What is BS EN 16523‑2- Test method for permeation by potentially hazardous gaseous chemicals about?
BS EN 16523 is a European standard that discusses the determination of material resistance to permeation by chemicals. BS EN 16523‑1 provides the best industry guidance on the permeation by potentially hazardous gaseous chemicals to ensure protection against hazardous gaseous chemicals.
BS EN 16523‑2 is the second part of a multi-part series that specifies a test method for the determination of the resistance of protective clothing, gloves, and footwear materials to permeation by potentially hazardous gaseous chemicals under the condition of continuous contact.
BS EN 16523‑2 applies to the assessment of protection against gaseous chemicals that can be collected only by liquid or gaseous collecting media.
Note: The test method specified by BS EN 16523‑2 does not apply for the assessment of gaseous chemical mixtures.
Who is BS EN 16523‑2- Test method for permeation by potentially hazardous gaseous chemicals for?
BS EN 16523‑2 on the test method for permeation by potentially hazardous gaseous chemicals are useful for:
- Protective clothing, gloves, and footwear manufacturers
- Protective clothing, gloves, and footwear testers
- Safety and health departments
- Textile engineers
Why should you use BS EN 16523‑2- Test method for permeation by potentially hazardous gaseous chemicals?
People involved in the production, use, transportation, and emergency response with gaseous chemicals can be exposed to numerous compounds capable of causing harm upon contact with the human body.
BS EN 16523‑2 assists you by providing a test method to determine the resistance of a material against gaseous chemicals that are used to manufacture protective clothes, gloves, and footwear to protect the wearers from harmful chemicals.
The test methods under BS EN 16523‑2 are intended to be used to evaluate the barrier effectiveness of materials used for protective clothing, gloves, and footwear materials against permeation by liquid chemicals.
Overall, with compliance and obedience to the test methods specified by BS EN 16523‑2, you can determine the material resistance to permeation by gaseous chemicals and the results of test methods can assist to compare the performances of PPE materials during the process of selecting PPE for protection from hazardous chemicals.
