Footwear protecting against chemicals - Part 2: Requirements for limited contact with chemicals

This European Standard specifies requirements for footwear to protect the user against limited contact in time with specific chemicals.
The following risks are covered: splashing and degradation by chemical.

Schuhe zum Schutz gegen Chemikalien - Teil 2: Anforderungen für begrenzten Kontakt mit Chemikalien

Diese Europäische Norm legt Anforderungen für Schuhe zum Schutz gegen zeitlich begrenzten Kontakt mit spezifischen Chemikalien fest.
Folgende Risiken sind abgedeckt: Spritzen und Materialermüdung durch die Chemikalie.

Chaussure protégeant contre les produits chimiques - Partie 2 : Exigences en cas de contact limité avec des produits chimiques

La présente Norme européenne spécifie les exigences relatives aux chaussures destinées à protéger l'utilisateur en cas de contact limité dans le temps avec les produits chimiques spécifiques.
Elle couvre les risques de projections et de dégradation par des produits chimiques.

Obutev za varovanje pred kemikalijami - 2. del: Zahteve za omejen stik s kemikalijami

Ta evropski standard določa zahteve za obutev, ki varuje uporabnika pred omejenim stikom
s specifičnimi kemikalijami.
Zajeta so naslednja tveganja: brizganje in razgradnja s kemikalijami.

General Information

Status
Published
Public Enquiry End Date
14-Sep-2017
Publication Date
07-Jan-2019
Current Stage
6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
Start Date
06-Dec-2018
Due Date
10-Feb-2019
Completion Date
08-Jan-2019

Relations

Effective Date
01-Feb-2019
Effective Date
31-Jan-2024

Overview - EN 13832-2:2018 (Footwear protecting against chemicals)

EN 13832-2:2018 is a CEN European Standard that specifies requirements for chemical-resistant footwear intended for limited contact with chemicals. It covers protection against two main risks: splashing of chemicals onto the upper and degradation of footwear materials by chemical exposure. Limited contact means contact that is intermittent or continuous for up to one hour.

This part (Part 2) is one of three in the EN 13832 series and is intended to be used together with test-method and terminology guidance in EN 13832-1 and with general protective-footwear standards such as EN ISO 20345 / 20346 / 20347.

Key topics and technical requirements

  • Scope of protection: footwear designed for limited contact (≤ 1 hour) with chemicals; two product types are defined:
    • Type U - protects the upper from splashes (intermittent contact, ≤ 1 hour).
    • Type US - protects upper and outsole from splashes/contact (continuous or intermittent, ≤ 1 hour).
  • Design constraints: only certain boot/shoe designs are permitted (designs B, C, D, E in the standard - ankle to thigh boots).
  • Classification:
    • Class I: leather and other materials (excluding fully moulded rubber/polymeric).
    • Class II: all-rubber or all-polymeric footwear.
  • Chemical testing: at least two test chemicals must be chosen from the standard’s list (examples include methanol, acetone, sulphuric acid, sodium hydroxide, hydrogen peroxide, hydrofluoric acid). Other representative chemicals may be used for specific applications.
  • Material & performance tests: requirements include resistance of whole footwear, outsole abrasion and flexing, upper and lining properties (tear, pH, chromium VI), bond strengths, slip resistance, water penetration and other durability factors.
  • Marking & user information: mandatory marking rules, instructions for use, and special information such as electrical properties, insole/insock guidance and chemical-resistance limits.
  • Updates: references the permeation standard EN 16523-1 and includes a new splashing test and slip-resistance guidance.

Applications and who uses EN 13832-2

  • Intended for manufacturers designing chemical-resistant safety footwear and for compliance testing.
  • Used by conformity assessment bodies and test laboratories to verify performance.
  • Useful for safety managers, procurement officers, and occupational health professionals selecting footwear for workplaces with incidental chemical exposure (laboratories, maintenance, cleaning, light chemical handling).
  • Supports compliance with PPE Regulation (EU) 2016/425 for limited-contact chemical protection.

Related standards

  • EN 13832-1:2018 - Terminology and test methods
  • EN 13832-3:2018 - Requirements for prolonged contact with chemicals
  • EN 16523-1 - Chemical permeation testing
  • EN ISO 20345 / 20346 / 20347 - General safety/protective/occupational footwear standards

Keywords: EN 13832-2:2018, footwear protecting against chemicals, limited contact with chemicals, chemical-resistant footwear, splashing, degradation, CEN, PPE.

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SIST EN 13832-2:2019 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Footwear protecting against chemicals - Part 2: Requirements for limited contact with chemicals". This standard covers: This European Standard specifies requirements for footwear to protect the user against limited contact in time with specific chemicals. The following risks are covered: splashing and degradation by chemical.

This European Standard specifies requirements for footwear to protect the user against limited contact in time with specific chemicals. The following risks are covered: splashing and degradation by chemical.

