title: Ammonia and ethylene oxide permeation through selected protective clothing.
abstract: An automated permeation test system was developed to collect permeation data. Three test specimens were evaluated simultaneously versus a challenge gas. The study evaluated chemical protective clothing garment materials for use by emergency response personnel confronted by ammonia or ethylene oxide in the gas phase. A total of 13 encapsulating suit materials and 2 glove materials were tested. Surgical latex material is not recommended for use in handling ammonia or ethylene oxide; other materials offer much greater protection.
authors.affiliation: Department of Health and Human Services, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Morgantown, WV 26505-2888.
authors.forename: S P
authors.initials: SP
authors.lastname: Berardinelli
authors.forename: E S
authors.initials: ES
authors.lastname: Moyer
authors.forename: R C
authors.initials: RC
authors.lastname: Hall
mesh_terms: D000641:Ammonia; D001330:Electronic Data Processing; D005027:Ethylene Oxide; D008422:Materials Testing; D008962:Models, Theoretical; D010539:Permeability; D011481:Protective Clothing; D012984:Software
chemical_list: D000641:Ammonia; D005027:Ethylene Oxide