ASTM_F_2130_-_11_2018.pdf

Designation:F213011(Reapproved 2018)Standard Test Method forMeasuring Repellency,Retention,and Penetration of LiquidPesticide Formulation Through Protective ClothingMaterials1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2130;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 editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.INTRODUCTIONThe health and safety of agricultural workers involved in the mixing,loading,and application ofliquid pesticides can be affected by dermal exposure to liquid pesticide formulations.Use of protectiveclothing can assist in minimizing the danger of contact with potentially harmful pesticides.Nonporousmaterials that provide excellent protection to the user are usually not suitable for many agriculturalenvironments in which there is a potential for heat stress.Therefore,garments made of porousmaterials that can provide a balance between risk from pesticide exposure and user comfort can alsobe used as personal protective equipment(PPE)for agricultural workers.The movement of liquidpesticides through these materials is primarily a result of penetration through spaces between fibersand interstices between yarns.As these materials provide protection either by repelling or retainingliquid pesticide,the measurement of these properties is also important.This test method is used tomeasure repellency,retention,and penetration of liquid pesticides through protective clothingmaterials.The degree of contamination depends on numerous factors such as type of exposure,applicationtechnique,and pesticide formulation.Worker exposure to liquid pesticides can range from lowexposure caused by spray drift to high exposure as in the case of an accidental spill while mixing orhandling concentrates.As the level of exposure can vary considerably,this test method is designed torate relative performance of PPE materials at two levels of contamination.1.Scope1.1 This test method measures repellency,retention,andpenetration of a known volume of liquid pesticide whenapplied to protective clothing material.No external hydrostaticor mechanical pressure is applied to the test specimen during orafter the application of the liquid pesticide.1.2 This test method is designed to measure performance ofprotective clothing materials at two levels of contamination.Low level of contamination is achieved by applying 0.1 mLliquid formulation and high level by applying 0.2 mL.1.3 This test method does not measure resistance to perme-ation or degradation.1.4 This test method is suitable for field-strength pesticideformulations.This test method may not be suitable for testingprotective clothing materials against volatile pesticides.1.5 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as thestandard.1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of thesafety concerns,if any,associated with its use.It is theresponsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-priate safety,health,and environmental practices and deter-mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.1.7 This international standard was developed in accor-dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-ization established in the Decision on Principles for the1This test method is under the jurisdiction ofASTM Committee F23 on PersonalProtective Clothing and Equipment and is the direct responsibility of SubcommitteeF23.30 on Chemicals.Current edition approved July 1,2018.Published July 2018.Originally approvedin 2001.Last previous edition approved in 2011 as F2130 11.DOI:10.1520/F2130-11R18.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 standardization 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.1 Development of International Standards,Guides and Recom-mendations issued by the World Trade Organization TechnicalBarriers to Trade(TBT)Committee.2.Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2D123 Terminology Relating to TextilesE105 Practice for Probability Sampling of MaterialsF1494 Terminology Relating to Protective Clothing3.Terminology3.1 Definitions:3.1.1 analytical technique,na procedure whereby theconcentration of the test chemical in a collection medium isquantitatively determined.3.1.1.1 DiscussionThese techniques are often specific toindividual chemical and collection medium combinations.Applicable techniques include,but are not limited to,flameionization,photo ionization,electro-chemical,ultraviolet,andinfrared spectrophotometry,gas and liquid chromatography,colorimetry,length-of-stain detector tubes,and radionuclidetagging