Blåkläder Flame Resistant Balaclava, Black

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• EN ISO 14116:2015

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  Flame Spread Test Index 3

  EN ISO 14116:2015 is a European standard established to assess the flame spread characteristics of protective clothing materials, with the aim of ensuring the safety of individuals working in environments with potential fire hazards. Its purpose is to evaluate the flame retardant properties of protective clothing and mitigate the risk of burn injuries. A designation of Index 3 indicates a limited level of flame spread performance, suggesting that the material offers moderate protection against the spread of flames. This result implies that the material may resist ignition to a certain degree and exhibit slower flame propagation compared to materials with lower index values. The test method used to determine this result typically involves subjecting the material to a controlled flame exposure and assessing the extent and speed of flame spread. Practical implications of this result for the product category include indicating that the protective clothing may provide adequate protection in environments with moderate fire risk, but additional precautions or higher levels of flame-resistant clothing may be necessary in higher-risk scenarios to ensure optimal safety for workers.

• 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.

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  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 61482-1-2:2007

  EN 61482-1-2:2007 is a European standard that sets safety requirements for protective clothing against the thermal hazards of an electric arc. It defines the performance levels for protective clothing, including the level of protection against electric arc thermal hazards, the arc thermal performance and the classification of clothing. The standard also includes test methods to measure the performance of the clothing, such as measuring the incident energy on the clothing and the flame spread. The test results should show that the clothing meets the minimum requirements for protecting the wearer from electric arc thermal hazards.

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• EN 11612:2015

  EN 11612:2015 is a European standard that specifies the requirements for protective clothing against heat and flame. This standard defines performance requirements for material, design, and testing of clothing that protects the wearer from heat and flames. Testing includes measuring the clothing's resistance to heat and flame, as well as its ability to self-extinguish. Pass/fail results are based on the clothing meeting or not meeting the specified requirements.

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• 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.

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  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.

• EN IEC 61482-1-1:2019

  EN IEC 61482-1-1:2019 is a European standard that specifies the requirements and test methods for flame-resistant clothing for electric arc protection. It lays out minimum performance requirements for the design, construction, and performance of flame-resistant clothing, as well as test methods to measure its effectiveness in protecting the wearer from an electric arc. Test results may include information on the clothing's arc protection performance, thermal protection, and flammability. This standard is for flame-resistant clothing that is intended for use in electrical environments where the risk of an electric arc is present. It covers the general requirements for flame-resistant clothing for electric arc protection and test methods for the determination of the arc protection performance of materials and clothing.

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• Oeko-Tex Standard 100

  Oeko-Tex Standard 100 is a product certification program for textiles, which is awarded by the Oeko-Tex Association. This program verifies that the textile products are free from harmful chemicals. To be able to use the Oeko-Tex Standard 100 label, a product must meet certain requirements set by the Oeko-Tex Association which include limits on the levels of harmful substances such as pesticides, heavy metals, and formaldehyde. The textile products are inspected and certified by Oeko-Tex, they can use the Oeko-Tex Standard 100 label on their packaging to show that they are free from harmful chemicals. This certification is for all types of textiles, from raw materials to finished products, and it is globally recognized.