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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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)
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