Glove Standard
Protective Gloves Against Chemicals
EN ISO 374-1:2016 + EN ISO 374-5:2016
Types
Type A (6 chem.), B (3 chem.), C (1 chem.)
Tests
Permeation, penetration, degradation
PPE Category
Category III
EN ISO 374 governs the requirements for protective gloves against dangerous chemicals and microorganisms. Depending on the number of tested chemicals and breakthrough times, gloves are classified as Type A, B or C.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between Type A, B and C?
Type A: Protection against at least 6 chemicals with breakthrough time > 30 min. Type B: at least 3 chemicals. Type C: at least 1 chemical.