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EN STANDARDS
EN 388:2016
MECHANICAL RISKS
The gloves are tested against the following risks:1 = Lowest value, X = Not tested for this risk, O = Did not achieve the minimum requirements
| PERFORMANCE LEVEL | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | |
| 1st digit = abrasion resistance (cycles) | 1-4 | >100 | >500 | >2000 | >8000 | ||
| 2nd digit = blade cut resistance (factor) | 1-5 | >1.2 | >2.5 | >5.0 | >10.0 | >20.0 | |
| 3rd digit = tear resistance (newton) | 1-4 | >10 | >25 | >50 | >75 | ||
| 4th digit = puncture resistance (newton) | 1-4 | >20 | >60 | >100 | >150 | ||
| 5th digit = (TDM) cut resistance EN ISO 13997 (newton) | A-F | A >2 | B >5 | C >10 | D >15 | E >22 | F >30 |
| 6th digit = impact resistance | P = passed | "" = not passed | |||||
EN ISO 374:2016
HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS & MICROORGANISMS
This standard specifies glove functionality requirements to protect the user from penetration, permeation and degradation by chemicals and microorganisms.
The standard classifies three types of gloves by degree of protection (A, B and C).
EN ISO 374-2:2014
PENETRATION
The gloves must pass the air or water penetration test and meet the specified AQL inspection level. In an air permeation test, the glove's interior is pressurized with air and the surface is checked for holes. In a water penetration test, the glove is filled with water and checked for the presence of water droplets on the outside after a set period. AQL (Accepted Quality Level) is a quality assurance measurement based on a sampling procedure in accordance with ISO 2859-1 used by manufacturers to measure the probability of pinhole failure in a batch of gloves. An AQL of 1.5 accepts the statistical probability that the batch contains less than 1.5% defective gloves.
| CAPACITY | AQL (ACCEPTED QUALITY LEVEL) |
| Level 1 | < 4.0 < 7.0 errors per 100 units |
| Level 2 | < 1.5 < 3.5 errors per 100 units |
| Level 3 | < 0.65 < 1.5 errors per 100 units |
EN 16523-1:2015
Test method for measuring the resistance of the materials used for personal protective equipment against the penetration of hazardous chemicals at the molecular level and during uninterrupted contact. The resulting value is the penetration time or the time it takes for the hazardous liquid or gas to get in contact with the skin. The glove is classified according to the penetration time performance level from 1 to 6. (see table at top right).
| MEASURED PENETRATION TIME | PERFORMANCE INDEX FOR |
| Level 1 | > 10 min. |
| Level 2 | > 30 min. |
| Level 3 | > 60 min. |
| Level 4 | > 120 min. |
| Level 5 | > 240 min. |
| Level 6 | > 480 min. |
This standard lists 18 chemicals. The minimum penetration time for a Type A glove is 30 minutes. (level 2) for 6 chemicals, for Type B it is 30 min. for at least 3 chemicals, and for Type C it is 10 min. (level 1) for at least 1 chemical on the list.
TYPE A: Penetration time ≥ 30 minutes for at least 6 chemicals of the list.
TYPE B: Penetration time ≥ 30 minutes for at least 3 chemicals of the list.
TYPE C: Penetration time ≥ 10 minutes for at least 1 chemical of the list.
The "chemical resistant" gloves pictogram must be accompanied by the code letters of the tested chemicals for type A and type B. Type C gloves are without code letter.
| CODE LETTER | CHEMICAL | CAS NO. | ARTICLE |
| A | Methanol | 67-56-1 | Primary alcohol |
| B | Acetone | 67-64-1 | Ketone |
| C | Acetone nitrile | 75-05-8 | Nitrile compound |
| D | Dichloromemethane | 75-09-2 | Chlorinated paraffin |
| E | Carbon disulphide | 75-15-0 | Sulphur with organic compound |
| F | Toluene | 108-88-3 | Aromatic hydrocarbon |
| G | Diethyl amine | 109-89-7 | Amine |
| H | Tetrahydrofuran | 109-99-9 | Heterocyclic compound |
| I | Ethyl acetate | 141-78-6 | Ester |
| J | N-Heptane | 142-85-5 | Aliphatic hydrocarbon |
| K | Sodium hydroxide 40% | 1310-73-2 | Inorganic base |
| L | Sulphuric 96% | 7664-93-9 | Inorganic acid |
| M | Nitric acids 65% | 7697-37-2 | Inorganic mineral acids, oxides |
| N | Acetic acid 99% | 64-19-7 | Organic acid |
| O | Ammonium hydroxide 25% | 1336-21-6 | Organic alkaline |
| P | Hydrogen peroxide 30% | 7722-84-1 | Peroxide |
| S | Hydrofluoric acid 40% | 7664-39-3 | Inorganic mineral acids, oxides |
| T | Formaldehyde 37% | 50-00-0 | Aldehyde |
PERMEATION = The time it takes for a chemical to penetrate from the outside to the inside of the glove material. The permeation test must be carried out at 23° C ± 1° C.
