AS/NZS 2161.2:2020
Occupational protective gloves, Part 2: General requirements and test methods
Standard adopts ISO 21420:2020 with modifications for Australia and New Zealand, which specifies the general requirements and relevant test procedures for glove design and construction, innocuousness, comfort and efficiency, as well as the marking and information supplied by the manufacturer applicable to all protective gloves. Gloves and hand protectors such as mittens, pot holders and arm protection are covered by this document. This document may also apply to arm protectors and gloves permanently incorporated in containment enclosures.
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AS/NZS 2161.2:2020 Occupational protective gloves General requirements and test methods (ISO 21420:2020, MOD)
Preface
Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 General requirements
4.1 Glove design and construction — General
4.2 Innocuousness of protective gloves
4.3 Cleaning
4.4 Additional properties
4.4.1 Electrostatic properties
5 Comfort and efficiency
5.1 Sizing and measurement of gloves
5.2 Dexterity
5.3 Breathability and comfort
5.3.1 Water vapour transmission
5.3.2 Water vapour absorption
6 Test procedures
6.1 Measurement of glove length
6.1.1 Procedure
6.2 Test method for determining gloved finger dexterity
6.2.1 Number and condition of specimens
6.2.2 Apparatus required
6.2.3 Test procedure
6.2.4 Test result
6.2.5 Test report
6.3 Test method for determination of water vapour behaviour
6.3.1 Leather materials
6.3.2 Textile materials
6.4 Test method for the determination of water vapour absorption of leather materials
6.4.1 Sampling
6.4.2 Test procedure
6.5 Test report
7 Marking and information
7.1 General
7.2 Marking
7.2.1 Glove marking
7.2.2 Marking of packaging
7.3 Information supplied by the manufacturer
7.4 Information to be supplied on request
Annex A (informative) Definition of "For minimal risks only"
Annex B (informative) Sizes and measurement of hands
Annex C (normative) Pictograms
Annex D (informative) Test results — Uncertainty of measurement
Annex E (informative) Flow chart for considering acceptability of materials in protective gloves
Annex F (informative) Environmental aspects
Annex G (informative) Substances, or families of substances, which are known allergens that may be found in gloves
Bibliography
Appendix ZZ (normative) Variations to ISO 21420:2020 for Australia and New Zealand
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AS/NZS 2161.2:2020 Occupational protective gloves General requirements and test methods (ISO 21420:2020, MOD)
Preface
Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 General requirements
4.1 Glove design and construction — General
4.2 Innocuousness of protective gloves
4.3 Cleaning
4.4 Additional properties
4.4.1 Electrostatic properties
5 Comfort and efficiency
5.1 Sizing and measurement of gloves
5.2 Dexterity
5.3 Breathability and comfort
5.3.1 Water vapour transmission
5.3.2 Water vapour absorption
6 Test procedures
6.1 Measurement of glove length
6.1.1 Procedure
6.2 Test method for determining gloved finger dexterity
6.2.1 Number and condition of specimens
6.2.2 Apparatus required
6.2.3 Test procedure
6.2.4 Test result
6.2.5 Test report
6.3 Test method for determination of water vapour behaviour
6.3.1 Leather materials
6.3.2 Textile materials
6.4 Test method for the determination of water vapour absorption of leather materials
6.4.1 Sampling
6.4.2 Test procedure
6.5 Test report
7 Marking and information
7.1 General
7.2 Marking
7.2.1 Glove marking
7.2.2 Marking of packaging
7.3 Information supplied by the manufacturer
7.4 Information to be supplied on request
Annex A (informative) Definition of "For minimal risks only"
Annex B (informative) Sizes and measurement of hands
Annex C (normative) Pictograms
Annex D (informative) Test results — Uncertainty of measurement
Annex E (informative) Flow chart for considering acceptability of materials in protective gloves
Annex F (informative) Environmental aspects
Annex G (informative) Substances, or families of substances, which are known allergens that may be found in gloves
Bibliography
Appendix ZZ (normative) Variations to ISO 21420:2020 for Australia and New Zealand
Previous versions
AS/NZS 2161.2:2020
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