Asatex Antistatik Jacket

Standards and labels

• EN 1149-5:2008

  EN 1149-5:2008 is a European standard that specifies the requirements for electrostatic dissipative (ESD) gloves. The standard defines performance requirements for material, design, and testing of ESD gloves. The gloves must be able to effectively discharge static electricity and protect the wearer from ESD. Testing includes measuring the surface resistance of the glove material. Pass/fail results are based on the gloves meeting or not meeting the specified requirements.

  Test results

  Material Performance Tested

  The EN 1149-5:2008 standard specifies the performance requirements for material used in protective clothing designed to avoid incendiary discharges. The test result Tested means that the material has undergone relevant evaluation procedures to confirm its static dissipative properties. These tests generally involve measuring the electrical resistance of the material in ohms (Ω) to determine its capability to dissipate electrostatic charges and prevent sparking that could ignite flammable substances. The practical implications of this result for the respective product category (like protective workwear for use in explosive atmospheres) are significant, as it ensures that the clothing provides a level of protection against electrostatic discharges, potentially reducing the risk of fire or explosion in environments with flammable gases, vapors, or dusts.

• EN 1149-3:2004

  EN 1149-3:2004 is a European standard that specifies the requirements for electrostatic dissipative (ESD) footwear. The standard defines performance requirements for material, design, and testing of ESD footwear. The footwear must be able to effectively discharge static electricity and protect the wearer from ESD. Testing includes measuring the surface resistance of the footwear material. Pass/fail results are based on the footwear meeting or not meeting the specified requirements.

  Test results

  Electrostatic Properties Tested

  The EN 1149-3:2004 standard specifies the test method for assessing the electrostatic properties of materials, specifically their ability to dissipate an electrostatic charge. The crucial test result for the standard is that a material must have a half decay time of less than 4 seconds or a shielding factor greater than 0.2 to meet the criteria stipulated by EN1149-5. This is determined through a testing process where a specimen is subjected to an induction effect that charges the material. Its ability to dissipate this charge is then measured by recording the decrease in field charge observed by a probe positioned above the test surface. The practical implications of this result for materials, especially in safety and protective clothing, are significant as it ensures that the material can quickly neutralize electrostatic charges, reducing the risk of discharge sparks in environments where flammable or explosive gases may be present.

• PPE Category 2

  PPE stands for "personal protective equipment." PPE Category 2 refers to equipment that is more complex, and has a higher level of risk. Examples of PPE Category 2 include safety helmets, ear protection, and fall arrest equipment. In Europe, PPE Category 2 must meet certain safety standards set by the European Union, which means that it must be designed and manufactured to protect the user without causing harm. Companies that make or sell PPE must prove that it meets these standards. They also must have a quality management system in place and have to be audited regularly by a notified body.

• CE Marking

  CE Marking is a label that shows a product meets certain safety and environmental standards set by the European Union. To get the CE Marking, a company must test and certify their product meets these standards. CE Marking is required for many products sold in the EU, including electronics, machinery, toys and medical devices. It helps ensure that products are safe for consumers and the environment, and allows for easy trade within the EU.