Protective Gloves for fire fighters EN 659
| Test description | Method |
|---|---|
| Sizes | EN 420 |
| Abrasion resistance | EN 388 |
| Blade cut resistance | EN 388 |
| Tear resistance | EN 388 |
| Puncture resistance | EN 388 |
| Burning behavior | EN 407:2004 (modified form of ISO 6941) |
| Convective heat resistance | EN 367:1992 |
| Radiant heat resistance | EN ISO 6942:2002 Method B at 40kW/㎡ |
| Contact heat resistance | EN702:1994 Contact temp =250℃ (a) Tested after wet conditioning (according to ISO 15383: 2001*) (b) Tested after dry conditioning |
| Heat resistance of the lining material | ISO 17493:2000* at 180℃ |
| Heat shrinkage | ISO 17493:2000* at 180℃ |
| Dexterity | EN 420:2003 |
| Seam breaking strength | EN ISO 13935-2:1999 |
| Time for removal of gloves | EN 659:2003 |
| Water penetration | EN 20811:1992 (1996) |
| Resistance to liquid chemical penetration | EN ISO 6530:2005 1. 30%H2SO4 2. 40%NaOH 3. 36%HCI 4. o-xylene |
| Determination of pH value | ISO 4045 ISO 3071 |
| Determination of chromium(VI) content | ISO 17075 |
| Water vapor transmission | ISO 14268 |
