1、Designation: F1506 17F1506 17aStandard Performance Specification forFlame Resistant and Arc Rated Textile Materials for WearingApparel for Use by Electrical Electric Arc Rated ProtectiveClothing Worn by Workers Exposed to Momentary ElectricArc and Related Thermal HazardsFlames and Electric Arcs1This
2、 standard is issued under the fixed designation F1506; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. Asuperscript epsilon () indicates an e
3、ditorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1. Scope1.1 This performance specification identifies minimum performance requirements to determine the (a) arc rating of fabrics, (b)flame resistance, construction, durability, and labelingresistance of fabrics and subassemblies, requirements(c)
4、 of textiles andsubassemblies used in mechanical durability of the fabrics and subassemblies, (d) the minimum garment construction andperformance requirements, and (e)the manufacture of the garment labeling requirements for the completed protective clothingworn by electrical workers to protect again
5、st exposure to momentary electric arc flash and related thermal hazards. exposed toflames and electric arcs.1.1.1 The minimum requirements for garment labeling are intended to provide end users with adequate information to selectgarments with the appropriate arc rating.1.1.2 This performance specifi
6、cation does not address coated or laminated fabrics commonly used for rainwear applications inan arc hazard environment.End users are required to perform an assessment to determine the level of hazard and the required arcrating of the protective clothing for their individual hazards.1.1.2.1 The end
7、user risk assessments are outside the scope of this standard.1.2 This performance specification does not address coated or laminated protective clothing commonly used for rainwearapplications in an arc hazard environment. Performance requirements related to this category of protective clothing are d
8、etailedin Specification F1891.1.3 This performance specification does not address hand protection. Performance and test requirements related to handprotection are detailed in OSHA 1910.138, Specification D120, and Test Method F2675/F2675M.1.4 This performance specification defines minimum garment ma
9、nufacturing and labeling requirements to allow users to selectgarments with appropriate electric arc ratings for protection from their determined electric arcThe care and maintenancerequirements for laundering electric arc flash protective clothing are outside the scope of this standard. Refer to Gu
10、ides F1449 flashhazardor F2757 environment.related to industrial or home laundering.1.2.1 A prior determination of the electric arc flash hazard environment is required in order to select appropriate protectivegarments. This prior determination is outside the scope of this specification.1.2.2 The ca
11、re and maintenance requirements for electric arc flash protective garments are outside the scope of this standard.1.5 This standard should be used to evaluate and describe the properties of materials, products, or assemblies in response toheat and flame under controlled laboratory conditions. It sho
12、uld not be used to describe or appraise the fire hazard or fire riskof materials, products, or assemblies under actual fire conditions.1.5.1 The results of this evaluation may be used as elements of a fire-risk assessment that takes into account all of the factorsthat are pertinent to an assessment
13、of the fire hazard of a particular end use.1.6 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.1.7 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to the test methods portion, Section 7, of this performance specification:Thi
14、s standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the1 This performance specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F18 on Electrical Protective Equipment for Workers and is the direct responsibility ofSubcom
15、mittee F18.65 on Wearing Apparel.Current edition approved May 1, 2017Oct. 1, 2017. Published November 2017. Originally approved in 1994. Last previous edition approved in 20152017 as F150615.17.DOI: 10.1520/F1506-17.10.1520/F1506-17A.This document is not an ASTM standard and is intended only to prov
16、ide the user of an ASTM standard an indication of what changes have been made to the previous version. Becauseit may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current versionof the
17、standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.Copyright ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States1user of this standard to establish appropriate safety safety, health, and healthenvironmental practices and determ
18、ine theapplicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.1.8 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardizationestablished in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations is
