1972 Standard Practice for Minimizing Effects of Aerosols in the Wet Metal Removal Environment
ASTM E2148 Standard Guide for Using Documents Related to Metalworking or Metal Removal Fluid Health and Safety*, 2021-11-01 Update
ASTM E2169 Standard Practice for Selecting Antimicrobial Pesticides for Use in Water-Miscible Metalworking Fluids*, 2022-10-01 Update
ASTM E2525 Standard Test Method for Evaluation of the Effect of Nanoparticulate Materials on the Formation of Mouse Granulocyte-Macrophage Colonies*, 2022-07-01 Update
ASTM E2889 Standard Practice for Control of Respiratory Hazards in the Metal Removal Fluid Environment*, 2023-10-01 Update
ASTM E2693-19 history
2019ASTM E2693-19 Standard Practice for Prevention of Dermatitis in the Wet Metal Removal Fluid Environment
2014ASTM E2693-14 Standard Practice for Prevention of Dermatitis in the Wet Metal Removal Fluid Environment
2009ASTM E2693-09 Standard Practice for Prevention of Dermatitis in the Wet Metal Removal Fluid Environment