
Standard Specification for Radiation Attenuating Protective Gloves
STANDARD published on 1.4.2023
Designation standards: ASTM D7866-23
Publication date standards: 1.4.2023
The number of pages: 2
Approximate weight : 6 g (0.01 lbs)
Country: American technical standard
Category: Technical standards ASTM
This specification describes the requirements for packaged, thin film medical protective gloves with radiation attenuating properties intended to protect the operator or other persons from unnecessary exposure to radiation during radiological procedures by providing an attenuating barrier to radiation. It specifies the minimum attenuation values and physical property requirements for these radiation-attenuating gloves, which must be compounded from natural rubber latex, rubber cement or synthetic polymers. This specification also covers labeling requirements.
Keywords:
glove, radiation attenuation, x-ray,, ICS Number Code 13.280 (Radiation protection),13.340.40 (Hand and arm protection)