ASTM F2878-19(2024)

Annotation of standard text ASTM F2878-19(2024) :

This test method is used for determining the force required to cause a hypodermic needle to penetrate through protective clothing material. It defines three common hypodermic needles - 21-, 25-, 28- gauge needles - to evaluate puncture resistance of protective clothing. This test method does not attempt to simulate all use conditions. A number of variables which impact puncture resistance, such as stiffness of backing materials, presence of lubricants, and tension on the specimen, are not addressed by this test method.


Keywords:
hypodermic, needle, needle resistance, needlestick, prick, protective clothing materials, puncture, puncture resistance, stick,, ICS Number Code 13.340.10 (Protective clothing)