SIST EN 13832-2:2019 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 13.340.50 - Leg and foot protection. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.

SIST EN 13832-2:2019 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to SIST EN 13832-2:2006, oSIST prEN 13832-2:2025. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.

SIST EN 13832-2:2019 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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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Obutev za varovanje pred kemikalijami - 2. del: Zahteve za omejen stik s kemikalijamiSchuhe zum Schutz gegen Chemikalien - Teil 2: Anforderungen für begrenzten Kontakt mit ChemikalienChaussure protégeant contre les produits chimiques - Partie 2 : Exigences en cas de contact limité avec des produits chimiquesFootwear protecting against chemicals - Part 2: Requirements for limited contact with chemicals13.340.50Varovanje nog in stopalLeg and foot protectionICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 13832-2:2018SIST EN 13832-2:2019en,fr,de01-februar-2019SIST EN 13832-2:2019SLOVENSKI
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Slip resistance . 20 A.1 Introduction . 20 A.2 Explanation of EN ISO 13287 and marking codes SRA, SRB or SRC. 20 A.3 Additional testing . 21 A.3.1 General . 21 A.3.2 Additional surfaces . 21 A.4 Factors influencing footwear performance . 21 A.4.1 General . 21 A.4.2 Durability of slip resistance . 21 A.4.3 other factors . 22 Annex ZA (informative)
Relationship between this European Standard and the essential requirements of PPE Regulation 2016/425 aimed to be covered . 23 Bibliography . 25
IEC Electropedia: available at http://www.electropedia.org/
ISO Online browsing platform: available at http://www.iso.org/obp 3.1 footwear for limited contact with chemicals Type U footwear designed and manufactured to protect the wearer from splashing of chemicals on the upper. The upper contact can be intermittent, not exceeding one hour. 3.2 footwear for limited contact with chemicals Type US footwear designed and manufactured to protect the wearer from splashing of chemicals on the upper and contact with the outsole. The upper and outsole contact can be continuous or intermittent , not exceeding one hour. SIST EN 13832-2:2019

Key 1 Variable extension that can be adapted to the wearer
A Low shoe
B Ankle boot
C Half-knee boot
D knee-height boot
E Thigh boot
NOTE Design E is a knee-height boot (design D) equipped with a thin impermeable material that extends the upper and that can be cut to adapt the boot to the wearer. Figure 1 — Designs of footwear SIST EN 13832-2:2019

4 and 5 X X Height of upper 5.2.2 5.2.2 5.2.2
X X Specific ergonomic features 5.3.4 5.3.4 5.3.3
X X Leakproofness 5.3.3 5.3.3 5.3.2
X Water resistance
6.2.3 X
Seat region Designs B, C and D (Figure 1) 5.2.3 5.2.3 5.2.3
X X Design E (Figure 1) 5.2.3 5.2.3 5.2.3
X Whole footwear Outsole performance Construction 5.3.1.1 5.3.1.1 5.3.1.1
X
Upper/outsole bond strength 5.3.1.2 5.3.1.2 5.3.1.2
X
Slip resistance 5.3.5 5.3.5 5.3.4
X X Toe Protection General 5.3.2.1 5.3.2.1
X X Toe cap length 5.3.2.2 5.3.2.2
X X Impact resistance 5.3.2.3 5.3.2.3
X X Compression resistance 5.3.2.4 5.3.2.4
X X Behaviour of toecap 5.3.2.5 5.3.2.5
X X Resistance of footwear for limited contact with chemicals
6.2.1 X X Innocuousness
6.2.4
X X Thickness 5.4.2 5.4.2 5.4.2
X Tear strength 5.4.3 5.4.3 5.4.3
X
Tensile properties 5.4.4 5.4.4 5.4.4
X X Flexing resistance 5.4.5 5.4.5 5.4.5
X pH value 5.4.7 5.4.7 5.4.7
X
Chromium VI 5.4.9 5.4.9 5.4.9
X
Water penetration and water absorption 6.3 6.3 6.3
X
hydrolysis 5.4.8 5.4.8 5.4.8
X Upper construction 6.3.2 6.3.2 6.3.2
X
Vamp lining Tear strength 5.5.1 5.5.1 5.5.1
O
Abrasion resistance 5.5.2 5.5.2 5.5.2
O
pH value 5.5.4 5.5.4 5.5.4
O
Chromium VI 5.5.5 5.5.5 5.5.5
O
Quarter lining Tear strength 5.5.1 5.5.1 5.5.1
O
Abrasion resistance 5.5.2 5.5.2 5.5.2
O
pH value 5.5.4 5.5.4 5.5.4
O
Chromium VI 5.5.5 5.5.5 5.5.5
O
Tongue Tear strength 5.6.1 5.6.1 5.6.1
O
pH value 5.6.2 5.6.2 5.6.2
O
Chromium VI 5.6.3 5.6.3 5.6.3
O
Insole/insocks See Table 3 Outsole Thickness 5.8.1 5.8.1 5.8.1
X X Tear strength 5.8.2 5.8.2 5.8.2
X
Abrasion resistance
6.2.2 X X Flexing resistance 5.8.4 5.8.4 5.8.4
X X hydrolysis 5.8.5 5.8.5 5.8.5
X X Interlayer bond strength 5.8.6 5.8.6 5.8.6
O O SIST EN 13832-2:2019
indicates that the requirement shall be met. In some cases the requirement relates only to particular materials within the classification, e.g. pH value of leather components. This does not mean that other materials are precluded from use. O
indicates that if the component part exists, the requirement shall be met. Note1 The absence of X or O indicates that no requirement is met. Note2 For class II footwear, it is usual to have no insole present. However, if a removable insock is used, table 3 is applicable, only chromium VI and pH requirements are fulfilled for leather materials. Note3 Stockings covering the last before the moulding process are not considered as a lining.
Table 3 — Basic requirements for insoles and/or insocks Options Component to be assessed Requirements to fulfil in EN ISO 20345:2011, EN ISO 20346:2014 and EN ISO 20347:2012 Thickness 5.7.1 pH  5.7.2 Water absorption desorption 5.7.3 Abrasion 5.7.4.1 Chromium VI  5.7.5 Abrasion 5.7.4.2 1 No insole or if present not fulfilling the requirements Non-removable insock Insock X X X
X X 2 Insole present No insock Insole X X X X X
Seat sock present
3 Full insock,
non-removable Insock and insole together X
X
Insock
X
X X 4 Full insock, removable and water-permeableÕ Insole X X X X X
Insock
X
X X 5 Full insock, removable, not water-permeable Insole X X X X X
Insock
X X
X X NOTE For removable insocks see 8.5. X
indicates that the requirement shall be met. Õ indicates a water permeable insock which, when tested in accordance with EN ISO 20344:2011, 7.2, lets water through in 60 s or less. 
Indicates those requirements that are only for leather. SIST EN 13832-2:2019

