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EUROPEAN STANDARDS

EN374 Protective Gloves : Against Chemicals And Micro- EN 16350:2014
Organisms EN ISO 374-1:2016 (AS/NZS 2161.10.1) Protective Gloves: Electrostatic Properties
Terminology and performance requirements for chemical risks. This European standard specifies a test method for the electrostatic properties of
New to the standard - There are now 3 standard classes related gloves. The test improves on EN1149 as it requires a lower vertical resistance of
to the performance level and number of chemicals they protect less than 10 ohms. Gloves tested to EN16350:2014 can be used in areas where
against. There are 6 additional chemicals to test against. There is a there may be an increased risk of explosion, such as in a refinery.
requirement to test for degradation EN 374-4:2013. EN374-3:2003 is
withdrawn and is replaced by EN 16523-1:2015. Gloves longer than 15.7” will have to IEC 61340-5-1:2016
be additionally tested in the cuff area. The requirement for testing to EN388 has been
removed. The “low chemical” or “waterproof” beaker symbol has been withdrawn. Protection of Electronic Devices from Electrostatic
Phenomena: General Requirements
This standard specifies a test method for PPE products used in high sensitive areas
where an electrostatic charge can potentially cause damage to delicate components
such as electrical circuit boards and microchips.
All gloves in the Portwest ESD Glove collection have been tested to both standards.
ISO 374-1:2016/Type C ISO 374-1:2016/Type B ISO 374-1:2016/Type A

EN ISO Protective Gloves: Mechanical Vibration and Shock
10819 EN 10819: 1996 (AS/NZS 2161.3)
This European Standard specifies a method for the laboratory measurement, the
X - Low Chemical XYZ UVWXYZ data analysis and reporting of the vibration transmissibility of gloves in terms of
vibration transmission from a handle to the palm of the hand in the frequency range
Code Chemical Class from 31.5 Hz to 1250 Hz. The standard is intended to define a screening test for the
vibration transmission through gloves.
A Methanol Primary alcohol
EN 10819
B Acetone Ketone
C Acetonitrile Nitrile compound
D Dichloromethane Chlorinated paraffin EN 455:2000
E Carbon Disulphide Sulphur containing organic compound Medical gloves for single use
EN455 Part 1: Requirements and testing for freedom from holes
F Toluene Aromatic hydrocarbon
Part 2: Requirements and testing for physical properties
G Diethylamine Amine Part 3: Requirements and testing for biological evaluation
Part 4: Requirements and testing for shelf life determination
H Tetrahydrofurane Hetero-cyclic and ether compound
I Ethyl Acetate Ester
J n-Heptane Saturated hydrocarbon CE foodsafe
European legislation with respect to Food Contact Materials (Directive EC1935/2004)
K Sodium hydroxide 40% Inorganic base requires that food contact materials shall not transfer their ingredients to food and
must not modify the organoleptic properties (ie. color, smell, texture and taste) of
L Sulphuric acid 96% Inorganic mineral acid
the food. Products intended for food contact shall be labeled as such.
M 65% Nitric Acid Inorganic mineral acid, oxidizing
N 99% Acetic Acid Organic acid
EN511 Protective Gloves Against Cold
O Ammonia hydroxide 25% Organic acid
EN 511:2006 (AS/NZS 2161.5)
P 30% Hydrogen Peroxide Peroxide
The European standard specifies the requirements and test methods for gloves
S 40% Hydofluoric acid Inorganic inerla acid, contact poison which protect against conductive cold down to -50°C/-120°F. This cold can be linked
to the climate conditions or an industrial activity.
T 37% Formaldehyde Aldehyde
EN ISO 374-2:2014 Determination of resistance to penetration 3 3 1 REQUIREMENTS
There are no major changes from EN374-2:2003
PERFORMANCE LEVELS 01
ISO 374-5:2016 c: WATER PENETRATION
EN ISO 374-4:2013 Determination of resistance to
degradation by chemicals (DR)
New to the standard – tests puncture resistance before PERFORMANCE LEVELS 1-4
and after exposure to a challenge chemical. The average b: RESISTANCE TO CONTACT COLD
of the performance will be recorded in the usersheet as
a percentage (%). PERFORMANCE LEVELS 1-4
Marking of gloves a: RESISTANCE TO CONVECTIVE COLD
protecting against, bacteria
and fungi EN ISO 374-5:2016 Terminology and performance
requirements for micro-organisms risks
Microorganisms are classed as bacteria, viruses or
ISO 374-5:2016 fungi. Gloves protecting against viruses must also pass EN381 Protective Gloves : For Users Of Hand Held
ISO16604:2004. Chainsaws
EN 381-7: 1999
EN 16523-1:2015 Micro Mesh Polo Permeation by liquid This European Standard specifies the requirements for gloves for resistance to
chemical under conditions of continuous contact. cutting by a chainsaw when assessed by the test method described in EN381-4.
This test is similar to EN374-3 therefore gloves certified The requirements are also given for marking and for the provision of information
Additional marking for to EN374-3 do not need to be retested. CLASS 1 to be supplied by the manufacturer including criteria for the selection of
Virus appropriate gloves and instructions for use.
Class 0 1 2 3
Maximum chain speed (m/s) 16m/s 20m/s 24m/s 28m/s
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