Abena Nitrile Gloves

Standards and labels

• EN 420:2003+A1:2009

  Protective gloves with the EN 420:2003+A1:2009 rating are tested for general design, safe materials (innocuousness), water penetration, comfort, and dexterity. This ensures the gloves are safe, fit correctly, and allow you to perform tasks effectively without discomfort.

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• EN 455-1

  Medical gloves with the EN 455-1 rating are tested for freedom from holes to ensure they act as an effective barrier. This means the gloves reliably protect users and others from the transmission of microorganisms and contamination.

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• EN 455-2

  Medical gloves with the EN 455-2 rating are tested for physical properties like dimensions and strength, including force at break both before and after aging. This ensures the gloves fit correctly, are durable, and provide reliable protection against cross-contamination for both patient and user.

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• EN 455-3

  Single-use medical gloves with the EN 455-3 rating are tested for biological safety, including potential chemical residues, latex proteins, and powder content. This ensures the gloves are safe for skin contact, minimizing the risk of irritation or allergic reactions for users and patients.

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• EN 455-4

  Medical gloves with the EN 455-4 rating are tested for their shelf life, ensuring they maintain critical properties like strength and barrier integrity over time. This means you can trust that the gloves will remain effective and safe to use until their expiration date, providing reliable protection when needed.

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• EN ISO 374-1:2016

  Gloves with the EN ISO 374-1:2016 rating are tested for resistance against dangerous chemicals and microorganisms, including penetration, permeation, and degradation. This means you can choose gloves designed to protect your hands from specific chemical hazards, ensuring safer use in various tasks.

  Test results

  Specified Requirements Type B

  These gloves protect against chemical splashes, offering at least 30 minutes of resistance against three specific chemicals. They are suitable for tasks involving handling certain chemicals where short-term protection is needed.

• EN 374-5:2016

  Gloves with the EN 374-5:2016 rating are tested for resistance to penetration by bacteria and fungi, and potentially viruses. This means the gloves provide a protective barrier against microorganisms, helping to keep your hands safe from harmful biological agents.

  Test results

  Micro-organisms Virus

  This glove is tested to protect you from bacteria, fungi, and viruses. It provides a reliable barrier, having passed specific tests to ensure no leakage when exposed to these micro-organisms, making it suitable for handling contaminated materials.

• EN 421:2010

  Protective gloves with the EN 421:2010 rating are tested for protection against ionizing radiation and radioactive contamination, ensuring they are liquid-proof and provide adequate shielding. This means the gloves are designed to safely protect your hands in environments where you might encounter radioactive materials or radiation.

  Test results

  Radiation & Contamination Tested

  This product provides protection against radioactive contamination and ionizing radiation. It is liquid-proof to prevent penetration by contaminated substances and may contain lead or equivalent metals to shield against radiation, making it suitable for handling radioactive materials.

• 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.

• Food Safe

  Food safe refers to the safety of food products that are used or consumed by people. In Europe, food safety is regulated by the European Union (EU) and the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA). These organizations set standards and requirements for food products to ensure they are safe to eat. To be considered "food safe" in Europe, a product must meet these standards and be free of harmful substances. This includes being free of harmful bacteria, pesticides, and other contaminants. Food products that do not meet these standards cannot be sold or used in the EU.

• MD Label

  MD stands for "Medical Device." It refers to any instruments, apparatus, machines, implants, or other similar or related articles that are intended to be used for human beings for the purpose of diagnosis, prevention, monitoring, treatment or alleviation of disease, injury or disability. In Europe, a MD Label is a special label that must be on all Medical Devices that are sold or used in the European Union (EU). The label must include information about the product, such as the name of the manufacturer, the intended use of the product and CE mark. To be able to sell or use a Medical Device in the EU, the device must meet certain standards and requirements set by the European Union and notified body.

• PPE Category 3

  PPE stands for "personal protective equipment." PPE Category 3 refers to equipment that is complex and provide the highest level of protection such as powered respirators, SCBA, and full body suits. In Europe, PPE Category 3 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, have to be audited regularly by a notified body and have to have a technical documentation.