25 % 1336–21–6 Organic base P Hydrogen peroxide 30 % 7722–84–1 Peroxide Q isopropanol 67–63–0 Aliphatic alcohol R Sodium hypochlorite
(13 ± 1)% (active chloride) 7681–52–9 hypochlorite S Hydrofluoric acid 40 % 7664–39–3 Inorganic mineral acid T Formaldehyde 37 % 50–00–0 Aldehyde Safety precautions — Person using this standard should be familiar with normal laboratory practice. This standard does not purport to address all the safety problems, if any, associated with its use. It is SIST EN 13832-2:2019

Type US x x The splashing and degradation shall be tested both with the same chemicals. 6.2.1.2 Splashing resistance For footwear for limited contact with chemicals resisting to splashing, when they are tested according to EN 13832-1:2018, Clause 4. — No major defects defined in Annex B of EN 13832-1:2018 shall be detected after the first (10 min) and the second (60 min) assessment. — No penetration inside the footwear of chemical shall be detected — No spilt liquid shall be trapped 6.2.1.3 Degradation resistance 6.2.1.3.1 General For footwear for limited contact with chemicals, the degradation shall be tested according to EN 13832-1:2018, 4.3 with a degradation time of 8 h, for each chemical claimed (see Table 4) in the marking and reported in the user instruction. The outsole and upper shall both be tested with the same chemicals. After the tests, the tests pieces shall be inspected. If any test pieces is very affected (see EN 13832-1:2018, 4.3.4.3) after testing, it is considered that they fail the test. 6.2.1.3.2 Tests to be performed after the degradation test 6.2.1.3.2.1 Mass variation EN 13832-1:2018, 4.3.4.3 requires the measurements of the mass variation on the upper and outsole samples. They shall be given in the test report. There is no requirement on the mass variation. It is used only as information to assess the samples changes during the test. 6.2.1.3.2.2 Requirements after the degradation test The requirements to fulfil after the degradation test are given in Table 6. SIST EN 13832-2:2019

II:EN ISO 20344:2011, 8.2 Elongation at break EN ISO 20344:2011, 6.4 Applicable for all type of outsole material prepared according 4.3.3.2 of EN 13832-1:2018 Applicable for all type of upper material prepared according to 4.3.3.1 of
EN 13832-1:2018 Not applicable for:
class I
class II with a non-removable lining.
Greater or equal to
6,4 kN/m for material with density greater than 0,9 g/cm3
Greater or equal to
4,0 kN/m for material with density smaller or equal to 0,9 g/cm3 Minimum:
30 shore A Maximum: (value before degradation ± 10 shore A) For class I textile, greater or equal to 48 N For class I leather, greater or equal to 96 N For class II Minimum 80 % of value before degradation for class II with a removable lining, Minimum 80 % of value before degradation 6.2.2 Outsole When outsole
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