1、Designation: F1506 18Standard Performance Specification forFlame Resistant and Electric Arc Rated Protective ClothingWorn by Workers Exposed to Flames and Electric Arcs1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1506; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year ofor
2、iginal 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 editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1. Scope1.1 This performance specification identifies minimum per-formanc
3、e requirements to determine the (a) arc rating offabrics, (b) flame resistance of fabrics and subassemblies, (c)mechanical durability of the fabrics and subassemblies, (d) theminimum garment construction and performance requirements,and (e) the garment labeling requirements for the completedprotecti
4、ve clothing worn by workers exposed to flames andelectric arcs.1.1.1 The minimum requirements for garment labeling areintended to provide end users with adequate information toselect garments with the appropriate arc rating.1.1.2 End users are required to perform an assessment todetermine the level
5、of hazard and the required arc rating of theprotective clothing for their individual hazards.1.1.2.1 The end user risk assessments are outside the scopeof this standard.1.2 This performance specification does not address coatedor laminated protective clothing commonly used for rainwearapplications i
6、n an arc hazard environment. Performance re-quirements related to this category of protective clothing aredetailed in Specification F1891.1.3 This performance specification does not address handprotection. Performance and test requirements related to handprotection are detailed in OSHA1910.138, Spec
7、ification D120,and Test Method F2675/F2675M.1.4 The care and maintenance requirements for launderingelectric arc flash protective clothing are outside the scope ofthis standard. Refer to Guides F1449 or F2757 related toindustrial or home laundering.1.5 This standard should be used to evaluate and de
8、scribethe properties of materials, products, or assemblies in responseto heat and flame under controlled laboratory conditions. Itshould not be used to describe or appraise the fire hazard orfire risk of materials, products, or assemblies under actual fireconditions.1.5.1 The results of this evaluat
9、ion may be used as elementsof a fire-risk assessment that takes into account all of thefactors that are pertinent to an assessment of the fire hazard ofa particular end use.1.6 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as thestandard. The values given in parentheses are for informationonly.1.
10、7 The following precautionary caveat pertains only to thetest methods portion, Section 7, of this performance specifica-tion: This standard does not purport to address all of the safetyconcerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibilityof the user of this standard to establish approp
11、riate safety,health, and environmental practices and determine the appli-cability of regulatory limitations prior to use.1.8 This international standard was developed in accor-dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-ization established in the Decision on Principles for theDevelo
12、pment of International Standards, Guides and Recom-mendations issued by the World Trade Organization TechnicalBarriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.2. Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2D120 Specification for Rubber Insulating GlovesD123 Terminology Relating to TextilesD1424 Test Method for Tearing
13、 Strength of Fabrics byFalling-Pendulum (Elmendorf-Type) ApparatusD2724 Test Methods for Bonded, Fused, and LaminatedApparel FabricsD3786 Test Method for Bursting Strength of TextileFabricsDiaphragm Bursting Strength Tester MethodD5034 Test Method for Breaking Strength and Elongation ofTextile Fabri
14、cs (Grab Test)D6413 Test Method for Flame Resistance of Textiles (Ver-tical Test)1This performance specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM CommitteeF18 on Electrical Protective Equipment for Workers and is the direct responsibilityof Subcommittee F18.65 on Wearing Apparel.Current edition app
15、roved April 15, 2018. Published May 2018. Originallyapproved in 1994. Last previous edition approved in 2017 as F150617b1. DOI:10.1520/F1506-18.2For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org. For Annual Book of ASTMStandards v
16、olume information, refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.Copyright ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United StatesThis international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on st
17、andardization established in the Decision on Principles for theDevelopment of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.1D7138 Test Method to Determine Melting Temperature ofSynthetic FibersF1449 Guide for I
