Design of an Analytical System for the Evaluation of Gloves for Protection of Personnel Handling XCSM
Abstract
To evaluate latex gloves for their resistance to XCSM penetration, a novel analysis system has been constructed. The objective of the system is to simulate the working environment of glove material used a laboratory fume hood. The design of the sample cell provides for the secure placement of the test glove material between the exposure and sampling chambers, and provides for visual inspection of the material once placed in the cell to insure that the tension and positioning of the material does not compromise the testing process. The design also provides options such as control of sample temperature and airflow during the testing process. The flow rate of the moving in the two chambers of the sample holder can be controlled independently between 0 and 125 linear feet per minute, matching most hood requirements. The sample exposure chamber will accommodate either a liquid or vapor challenge to the surface of the test material, while the use of positive sealing surfaces prevents contamination of the unexposed surface of the test material.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 13, 1993
- Accession Number
- ADP008826
Entities
People
- D. L. Stitcher
- D. W. Hobson
- J. W. Kohne
- S. A. Chaffins
- T. L. Hayes
Organizations
- Battelle Memorial Institute