EN 17487:2024
(Main)Protective clothing - Garments with permethrin as-treated articles supporting the protection against tick bites
Protective clothing - Garments with permethrin as-treated articles supporting the protection against tick bites
This document specifies requirements for garments that support the protection against tick bites. The document applies to body covering garments (at least covering the torso, arms and legs) where protection against tick bites, which is provided by garments as physical barriers, is reinforced by industrial treatment with the biocide permethrin of the fabrics, fibres or yarns prior to confection. The specified requirements focus on prevention of bites by the nymph stage of the tick Ixodes ricinus, which is the most relevant stage and species for public and occupational health in Europe.
This document specifies requirements and the tests for garments containing permethrin to provide sufficient assistance in protection against tick bites, and to be durable and safe for the user.
NOTE 1 Non-permethrin containing garments covering the torso, arms and legs and feet offer some protection against tick bites, but are insufficient under high exposure to ticks, which can crawl over the fabric to reach bare skin and bite. Garments that comply with this document and cover at least torso, arms and legs to counter ticks from crawling over the fabric to reach bare skin and bite thereby provide substantial protection.
NOTE 2 The importance of following manufacturers laundering instructions to prevent early deterioration of the effect of permethrin treatment is stressed throughout the document.
Schutzkleidung - Mit Permethrin behandelte Schutzkleidungsstücke zum Schutz gegen Zeckenbisse
Dieses Dokument legt Anforderungen für Kleidungsstücke fest, die den Schutz gegen Zeckenbisse unterstützen. Das Dokument gilt für Kleidungsstücke, die den Körper (mindestens Torso, Arme und Beine) bedecken und bei denen der von den Kleidungsstücken als physikalische Barriere gebotene Schutz gegen Zeckenbisse durch eine industrielle Behandlung der Textilien, Fasern oder Garne mit dem Biozid Permethrin vor der Konfektionierung verstärkt wird. Die festgelegten Anforderungen konzentrieren sich auf die Verhinderung von Bissen durch die Zecke Ixodes ricinus im Nymphenstadium, wobei es sich um das/die für die öffentliche Gesundheit und den Arbeitsschutz relevanteste Entwicklungsstadium und Spezies handelt.
Dieses Dokument legt Anforderungen und die Prüfungen für Kleidungsstücke fest, die Permethrin enthalten, um ausreichend Unterstützung beim Schutz gegen Zeckenbisse zu bieten sowie haltbar und für den Nutzer unschädlich zu sein.
ANMERKUNG 1 Kleidungsstücke, die kein Permethrin enthalten und Torso, Arme, Beine und Füße bedecken, bieten einen gewissen Schutz gegen Zeckenbisse, sind aber unzureichend bei hoher Exposition gegenüber Zecken, die auf dem Textil umherwandern können, um zur bloßen Haut zu gelangen und zu beißen. Kleidungsstücke, die diesem Dokument entsprechen und mindestens Torso, Arme und Beine bedecken, um zu vereiteln, dass Zecken auf dem Textil bis zur bloßen Haut umherwandern und beißen können, bieten damit umfangreichen Schutz.
ANMERKUNG 2 Die Wichtigkeit, die Waschanleitungen des Herstellers zu befolgen, um vorzeitige Minderung der Wirksamkeit einer Permethrinbehandlung zu verhindern, wird im gesamten Dokument hervorgehoben.
Habillement de protection - Vêtements de protection traités à la perméthrine favorisant la protection contre les piqûres de tiques
Le présent document spécifie les exigences relatives aux vêtements qui contribuent à la protection contre les morsures de tiques. Le présent document s'applique aux vêtements couvrant le corps (au moins le torse, les bras et les jambes) pour lesquels la protection contre les morsures de tiques, qui est assurée par des vêtements constituant des barrières physiques, est renforcée par un traitement industriel des étoffes, fibres ou fils, au moyen d'un biocide, la perméthrine, avant la confection. Les exigences spécifiées sont axées sur la prévention des morsures de la tique Ixodes ricinus au stade de la nymphe, qui sont le stade et l'espèce les plus pertinents en matière de santé publique et de santé au travail en Europe.
Le présent document spécifie les exigences et les essais des vêtements contenant de la perméthrine afin d'offrir une aide suffisante à la protection contre les morsures de tiques, et d'être résistants et sûrs pour l'utilisateur.
NOTE 1 Les vêtements ne contenant pas de perméthrine et couvrant le torse, les bras, les jambes et les pieds offrent une certaine protection contre les morsures de tiques, mais sont insuffisants en cas d'exposition élevée aux tiques, qui peuvent se déplacer sur l'étoffe afin d'atteindre la peau nue, et la mordre. Les vêtements qui sont conformes au présent document et qui couvrent au moins le torse, les bras et les jambes pour empêcher les tiques de se déplacer sur l'étoffe afin d'atteindre la peau nue et la mordre, fournissent par conséquent une protection substantielle.
NOTE 2 L'importance des instructions de blanchissage suivantes destinées aux fabricants et visant à éviter une dégradation précoce des effets du traitement à la perméthrine est soulignée tout au long du présent document.
