Standard EN 374 - Chemical

Protective gloves against chemicals

It is based on three test methods:

• Penetration test in accordance with standard EN 374-2: 2014
• Permeation test in accordance with standard EN 16523-1: 2015 which replaces standard EN 374-3
• Degradation test in accordance with standard EN 374-4: 2013. 

To be able to claim protection against a chemical of the list, permeation and from now degradation tests must be carried out. The results of the degradation test must appear in the information leaflet.

1 pictogram & 3 types of glove

Protective gloves against micro-organisms

Gloves must pass the penetration resistance test in accordance with standard EN 374-2: 2014. The possibility of claiming protection against viruses was added, if the glove passes ISO 16604: 2004 (method B) test.