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Standards and labels

• EN ISO 374-5:2017

  Test results

  Micro-organisms Virus

  The standard EN ISO 374-5:2017 specifically addresses the protection against micro-organisms including viruses in protective glove manufacturing. A test result indicating Virus under this standard reflects that the glove has undergone and passed specific testing procedures designed to ensure protection against viruses.The test method used under EN ISO 374-5:2017 for assessing protection against viruses involves a series of permeation and penetration tests. These tests simulate conditions where the glove is exposed to virus-contaminated fluids and checks for any leakage or breakthrough of the virus through the glove material over a specific duration. This simulates real-life scenarios to ensure reliability in high-risk environments like medical, chemical handling, and biohazard laboratories. If the gloves fail this test, they cannot be certified under EN ISO 374-5:2017 for virus protection, meaning they are not suitable for applications requiring viral protection. Thus, for procurement professionals, sourcing gloves certified under EN ISO 374-5:2017 with a positive Virus result is crucial for ensuring safety and compliance in virus-exposed work conditions.

• EN ISO 374-1:2016

  Test results

  Specified Requirements Type B

  The EN ISO 374-1:2016 standard specifies requirements for gloves intended to protect against chemicals and micro-organisms. A glove that achieves a Type B test result in this standard offers resistance to at least three chemicals, with a breakthrough time of at least 30 minutes for each chemical tested. This test involves subjecting the gloves to chemicals and measuring the time it takes for the chemicals to penetrate through the material. Practical implications for this test result entail selecting gloves categorized under Type B for environments where exposure to specific hazardous chemicals for durations not exceeding 30 minutes is anticipated. This makes the gloves suitable for certain chemical handling tasks within specified limits, assuring a protective barrier during the exposure period.

• 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.

• 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.