EN ISO 374-1:2016
This standard specifies the capability of gloves to protect the user against chemicals and micro-organisms.
Standard EN ISO 374-1: 2016
Protective gloves against chemicals
It is based on three methods:
● Penetration test in accordance with standard EN374-2: 2014
● Permeation test in accordance with standard EN16523-1: 2015 which replaces standard
EN374-3
● Degradation test in accordance with standard EN374-4: 2013
The "Chemical resistant" gloves classified as Type A, B or C
Each chemical tested is classified in terms of breakthrough time (performance level 0 to 6 ):
● Degradation test (deterioration of the physical properties of the glove in contact with the chemical) in accordance with EN 374-4: 2013
To be able to claim protection against a chemical of the list, permeation and from now degradation tests must be carried out.
The results of the degradation test must appear in the information leaflet.
Standard EN ISO 374-5: 2016
Protective gloves against micro-organisms
Gloves must pass the penetration resistance test in accordance with standard EN 374-2: 2014. The possibility of claiming protection against viruses was added, if the glove passes ISO 16604: 2004 (method B) test.
