This practice describes the minimum information to be provided by the seller to the buyer or end user related to the wearing, care, and maintenance of chemical protective clothing. Adherence to this practice allows written information to be provided with the protective clothing to purchasers by means of labels, pamphlets, or other documents.

Not every element of this practice may be applicable to all chemical protective clothing components or configurations. It is the seller'responsibility to determine which portions of this practice, and the corresponding requirements, are applicable to their protective clothing products. For informational requirements that are not applicable because of the nature of the product and intended use, the seller is to indicate and describe those portions or requirements that are not applicable.

All information related to wearing, decontamination, care, and maintenance shall be written in a manner so that the end user can readily understand the details. To emphasize important limitations, bold lettering and explicit warning terminology (for example, signal words such as Danger, Warning, and Caution (described in ANSI Z535.4)) shall be used. Where possible, pictograms and illustrations shall be used to convey specific instructions. The use of symbols, such as those provided in the care of textile products in Guide D 5489, are appropriate for indicating specific care procedures used in cleaning protective clothing.