EN ISO 374-2:2019
(Main)Protective gloves against dangerous chemicals and micro-organisms - Part 2: Determination of resistance to penetration (ISO 374-2:2019)
Protective gloves against dangerous chemicals and micro-organisms - Part 2: Determination of resistance to penetration (ISO 374-2:2019)
This document specifies a test method for the penetration resistance of gloves that protect against dangerous chemicals and/or micro-organisms.
Schutzhandschuhe gegen gefährliche Chemikalien und Mikroorganismen - Teil 2: Bestimmung des Widerstandes gegen Penetration (ISO 374-2:2019)
Dieses Dokument legt ein Prüfverfahren für den Widerstand gegen Penetration von Handschuhen fest, die vor gefährlichen Chemikalien und/oder Mikroorganismen schützen.
Gants de protection contre les produits chimiques dangereux et les micro-organismes - Partie 2: Détermination de la résistance à la pénétration (ISO 374-2:2019)
Le présent document spécifie une méthode d'essai pour la détermination de la résistance à la pénétration des gants de protection contre les produits chimiques et/ou micro-organismes dangereux.
Varovalne rokavice za zaščito pred nevarnimi kemikalijami in mikroorganizmi - 2. del: Ugotavljanje odpornosti proti penetraciji (ISO 374-2:2019)
Ta standard določa preskusno metodo za odpornost proti penetraciji za varovalne rokavice za zaščito pred nevarnimi kemikalijami in mikroorganizmi.
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 22-Oct-2019
- Withdrawal Date
- 29-Apr-2020
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 162 - Protective clothing including hand and arm protection and lifejackets
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 162/WG 8 - Protective gloves
- Current Stage
- 6060 - Definitive text made available (DAV) - Publishing
- Start Date
- 23-Oct-2019
- Due Date
- 16-Jul-2020
- Completion Date
- 23-Oct-2019
Relations
- Effective Date
- 08-Jun-2022
Overview
EN ISO 374-2:2019 - Protective gloves against dangerous chemicals and micro‑organisms - Part 2: Determination of resistance to penetration (ISO 374-2:2019) specifies standardised test methods to assess whether protective gloves resist penetration by liquids, air and micro‑organisms. It is part of the ISO 374 series for glove performance and is adopted by CEN as EN ISO 374-2:2019. The standard defines test principles, sampling rules, required apparatus and test procedures for both air leak and water leak penetration tests.
Key topics and technical requirements
- Test principles
- Air leak test: glove interior is pressurised while immersed in water; leaks are detected as escaping air bubbles.
- Water leak test: glove is filled with water; leaks are detected by appearance of droplets on the external surface.
- The air test may be unsuitable for some glove constructions (e.g., uneven inflation); in such cases the water leak test is used.
- Sampling
- Test one glove of each size with a minimum of 4 samples per performed test.
- If any single sample fails, the overall test is reported as failed.
- Disregard leaks within 40 mm from the edge of the liquid‑proof area.
- Apparatus
- Air test: circular fixing mandrel, means of air inflation, water tank, pressure gauge (0–10 kPa), pressure regulator and rotation capability to inspect full surface.
- Water test: open-ended fill tube (380 mm length with 40 mm mark), elastic strap fastening, stand for suspending tube, device to deliver ≥1 000 ml water.
- Pressure settings
- Nominal air pressures depend on glove thickness (example values from the standard):
- e ≤ 0.3 mm → 0.5 kPa
- 0.3 < e ≤ 0.5 mm → 2.0 kPa
- 0.5 < e ≤ 1.0 mm → 5.0 kPa
- e > 1.0 mm → 6.0 kPa
- Nominal air pressures depend on glove thickness (example values from the standard):
- Procedure notes
- Immersion depths and rotation of mandrel are specified to ensure full surface inspection.
- Visual inspection prior to testing is required; visible defects cause failure.
Applications and who uses it
- Used by glove manufacturers for design verification and production control (see informative Annex A).
- Applied by independent test laboratories and certification bodies to demonstrate penetration resistance for PPE certification.
- Relevant to procurement officers, safety managers, and occupational health professionals specifying gloves for chemical handling, healthcare, laboratories and biodefense.
