Comparison of permeation resistance of protective gloves to organic solvents with ISO, ASTM and EN standard methods |
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Authors: | Keh-Ping Chao Jim-Shoung Lai Hsueh-Chien Lin |
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Institution: | aDepartment of Occupational Safety & Health, China Medical University, 91 Hsueh-Shih Rd., Taichung, Taiwan 40402, ROC |
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Abstract: | In this study, the permeation resistance of nitrile and neoprene gloves to benzene and 1,2-dichloroethane was investigated using two permeation cells according to the ISO 6529, ASTM F739, and EN 374-3 standard test methods. The permeability coefficients were found to significantly increase with the flow rate of the collection medium. The appropriate flow rate of nitrogen collection should be higher than 75 and 150 mL/min for the ISO 6529 and ASTM F739 cells, respectively. For an open-loop system, the permeability coefficient of the ISO 6529 cell was obviously greater than that of the ASTM F739 cell, and the difference between these two cells was statistically significant. On the other hand, the breakthrough time was about 20–30 min for either the ISO 6529 or ASTM F739 cell at different flow rates of nitrogen collection. Fick's diffusion coefficient and solubility of permeant in the polymer glove can be specified as alternative test results for standard methods. |
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Keywords: | ISO 6529 ASTM F739 EN 374-3 Permeability coefficient Diffusion coefficient Solubility |
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