b'Standard EN ISO 374 - Chemical Protection and/or Protection Against Micro-OrganismsEN STANDARDS IN DETAIL PPE - HAND PROTECTIONRelevant Australian Standard: AS/NZS 2161.10:2005This standard specifies the capability of gloves to protect the user against chemicals and/or micro-organisms.Micro-OrganismsPerformance Levels 1 2 3EN374:2003 OLD: AQL (Acceptable Quality Level) for liquid penetration. A high index number is poor and a low index number is good. Gloves need to pass water and air leak test, and this test method remains EN Level 2 unchanged as per the new EN ISO 374 standard.4.0 1.5 0.65EN374-5: 2016 NEW: in addition to testing for protection from bacteria and fungi, each glove can be tested for its protection against viruses with a new viral penetration test.VIRUSChemical ProtectionEN374: 2003 OLD: Breakthrough time 30 minutes for at least three chemicalsA. MethanolG. Diethylaminefrom this list (XYZ represent the code letters for three of theseB. AcetoneH. Tetrahydrofuranechemicals for which the glove obtained 30 minutes breakthroughC. AcetonitrileI. Ethyl acetateEN Level 2 time). D. DichloromethaneJ. n-HeptaneE. Carbon disulphideK. Sodium hydroxide 40%EN374-1: 2016 NEW:Type C F. TolueneL. Sulphuric acid 96%Type C At least Level 1 performance (more than 10 minutes) against at least one chemical on the listcuffs are also tested.* Additional ChemicalsEN374-1: 2016 Type B At least Level 2 performance (more than 30 minutes)M. Nitric acid 65%P. Hydrogen peroxide 30%Type B against at least three chemicals on the listcuffs are also tested.* N. Acetic acid 99%S. Hydrofluoric acid 40 %O. Ammonium hydroxide 25%T. Formaldehyde 37%XYZEN374-1: 2016 Type A At least Level 2 performance (more than 30 minutes) Type A against at least six chemicals on the listcuffs are also tested.*UVWXYZ Performance Level 0 1 2 3 4 5 6Minutes 10 10 30 60 120 240 480The beaker icon (low chemical resistance/waterproof) has been eliminated.Standard EN 388 - Mechanical ProtectionRelevant Australian standard: AS/NZS 2161.3:1998This standard applies to all kinds of protective gloves in respect of physical and mechanical aggressions caused by abrasion, blade cut, puncture and tearing.Performance Level Rating 1 2 3 4 5EN388: 2003 A. Abrasion Resistance (Cycles) 100 500 2,000 8,000 -B. Blade Cut Resistance (Coupe Test Index) 1.2 2.5 5.0 10.0 20.0C. Tear Resistance (Newtons) 10 25 50 75 -ABCDD. Puncture Resistance (Newtons) 20 60 100 150 -Expanded Performance Level Rating according to EN388:2016 (AF) A B C D E FEN388: 2016 E. EN ISO Cut Resistance (Newtons) 2 5 10 15 22 30F. EN Impact Protection PASS or FAILABCDEFNote: Level X can also be applied for a through e above, which means not tested or not applicable.EN 388:2016: Main changes from the previous EN 388:2003 Standard1.AbrasionNew abrasion paper used in testing.2.CutNew procedure for Coupe Test which also determines if dulling occurs. If dulling occurs, the new EN ISO 13977 test method becomes the reference whilst the Coupe Test would only be indicative.3.ImpactTest method for areas claiming impact protection. P for pass whilst no code will apply in case of fail.Material Courtesy of AnsellSIGN UP FOR A 30 DAY TRADE ACCOUNT TODAY *Subject to Credit141& Get 5% Off Full Priced Items. Sign-up Online Today* Application Approval.'