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EUROPEAN STANDARDS

EN ISO 21420:2020 – Protective Gloves – General Requirements EN407 Protective Gloves Against Thermal Risks (Heat
And Test Methods (Updated From En 420:2003+A1:2009) and/or Fire) EN 407: 2004
Under EN ISO 21420 this standard defines the general requirements for glove design and (AS/NZS 2161.4)
construction, sizing, dexterity, water vapor transmission and absorption, electrostatic This standard specifies thermal performance for protective
properties (in accordance with EN16350:2014) and innocuousness. gloves against heat and/or fire. The heat and flame pictogram
is accompanied by a 6 digit number.
EN 407
Innocuousness test now includes, pH (between 3.5 and 9.5), Chromium VI for leather products 1 3 1 2 1 2
(less than 3mg/kg), nickel release for metallic components, azo colorants (less that 30mg/kg),
dimethylformamide or DMFa in Polyurethane products (less than 1000mg/kg), Poly Aromatic
Hydrocarbons or PAH (less than 1mg/kg). The innocuousness testing covers where applicable
elements of regulations such as REACH (Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006) Annex XVII. REQUIREMENTS
PERFORMANCE LEVELS 1-4
f: RESISTANCE TO A LARGE MELTING METAL SPRAY:
Protective Gloves Against Mechanical Risks – EN388:2016+A1:2018 Amount of spray required to raise the glove to a certain
temperature.
Over recent years, changes in the manufacturing process of protective gloves has meant that
the well established method of hand protection testing (EN388:2003), and in particular the test
to assess protection against cuts has now been deemed no longer fit for purpose. Whilst the old PERFORMANCE LEVELS 1-4
system in EN388:2003 and its 1-5 numbering system was easy to understand, the development e: RESISTANCE TO SMALL MELTING METAL SPRAY:
Amount of spray required to raise the glove to a certain
of newer cut resistant materials combined with a drive from industry temperature.
EN388 to provide the highest level of cut protection possible meant that the
2016 method for testing hand protection needed to be revised. PERFORMANCE LEVELS 1-4
EN388:2016 seeks to update the standard and by doing this, 2 tests have d: RESISTANCE TO RADIATING HEAT:
been revised (abrasion and cut) and 2 new tests have been included Time required to raise a given temperature level.
(straight blade cut resistance and impact resistance).
EN388:2003 standards specifies physical and mechanical aggression
1 3 4 1 E P caused by abrasion, blade cut, tearing and puncture. EN388:2016 updates PERFORMANCE LEVELS 1-4
c: RESISTANCE TO CONVECTIVE HEAT:
the existing standard with this new test method for abrasion, blade cut Time during which the glove is able to delay the transfer of heat of a flame.
and impact resistance. EN ISO 13997:1999 (TDM test) records cut results
as a newton value - the force of the blade on the glove material needed to
cut through the material 20mm. The results are represented on a scale
A-F. PERFORMANCE LEVELS 1-4
b: RESISTANCE TO CONTACT HEAT:
Temperature (within the range of 100°C / Over 200°F to 500°C / Over 930°F) at
which the person wearing the gloves will not feel any pain (for a period of at
REQUIREMENTS least 15 seconds).
Performance level P PERFORMANCE LEVELS 1-4
Impact Resistance a: RESISTANCE TO FLAMMABILITY:
Impact-resistant properties to 5J. Time during which the material remains lit and continues to be consumed after the
ignition source has been eliminated.
PERFORMANCE LEVELS A – F
STRAIGHT BLADE CUT RESISTANCE:
(TDM cut test) Measures the average load to achieve the
moment of cut-though B: RESISTANCE TO CONTACT HEAT:
PERFORMANCE LEVELS 1-4 CONTACT
d: PUNCTURE RESISTANCE: PERFORMANCE TEMPERATURE THRESHOLD TIME
Force required to pierce the sample with a standardized punch. LEVEL (Second)
(°C)
PERFORMANCE LEVELS 1-4
c: TEAR RESISTANCE: 1 100°C / Over 200°F ≥15s
Maximum force required to tear the sample. 2 250°C / Over 480°F ≥15s
PERFORMANCE LEVELS 1-5 3 350°C / Over 660°F ≥15s
b: BLADE CUT RESISTANCE: (Coup cut test) 4 500°C / Over 930°F ≥15s
Number of cycles required to cut the sample at constant speed.
PERFORMANCE LEVELS 1-4 EN407 EN 407:2020 – Glove Protective Against
a: ABRASION RESISTANCE: Thermal Risks
Number of cycles required to damage the sample at constant speed.
This standard was updated from the 2004 version in April
2020. Test 1 for resistance to flammability or burning behavior
EN 388:2016 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Level 5 has been amended to Limited Flame Spread, and covers the
inclusion of oven mitts to be classed as PPE. If a glove is tested
Abrasion resistance (number of cycles) 100 500 2,000 8,000 - only for contact heat an alternative symbol is used to indicate
protection against heat without flame. Gloves certified to the
Blade cut resistance (index) Coup test method 1.2 2.5 5 10 20 2004 version of the standard do not need to change until the
existing certificate expires.
Tear resistance (N) 10 25 50 75 -
Puncture resistance (N) 20 60 100 150 -
EN12477 Protective Gloves for Welders
EN ISO 13997:1999 TDM Level A Level B Level C Level D Level E Level F
EN 12477: 2001 (AS/NZS 2161.3)
Cut resistant test levels (N) 2 5 10 15 22 30 This European Standard specifies requirements and test
methods for protective gloves for use in manual metal welding,
cutting and allied processes. According to their performance,
protective gloves for welders are classified into two types.
EN 1082 Parts 1 to 3: 1997 to 2000 EN 12477
Parts 1 to 3: Protective clothing. Type A: Lower dexterity (with higher other performance)
Gloves and arm guards protecting against cuts and stabs by hand knives. Type B: Higher dexterity (with lower other performance).
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