FDA-recognized standard · General Plastic Surgery/General Hospital
ASTM F739: Standard Test Method for Permeation of Liquids and Gases Through Protective Clothing Materials Under Conditions of Continuous Contact
Yes. FDA recognizes ASTM F739-20 as recognition 6-496, in part, entered 2023-05-29.
Recognized editions of ASTM F739
| Recognition | Edition | Entered | Extent | Transition ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6-496 | ASTM F739-20 | 2023-05-29 | Partial | — |
What FDA does not recognize in ASTM F739-20
Recognition 6-496 is partial. FDA's statement of the extent, verbatim:
Partial recognition. The following part(s) of the standard is (are) not recognized: All parts related to gaseous chemicals.
Regulations
FDA lists these classification regulations against ASTM F739: 21 CFR 878.4040, 21 CFR 878.4370, 21 CFR 878.4460, 21 CFR 880.6250.
Product codes that cite ASTM F739
13 FDA product codes cite ASTM F739, including FYA, FYC, KGO, KKX, LYY.
- FYA Gown, Surgical
- FYC Gown, Isolation, Surgical
- KGO Surgeon'S Gloves
- KKX
- LYY Latex Patient Examination Glove
- LYZ Vinyl Patient Examination Glove
- LZA Polymer Patient Examination Glove
- LZC Medical Glove, Specialty
- OPJ
- PUI
- QDO
- QPC Gown, Non-Sterile, Non-Isolation, Intended To Provide Moderate Or High Barrier Protection
- QSO
Source: FDA Recognized Consensus Standards database, snapshot of 2026-09-01. Search every recognition in the Consensus Standards Lookup, or browse all standards with a page.