This standard definesThe 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 byThe manufacturer applicable to all protective gloves. NOTE It can also be applicable to arm protectors and gloves permanently incorporated in containment enclosures.This European Standard does not addressThe protective properties of gloves andTherefore should not be used alone but only in combination withThe appropriate specific European Standard(s). A non exhaustive list of these standards is given inThe Bibliography.
EN 420:2003 history
2009EN 420:2003+A1:2009 Protective gloves - General requirements and test methods
2003EN 420:2003 Protective gloves - General requirements and test methods (Incorporates Amendment A1: 2009)