139 CALL 132 100 OR SHOP 24/7 AT RSEA.COM.AU CLICK&COLLECT FREE Pick-up from our Stores PPE - HAND PROTECTION EN STANDARDS IN DETAIL Standard EN ISO 374 - Chemical Protection and/or Protection Against Micro-Organisms Relevant Australian Standard: AS/NZS 2161.10:2005 This standard specifies the capability of gloves to protect the user against chemicals and/or micro-organisms. Micro-Organisms Performance Levels 1 2 3 OLD: AQL (Acceptable Quality Level) for liquid penetration. A high index number is poor and a low index number is good. Gloves need to pass water and air leak test, and this test method remains unchanged as per the new EN ISO 374 standard. NEW: in addition to testing for protection from bacteria and fungi, each glove can be tested for its protection against viruses with a new viral penetration test. 4.0 1.5 0.65 Chemical Protection OLD: Breakthrough time > 30 minutes for at least three chemicals from this list (XYZ represent the code letters for three of these chemicals for which the glove obtained > 30 minutes breakthrough time). NEW: Type C At least Level 1 performance (more than 10 minutes) against at least one chemical on the list – cuffs are also tested.* Type B At least Level 2 performance (more than 30 minutes) against at least three chemicals on the list – cuffs are also tested.* Type A At least Level 2 performance (more than 30 minutes) against at least six chemicals on the list – cuffs are also tested.* A. Methanol G. Diethylamine B. Acetone H. Tetrahydrofurane C. Acetonitrile I. Ethyl acetate D. Dichloromethane J. n-Heptane E. Carbon disulphide K. Sodium hydroxide 40% F. Toluene L. Sulphuric acid 96% Additional Chemicals M. Nitric acid 65% P. Hydrogen peroxide 30% N. Acetic acid 99% S. Hydrofluoric acid 40 % O. Ammonium hydroxide 25% T. Formaldehyde 37% Performance Level 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 Minutes < 10 10 30 60 120 240 > 480 The beaker icon (low chemical resistance/waterproof) has been eliminated. Standard EN 388 - Mechanical Protection Relevant Australian standard: AS/NZS 2161.3:1998 This standard applies to all kinds of protective gloves in respect of physical and mechanical aggressions caused by abrasion, blade cut, puncture and tearing. Performance Level Rating 1 2 3 4 5 A. Abrasion Resistance (Cycles) 100 500 2,000 8,000 - B. Blade Cut Resistance (Coupe Test Index) 1.2 2.5 5.0 10.0 20.0 C. Tear Resistance (Newtons) 10 25 50 75 - D. Puncture Resistance (Newtons) 20 60 100 150 - Expanded Performance Level Rating according to EN388:2016 (A–F) A B C D E F E. EN ISO Cut Resistance (Newtons) 2 5 10 15 22 30 F. EN Impact Protection PASS or FAIL Note: Level X can also be applied for a through e above, which means “not tested” or “not applicable”. EN 388:2016: Main changes from the previous EN 388:2003 Standard 1. Abrasion New abrasion paper used in testing. 2. Cut New procedure for Coupe Test which also determines if dulling occurs. If dulling occurs, the new EN ISO 13977 test method becomes the reference whilst the Coupe Test would only be indicative. 3. Impact Test method for areas claiming impact protection. “P” for pass whilst no code will apply in case of fail. EN374:2003 EN Level > 2 EN374-1: 2016 Type C EN374: 2003 EN Level > 2 EN374-1: 2016 Type B XYZ EN374-1: 2016 Type A UVWXYZ EN374-5: 2016 VIRUS ABCD EN388: 2003 ABCDEF EN388: 2016 Material Courtesy of Ansell
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