Standard EN ISO 21 420

Take aways :

• EN 420 became EN ISO 21420: 2020
• EN ISO 21420 additionally applies to : mittens, pot holders & arm protectors

• Innocuousness

  • limited content of DMFa (Dimethylformamide)​ in PU gloves - shall not exceed 1000 mg/kg

  • limited content of PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons)  in the rubber of platsic materials - shall not exceed 1mg/kg

• Electrostatic properties

  • for ATEX area : NEW pictogram that shall be labeled on the gloves. The electrostatic properties shall be tested according to the EN 16350 standard (test method EN1149-2).

  • for other electrostatic properties : no pictogram. EN 1149-1 or EN 1149-3 test methods should be used.

• Gloves sizing : No more minimum length required

• Glove marking : For a better manufacturing batch traceability, gloves shall be marked with : manufacturing date & obsolescence date, if applicable.

  • Information that manufacturer shall supply on instructions for use :

    • Natural rubber content warning

    • Donning,  doffing & glove adjustment instructions

    • Comfort & hygiene

    • Protection from contamination

• IMPORTANT : The EU certificates obtained with the former EN 420 remain valid.