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.
1.4 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.5 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
ASTM F2588-12(2020) Referenced Document
ASTM E171/E171M Standard Practice for Conditioning and Testing Flexible Barrier Packaging*, 2020-05-01 Update
ASTM F1052 Standard Test Method for Pressure Testing Vapor Protective Ensembles
ASTM F1154 Standard Practices for Qualitatively Evaluating the Comfort, Fit, Function, and Integrity of Chemical-Protective Suit Ensembles
ASTM F1359/F1359M Standard Test Method for Liquid Penetration Resistance of Protective Clothing or Protective Ensembles Under a Shower Spray While on a Manikin*, 2022-01-01 Update
ASTM F1494 Standard Terminology Relating to Protective Clothing
ASTM F1731 Standard Practice for Body Measurements and Sizing of Fire and Rescue Services Uniforms and Other Thermal Hazard Protective Clothing
ASTM F2588-12(2020) history
2020ASTM F2588-12(2020) Standard Test Method for Man-In-Simulant Test (MIST) for Protective Ensembles
2012ASTM F2588-12 Standard Test Method for Man-In-Simulant Test (MIST) for Protective Ensembles
2007ASTM F2588-07 Standard Test Method for Man-In-Simulant Test (MIST) for Protective Ensembles
2006ASTM F2588-06 Standard Test Method for Man-In-Simulant Test (MIST) for Protective Ensembles