- Supports compliance with chemical and microbiological protective glove requirements and helps compare products using standardized penetration resistance metrics.
Related standards
- ISO 374-1 (Terminology and performance requirements for chemical risks) - normative reference for terms and definitions.
- EN ISO 374-2 is part of the broader ISO 374 series covering chemical and micro‑organism protection for protective gloves.
Keywords: EN ISO 374-2:2019, protective gloves, penetration resistance test, air leak test, water leak test, glove testing, PPE standards, chemical protection, micro‑organisms.
Frequently Asked Questions
EN ISO 374-2:2019 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Protective gloves against dangerous chemicals and micro-organisms - Part 2: Determination of resistance to penetration (ISO 374-2:2019)". This standard covers: This document specifies a test method for the penetration resistance of gloves that protect against dangerous chemicals and/or micro-organisms.
This document specifies a test method for the penetration resistance of gloves that protect against dangerous chemicals and/or micro-organisms.
EN ISO 374-2:2019 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 13.340.40 - Hand and arm protection. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN ISO 374-2:2019 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 374-2:2014. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN ISO 374-2:2019 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 2016/425, 89/686/EEC; Standardization Mandates: M/031. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-januar-2020
Nadomešča:
SIST EN 374-2:2015
Varovalne rokavice za zaščito pred nevarnimi kemikalijami in mikroorganizmi - 2.
del: Ugotavljanje odpornosti proti penetraciji (ISO 374-2:2019)
Protective gloves against dangerous chemicals and micro-organisms - Part 2:
Determination of resistance to penetration (ISO 374-2:2019)
Schutzhandschuhe gegen gefährliche Chemikalien und Mikroorganismen - Teil 2:
Bestimmung des Widerstandes gegen Penetration (ISO 374-2:2019)
Gants de protection contre les produits chimiques dangereux et les micro-organismes -
Partie 2: Détermination de la résistance à la pénétration (ISO 374-2:2019)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN ISO 374-2:2019
ICS:
13.340.40 Varovanje dlani in rok Hand and arm protection
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EN ISO 374-2
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
October 2019
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 13.340.40 Supersedes EN 374-2:2014
English Version
Protective gloves against dangerous chemicals and micro-
organisms - Part 2: Determination of resistance to
penetration (ISO 374-2:2019)
Gants de protection contre les produits chimiques Schutzhandschuhe gegen gefährliche Chemikalien und
dangereux et les micro-organismes - Partie 2: Mikroorganismen - Teil 2: Bestimmung des
Détermination de la résistance à la pénétration (ISO Widerstandes gegen Penetration (ISO 374-2:2019)
374-2:2019)
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European foreword . 3
European foreword
This document (EN ISO 374-2:2019) has been prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 94 "Personal
safety - Personal protective equipment" in collaboration with Technical Committee CEN/TC 162
“Protective clothing including hand and arm protection and lifejackets” the secretariat of which is held
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North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the
United Kingdom.
Endorsement notice
The text of ISO 374-2:2019 has been approved by CEN as EN ISO 374-2:2019 without any modification.
INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 374-2
First edition
2019-10
Protective gloves against dangerous
chemicals and micro-organisms —
Part 2:
Determination of resistance to
penetration
Gants de protection contre les produits chimiques dangereux et les
micro-organismes —
Partie 2: Détermination de la résistance à la pénétration
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ISO 374-2:2019(E)
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ISO 374-2:2019(E)
Contents Page
Foreword .iv
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 Test principles . 1
4.1 Air leak test . 1
4.2 Water leak test . 1
4.3 Remarks . 1
5 Sampling . 2
6 Apparatus . 2
6.1 Air leak test . 2
6.2 Water leak test . 3
7 Procedure. 5
7.1 General . 5
7.2 Air leak test . 5
7.3 Water leak test . 6
8 Test report . 6
Annex A (informative) Informative annex to be used for quality assurance during production.8
Bibliography . 9
ISO 374-2:2019(E)
Foreword
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La norme EN ISO 374-2:2019 définit une méthode d'essai essentielle pour évaluer la résistance à la pénétration des gants de protection contre les produits chimiques dangereux et/ou les micro-organismes. Cette norme est cruciale pour garantir la sécurité des utilisateurs exposés à des substances potentiellement nocives, en assurant que les gants fournis sur le marché offrent un niveau de protection adéquat. Parmi ses forces, la norme offre un cadre standardisé pour les fabricants et les fournisseurs de gants, garantissant que les produits sont soumis à des tests rigoureux avant leur commercialisation. Cela renforce la confiance des consommateurs et des professionnels de la santé dans les équipements de protection individuelle. De plus, la précision de la méthode d'essai recommandée par la norme permet d'évaluer de manière fiable la performance des gants, ce qui est essentiel pour prévenir les accidents et les expositions indésirables à des agents chimiques dangereux. En outre, la pertinence de la norme EN ISO 374-2:2019 est accentuée par l'importance croissante des préoccupations sanitaires et environnementales. Dans un contexte où les risques biologiques et chimiques auxquels les travailleurs sont exposés augmentent, cette norme joue un rôle fondamental en contribuant à la mise en œuvre de pratiques sûres dans diverses industries, y compris la santé, l'industrie chimique et l'agroalimentaire. La norme SIST EN ISO 374-2:2020, en tant que version mise à jour, reflète les avancées technologiques et les meilleures pratiques dans le domaine de la protection des mains, garantissant ainsi que les utilisateurs bénéficient des dernières connaissances scientifiques et des exigences de sécurité rigoureuses. En somme, la norme EN ISO 374-2:2019 est un outil indispensable pour assurer la sécurité des travailleurs et la conformité des produits sur le marché.
Die Norm SIST EN ISO 374-2:2020 ist ein entscheidendes Dokument, das einen Test zur Bestimmung des Durchdringungswiderstands von Schutzhandschuhen festlegt, die gegen gefährliche Chemikalien und Mikroorganismen schützen. Der Umfang dieser Norm ist klar definiert und adressiert sowohl die Anforderungen an die Handschuhe als auch die spezifischen Prüfmethoden, die notwendig sind, um die Schutzleistung der Handschuhe zu bewerten. Ein herausragendes Merkmal der EN ISO 374-2:2019 ist ihre Fokussierung auf die Praktikabilität der Testmethoden, die sowohl für Hersteller als auch für Verbraucher von Bedeutung sind. Durch die Bereitstellung standardisierter Tests wird sichergestellt, dass Schutzhandschuhe konsistent auf ihre Widerstandsfähigkeit gegenüber gefährlichen Substanzen geprüft werden. Dies trägt zur Schaffung eines hohen Sicherheitsniveaus bei der Verwendung von persönlicher Schutzausrüstung in gefährlichen Arbeitsumgebungen bei. Ein weiterer Vorteil dieser Norm ist die Verbesserung der Produktrelevanz und Transparenz im Markt. Hersteller, die diese Norm einhalten, können Garantien für die Sicherheit ihrer Produkte geben, was das Vertrauen bei den Endbenutzern fördert. Zudem hilft die Norm, die rechtlichen Anforderungen an den Schutz vor Chemikalien und Mikroorganismen zu erfüllen, und trägt zur Einhaltung relevanter Vorschriften und Richtlinien bei. Zusammengefasst bietet die EN ISO 374-2:2019 eine umfassende Grundlage für die Bewertung der Widerstandsfähigkeit von Schutzhandschuhen gegen gefährliche Chemikalien und Mikroorganismen. Ihre Stärken liegen in der klaren Methodik, der Gewährleistung eines hohen Sicherheitsstandards und der Steigerung der Markttransparenz.
