GB24539-2021
Protective clothing—Chemical protective clothing
防护服装 化学防护服
GB 24539-2021 is a current mandatory Chinese national standard for Protective clothing—Chemical protective clothing. It appears in the Chemicals compliance cluster with a product safety focus and has an implementation date of Sep 1, 2022.
Applicability depends on product scope, certification route, competent authority notices and transition rules. Requst for the translation or verify source before using this record in a compliance decision.
Compliance overview
Scope and applicability
This standard applies to chemical protective clothing used by personnel in workplaces and emergency response operations. It covers protection against gaseous, liquid, and solid chemical substances. It is not applicable to chemical protective clothing used in firefighting scenarios. The standard categorizes protective suits into several types, including gas-tight (Type 1), liquid-tight (Type 3 and 4), solid particulate (Type 5), limited spray (Type 6), and woven acid/alkali (Type 7) chemical protective clothing.
Technical requirements
GB 24539-2021 specifies comprehensive technical requirements for the design, materials, and performance of chemical protective clothing. General requirements mandate that materials must not cause skin irritation or release harmful substances affecting the respiratory system, while balancing protection with wearer comfort and compatibility with other PPE. The standard outlines specific design requirements for each type of suit. For instance, gas-tight suits (Type 1) must be fully encapsulating and equipped with appropriate exhaust valves and visors, while liquid-tight suits must provide adequate protection against jets or sprays. Each product type must pass corresponding overall performance tests, such as gas-tightness or liquid penetration resistance. Regarding material performance, the standard sets limits for chemical resistance (permeation and penetration), physical durability (abrasion, flexing, puncture, tear, and tensile strength), and resistance to extreme temperatures. For example, gas-tight suits require high-level chemical permeation resistance against a specified list of chemicals, and fabric strength must not degrade significantly after high or low-temperature pre-treatment. Additional requirements for woven acid/alkali suits (Type 7) include specific limits on formaldehyde content, pH value, and colorfastness.
Testing methods
The standard details rigorous testing methodologies to verify compliance. Key tests include overall gas-tightness testing (Annex A) using inflation and pressure decay measurement, and inward leakage rate testing (Annex B) using a test chamber with NaCl or SF6 tracers. Liquid penetration resistance is evaluated through jet, spray, and limited spray tests (Annex C) using a dyed test solution and absorbent indicator garment. Material-level tests include liquid penetration resistance under pressure (Annex F), repellency (Annex I), abrasion resistance (Annex J), and flexing resistance (Annex K), with end-point determination often utilizing pressure vessel or hydrostatic head methods.
FAQs
What products are regulated under GB 24539-2021?
GB 24539-2021 regulates chemical protective clothing designed to protect workers from gaseous, liquid, and solid chemical hazards in industrial and emergency response settings. It covers various suit types, including gas-tight, liquid-tight, particulate, and limited spray protective clothing.
Are there any updates from the previous version of GB 24539?
Yes, GB 24539-2021 replaces GB 24539-2009, GB 24540-2009, and GB/T 29511-2013. Key updates include revised product classifications (adding gas-tight, limited spray, and woven acid/alkali types), new requirements for inward leakage rates, updated testing methods for overall performance, and new practical performance evaluation protocols.
Does GB 24539-2021 apply to firefighting chemical protective clothing?
No, this standard explicitly excludes chemical protective clothing used in firefighting scenarios. It is intended for industrial workplaces and general emergency response teams, not specialized firefighting operations.
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Applicability hints
- Type
- Product
- CCS
- C73
- ICS
- 13.340.10
- Competent department
- Ministry of Emergency Management
- Technical committee
- Ministry of Emergency Management
Relationships
Replaces:GB 24539-2009, GB 24540-2009, GB/T 29511-2013
Replaced by:GB 24539-2025 (Upcoming)