Journal Published Online: 01 March 2000
Volume 28, Issue 2

Modification of ASTM F 1671-97a, Resistance of Materials to Penetration by Blood-Borne Pathogens, for Use with Elastomeric Materials

CODEN: JTEVAB

Abstract

A modification to ASTM F 1671-97a, Test Method for Resistance of Materials Used in Protective Clothing to Penetration by Blood-Borne Pathogens Using Phi-X174 Bacteriophage Penetration as a Test System, was developed to allow evaluation of elastomeric materials having small tears. The original method provides for a flat, open-mesh support screen to prevent expansion of such materials. While natural latex rubber specimens with open, laser-drilled holes ⩾1 µm fail this test by allowing virus penetration, nitrile-butadiene rubber specimens with small tears (20 to 45 µm) pass. A stainless steel wire cloth support screen with a hemispherical-like dome, in lieu of the flat screen, provided controlled expansion and allowed detection of defective specimens with tears. The data also suggest a similar modification to enhance ASTM F 1670-97, Test Method for Resistance of Materials Used in Protective Clothing to Penetration by Synthetic Blood.

Author Information

Kisielewski, RW
U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Center for Devices and Radiological Health, Rockville, MD
Routson, LB
U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Center for Devices and Radiological Health, Rockville, MD
Chaput, MP
U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Winchester Engineering and Analytical Center, Winchester, MA
Lytle, CD
U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Center for Devices and Radiological Health, Rockville, MD
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Stock #: JTE12087J
ISSN: 0090-3973
DOI: 10.1520/JTE12087J