scope:

This standard specifies a method of test for measurement of indices of penetration and repellancy for protective clothing materials against liquid chemicals. The data may be used as a guide for screening protective clothing materials but the results from the test method are affected by the physical properties of the test chemical e.g. volatility of the test chemical. The standard is concerned with the application of the described method of test, usually with chemicals of low volatility. Clothing made of these materials is not for use as the sole means of protection where