1.1 This standard defines the specialized terms used in standards developed by Committee F-23 on Protective Clothing.

1.2 Descriptions of Terms, which were drafted for use only in a single standard, are also included for convenient reference. Under ASTM rules they may become full definitions in the future, if they are used in additional standards.

1.3 Additional terminology relevant to protective clothing and to the components of protective clothing can be found in Terminology D123, D1566, and D4805.