EN 420

The standard defines the general requirements and the corresponding test procedures for the design and manufacture of gloves, the resistance of the glove materials to water penetration, safety (pH value within the range 3.5 - 9.5, content of Chromium VI <3 ppm, extractable protein content), comfort and efficiency (sizes, dexterity, permeability and absorption of water vapor), the marking and information provided by the manufacturer applicable to all protective gloves.

The glove is an individual safety product that protects the hand and the various parts of the hand. The glove could also cover part of the forearm and upper arm. The performance index, normally indicated by a number between 0 and 4 (5 in the case of the cut), reflects the behavior of the glove in a given test. This ranking therefore allows the results of the test to be classified. Level 0 indicates that the glove has not been tested or has not met the minimum requirements. A performance level X indicates that the test method is not suitable for the glove sample tested. A high number usually corresponds to a high level of performance.