Explore articles on workplace safety, sustainability and the latest PPE trends to ensure everyone's well-being.
Innovation and Protection for a Safe World.
Standard Compliance for PVC Gloves
Innovation and Protection for a Safe World.
Our gloves are classified as chemical protection gloves and meet the standards for MECHANICAL RISKS – EN 388, CHEMICAL RISKS – EN 374, and THERMAL RISKS – EN 407, specifically for contact heat resistance. They are intended for non-surgical procedures.
MECHANICAL RISK PROTECTION
Explore articles on workplace safety, sustainability and the latest PPE trends to ensure everyone's well-being.
Explore articles on workplace safety, sustainability and the latest PPE trends to ensure everyone's well-being.
Innovation and Protection for a Safe World.
Normas Técnicas Aplicadas às Luvas de PVC
HANDSCHUHE
Innovation and Protection for a Safe World.
4. Puncture Resistance: Evaluates the force required to puncture the glove with a standard steel point. This test does not account for protection against thin needles or hypodermics.
-
Levels 1-4: From 20N to 150N.
5. Cut Resistance (ISO 13997): A high-precision test using a straight blade and variable force (TDM-100). Essential for high-risk environments.
-
Levels A-F: Measured from 2N to 30N.
6. Impact Protection (P): A complementary test for gloves with reinforced protection on the back or knuckles.
-
Result: Marked with a "P" if the glove passes the impact test.
Explore articles on workplace safety, sustainability and the latest PPE trends to ensure everyone's well-being.
Innovation and Protection for a Safe World.
Standard Compliance for PVC Gloves
HANDSCHUHE
PROTECTION AGAINST CHEMICAL RISKS
PROTECTION AGAINST CHEMICAL RISKS – EN ISO 374-1
This standard specifies the requirements for gloves intended to protect users against chemicals. Resistance is classified into three categories:
-
Type A: High protection. The glove must achieve a breakthrough time of at least 30 minutes for at least 6 chemicals from the standard list.
-
Type B: Medium protection. The glove must achieve a breakthrough time of at least 30 minutes for at least 3 chemicals.
-
Type C: Low protection. The glove must achieve a breakthrough time of at least 10 minutes for at least 1 chemical.
Permeation Performance Levels:
The time it takes for a chemical to penetrate the glove material is measured in levels: Level 1 (over 10 min), Level 2 (over 30 min), Level 3 (over 60 min), Level 4 (over 120 min), Level 5 (over 240 min), and Level 6 (over 480 min).
CHEMICAL CLASSES – EN ISO 374-1
The standard chemicals are grouped into the following classes:
-
Alcohols: (A) Methanol
-
Ketones: (B) Acetone
-
Nitriles: (C) Acetonitrile
-
Chlorinated Hydrocarbons: (D) Dichloromethane
-
Sulphur Compounds: (E) Carbon Disulphide
-
Aromatic Hydrocarbons: (F) Toluene
-
Amines: (G) Diethylamine
-
Heterocyclic and Ether Compounds: (H) Tetrahydrofuran
-
Esters: (I) Ethyl Acetate
-
Aliphatic Hydrocarbons: (J) n-Heptane
-
Inorganic Bases: (K) Sodium Hydroxide 40%
-
Inorganic Acids: (L) Sulphuric Acid 96%; (M) Nitric Acid 65%; (S) Hydrofluoric Acid 40%
-
Organic Acids: (N) Acetic Acid 99%
-
Organic Bases: (O) Ammonia 25%
-
Peroxides: (P) Hydrogen Peroxide 30%
-
Aldehydes: (T) Formaldehyde 37%
CHEMICAL DEGRADATION TEST – EN ISO 374-4
Degradation refers to the change in the physical properties of the glove (such as swelling, hardening, or brittleness) after contact with a chemical. According to the standard, it is mandatory to report the degradation result for each chemical tested for permeation. The result is expressed as a percentage (%), indicating the change in the material's puncture resistance after continuous exposure.
Explore articles on workplace safety, sustainability and the latest PPE trends to ensure everyone's well-being.
Innovation and Protection for a Safe World.
Standard Compliance for PVC Gloves
CHEMICAL RISK PROTECTION
NON-MANDATORY TESTING FOR CHEMICAL RISK GLOVES - EN ISO 374:2016
Chemical Pictogram | Resistance Levels | Table of Hazardous Chemical Elements
Innovation and Protection for a Safe World.
Explore articles on workplace safety, sustainability and the latest PPE trends to ensure everyone's well-being.
Innovation and Protection for a Safe World.
Standard Compliance for PVC Gloves
HANDSCHUHE
THERMAL RISK PROTECTION - HEAT CONTACT
PROTECTION AGAINST CHEMICAL RISKS – EN ISO 374-1
This standard specifies the requirements for gloves intended to protect users against chemicals. Resistance is classified into three categories:
-
Type A: High protection. The glove must achieve a breakthrough time of at least 30 minutes for at least 6 chemicals from the standard list.
-
Type B: Medium protection. The glove must achieve a breakthrough time of at least 30 minutes for at least 3 chemicals.
-
Type C: Low protection. The glove must achieve a breakthrough time of at least 10 minutes for at least 1 chemical.
Permeation Performance Levels:
The time it takes for a chemical to penetrate the glove material is measured in levels: Level 1 (over 10 min), Level 2 (over 30 min), Level 3 (over 60 min), Level 4 (over 120 min), Level 5 (over 240 min), and Level 6 (over 480 min).
