• NEN EN 420 : 2003 + A1 2009

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    PROTECTIVE GLOVES - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS AND TEST METHODS

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    Published date:  12-01-2013

    Publisher:  Netherlands Standards

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    Foreword
    Introduction
    1 Scope
    2 Normative references
    3 Terms and definitions
    4 General requirements
      4.1 Glove design and construction - General
      4.2 Resistance of glove materials to water penetration
      4.3 Innocuousness of protective gloves
      4.4 Cleaning
      4.5 Electrostatic properties
    5 Comfort and efficiency
      5.1 Sizing
      5.2 Dexterity
      5.3 Water vapour transmission and absorption
    6 Test procedures
      6.1 Hand and glove measurement and dimensions
      6.2 Test method for determining gloved finger dexterity
      6.3 Test method for determination of water vapour transmission
      6.4 Test method for determination of water vapour absorption
    7 Marking and information
      7.1 General
      7.2 Marking
      7.3 Information supplied by the manufacturer
    Annex A (informative) Definition of 'For minimal risks only'
    Annex B (normative) Leather - Chemical tests - Determination
            of chromium VI content
            B.1 Scope
            B.2 Principle
            B.3 Definition
            B.4 Chemicals
            B.5 Apparatus
            B.6 Procedure
            B.7 Calculation and expression of results
            B.8 Accuracy
            B.9 Test report
            B.10 Reversed phase material
    Annex C (normative) Pictograms
    Annex D (informative) Test results - Uncertainty of measurement
    Annex ZA (informative) Clauses of this European Standard addressing
             essential requirements or other provisions of EU Directives
    Bibliography

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    Specifies the general requirements and relevant test procedures for glove design and construction, resistance of glove materials to water penetration, innocuousness, comfort and efficiency, marking and information supplied by the manufacturer applicable to all protective gloves.

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    Development Note 2003 Edition Re-Issued in November 2009 & incorporates AMD 1 2009. (12/2009)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher Netherlands Standards
    Status Current
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