BS EN ISO 17491-4 : 2008

Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Principle of test method
5 Liquid for application in the form of a spray
6 Apparatus and test subjects
7 Preparation of the test subject for the spray test
8 Preparation of the spray application system
9 Procedure
10 Test report
Bibliography
Annex ZA (informative) Relationship between this part of
         ISO 17491 and the Essential Requirements of EU
         Directive 89/686/EEC Personal Protective Equipment

Describes methods for determining the resistance of chemical protective clothing to penetration by sprays of liquid chemicals at two different levels of intensity: a) Method A: low-level spray test. This is applicable to clothing that covers the full body surface and isintended to bewornwhen there is a potential risk ofexposure to small quantities of spray or accidentallow-volume splashes of a liquid chemical. b) Method B: high-level spraytest. This is applicable to clothingwith spray-tight connections between different parts of the clothing and, if applicable, between the clothing and other items of personal protective equipment, which covers the full body surface andwhich isintended to be wornwhen there is a risk of exposure to sprayed particles of liquid.