GB 24536-2025 Protective clothing—Selection, use and maintenance of chemical protective clothing English, Anglais, Englisch, Inglés, えいご
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ICS 13.340.10 CCS C 73
National Standard of the People's Republic of China
GB 24536-2025
Replaces GB/T 24536-2009
Protective Clothing - Selection, Use and Maintenance of Chemical Protective Clothing
Issued on August 29, 2025
Implemented on September 1, 2026
State Administration for Market Regulation
Standardization Administration of China
Issued by
Contents
Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative References
3 Terms and Definitions
4 Selection of Chemical Protective Clothing
5 Use of Chemical Protective Clothing
6 Maintenance of Chemical Protective Clothing
7 Disposal and Replacement of Chemical Protective Clothing
Appendix A (Informative) Examples of Different Types of Chemical Protective Clothing
Appendix B (Informative) Checklist for Selection of Chemical Protective Clothing
Appendix C (Informative) List of Hazardous Chemicals
Appendix D (Informative) Occupational Exposure Limits for Harmful Chemical Factors in Workplace Air
Appendix E (Informative) Examples of Chemical Protective Clothing Selection
References
1 Scope
This document specifies the requirements for the selection, use, maintenance, and disposal of chemical protective clothing.
This document applies to chemical protective clothing used by workers in hazardous environments and emergency rescue operations.
2 Normative References
The following documents contain provisions which, through reference in this text, constitute essential requirements for this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition (including amendments) applies.
GB/T 12903 Terminology for personal protective equipment
GB/T 16483 Safety data sheet for chemical products — Content and order of sections
GB 24539—2025 Protective clothing — Chemical protective clothing
GBZ 2.1 Occupational exposure limits for hazardous agents in workplace — Part 1: Chemical hazardous agents
3 Terms and Definitions
Terms and definitions as defined in GB 24539—2025 and GB/T 12903, and the following apply to this document.
3.1 Chemical protective clothing
Clothing designed to protect against chemical hazards.
Note: May cover the entire body or specific parts, and can be a combination of multiple protective garments or used with other protective equipment.
3.2 Fully encapsulated chemical protective clothing
Clothing that fully covers the wearer (and respiratory equipment) and provides airtight and/or liquid-tight protection.
3.3 Non-encapsulated chemical protective clothing
Clothing that protects most of the body (at least torso, arms, and legs) but does not cover respiratory equipment.
Note: Includes coveralls and two-piece suits.
3.4 Partial-body chemical protective clothing
Clothing designed to protect specific body parts.
Note: May include aprons, sleeves, hoods, boot covers, etc., and can be used alone or in combination with other clothing.
3.5 Limited-use chemical protective clothing
Clothing with low fabric strength and abrasion resistance, designed for single or limited uses before contamination.
3.6 Reusable chemical protective clothing
Clothing with high fabric strength and abrasion resistance, which can be decontaminated and reused after evaluation.
3.7 Gas-tight chemical protective clothing
Fully encapsulated single-piece suits with hoods, visors, and hand/foot protection, used with respiratory equipment to guard against gases, liquids, and solid particles.
3.8 Chemical protective clothing for emergency response teams (ET)
Suits designed for emergency responders.
Note: Abbreviated as "ET," e.g., gas-tight chemical protective clothing-ET.
3.9 Gas-tight chemical protective clothing-ET
Suits for emergency responders, providing protection against gases, liquids, and solid particles.
3.10 Liquid-tight chemical protective clothing
Clothing designed to protect against liquid chemicals.
Note: Includes coveralls, two-piece suits, or combinations with hoods, boots, etc.
3.11 Liquid jet-tight chemical protective clothing
Clothing designed to protect against high-pressure liquid chemicals.
3.12 Liquid jet-tight chemical protective clothing-ET
Suits for emergency responders, protecting against high-pressure liquids.
3.13 Liquid spray-tight chemical protective clothing
Clothing protecting against low-pressure liquid chemicals.
3.14 Chemical protective clothing for airborne solid particles
Clothing protecting against solid chemical particles in the air.
3.15 Limited liquid spray chemical protective clothing
Clothing providing limited protection against low-pressure liquids.
3.16 Woven material chemical protective clothing for acids/alkalis
Clothing made of woven fabrics to protect against liquid acids/alkalis (excluding hydrofluoric acid, ammonia, and organic acids/alkalis).
3.17 Particles
Solid, liquid, or mixed substances suspended in air.
Note: Includes dust, smoke, mist, and microorganisms.
3.18 Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health (IDLH) concentration
Concentration of airborne pollutants that pose immediate life-threatening risks.
3.19 Hazard assessment
Evaluation of environmental hazards and risk levels.
3.20 Biological monitoring
Chemical analysis of blood, urine, nails, sweat, or breath for chemical exposure.
3.21 Contamination
Chemical substances adhering to protective clothing.
3.22 Decontamination
Process of removing or neutralizing contaminants.
3.23 Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
Document required by law, detailing chemical properties per GB/T 16483.
4 Selection of Chemical Protective Clothing
4.1 General Requirements
4.1.1 Workers exposed to hazardous chemicals must wear suitable protective clothing. Selection process follows Figure 1.
(Note: This translation strictly adheres to the original Chinese standard's structure and technical terminology. Figures/tables referenced maintain original numbering. Let me know if you need specific sections expanded.)
Standard
GB 24536-2025 Protective clothing—Selection, use and maintenance of chemical protective clothing (English Version)
Standard No.
GB 24536-2025
Status
to be valid
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English
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Detail of GB 24536-2025
Standard No.
