EN 421:2010

Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Requirements
5 Test methods
6 Marking
7 Information supplied by the manufacturer
Annex A (informative) Determination of water vapour
        permeability
Annex B (informative) Warning
Annex C (informative) Uncertainty of measurement and
        results interpretation
Annex D (informative) Significant technical changes
        between this European Standard and the previous
        edition
Annex ZA (informative) Relationship between this European
         Standard and the Essential Requirements of EU
         Directive 89/686/EEC
Bibliography

This European Standard specifies requirements and test methods for gloves to protect against ionizing radiation and radioactive contamination. The standard is applicable to gloves offering protection to the hand and various parts of the arm and shoulder. It applies also to gloves to be mounted in permanent containment enclosures.This European Standard also applies to intermediary sleeves used between a glove and a permanent containment enclosure (report to 4.7.2.3).The requirements of this European Standard do not apply to protective gloves against X-ray radiation.