18、ndustrial Laundering of Flame, Thermal,and Arc Resistant ClothingF1891 Specification for Arc and Flame Resistant RainwearF1959/F1959M Test Method for Determining theArc Ratingof Materials for ClothingF2675/F2675M Test Method for DeterminingArc Ratings ofHand Protective Products Developed and Used fo
19、r Elec-trical Arc Flash ProtectionF2757 Guide for Home Laundering Care and Maintenanceof Flame, Thermal and Arc Resistant Clothing2.2 AATCC Test Methods:3Method 61 Colorfastness to Washing, Domestic andLaundering, Commercial: AcceleratedMethod 132 Colorfastness to Dry-CleaningMethod 135 Dimensional
20、Changes Automatic Home Laun-dering of Woven and Knitted FabricsMethod 158 Dimensional Changes on Drycleaning in Per-chloroethylene: Machine Method2.3 Federal Standards:29 CFR 1910.138 Hand Protection42.4 NFPA Standard:5NFPA 2112 Standard on Flame-Resistant Clothing for Pro-tection of Industrial Pers
21、onnel Against Short-DurationThermal Exposures from Fire3. Terminology3.1 DefinitionsFor definitions of textile terms used in thisperformance specification, refer to Terminology D123.3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:3.2.1 afterflame, npersistent flaming of a material after theigniti
22、on source has been removed.3.2.1.1 DiscussionIn arc testing, a visible flaming on ornear a test specimen which persists after the arc exposure hasended. The afterflame ceases when flaming is no longer visible.3.2.2 afterflame time, nthe length of time for which amaterial continues to flame after the
23、 ignition source has beenremoved.3.2.2.1 DiscussionIn arc testing, the length of time forwhich a specimen continues to exhibit visible flaming asdetermined by a time display video recording of the specimenduring arc testing.3.2.3 arc rating, nvalue attributed to materials that de-scribes their perfo
24、rmance to exposure to an electrical arcdischarge.3.2.3.1 DiscussionThe arc rating is expressed in cal/cm2and is derived from the determined value of ATPV or EBT(should a material system exhibit a breakopen response belowthe ATPV value).3.2.4 arc thermal performance value (ATPV), nin arctesting, the
25、incident energy on a material or a multilayer systemof materials that results in a 50 % probability that sufficientheat transfer through the tested specimen is predicted to causethe onset of a second-degree skin burn injury based on theStoll6curve, kW/m2(cal/cm2).3.2.5 breakopen threshold energy (EB
26、T), nthe incidentenergy on a material or material system that results in a 50 %probability of breakopen.3.2.5.1 DiscussionThis is the value in J/cm2(cal/cm2)determined by use of logistic regression analysis representingthe energy at which breakopen of the layer occurred.3.2.6 design test, nfor arc a
27、nd flame resistant textilematerials, one made on a sample treated as representative of anindustrial product; these tests will not generally be repeated inquantity production.3.2.6.1 DiscussionPerform the design test only when anew or modified textile material, that is, fabric, is used tomanufacture
28、apparel. A modification in the fabric could be, butis not limited to, any of the following: the supplier,composition, weave type, weight, or dyeing and finishingprocess.3.2.7 fabric identifier, nfor electric arc protectiveclothing, a unique indicator used to directly associate a specificflame resist
29、ant fabric and its manufacturing and performanceinformation.3.2.7.1 DiscussionAs related to electric arc protectiveclothing, fabric manufacturing information includes, but is notlimited to the materials of construction (for example, fibers andthe chemical treatment system if used), fabric design (fo
30、rexample, weave, knit, or nonwoven structure information,nominal basis weight and thickness, dyeing information ifrequired, and flame resistant chemical treatment specifics ifrequired), and Fabric Producer information. Fabric perfor-mance information includes, but is not limited to the fabricperform
31、ance testing results for the performance specificationrequirements noted within this standard.3.2.8 fabric producer, nfor electric arc protectiveclothing, the manufacturer(s) who produce and/or are respon-sible for the quality assurance testing and electric arc rating ofa finished fabric used in gar
32、ment construction.3.2.8.1 DiscussionAs related to electric arc protectiveclothing, an arc protective finished fabric is comprised of anyor all of the following: (1) a planar woven, knit, or nonwovenstructure produced from fibers and/or yarns, (2) is colored(dyed, pigmented, or otherwise meeting a ga
33、rment manufac-turer specification), and (3) is treated with flame retardantchemicals where required to meet the flame resistance require-ments identified in this standard.3.2.9 findingsmiscellaneous fabrics in garments such aszipper tapes, linings, pockets, waistbands, and facings.3AATCC Technical M
34、anual, available from American Association of TextileChemists and Colorists, PO Box 12215, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709-2215.4Available from Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), 200Constitution Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20210, http:/www.osha.gov.5Available from National Fire Prot