19、suedby the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.2. Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2D120 Specification for Rubber Insulating GlovesD123 Terminology Relating to TextilesD434 Test Method for Resistance to Slippage of Yarns in Woven Fabrics Using a Standard Seam (
20、Withdrawn 2003)3D1424 Test Method for Tearing Strength of Fabrics by Falling-Pendulum (Elmendorf-Type) ApparatusD2262 Test Method for Tearing Strength of Woven Fabrics by the Tongue (Single Rip) Method (Constant-Rate-of-TraverseTensile Testing Machine) (Withdrawn 1995)3D2724 Test Methods for Bonded,
21、 Fused, and Laminated Apparel FabricsD3786 Test Method for Bursting Strength of Textile FabricsDiaphragm Bursting Strength Tester MethodD5034 Test Method for Breaking Strength and Elongation of Textile Fabrics (Grab Test)D6413 Test Method for Flame Resistance of Textiles (Vertical Test)F1449 Guide f
22、or Industrial Laundering of Flame, Thermal, and Arc Resistant ClothingF1891 Specification for Arc and Flame Resistant RainwearF1959/F1959M Test Method for Determining the Arc Rating of Materials for ClothingF2675/F2675M Test Method for Determining Arc Ratings of Hand Protective Products Developed an
23、d Used for Electrical ArcFlash ProtectionF2757 Guide for Home Laundering Care and Maintenance of Flame, Thermal and Arc Resistant Clothing2.2 AATCC Test Methods:4Method 61 Colorfastness to Washing, Domestic and Laundering, Commercial: AcceleratedMethod 132 Colorfastness to Dry-CleaningMethod 135 Dim
24、ensional Changes Automatic Home Laundering of Woven and Knitted FabricsMethod 158 Dimensional Changes on Drycleaning in Perchloroethylene: Machine Method2.3 Federal Standard:Standards:29 CFR 1910.138 Hand Protection5Test Method 191A, 1534 63. Terminology3.1 DefinitionsFor definitions of textile term
25、s used in this performance specification, refer to Terminology D123.3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:3.2.1 afterflame, npersistent flaming of a material after the ignition source has been removed.3.2.1.1 DiscussionIn arc testing, a visible flaming on or near a test specimen which p
26、ersists after the arc exposure has ended. The afterflame ceaseswhen flaming is no longer visible.3.2.2 afterflame time, nthe length of time for which a material continues to flame after the ignition source has been removed.3.2.2.1 DiscussionIn arc testing, the length of time for which a specimen con
27、tinues to exhibit visible flaming as determined by a time display videorecording of the specimen during arc testing.3.2.3 arc rating, nvalue attributed to materials that describes their performance to exposure to an electrical arc discharge.2 For referencedASTM standards, visit theASTM website, www.
28、astm.org, or contactASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Standardsvolume information, refer to the standards Document Summary page on the ASTM website.3 The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on www.astm.org.4 AATCC Technical Manual, availabl
29、e from American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists, PO Box 12215, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709-2215.5 Available from Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), 200 Constitution Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20210, http:/www.osha.gov.6 Available from Standardization Documents Ord
30、er Desk, Bldg. 4, Section D, 700 Robbins Ave., Philadelphia, PA 191115094, Attn: NPODS.F1506 17a23.2.3.1 DiscussionThe arc rating is expressed in cal/cm2 and is derived from the determined value ofATPV or EBT (should a material system exhibita breakopen response below the ATPV value).3.2.4 arc therm
31、al performance value (ATPV), nin arc testing, the incident energy on a material or a multilayer system ofmaterials that results in a 50 % probability that sufficient heat transfer through the tested specimen is predicted to cause the onsetof a second-degree skin burn injury based on the Stoll7 curve
32、, kW/m2(cal/cm2).3.2.5 basic protection levelthe level of protection provided by flame-resistant materials that do not continue to burn afterexposure to and removal of a source of ignition (see 7.6).3.2.6 basic protection level wearing apparelclothing intended for continuous wear for work activities
33、 in designated locationsin which exposure to momentary electric arc and related radiant heat and open-flame sources is possible.3.2.5 breakopen threshold energy (EBT), nthe incident energy on a material or material system that results in a 50 %probability of breakopen.3.2.5.1 DiscussionThis is the v
34、alue in J/cm2 (cal/cm2) determined by use of logistic regression analysis representing the energy at which breakopenof the layer occurred.3.2.6 design test, nfor arc and flame resistant textile materials, one made on a sample treated as representative of an industrialproduct; these tests will not ge
