ASTM D120

1.1 This specification covers manufacturing and testing of rubber insulating gloves for protection of workers from electrical shock.

1.2 Two types of gloves are provided and are designated as Type I, non-resistant to ozone, and Type II, resistant to ozone.

1.3 Six classes of gloves, differing in electrical characteristics, are provided and are designated as Class 00, Class 0, Class 1, Class 2, Class 3, and Class 4.

1.4 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. See ASTM SI 10.

The following safety hazards caveat pertains only to the test method portion, Sections 16, 17, 18, and 19, of this specification: This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.For specific precaution statements, see 18.2.

2. Referenced Documents

D1149 Test Methods for Rubber Deterioration-Cracking in an Ozone Controlled Environment
D1415 Test Method for Rubber Property-International Hardness
D2240 Test Method for Rubber Property-Durometer Hardness
D2865 Practice for Calibration of Standards and Equipment for Electrical Insulating Materials Testing
D297 Test Methods for Rubber Products-Chemical Analysis
D412 Test Methods for Vulcanized Rubber and Thermoplastic Elastomers-Tension
D518 Test Method for Rubber Deterioration-Surface Cracking
D573 Test Method for Rubber-Deterioration in an Air Oven
D624 Test Method for Tear Strength of Conventional Vulcanized Rubber and Thermoplastic Elastomers
F819 Terminology Relating to Electrical Protective Equipment for Workers
SI10 Standard for Use of the International System of Units (SI): The Modern Metric System

Index Terms

electrical insulating gloves; lineman; lineman protective equipment; ICS Number Code 13.260; 13.260

Citing ASTM Standards

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