Quick Selection Guide to Chemical Protective Clothing (Spiral, 6, Updated)

Preface vii

Acknowledgments ix

SECTION I Introduction to the Quick Selection Process 1

How to Use This Guide 1

SECTION II Selection and Use of Chemical Protective Clothing 5

Chemical Resistance of Protective Clothing–What Does It Mean and How to Evaluate It 5

Standards and Requirements Related to CPCs 10

The Selection Process 15

Correct Use, Care, Maintenance, and Disposability of CPCs 25

Create Your Own Checklist 28

SECTION III Chemical Index 31

Chemical Class Numbers 31

Chemical Names 32

Synonyms 32

Chemical Abstract Service Number–CAS # 32

Risk Codes 33

Chemical Warfare Agents 35

SECTION IV Selection Recommendations 111

Color Codes Used in the Tables 111

Introduction to the Trade Name Table 113

Important Notes 117

Barriers Related to the Master Chemical Resistance Table 129

Important Notes Related to the Master Chemical Resistance Table 131

SECTION V Glossary 231

SECTION VI Standards for Chemical Protective Clothing 249

ASTM Standards (http://www.astm.org/COMMITTEE/F23.htm) 249

NFPA Standards (http://www.nfpa.org) 252

EN Standards (http://www.cen.eu) 253

ISO Standards (http://www.iso.org) 255

SECTION VII Manufacturers of Chemical Protective Clothing 257