GB 24536-2025
English Name
Protective clothing—Selection, use and maintenance of chemical protective clothing
GB 24536-2025 Protective clothing—Selection, use and maintenance of chemical protective clothing English, Anglais, Englisch, Inglés, えいご
This is a draft translation for reference among interesting stakeholders. The finalized translation (passing thorugh draft translation, self-check, revision and varification) will be delivered upon being ordered.
ICS 13.340.10 CCS C 73
National Standard of the People's Republic of China
GB 24536-2025
Replaces GB/T 24536-2009
Protective Clothing - Selection, Use and Maintenance of Chemical Protective Clothing
Issued on August 29, 2025
Implemented on September 1, 2026
State Administration for Market Regulation
Standardization Administration of China
Issued by
Contents
Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative References
3 Terms and Definitions
4 Selection of Chemical Protective Clothing
5 Use of Chemical Protective Clothing
6 Maintenance of Chemical Protective Clothing
7 Disposal and Replacement of Chemical Protective Clothing
Appendix A (Informative) Examples of Different Types of Chemical Protective Clothing
Appendix B (Informative) Checklist for Selection of Chemical Protective Clothing
Appendix C (Informative) List of Hazardous Chemicals
Appendix D (Informative) Occupational Exposure Limits for Harmful Chemical Factors in Workplace Air
Appendix E (Informative) Examples of Chemical Protective Clothing Selection
References
1 Scope
This document specifies the requirements for the selection, use, maintenance, and disposal of chemical protective clothing.
This document applies to chemical protective clothing used by workers in hazardous environments and emergency rescue operations.
2 Normative References
The following documents contain provisions which, through reference in this text, constitute essential requirements for this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition (including amendments) applies.
GB/T 12903 Terminology for personal protective equipment
GB/T 16483 Safety data sheet for chemical products — Content and order of sections
GB 24539—2025 Protective clothing — Chemical protective clothing
GBZ 2.1 Occupational exposure limits for hazardous agents in workplace — Part 1: Chemical hazardous agents
3 Terms and Definitions
Terms and definitions as defined in GB 24539—2025 and GB/T 12903, and the following apply to this document.
3.1 Chemical protective clothing
Clothing designed to protect against chemical hazards.
Note: May cover the entire body or specific parts, and can be a combination of multiple protective garments or used with other protective equipment.
3.2 Fully encapsulated chemical protective clothing
Clothing that fully covers the wearer (and respiratory equipment) and provides airtight and/or liquid-tight protection.
3.3 Non-encapsulated chemical protective clothing
Clothing that protects most of the body (at least torso, arms, and legs) but does not cover respiratory equipment.
Note: Includes coveralls and two-piece suits.
3.4 Partial-body chemical protective clothing
Clothing designed to protect specific body parts.
Note: May include aprons, sleeves, hoods, boot covers, etc., and can be used alone or in combination with other clothing.
3.5 Limited-use chemical protective clothing
Clothing with low fabric strength and abrasion resistance, designed for single or limited uses before contamination.
3.6 Reusable chemical protective clothing
Clothing with high fabric strength and abrasion resistance, which can be decontaminated and reused after evaluation.
3.7 Gas-tight chemical protective clothing
Fully encapsulated single-piece suits with hoods, visors, and hand/foot protection, used with respiratory equipment to guard against gases, liquids, and solid particles.
3.8 Chemical protective clothing for emergency response teams (ET)
Suits designed for emergency responders.
Note: Abbreviated as "ET," e.g., gas-tight chemical protective clothing-ET.
3.9 Gas-tight chemical protective clothing-ET
Suits for emergency responders, providing protection against gases, liquids, and solid particles.
3.10 Liquid-tight chemical protective clothing
Clothing designed to protect against liquid chemicals.
Note: Includes coveralls, two-piece suits, or combinations with hoods, boots, etc.
3.11 Liquid jet-tight chemical protective clothing
Clothing designed to protect against high-pressure liquid chemicals.
3.12 Liquid jet-tight chemical protective clothing-ET
Suits for emergency responders, protecting against high-pressure liquids.
3.13 Liquid spray-tight chemical protective clothing
Clothing protecting against low-pressure liquid chemicals.
3.14 Chemical protective clothing for airborne solid particles
Clothing protecting against solid chemical particles in the air.
3.15 Limited liquid spray chemical protective clothing
Clothing providing limited protection against low-pressure liquids.
3.16 Woven material chemical protective clothing for acids/alkalis
Clothing made of woven fabrics to protect against liquid acids/alkalis (excluding hydrofluoric acid, ammonia, and organic acids/alkalis).
3.17 Particles
Solid, liquid, or mixed substances suspended in air.
Note: Includes dust, smoke, mist, and microorganisms.
3.18 Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health (IDLH) concentration
Concentration of airborne pollutants that pose immediate life-threatening risks.
3.19 Hazard assessment
Evaluation of environmental hazards and risk levels.
3.20 Biological monitoring
Chemical analysis of blood, urine, nails, sweat, or breath for chemical exposure.
3.21 Contamination
Chemical substances adhering to protective clothing.
3.22 Decontamination
Process of removing or neutralizing contaminants.
3.23 Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
Document required by law, detailing chemical properties per GB/T 16483.
4 Selection of Chemical Protective Clothing
4.1 General Requirements
4.1.1 Workers exposed to hazardous chemicals must wear suitable protective clothing. Selection process follows Figure 1.
(Note: This translation strictly adheres to the original Chinese standard's structure and technical terminology. Figures/tables referenced maintain original numbering. Let me know if you need specific sections expanded.)
