NS EN 659 : 2003 AC 2009
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PROTECTIVE GLOVES FOR FIREFIGHTERS
01-12-2013
Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Requirements
3.1 General requirements
3.2 Sizes
3.3 Abrasion resistance
3.4 Cut resistance
3.5 Tear resistance
3.6 Puncture resistance
3.7 Burning behaviour
3.8 Convective heat resistance
3.9 Radiant heat resistance
3.10 Contact heat resistance
3.11 Heat resistance of the lining material
3.12 Heat shrinkage
3.13 Dexterity
3.14 Seam breaking strength
3.15 Time for the removal of gloves
3.16 Resistance of glove material to water penetration
(optional)
3.17 Whole glove integrity test
3.18 Resistance to liquid chemical penetration
4 Preconditioning and testing conditions
5 Marking
6 Information supplied by the manufacturer
Annex A (informative) Test results - Uncertainty of measurement
Annex ZA (informative) Clauses of this European Standard addressing
essential requirements or other provisions of EU Directives
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