Protective Gloves – General Requirements and Test Methods

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  • This standard defines the general requirements valid for all protective gloves and sets requirements for glove marking.
  • The glove itself shall not be a risk to wear or cause injuries to the user.
  • The glove material shall have a pH value between 3.5 and 9.5.
  • The Chrome VI level in the glove leather must stay at 2.9 mg/kg or below.
  • If the glove contains any substances known to cause allergic reactions, it shall be stated in the product information.
  • The glove sizes are standardized according to the minimum length.
  • EN 420:2003 + A1:2009 has no pictogram.