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KEEP YOUR HANDS IN IT! STANDARD INFORMATION
Our hands are engaged in almost all activities. The need for hand European Standard (EN) helps the users to make the right decision in
safety is essential for many industries. Workers need specific hand choosing the right gloves for the job. Always consider the numeric or
protection, depending on the nature of work and the hazards that alphabetical codes and symbols that specifies the protection levels
they may encounter. of the gloves. EN Standard harmonized regulations regarding the
testing of safety gloves. All gloves must be tested independently to
Advice for protecting your hands: ascertain their performance to ensure protection.
• Know the risks and hazards present in your workplace.
• Choose the right size of gloves to ensure the fitness and agility Pictogram Standard Information
while performing your job. Category CE Directive 89/686/EEC (Personal protective equipment)
• Consider your protection needs, whether to use gloves that have * Category I - Minor risks
* Category II - Intermediate risks
high level of abrasion, grip, dexterity, or chemical permeability. * Category III - Irreversible risks, certified compliant and tested by a
notified body whose number is specified below the CE mark
Liner Materials
EN 420 - General requirements for protective gloves
• Gloves does not impose a risk or cause injury.
DuPont™ Kevlar® - This aramid fiber is lightweight, durable, • pH level should be as close as possible to neutral.
extraordinarily strong, high degree of cut resistance and heat resistance. • Highest permitted value for chromium is 3 mg/kg (chrome VI).
EN 420 • Sized by reference to an agreed common European hand size
Dyneema® Diamond Technology - Provides greater cut resistance
with no compromise in comfort or durability. EN 388 - Gloves giving protection from mechanical risks
a. Resistance to abrasion (0 to 4)
SuperFabric® - Is engineered to deflect and block industrial puncture b. Blade cut resistance (0 to 5) * The ‘mechanical risks’ pictogram
hazards by limiting the space between the guard plates. c. Tear resistance (0 to 4) is accompanied by a 4-digit code.
EN 388 d. Puncture resistance (0 to 4)
Glass fiber - Very hard material when compared to other organic fibers
and gives good cut resistance. EN 374-2 - Gloves giving protection against microorganisms
Use when the glove conforms to performance level 2
Aramid - Provides effective protection from cuts and convective heat Performance level Unit of acceptable quality level ISO 2859 levels
offering durability and performance that far exceed both leather (5 times) and
cotton (3 times). EN 374-2 Level 3 < 0,65 G1
HPPE - High Performance Polyethylene (HPPE) is flexible, light, durable Level 2 < 1,5 G1
and more resistant to abrasion; its fiber remains resistant to chemicals and in
particular solvents. Level 1 < 4,0 S4
Nylon - Lightweight, elastic polyamide which is largely lint-free and EN 374-3 - Gloves giving Protection from Chemicals & Microorganisms
washable, dries quickly and resistant to abrasion and deformation. Extends The ‘Chemical resistant’ glove pictogram must be accompanied by a
life time when mixed with cotton and acrylic. 3-digit code. This code refers to the code letters of 3 chemicals (from a
list of 12 standard defined chemicals), for which a breakthrough time
Coating Materials EN 374-3 of at least 30 minutes has been obtained.
Latex - It offers strong grip, dexterity, abrasion, withstand high EN 407 - Gloves giving protection from thermal hazards
temperatures, great tear and puncture-resistance. a. Resistance to flammability (0 to 4)
b. Contact heat resistance (0 to 4)
Neoprene - Has good abrasion and cut resistance and the effects of aging, c. Convective heat resistance (0 to 4)
sunlight, ozone, oxidation and weather. EN 407 d. Radiant heat resistance (0 to 4)
e. Resistance to small splashes of molten metal (0 to 4)
abcdef f. Resistance to large quantities of molten metal (0 to 4)
Nitrile - Offers tear resistance, stands up well to oil and does not cause
allergic reaction.
Test Results measured in Results
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) - Thermoplastic polymer that is used to
coat the outside of gloves in order to provide protection from chemicals, Nr 1 2 3 4
punctures, cuts and abrasion. a After-burn time Seconds ≤ 20 ≤ 10 ≤ 3 ≤ 2
Polyurethane (PU) - An elastomer that is resistant to wear, abrasion, a After-glow time Seconds infinity ≤ 120 ≤ 25 ≤ 5
tearing as well as harsh oil. Remains supple in cold. Microporous, very elastic
and adapts easily to all hand’s movements. b Contact heat Temp. in C after 15 seconds 100° 250° 350° 500°
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PROTECTION AND FEATURES c Convective heat Seconds ≤ 4 ≤ 7 ≤ 10 ≤ 18
d Radiant heat Seconds ≤ 5 ≤ 30 ≤ 90 ≤ 150
e Drops of molten Number of drops ≥ 5 ≥ 15 ≥ 25 ≥ 35
Abrasion Cut Tear Puncture Heat Chemical Cold metal
f Molten Metal Gram 30 60 120 200
Waterproof Electrical Breathable Nitrile Diamond 100% Raised EN 659 - Gloves giving protection for firefighters
Gloves Grip Cotton Silicon Applies to firefighters’ protective gloves which protect the hands
during normal firefighting, including search and rescue. Test
procedures includes burning behaviour, contact heat, convective
heat, radiant heat, small molten metal splash plus other specific tests
Impact Knitted Rolled Crinkled Cotton EN 659 for properties such as resistance to water and chemical penetration.
knuckles Cuffs Cuffs Texture Flock Lining
EN 511 - Gloves giving protection from cold
PACKING The ‘cold hazard’ pictogram is accompanied by a 3-digit number
Quantity Carton a. Resistance to convective cold (0 to 4)
12 per Polybag 120 Quantity EN 511 b. Resistance to contact cold (0 to 4)
c. Penetration by water (0 to 4)
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