EN ISO 374-4
RESISTANCE TO CHEMICAL DEGRADATION
Degradation is a harmful change to one or more of the properties of a protective glove that emerges from contact with a chemical. Indications of degradation may be delamination, discolouration, curing, softening, measurement changes, loss of fracture strength, and so on. It is determined by measuring the percentage change in the glove material's perforation resistance after continuous contact for 1 hour in between the outer surface and the test substance. The results of the degradation test must appear in the information brochure for all three glove types.
EN ISO 374-5
PROTECTION AGAINST MICROORGANISMS
Microorganisms are defined in the standard as bacteria, fungi or viruses. In order to indicate resistance to bacteria and fungi, the glove must meet the requirements for the penetration resistance test according to standard DS / EN 374-2: 2014. If the glove meets the requirements of the test according to ISO 16604: 2004 (method B), it states to be resistant to viruses, and the word "VIRUS" can be added under the biology-related danger pictogram.
EN 407
HEAT AND/OR FIRE
The glove is tested against thermal hazards, heat and/or fire. The digit specifies what result the glove has achieved in the test. The following items are tested:
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | ||
| 1st digit = flammability | Self-closing, sec. | ≤ 20 | ≤ 10 | ≤ 3 | ≤ 2 |
| 2nd digit = contact heat | > 15 sec. at | 100 °C | 250 °C | 350 °C | 500 °C |
| 3rd digit = insulating heat | Heat transfer, sec. | ≥ 4 | ≥ 7 | ≥ 10 | ≥ 18 |
| 4th digit = radiant heat | Heat transfer, sec. | ≥ 7 | ≥ 20 | ≥ 50 | |
| 5th digit = metal splash, small | Number of drops | ≥ 10 | ≥ 15 | ≥ 25 | ≥ 35 |
| 6th digit = metal splash, large | Number of gram | 30 | 60 | 120 | 200 |
1 = lowest value
EN 421
IONIZING RADIATION
The glove is tested and approved as resistant to ionizing radiation.
EN 421
RADIOACTIVE CONTAMINATION
The glove is tested and approved as resistant to radioactive contamination.
EN 511
COLD
The pictogram shows that the glove's resistance to cold is tested for the following points:
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | ||
| 1st digit = resistance, cold | Insulation per m2, °C/W | > 0.10 | > 0.15 | > 0.22 | > 0.30 |
| 2nd digit = resistance, contact | Insulation per m2, °C/W | > 0.025 | >0.05 | > 0.10 | > 0.15 |
| 3rd digit = water penetration | Minutues | > 30 |
EN 12477
WELDING
This standard is based on a series of tests from a number of other standards. The standard specifies several minimum requirements concerning the results of these tests in order for the glove to be tested and approved as a welding glove according to EN 12477. The standards according to which tests are conducted are: EN 388 -Mechanical risks, EN 407 - Heat and/or fire. EN 367 - Hot transmission, EN 702 - Contact heat and EN 348 -Splashes of molten metal. Welding gloves are approved in two types: Type A and Type B. The requirements for type A, pursuant to the abovementioned standards, are higher than type B in most areas.
EN 10819
VIBRATION DAMPING
The glove is tested against vibrations and approved for vibration damping.
EN 659
PROTECTIVE GLOVES FOR FIREFIGHTERS
The glove is tested and approved for firemen.
EN 381-4
PROTECTIVE GLOVES FOR USERS OF HAND-HELD CHAINSAWS
The gloves are approved for work with chainsaws.
EN 60903
LIVE WORKING - GLOVES OF INSULATING MATERIAL
The gloves are approved as per EN 60903 and can be used for work assignments where there is a risk of electric shock. Before selecting the correct glove for the job, it is important to know the voltage you can be exposed to:
| THE GLOVE IS TESTED AT | APPROVED FOR USE AT MAX. | |
| Class 00 | 2500 V | 500 V |
| Class 0 | 5000 V | 1000 V |
| Class 1 | 10000 V | 7500 V |
| Class 2 | 20000 V | 17000 V |
| Class 3 | 30000 V | 26500 V |
| Class 4 | 40000 V | 36000 V |
EN 455-1
MEDICAL GLOVES FOR SINGLE USE
The glove is approved for medical use.
EN 455-2
MEDICAL GLOVES FOR SINGLE USE, PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
The glove is approved for medical use.
EN 455-3
MEDICAL GLOVES FOR SINGLE USE , BIOLOGICAL PROPERTIES
The glove is approved for medical use.
EN 455-4
DETERMINATION OF SHELF-LIFE
The standard ensures that performance does not deteriorate during the storage period prior to use. Accelerated ageing tests are performed on test gloves to determine shelf-life so that the manufacturer can prove that their product (typically) can withstand up to 3 years and in some cases up to 5 years without losing strength and protective properties.
EN 1149-1
ELECTROSTATIC PROPERTIES: SURFACE RESISTIVITY
The glove is tested according to EN 1149-1, measuring the glove surface resistance.
EN 1149-2
ELECTROSTATIC PROPERTIES: ELECTRICAL RESISTANCE
The glove is tested according to EN 1149-2. The volume resistivity/electrical resistance of the glove material is measured here.
FOODS
GLASS/FORK SYMBOL
The symbol shows that the glove is approved for direct food contact according to EU regulation 1935/2004.
INFORMATION
BOOK
If there is an 'i' in the pictogram, this means that there is additional information about the product.