EN 420:03+A1:09

General requirements for protective gloves.

EN 1186

Glass/fork symbol gives traceability and identification of materials intended to come into contact with food. Confirms that these products will not contaminate food with hazardous substances.

FDA 21

Overarching regulations for production, testing, labelling and advertising of food and drugs within the United States.

CFR 177.2600

Rubber articles intended for repeated use?lists permitted elastomers, vulcanization materials, accelerators, retarders, activators, antioxidants, plasticizers, fillers, emulsifiers, and other additives, and sets extraction limits for food contact.

EN 374-1

Indicates that the product meets permeation standards for protective gloves, with permeation resistance of (Type A) at least 30 minutes to 6 test chemicals, (Type B) at least 30 minutes to 3 chemicals and (Type C) at least 10 minutes to 1 chemical. Letters under the shield identify the chemicals.

EN 374-2

Indicates that the product meets penetration standards for protective gloves, against penetration by dangerous chemicals and micro-organisms. A sample glove shall not leak water or air when tested for closures, porosity, seams, pinholes, leaks or imperfections of the glove by either inflating with air or filling with water.

D6124-11

Indicates that the product meets ASTM standards for residual powder on medical gloves, ?10mg/dm2.

D6978-05

Indicates that the product meets ASTM standards for resistance of medical gloves to permeation by at least 9 chemotherapy drugs. A more stringent and specialised test than the EN374 test.

F1671

Indicates that the product meets ASTM standards for resistance of materials to penetration by blood-borne pathogens.

Uses:

• Plumbing and sewerage
• Hazardous and biological waste
• Law enforcement
• Emergency services
• Food processing
• Mechanical
• Cleaning
• Hygiene
• Light duty chemical handling
• Printing
• Tattooists