1. Scope
1.1 This test method specifies the test equipment and procedures for conducting tests to estimate the entry of chemical agent vapor simulant through protective ensembles while worn by test subjects.
1.2 This test method permits the evaluation of protective ensembles consisting of protective garments or suits, gloves, footwear, respirators, and interface devices.
1.3 The results of this test method yield local physiological protective dosage factors at individual locations of the human body as well as a systemic physiological protective dosage factor for the entire ensemble.
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 and health practices and to determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) 
The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.
ASTM Standards
E171 Specification for Atmospheres for Conditioning and Testing Flexible Barrier Materials
F1052 Test Method for Pressure Testing Vapor Protective Suits
F1154 Practices for Qualitatively Evaluating the Comfort, Fit, Function, and Integrity of Chemical-Protective Suit Ensembles
F1359 Test Method for Liquid Penetration Resistance of Protective Clothing or Protective Ensembles Under a Shower Spray While on a Mannequin
F1494 Terminology Relating to Protective Clothing
F1731 Practice for Body Measurements and Sizing of Fire and Rescue Services Uniforms and Other Thermal Hazard Protective Clothing
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standards
NFPA1994 Standard on Protective Ensembles for CBRN Terrorism Incidents
U.S. Military Publication
TestOperationsProced Man-In-Simulant Test (MIST)--Chemical Vapor Testing of Chemical/Biological Protective Suits, September 2001.
Index Terms
chemical agent; man-in-simulant testing; physiological protective dosage factor; protective ensemble; terrorism incident; vapor simulant;
ICS Code
ICS Number Code 13.340.10 (Protective clothing)
DOI: 10.1520/F2588-07
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