EN ISO 374-2:2019は、危険な化学物質と微生物に対する保護手袋の浸透抵抗を評価するための標準化文書です。この標準は、手袋の性能を保証するためのテスト方法を詳細に規定しており、業界全体において極めて重要です。この標準の主な目的は、使用される手袋が化学物質や微生物からの危険な侵入を防ぐことができるかどうかを検証することにあります。 この標準化文書の強みは、その具体的な試験方法にあります。従来の方法に比べて、より厳密な評価基準が設定されているため、手袋の性能が一貫して検証できる点が挙げられます。また、EN ISO 374-2:2019は、さまざまな材質やデザインの手袋に適用可能であるため、広範な製品開発に対応できる柔軟性を持っています。このことは、製造者が市場の需要に応じて手袋を改良する際に非常に有利です。 さらに、この標準の関連性も高いと言えます。近年の産業環境において、化学物質や微生物からの保護は、作業者の安全を確保するために不可欠であり、特に医療や化学産業などの分野でのニーズが高まっています。EN ISO 374-2:2019に基づいた試験を経た手袋は、その信頼性からユーザーに対する大きな信頼感を提供し、使用する際の安心感に繋がります。 以上の点から、EN ISO 374-2:2019は、危険な化学物質および微生物からの防護において非常に重要な役割を果たす標準であり、業界全体の品質向上に寄与しています。
SIST EN ISO 374-2:2020 문서는 위험한 화학 물질 및 미생물에 대한 보호 장갑의 침투 저항성을 측정하기 위한 시험 방법을 규정하고 있습니다. 이 표준은 작업장에서 화학 물질과 미생물에 노출될 위험을 최소화할 수 있도록 설계되어, 안전한 작업 환경을 조성하는 데에 필수적인 역할을 합니다. 이 표준의 주요 강점은 체계적이고 신뢰할 수 있는 테스트 방법을 제공한다는 점입니다. EN ISO 374-2:2019는 다양한 재질의 장갑이 실제 환경에서 얼마나 효과적으로 침투를 방지할 수 있는지를 검증하는 과정을 명시하고 있어, 제조업체와 사용자 모두에게 유익합니다. 이는 장갑의 성능을 객관적으로 평가하며, 제품 선택 시 높은 가시성을 제공합니다. 또한, 이 표준은 위험물질에 대한 노출을 방지하기 위한 장갑의 선택과 사용에 대한 명확한 지침을 제공함으로써, 사용자들이 안전하게 장갑을 선택할 수 있도록 돕습니다. EN ISO 374-2:2019는 산업 전반에 걸쳐, 특히 화학공장, 의료 환경 등 위험도가 높은 분야에서 그 중요성이 더욱 강조됩니다. 결론적으로, SIST EN ISO 374-2:2020는 보호 장갑의 침투 저항성을 평가하기 위한 필수 표준으로, 사용자 및 제조업체 모두에게 높은 신뢰성을 제공합니다. 이 문서는 안전한 근무 환경을 마련하는 데 필수적이며, 위험한 화학 물질 및 미생물의 보호를 더욱 강화하는 데 기여하고 있습니다.
The EN ISO 374-2:2019 standard offers a comprehensive framework for assessing the penetration resistance of protective gloves used against dangerous chemicals and micro-organisms. This document plays a critical role in ensuring safety in various environments, particularly in industries where workers are exposed to hazardous substances. One of the primary strengths of this standard is its rigorous testing methodology, which provides reliable and reproducible results. By specifying precise criteria for resistance assessment, EN ISO 374-2:2019 effectively sets a benchmark for quality assurance in the manufacturing of protective gloves. This facet is particularly crucial for sectors such as healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and chemical handling, where the likelihood of exposure to dangerous chemicals and micro-organisms is significant. Additionally, the relevance of this document extends beyond mere compliance; it supports manufacturers in developing products that meet the safety needs of their users. EN ISO 374-2:2019 fosters innovation in glove design by encouraging the incorporation of advanced materials and technologies that enhance barrier properties against penetration. The standard not only safeguards health but also promotes confidence among users that they are using reliable protective equipment. Furthermore, the inclusion of guidelines on proper testing practices ensures that manufacturers maintain high standards throughout the production process. This standard serves as a vital reference for regulatory bodies and institutions looking to ensure that protective gloves are adequately evaluated, thus reinforcing the overall commitment to safety and health in the workplace. In summary, the EN ISO 374-2:2019 standard is an essential document that solidifies the foundation for safety in the use of protective gloves against dangerous chemicals and micro-organisms. Its well-defined scope, rigorous testing protocols, and encouragement of innovation underscore its importance in promoting safe working environments across various industries.
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