MODEL MITTEN 113-MA/IGNIFUGA/FO/RP

BASIC DESIGN

• The glove must be designed and manufactured according to the foreseeable conditions of use.
• The user must be able to carry out his activity as normally as possible with the appropriate protection.
• The glove material and seams will be appropriate to meet the PPE protection objectives

SAFETY

• The glove will not have adverse effects on the health of the user.
• The Chromium VI content in leather gloves will be less than 3.0 mg / kg of leather.
• Metallic components in prolonged contact with the user's skin, will present a nickel release of less than 0.5 μg / cm2 per week.
• The pH value of any component will be between 3.5 and 9.5.
• Azo dyes will not be detected.
• In the possible PU components, the level of DMFa shall not exceed 1000 mg/kg.
• In the possible plastic or rubber components, the level of PAHs defined in the standard will not exceed 1 mg/kg.

CLEANING

• After cleaning the gloves following the manufacturer's instructions, the levels of protection will be maintained.

ANTI-STATIC PROPERTIES

•  For gloves to be used in potentially flammable or explosive areas, the gloves must be tested according to EN 16350.

SIZES

• The size of the glove will be defined by the size of the circumference of the hand at the height of the knuckles, as shown in the table included in Annex B of the standard and the length of the glove, regardless of whether specific standards define lengths. specific, it will more than cover the length of the hand for each size (see table 1).

DEXTERITY

• The level of dexterity will be defined by the diameter of the smallest rod that an experienced technician can pick up during the test (see table 2).

COMFORT AND BREATH

• Where possible, gloves shall allow a water vapor transmission of at least 5 mg/(cm2H) for leather gloves and for textile gloves the resistance to water vapor will be less than or equal to 30 m2·Pa/W.
• When the characteristics of the glove do not allow perspiration, it will be ensured that there is an adequate level of absorption. In leather gloves, this level will be at least 8 mg / cm2 for 8 h.
• If the glove, due to its structure, cannot have an adequate level of perspiration or absorption, this characteristic will be clearly indicated in the Manufacturer's Information.

MARKED

• The glove will have the following markings, visible and legible throughout the foreseeable time of life of use:

1. Name or trademark of the manufacturer or authorized distributor.
2. Product reference.
3. Glove size.
4. Pictogram of the type of protection that PPE offers, indicating the standard that it meets and the levels of protection achieved.
5. Manufacturing date in month and year.
6. If applicable, expiration date of the product.

MANUFACTURER INFORMATION

• The manufacturer or authorized supplier shall attach the following information to the PPE:

1. Name and full address of the manufacturer or authorized dealer.
2. Product reference.
3. Range of sizes with which the glove is manufactured.
4. Reference to the standards that the PPE complies with.
5. Pictogram appropriate to the type of protection and, if applicable, levels achieved.
6. Information if the protection only applies to a specific part of the hand.
7. Limitations and dangers of use, e.g. with rotating machines.
8. Washing instructions.
9. Storage instructions.