ISO 25518:2021

INTERNATIONAL ISO
STANDARD 25518
Second edition
2021-10
Single-use rubber gloves for general
applications — Specification
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Contents Page
Foreword .iv
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3  Terms and definitions . 1
4 Requirements . 1
4.1 Materials . 1
4.2 Dimensions . 1
4.3 Watertightness . 3
4.4 Tensile properties . 3
4.4.1 General . 3
4.4.2 Force at break and elongation at break . 3
4.5 Accelerated ageing . 3
5 Sampling and inspection .3
6 Labelling . 4
6.1 Use of symbols . 4
6.2 Marking . 4
Annex A (normative) Test for watertightness . 5
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Foreword
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This document was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 45, Rubber and rubber products,
Subcommittee SC 4, Products (other than hoses).
This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition (ISO 25518:2009), which has been technically
revised.
The main changes compared to the previous edition are as follows:
— Figure 1 in 4.2 has been changed;
— value of powder content limit has been added in 6.2.
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INTERNATIONAL STANDARD ISO 25518:2021(E)
Single-use rubber gloves for general applications —
Specification
WARNING — Persons using this document should be familiar with normal laboratory practices.
This document does not purport to address all of the safety problems, if any, associated with its
use. It is the responsibility of the user to establish appropriate safety and health practices and to
ensure compliance with any regulatory conditions.
1 Scope
This document specifies the physical requirements and sampling and testing methods for single-use
rubber gloves, made from natural rubber latex, synthetic rubber latex or rubber solution, intended for
general applications, but not gloves intended for medical purposes.
It does not cover the safe and proper usage of the gloves.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments)
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