Quick Selection Guide to Chemical Protective Clothing

Krister Forsberg, CIH is an internationally recognized expert on protective clothing. He has been an active member of the ASTM F 23 "Protective Clothing" Committee since 1982. Krister is the principal of his own business, SAFETECH. S.Z. Mansdorf, PhD, CIH, CSP, QEP is the Director of the Safety, Hygiene and Environment Department of L'Oreal (Paris). Zack (as he is best known), is also the past chairman of the ASTM F 23 "Protective Clothing" Committee.

Preface. Acknowledgments. SECTION I: INTRODUCTION. Rational for Selecting Chemical Protective Clothing. How to Use This Guide. SECTION II: SELECTION AND USE OF CHEMICAL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. Introduction to Some Important Terms. Selection and Use of Protective Clothing. Twelve Important Considerations for the Selection and Use of Protective Clothing. SECTION III: CHEMICAL INDEX. Chemical Class Numbers. Chemical Names. Synonyms. Chemical Abstract Service Number: (CAS #). Risk Code. Chemical Warfare Agents. Special Notes. Chemical Index Listings. SECTION IV: SELECTION RECOMMENDATIONS. Barriers. Color Codes. Important Notes and Warnings. Selection Recommendation Tables. SECTION V: GLOSSARY. SECTION VI: STANDARDS FOR CHEMICAL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. SECTION VII: MANUFACTURERS OF CHEMICAL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.