35、ection Association (NFPA), 1 BatterymarchPark, Quincy, MA 02169-7471, http:/www.nfpa.org.6Derived from: Stoll,A. M., and Chianta, M.A., “Method and Rating System forEvaluations of Thermal Protection,” Aerospace Medicine, Vol 40, 1969, pp.1232-1238 and Stoll, A. M., and Chianta, M. A., “Heat Transfer
36、 through Fabrics asRelated to Thermal Injury,” TransactionsNew York Academy of Sciences,Vol33(7) , Nov. 1971, pp. 649-670.F1506 1823.2.10 garment tracking and identification code, nforelectric arc protective clothing, a unique identifier or code usedto directly associate a specific flame resistant g
37、arment of singleor multilayer construction and its manufacturing and perfor-mance information.3.2.10.1 DiscussionAs related to electric arc protectiveclothing, garment manufacturing information includes, but isnot limited to the materials of construction (sewing thread,fabrics, fasteners, closures,
38、and associated hardware), fabricinformation utilized in garment design (for example, single andmultilayer Fabric Producer information and fabric lotinformation), garment design information (for example, fabriclayering information for multi-layer systems), and garmentdesign information (for example,
39、garment assembly facilityidentifier and identification number, lot number, or serialnumber). Garment performance information includes, but isnot limited to the overall fabric system performance testingresults for the performance specification requirements notedwithin this standard (for single or mul
40、tilayer garment systems).3.2.11 momentary electric arca discharge of electricitythrough a gaseous media, normally characterized by a voltagedrop in the immediate vicinity of the electrodes, approximatelyequal to the ionization potential of the gaseous media.3.2.12 protective clothing, nas related to
41、 electric arcrated garments, an item of clothing that is specifically designedand constructed for the intended purpose of covering all, orparts of the body, to reduce the severity of injury when exposedto flames and electric arcs.3.2.12.1 DiscussionProtective clothing can include a va-riety of items
42、 designed, constructed, and intended to be wornon the body.3.2.13 radiant heatheat communicated by energy propa-gated through space and transmitted by electromagnetic waves.3.2.14 thermal hazardthe heat energy sufficient to causeburn injury to human tissue subjected to a momentary electricarc.3.2.15
43、 userthe employer or entity purchasing the equip-ment to be utilized by workers for their protection; in theabsence of such an employer or entity, the individual purchas-ing and utilizing the protective equipment.4. Significance and Use4.1 This specification provides performance properties forelectr
44、ic arc rated protective clothing using objective data thatreport the measurable results from recognized test methods.These measurable results provide information that the user canreference when selecting flame resistant and electric arc ratedprotective clothing.4.1.1 This specification identifies th
45、e criteria for evaluatingthe performance of fabrics used to make electric arc ratedprotective clothing.4.1.2 This specification identifies the criteria for evaluatingthe performance of trims and findings and visibility enhance-ments used for the manufacture of electric arc rated protectiveclothing.4
46、.1.3 This specification identifies the criteria for evaluatingthe structural integrity of the assembly used to construct theelectric arc rated protective clothing.4.1.4 The users can incorporate the information in thisspecification for purchase contracts to ensure that the qualitycontrols used for t
47、he manufacturing of the protective clothingmeet the performance requirements identified in the standard.4.1.5 This specification provides guidelines for acceptablerepairs.4.2 The selection and use of any flame resistant and electricarc rated protective clothing requires a vigilant and ongoingassessm
48、ent by the worker and the supervisory personnel to anyother high energy hazards in the surrounding area. Thisongoing risk assessment by workers and supervisors helps toconfirm that the location and distance from their position, toany hazard having an incident energy, is not greater than the arcratin
49、g (ATPV or Ebt) of the protective clothing being worn.4.3 Because work practices can vary due to many factors,the user purchasing this protective clothing is responsible toprepare complete and detailed instructions and policies regard-ing the use of this protective clothing. This allows for riskassessment of hazards, work practices, and other concerns to beaddressed.5. Materials and Manufacture5.1 Material tests shall be performed on textile materials asthey are delivered to the clothing manufacturer.5.1.1 Material tests may be performed on samples taken
