<p>ISO 17493:2016 describes a test method for evaluating the heat resistance of protective clothing materials or items and equipment when exposed in a hot air circulating oven. The method is intended to evaluate physical changes in a material at a given exposure temperature. Materials are evaluated for defined visible changes including the measurement of shrinkage.</p>
<p>Different procedures are provided depending on the type of the protective clothing material or item being tested.</p>
Registration number (WIID)
61513
Scope
<p>ISO 17493:2016 describes a test method for evaluating the heat resistance of protective clothing materials or items and equipment when exposed in a hot air circulating oven. The method is intended to evaluate physical changes in a material at a given exposure temperature. Materials are evaluated for defined visible changes including the measurement of shrinkage.</p>
<p>Different procedures are provided depending on the type of the protective clothing material or item being tested.</p>
