EN 1149-3:2004
(Main)Protective clothing - Electrostatic properties - Part 3: Test methods for measurement of charge decay
Protective clothing - Electrostatic properties - Part 3: Test methods for measurement of charge decay
This European Standard specifies electrostatic charge decay requirements and the appropriate test method for electrostatic dissipative protective clothing to avoid incendiary discharges for materials not covered by EN 1149-1, e.g. textile materials with core conducting fibres.
Schutzkleidung - Elektrostatische Eigenschaften - Teil 3: Prüfverfahren für die Messung des Ladungsabbaus
Diese Europäische Norm legt Verfahren für die Messung des Abbaus elektrostatischer Ladung von der Oberfläche von Kleidungsmaterialien fest. Die Prüfverfahren sind für alle Materialien anwendbar, einschließlich homogener Materialien sowie inhomogener Materialien, die Fasern mit leitfähiger Oberfläche und Fasern mit leitfähiger Seele enthalten.
Vêtements de protection - Propriétés électrostatiques - Partie 3: Méthodes d'essai pour la mesure de l'atténuation de la charge
La présente norme européenne définit les méthodes de mesure de la dissipation de la charge électrostatique de la surface des matériaux pour vêtements. Les méthodes d'essai s'appliquent à tous les matériaux, y compris les matériaux homogènes et non homogènes formés de fibres à surface conductrice et de fibres à c�ur conducteur.
Varovalna obleka - Elektrostatične lastnosti – 3. del: Preskusne metode za merjenje razelektritve
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 27-Apr-2004
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 162 - Protective clothing including hand and arm protection and lifejackets
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 162/WG 1 - General requirements for protective clothing
- Current Stage
- 9093 - Decision to confirm - Review Enquiry
- Start Date
- 24-Feb-2025
- Completion Date
- 23-Sep-2025
Overview
EN 1149-3:2004 - Protective clothing - Electrostatic properties - Part 3: Test methods for measurement of charge decay - is a CEN European Standard that defines laboratory procedures to measure how electrostatic charge dissipates from garment materials. It is intended for electrostatic dissipative protective clothing and for materials not covered by EN 1149‑1 (for example, textile materials containing core‑conducting fibres). The standard supports safe design and selection of PPE to help avoid incendiary discharges in potentially explosive atmospheres.
Key topics and technical requirements
- Scope and purpose: Specifies charge‑decay test methods and reporting for homogeneous and inhomogeneous materials, including surface conducting and core conducting fibres.
- Two test methods:
- Triboelectric charging (Method 1) - charge generated by rubbing the specimen across cylindrical rods (HDPE and aluminium) mounted on a vertical slider; field measured non‑contact by a fieldmeter. Key parameters (from the standard) include rod dimensions, slider velocity, specimen clamp tension and specimen sizes.
- Induction charging (Method 2) - charge induced by applying a rapid step voltage to an electrode beneath the horizontally clamped specimen; response recorded with a field‑measuring probe and charge amplifier to derive half‑decay time and shielding factor.
- Measured quantities:
- Maximum field (E0, Emax), field after 30 s (E30), half decay time (t50), and shielding factor (S).
- Sample preparation and conditioning:
- Pre‑treatment per clothing standard or five cleaning cycles per EN 340; conditioning at (23 ± 1) °C and (25 ± 5) % RH for ≥24 h.
- Instrumentation and reporting:
- Non‑contact fieldmeter or probe with defined resolution and response time, recording device (data logger, oscilloscope), static neutraliser, and specified specimen geometries. Results are averaged over multiple specimens/directions.
Applications and users
- Who uses EN 1149‑3:2004:
- PPE manufacturers and material suppliers validating electrostatic dissipative textiles
- Third‑party test laboratories performing compliance or QC testing
- Safety engineers and procurement specialists specifying garments for potentially explosive atmospheres (ATEX environments)
- R&D teams developing conductive or antistatic fibres and fabrics
- Practical value:
- Provides reproducible laboratory methods to characterize charge decay behavior
- Helps inform material selection, garment design and quality control to reduce risk of electrostatic ignition
- Complements other electrostatic standards for protective clothing to build a complete test and compliance program
Related standards
- EN 1149‑1:1995 (surface resistivity)
- EN 1149‑2 (vertical resistance)
- EN 1149‑4, EN 1149‑5 (garment tests, performance requirements - in development)
- EN 340:2003 (protective clothing - general requirements)
Keywords: EN 1149-3:2004, electrostatic properties, charge decay, protective clothing, electrostatic dissipative, triboelectric, induction charging, fieldmeter, core conducting fibres, CEN.
Frequently Asked Questions
EN 1149-3:2004 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Protective clothing - Electrostatic properties - Part 3: Test methods for measurement of charge decay". This standard covers: This European Standard specifies electrostatic charge decay requirements and the appropriate test method for electrostatic dissipative protective clothing to avoid incendiary discharges for materials not covered by EN 1149-1, e.g. textile materials with core conducting fibres.
This European Standard specifies electrostatic charge decay requirements and the appropriate test method for electrostatic dissipative protective clothing to avoid incendiary discharges for materials not covered by EN 1149-1, e.g. textile materials with core conducting fibres.
