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Resistance to synthetic blood—ASTM F 1670: A specimen is subjected to body
uid stimulant (synthetic blood) for a specied time and pressure. Visual
observation is made to determine when penetration occurs. Any evidence of
synthetic blood penetration constitutes failure. Results are reported as pass
or fail.
Resistance to penetration by blood-borne pathogens—ASTM F 1671: This
test method is used to measure the resistance of materials used in pro-
tective clothing to penetration by blood-borne pathogens using a surro-
gate microbe under conditions of continuous liquid contact. Protective
cloth ...