35、nerally be repeated in quantity production.3.2.6.1 DiscussionPerform the design test only when a new or modified textile material, that is, fabric, is used to manufacture apparel.Amodificationin the fabric could be, but is not limited to, any of the following: the supplier, composition, weave type,
36、weight, or dyeing andfinishing process.3.2.7 fabric identifier, nfor electric arc protective clothing, a unique indicator used to directly associate a specific flameresistant fabric and its manufacturing and performance information.3.2.7.1 DiscussionAs related to electric arc protective clothing, fa
37、bric manufacturing information includes, but is not limited to the materials ofconstruction (for example, fibers and the chemical treatment system if used), fabric design (for example, weave, knit, or nonwovenstructure information, nominal basis weight and thickness, dyeing information if required,
38、and flame resistant chemical treatmentspecifics if required), and Fabric Producer information. Fabric performance information includes, but is not limited to the fabricperformance testing results for the performance specification requirements noted within this standard.3.2.8 fabric producer, nfor el
39、ectric arc protective clothing, the manufacturer(s) who produce and/or are responsible for thequality assurance testing and electric arc rating of a finished fabric used in garment construction.3.2.8.1 DiscussionAs related to electric arc protective clothing, an arc protective finished fabric is com
40、prised of any or all of the following: (1) aplanar woven, knit, or nonwoven structure produced from fibers and/or yarns, (2) is colored (dyed, pigmented, or otherwisemeeting a garment manufacturer specification), and (3) is treated with flame retardant chemicals where required to meet the flameresis
41、tance requirements identified in this standard.3.2.9 findingsmiscellaneous fabrics in garments such as zipper tapes, linings, pockets, waistbands, and facings.3.2.10 garment tracking and identification code, nfor electric arc protective clothing, a unique identifier or code used todirectly associate
42、 a specific flame resistant garment of single or multilayer construction and its manufacturing and performanceinformation.3.2.10.1 Discussion7 Derived from: Stoll, A. M., and Chianta, M. A., “Method and Rating System for Evaluations of Thermal Protection,” Aerospace Medicine, Vol 40, 1969, pp. 1232-
43、1238and Stoll, A. M., and Chianta, M. A., “Heat Transfer through Fabrics as Related to Thermal Injury,” TransactionsNew York Academy of Sciences, Vol 33(7) , Nov. 1971,pp. 649-670.F1506 17a3As related to electric arc protective clothing, garment manufacturing information includes, but is not limited
44、 to the materials ofconstruction (sewing thread, fabrics, fasteners, closures, and associated hardware), fabric information utilized in garment design(for example, single and multilayer Fabric Producer information and fabric lot information), garment design information (forexample, fabric layering i
45、nformation for multi-layer systems), and garment design information (for example, garment assemblyfacility identifier and identification number, lot number, or serial number). Garment performance information includes, but is notlimited to the overall fabric system performance testing results for the
46、 performance specification requirements noted within thisstandard (for single or multilayer garment systems).3.2.11 momentary electric arca discharge of electricity through a gaseous media, normally characterized by a voltage dropin the immediate vicinity of the electrodes, approximately equal to th
47、e ionization potential of the gaseous media.3.2.12 protective clothing, nas related to electric arc rated garments, an item of clothing that is specifically designed andconstructed for the intended purpose of covering all, or parts of the body, to reduce the severity of injury when exposed to flames
48、and electric arcs.3.2.12.1 DiscussionProtective clothing can include a variety of items designed, constructed, and intended to be worn on the body.3.2.13 radiant heatheat communicated by energy propagated through space and transmitted by electromagnetic waves.3.2.14 thermal hazardthe heat energy suf
49、ficient to cause burn injury to human tissue subjected to a momentary electric arc.3.2.15 userthe employer or entity purchasing the equipment to be utilized by workers for their protection; in the absence ofsuch an employer or entity, the individual purchasing and utilizing the protective equipment.4. Significance and Use4.1 This performance specification provides performance properties for textile materials used in wearing apparel that representinitial minimum requirements for basic protection levels.electric arc rated protective clothing using ob
