UNE-EN 420:2004

EN 420:2003 is a reference Standard to be used with specific regulations for protection gloves. This means that this standard is not to be applied independently or by itself to certify protection gloves.

The standard defines construction and design requirements for gloves, standardizing resistance to water penetration, harmlessness, (pH and Chrome VI content), comfort and efficiency, labelling and information supplied by the manufacturer. It also applies to gloves and arm protectors permanently joined to hermetic suits.

Each protection glove is to be labelled, supplying the following information:
• Name, brand or means of identifying manufacturer or authorized representative.
• Glove model or name (trade name or code, for users to identify the product with range by manufacturer or authorized representative).
• Size.
• If required, indicate valid period of time for use (use before xx-xx).
• Whenever the glove complies with one or more European standards, the respective pictographs. Each pictograph needs to be accompanied by the standard reference and performance levels, to be mentioned always in the right sequence as defined by standard.