EN 1149-3:2004 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 13.340.10 - Protective clothing. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 1149-3:2004 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 2016/425, 89/686/EEC, 93/68/EEC, 93/95/EEC, 96/58/EC; 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)
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Protective clothing - Electrostatic properties - Part 3: Test methods for measurement of charge decayVetements de protection - Propriétés électrostatiques - Partie 3: Méthodes d'essai pour la mesure de l'atténuation de la chargeSchutzkleidung - Elektrostatische Eigenschaften - Teil 3: Prüfverfahren für die Messung des Ladungsabbaus13.340.10Varovalna oblekaProtective clothingICS:SIST EN 1149-3:2004enTa slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 1149-3:200401-julij-2004SIST EN 1149-3:2004SLOVENSKI
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EUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPÉENNEEUROPÄISCHE NORMEN 1149-3April 2004ICS 13.340.10English versionProtective clothing - Electrostatic properties - Part 3: Testmethods for measurement of charge decayVêtements de protection - Propriétés électrostatiques -Partie 3: Méthodes d'essai pour la mesure de l'atténuationde la chargeSchutzkleidung - Elektrostatische Eigenschaften - Teil 3:Prüfverfahren für die Messung des LadungsabbausThis European Standard was approved by CEN on 2 February 2004.CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this EuropeanStandard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such nationalstandards may be obtained on application to the Central Secretariat or to any CEN member.This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translationunder the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the Central Secretariat has the same status as the officialversions.CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France,Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia,Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATIONCOMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATIONEUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNGManagement Centre: rue de Stassart, 36
B-1050 Brussels© 2004 CENAll rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reservedworldwide for CEN national Members.Ref. No. EN 1149-3:2004: E
Explanatory notes.19Annex ZA (informative)
Clauses of this European Standard addressing essential requirements orother provisions of EU Directives.20
resistance through a material
(vertical resistance)¾ Part 3: Test methods for measurement of charge decay¾ Part 41): Garment tests¾ Part 51): Performance requirementsAccording to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the followingcountries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark,Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta,Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.
1) In course of preparation.
In both cases, charge is monitored by observation of the electrostatic field it generates andthis is done using non-contacting field measuring instruments.
The principal difference between the methods is thetechnique used to generate the electrostatic charge.
Triboelectric charging relies on the charge generated as twomaterials come into contact, rub together and subsequently separate. Induction charging involves an electrodeplaced beneath the test surface and is raised to a defined potential.
Induced charge on the test material influencesthe net field that is observed by a field-measuring probe positioned above the test surface.
Depending on the cross-section of the fibre, allor only part of its surface may be conducting3.2core conducting fibrefibre in which the conducting component is completely encapsulated in non-conducting material3.3charge decaymigration of charge across or through a material leading to a reduction of charge density or surface potential at thepoint where the charge was deposited3.4Electric field strength3.4.1test method 1E0 - maximum electric field strength after triboelectric charging (kV/m);E30 - electric field strength 30 s after E0 (kV/m)3.4.2test method 2Emax - electric field strength indicated on the recording device with no test specimen present (kV/m);ER - maximum electric field strength indicated on the recording device with the test specimen in the measuringposition
Testing shall be performed in the same atmosphere.4.2 Triboelectric charging (test method 1)4.2.1 PrincipleTest materials are charged by rubbing against cylindrical rods mounted on a vertically running slider.
The electricalfield strength from the charge generated on the test material is observed and recorded using an electrostaticfieldmeter connected to a graphical recording device.
The rods areattached to a metal slider in a parallel fashion without freedom of rotation such that the bottom of the first rod ishorizontally in line with the top of the second rod and with a distance of (15 ± 1) mm between their nearest edges(see Figure 1).Two pairs of rods are required, one pair made from high density polyethylene (HDPE) and one pair made fromaluminium.
The fixture used to attach the rods to the slider shall allow rods to be interchanged.The HDPE rods shall have a specific gravity of (999 ± 10) kg/m³ and shore hardness
D of 63; surface resistance of£ 106 W and volume resistivity of £ 106 W cm.The material for aluminium rods shall be:AlMgSi(3.3207;6060)NOTEProducer of the HDPE-material (PE-EL): SIMONA AG, D-55606 Kirn. This information is given for the convenienceof users of this standard and does not constitute an endorsement by CEN/TC 162 of the product named. Equivalent productsmay be used if they can shown to lead to the same results.4.2.2.3 Slider and support structureThe slider to which the cylindrical rods are attached runs on one or more vertical guide rail(s).
The start position ofthe slider is the highest point on the guide rail(s).
The slider is either allowed to fall freely under its own weight, oris driven down the guide rail(s) by a suitable motor.
In the former case, a suitable clamp is required to lock theslider in the start position prior to each measurement.
The slider, guide rail(s) and support framework shall be ofany design that satisfies the requirement of allowing the cylindrical rods to move down at a velocity of(0,20 ± 0,02) m/s in a vertical direction without significant twisting or rotation.
