What does the Chemical Hazards legislation require and what do the symbols on the European standard EN 374 mean?
The legislation relates to protection against Chemicals and Micro-organisms EN374. Any Company wishing to sell Personal Protective Equipment in any European Community Country is controlled by The Manufacturers Directive 89 / 686 / EEC. To sell Chemical Resistant Gloves we have had our products independently tested and certificated to ensure they meet strict performance standards. Once this has been achieved they are given the CE mark. The legislation is in 3 parts: EN374 – 1 relates to Terminology and Performance Requirements. EN374 – 2: Is the Resistance to penentration by micro-organisms and is also known as the AQL Pinhole test. EN374 – 3: Resistance to Chemical hazards (permeation) Finally, the “open book and information” symbol indicates that more information about the performance of the product is available to the User. Resistance to penetration by micro-organisms EN 374 – 2 Resistance to permeation by Chemicals EN 374 – 3 To carry the EN 374 – 3 “Chemical Flask” symbol all manuf
