EN 374-2:2003 Protective gloves against chemicals and micro-organisms. Part 2: Determination of resistance to penetration

This document has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 162 "Protective clothing including hand and arm protection and lifejackets", the secretariat of which is held by DIN. This European Standard was approved by CEN on 24 July 2003. This documents supersedes EN 374-2:1994. — 11 p.
This European Standard specifies a test method for the penetration resistance of gloves that protect against chemicals and/or micro-organisms.
At this time it is believed that gloves which resest penetration, when tested according to this Part of EN 374, will form an effective barrier to micro-biological hazards.