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NS EN 420 : 2003 + A1 2009

Current

Current

The latest, up-to-date edition.

PROTECTIVE GLOVES - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS AND TEST METHODS

Published date

01-12-2013

Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 General requirements
  4.1 Glove design and construction - General
  4.2 Resistance of glove materials to water penetration
  4.3 Innocuousness of protective gloves
  4.4 Cleaning
  4.5 Electrostatic properties
5 Comfort and efficiency
  5.1 Sizing
  5.2 Dexterity
  5.3 Water vapour transmission and absorption
6 Test procedures
  6.1 Hand and glove measurement and dimensions
  6.2 Test method for determining gloved finger dexterity
  6.3 Test method for determination of water vapour transmission
  6.4 Test method for determination of water vapour absorption
7 Marking and information
  7.1 General
  7.2 Marking
  7.3 Information supplied by the manufacturer
Annex A (informative) Definition of "For minimal risks only"
Annex B (normative) Leather - Chemical tests - Determination
        of chromium VI content
        B.1 Scope
        B.2 Principle
        B.3 Definition
        B.4 Chemicals
        B.5 Apparatus
        B.6 Procedure
        B.7 Calculation and expression of results
        B.8 Accuracy
        B.9 Test report
        B.10 Reversed phase material
Annex C (normative) Pictograms
Annex D (informative) Test results - Uncertainty of measurement
Annex ZA (informative) Clauses of this European Standard addressing
         essential requirements or other provisions of EU Directives
Bibliography

Describes the general requirements and relevant test procedures for glove design and construction, resistance of glove materials to water penetration, innocuousness, comfort and efficiency, marking and information supplied by the manufacturer applicable to all protective gloves.

DevelopmentNote
2003 Edition Re-Issued in February 2010 & incorporates AMD 1 2009. (02/2010)
DocumentType
Standard
PublisherName
Norwegian Standards (Norges Standardiseringsforbund)
Status
Current

Standards Relationship
UNE-EN 420:2004 Identical
SN EN 420 : 2003 + A1 2010 Identical
UNI EN 420 : 2010 Identical
NF EN 420 : 2004 + A1 2010 Identical
EN 420:2003+A1:2009 Identical
DIN EN 420:2010-03 Identical
BS EN 420 : 2003 Identical
I.S. EN 420:2003 Identical

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