Nitras Medical WHITE WAVE nitrile disposable gloves, white

Standards and labels

• EN 374-5:2016

  EN 374-5:2016 is a European standard for gloves that protect against microorganisms, specifically gloves that are used for medical and dental procedures. It sets rules for how the gloves should protect against microorganisms and how to test if they meet the standards. Gloves that pass the tests can have a label that says they meet the standard. The test results can be pass or fail for each test that checks the gloves resistance to microorganisms.

  Test results

  Micro-organisms Virus

  EN 374-5:2016 is a standard that outlines the requirements and testing methods for protective gloves designed to protect against viruses. The designation 'Virus' indicates that the gloves have passed specific tests confirming their barrier effectiveness against viruses. These tests involve assessing the glove material's resistance to penetration by blood-borne pathogens and other virus-containing fluids, using a bacteriophage as a surrogate virus due to its small size and resistance. Gloves that meet this standard are vital in healthcare settings, laboratories, and any environment where there is a risk of exposure to viral infections. They are crucial for preventing the transmission of diseases, ensuring that workers are protected when handling potentially infectious materials, thus enhancing safety and health protocols in workplaces with biological hazards.

• 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.