SYMPOSIA PAPER Published: 01 January 1986
STP17305S

Protective Clothing Permeation Testing: Calculations and Presentation of Data

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Data from protective clothing permeation testing are used to determine which specific protective clothing material will protect a worker better than other similar clothing materials. Currently, data are presented in a graphical form, showing the concentration of challenge chemical in a collection medium versus the elapsed time of chemical contact. The results obtained when using a closed or recirculated collection medium cannot be compared directly with the results when using an open or dynamic collection medium. The relationship between these results and methods for converting to a uniform system of permeation rate versus chemical contact time are presented.

Once in a uniform system, the permeation data are entered into a computer data base with graphical output, thus providing the health professional rapid access to this information.

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Winter, JE
Quality Services Organization, Kodak Park, Eastman Kodak Co., Rochester, NY
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Developed by Committee: F23
Pages: 82–92
DOI: 10.1520/STP17305S
ISBN-EB: 978-0-8031-4967-0
ISBN-13: 978-0-8031-0461-7