All metalwork shall be connected toearth.4.2.2.4 Specimen clamp and tensioning deviceThe upper edge of the specimen is clamped to a rigid structure and is tensioned by attaching a free-hanging clampto the bottom edge. The free-hanging clamp shall be such that the load evenly applied to the full width of thespecimen. The fixed clamp shall be metal and shall be connected to earth.
The load applied to the test specimenby the bottom clamp shall be (1,30 ± 0,05) N. In case elongation of the test specimen is larger than 5 % then a loadof (0,2 ± 0,05) N shall be used.4.2.2.5 FieldmeterAn electrostatic fieldmeter meeting at least the following specification is positioned with its sensing aperture(50 ± 5) mm from the plane of the test specimen (see Figure 2) when the slider has decended:range: at least 1 kV/m to
200 kV/m;resolution: £ 1 kV/m;response time: £ 10 ms;zero drift: ± 0,5 kV/m (long term) or better.
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The EN 1149-3:2004 standard provides critical specifications regarding the electrostatic properties of protective clothing, particularly focusing on the charge decay requirements essential for ensuring safety against incendiary discharges. The standard is pivotal in delineating the appropriate test methods for measuring charge decay, particularly for electrostatic dissipative protective clothing that is not addressed by EN 1149-1. One of the key strengths of EN 1149-3:2004 lies in its specificity to materials such as textile fabrics that incorporate core conducting fibres. This targeted approach allows manufacturers and employers to develop and assess protective clothing that meets distinct safety parameters in environments where static discharge poses a significant risk. The clarity of the test methods outlined ensures that compliance can be efficiently gauged, promoting uniformity in the assessment of electrostatic properties across different protective garment manufacturers. Furthermore, the relevance of this standard cannot be overstated, particularly in industries where the risk of explosions or fires due to electrostatic discharges is prevalent. By setting forth a rigorous framework to evaluate electrostatic charge decay, EN 1149-3:2004 reinforces the importance of protective clothing that adequately mitigates static electricity hazards, ultimately contributing to improved workplace safety. Through its comprehensive guidelines, EN 1149-3:2004 plays a vital role in the manufacturing of protective clothing, ensuring that such garments not only meet industry needs but also adhere to safety standards that protect workers from the potential dangers associated with electrostatic discharges. The standard serves as an invaluable resource for stakeholders aiming to uphold safety in environments with heightened electrostatic risks.
SIST EN 1149-3:2004 문서는 전기적 특성을 고려한 보호 의류의 표준화에 대한 중요한 지침을 제공합니다. 이 표준은 전기적 충전의 감소 요구 사항 및 비전도성 재료에 의한 화재 발생을 방지하기 위한 전기 방전 방지 보호 의류에 대한 적절한 시험 방법을 명시합니다. 특히 EN 1149-1의 적용을 받지 않는 섬유 재료, 예를 들어 코어 전도성 섬유로 만들어진 직물에 대한 규정을 다루고 있습니다. 이 표준의 주요 강점은 전기 방전 위험을 줄이는 데 필수적인 전기적 속성을 정확하게 측정할 수 있도록 설계된 시험 방법을 제공한다는 것입니다. 또한, SIST EN 1149-3:2004는 산업 현장에서의 안전성을 강화할 뿐만 아니라, 전기적 방전 문제로 인해 발생할 수 있는 위험 요소들을 미리 차단할 수 있도록 도움을 줍니다. 이로 인해 사용자의 건강과 안전을 지속적으로 보호할 수 있는 기초를 마련합니다. 결론적으로, EN 1149-3:2004는 전기적 특성을 고려한 보호 의류의 필수적인 표준으로, 안전한 작업 환경을 조성하는 데 핵심적인 역할을 수행하며 관련 산업에서 매우 중요하게 여겨집니다.
SIST EN 1149-3:2004は、静電気特性に関する重要な欧州標準であり、具体的には電気的特性を持つ保護衣料に求められる静電気放電の要件と、測定方法を定めています。この標準は、特にEN 1149-1でカバーされていない材料、例えば導電性繊維をコアに持つテキスタイル材料に焦点を当てています。 この標準の主な強みは、静電気の蓄積を防ぐための具体的な試験方法を提供している点です。このため、ESD（静電気放電）からの保護が求められる様々な産業分野での導入が期待されます。特に、製造業や電子機器産業においては、静電気による火災や機器の損傷を防ぐために、この標準の適用が重要です。 さらに、SIST EN 1149-3:2004は、静電気放散特性に対する要求が綿密に定義されているため、各企業が遵守すべき基準を明確にします。これにより、企業は高い安全基準を維持しながら、従業員や製品を守ることができます。この標準が持つ関連性は、ESD管理のベストプラクティスに適合するための重要なガイドラインを提供する点にあります。 この標準は、静電気の影響を軽減する衣料品の設計や製造プロセスにおいて、品質管理やリスク管理の要素を含んでおり、特に新素材や技術の導入を行う際に欠かせない文書となっています。SIST EN 1149-3:2004が提供するガイドラインに従うことで、企業は競争力を保ちながら安全性をとても高めることが可能です。
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