CHEMICAL AGENTS
EN ISO 374-1:2016
This standard specifies requirements and test methods for gloves providing protection against chemical agents. They undergo three testing methods:- Penetration test pursuant to standard EN 374-2:2014- Permeation test pursuant to standard EN 16523-1:2015 replacing standard EN 374-3- Degradation testing pursuant to standard EN 374-4:2013
Based on the results of the tests, the gloves are classified into three distinct types described in the following table: GLOVE TYPE PERFORMANCE MARKING
Type A
Type B
Type C
Impermeability( EN 374-2) Penetration time ≥ 30 min for at least 6 chemicals from the new list( EN 16523-1)
Impermeability( EN 374-2) Penetration time ≥ 30 min for at least 3 chemicals from the new list( EN 16523-1)
Impermeability( EN 374-2) Penetration time ≥ 10 min for at least 1 chemical from the new list( EN 16523-1)
EN ISO 374-1 / TYPE A
UVWXYZ
EN ISO 374-1 / TYPE B
XYZ
EN ISO 374-1 / TYPE C
When choosing the correct glove for chemical protection, you should ask the supplier of the substance for the safety data sheet( MDSD) of the product. See Section 8.2 where the manufacturer is obliged to carry the personal protective equipment suitable for protecting the user.
MICRO ORGANISMS
EN ISO 374-5:2016
This standard specifies requirements and test methods for gloves providing protection against micro organisms. They must pass the penetration test pursuant to standard EN 374-2:2014. Virus protection can be added and declared if the glove passes test ISO 16604:2004( method B):
EN ISO 374-5 For protective gloves against bacteria and fungi
EN ISO 374-5 For protective gloves against bacteria fungi and viruses
VIRUS
PESTICIDES
ISO 18889:2019
This standard specifies requirements and test methods for gloves providing protection against pesticides. A test of the material and the full gloves is required for gloves classified as G1 and G2. In addition to the tests conducted on chemicalresistant gloves, these gloves are also tested with a pesticide surrogate. G1 gloves offer a lower level of protection than G2 gloves.- G1 gloves are suitable when the potential risk is relatively low. Not suitable for use with concentrated pesticide formulations and / or for situations where there are mechanical risks. G1 gloves are usually disposable.- G2 gloves are suitable when the potential risk is higher. Suitable for use with both concentrated and diluted pesticides- GR rated gloves are suitable for re-entry operations after spraying pesticides. They are supported gloves for general use either fully coated or with an open back..
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