Varovalna obleka - S permetrinom obdelana varovalna oblačila za zaščito pred klopi
General Information
Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
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Varovalna obleka - S permetrinom obdelana varovalna oblačila za zaščito pred
klopi
Protective clothing - Protective garments treated with permethrin for the protection
against tick bites
Schutzkleidung - Mit Permethrin behandelte Schutzkleidungsstücke zum Schutz gegen
Zeckenbisse
Habillement de protection - Vêtements de protection traités à la perméthrine pour la
protection contre les morsures de tiques
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: prEN 17487
ICS:
13.340.10 Varovalna obleka Protective clothing
61.020 Oblačila Clothes
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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
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DRAFT
EUROPEAN STANDARD
prEN 17487
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
February 2020
ICS 61.020; 13.340.10
English Version
Protective clothing - Protective garments treated with
permethrin for the protection against tick bites
Habillement de protection - Vêtements de protection Schutzkleidung - Mit Permethrin behandelte
traités à la perméthrine pour la protection contre les Schutzkleidungsstücke zum Schutz gegen Zeckenbisse
morsures de tiques
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Contents Page
European foreword . 4
Introduction . 5
1 Scope . 7
2 Normative references . 7
3 Terms and definitions . 7
4 Performance requirements . 9
4.1 General . 9
4.2 Innocuousness . 10
4.3 Design . 10
4.4 General technical requirements . 10
4.5 Permethrin requirements. 10
4.6 Requirements for biological activity (bio-activity) against ticks . 11
4.7 Mechanical properties considering fabric strength . 11
4.8 Sampling and pre-treatment . 11
4.8.1 Sampling for permethrin content . 11
4.8.2 Sampling for bio-activity . 11
5 Ageing . 11
5.1 General . 11
5.2 Washing and cleaning . 11
6 Marking in garments . 12
7 Information supplied by the manufacturer . 12
Annex A (normative) Performance level . 14
A.1 Requirements for permethrin content in treated fabrics . 14
A.2 Requirements for safeguarding user health . 14
A.3 Bio-activity . 15
Annex B (normative) Laundering for testing purposes. 16
B.1 Washing for preparation of fabrics for testing . 16
B.2 Drying conditions for preparation of fabrics for testing . 16
Annex C (normative) Test for permethrin content in fabric . 17
C.1 Measuring permethrin content before and after 100x laundering . 17
C.2 Test for permethrin homogeneity . 17
Annex D (normative) Bio-activity testing . 19
D.1 Testing activity of the permethrin in the fabric against ticks . 19
Annex E (informative) Rationale . 20
E.1 Why permethrin? . 20
E.2 Why use body covering clothing that is industrially treated with permethrin? . 20
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E.3 Why is standardization need for body covering clothing that is industrially treated
with permethrin? . 21
E.4 What is known about the uptake of permethrin in the bdy and the effects of
permethrin on human health? . 21
E.4.1 General . 21
E.4.2 How does the body absorb permethrin? . 22
E.4.3 Is permethrin a CMR (carcinogenic, mutagenic or reprotoxic) substance? Is it, for
example, carcinogenic?. 22
E.4.4 Can allergic reactions occur? Are any allergic reactions known? . 23
E.4.5 Can other chemicals in the textile be hazardous to health? . 23
E.4.6 Have the health of wearers of the clothing and the possible long-term effects on their
health been studied? . 23
E.4.7 Are there any high-risk groups for permethrin? . 23
E.5 Risks other than permethrin . 24
E.6 Why 100 standardized launderings are required . 24
E.7 How to achieve optimal protection? . 24
E.8 Washing and drying conditions for users of the garments . 24
E.9 Additional remarks on labelling . 25
E.10 Justification of test choices . 25
E.10.1 General . 25
E.10.2 Tests on permethrin content . 25
E.10.3 Tests on bio-activity against ticks . 25
E.10.4 User safety . 26
Annex ZA Annex ZA (informative) Relationship between this European Standard and the
essential requirements of Regulation (EU) 2016/425 aimed to be covered . 27
Bibliography . 29
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European foreword
This document (prEN 17487:2020) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 162 “Protective
clothing including hand and arm protection and lifejackets”, the secretariat of which is held by DIN.
This document is currently submitted to the CEN Enquiry.
This document has been prepared under a standardization request given to CEN by the European
Commission and the European Free Trade Association, and supports essential requirements of
Regulation (EU) 2016/425 and Regulation (EU) No 528/2012.
For relationship with EU Regulation, see informative Annex ZA, which is an integral part of this
document.
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Introduction
By preventing tick bites, a range of tick-borne infectious diseases can be prevented. This document
refers to protection against all biting stages of the tick Ixodes ricinus, hereafter named wood tick, the
tick species with the largest occupational and public health relevance in Europe.
The most prevalent disease transmitted by the wood tick is Lyme borreliosis, which can affect the skin,
nervous system, joints and heart. In some EU countries, Lyme borreliosis is regarded as an occupational
disease. Employers are then obliged to make the best possible effort to prevent occupational diseases
among employees. Employees are also obliged to reasonably abide by the measures offered.
The garments help protect people who can come into contact with ticks during their work. Wood ticks
lay in ambush in the lower vegetation and cling on to passers-by with whom they come in to contact.
They then crawl over skin or clothing to find a site where they can consume a blood meal. The
protective effect of the garment against tick bites is primarily determined by the extent to which the
garment covers the skin, and this effect will increase as a larger part of the body is covered. It is
important here that those body parts (legs, waist, torso and arms) are covered that have contact with
vegetation in which ticks can be present (up to a height of 1,5 m). With usual untreated covering
garments, ticks are able to crawl over the fabric for minutes up to several hours and reach bare skin to
bite. In addition to the protective effect of covering the body, the permethrin on or in the fabric offers
extra protection. Ticks that come in contact with permethrin are immobilized, and as a result they are
no longer able to reach bare skin and transfer pathogens through
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