Ansell TouchNTuff 83-500

Standards and labels

• EN 556-1:2001

  Medical devices with the EN 556-1:2001 rating are tested for meeting the strict requirements for sterility. This ensures they are free from viable microorganisms, providing a high level of safety and reducing the risk of infection when used.

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• EN ISO 21420:2020

  Protective gloves, mittens, and arm protectors with the EN ISO 21420:2020 rating are tested for general requirements like material safety, comfortable fit, and dexterity. This ensures the products are safe against your skin, provide a good fit, and allow for easy hand movement while you use them.

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  General Requirements Guide

  Ensures protective gloves meet general requirements for design, comfort, and safety. It guarantees the materials won't harm you, are sized correctly for better dexterity, and are constructed to be easily put on and taken off.

• EN ISO 374-1:2016

  Gloves with the EN ISO 374-1:2016 rating are tested for resistance against specific hazardous chemicals and microorganisms, including permeation, penetration, and degradation. This rating helps you choose gloves that provide the right level of protection for safely handling various dangerous substances.

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  Specified Requirements Type B

  This glove provides protection against chemical splashes, resisting permeation from at least three specific chemicals for over 30 minutes. It is ideal for tasks involving moderate contact with listed hazardous substances.

• EN ISO 374-5:2016

  Gloves with the EN ISO 374-5:2016 rating are tested for protection against microorganisms, including bacteria, fungi, and potentially viruses. This means the gloves act as a barrier, helping to prevent contact with and transmission of these harmful biological agents for improved hygiene and safety.

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  Micro-organisms Bacteria & Fungi

  This product provides a protective barrier against bacteria and fungi. It is tested to ensure it does not leak, making it useful for tasks where you need to avoid direct contact with these micro-organisms.

• 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.

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  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.

• 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.