DIN EN 421:2010: Protective gloves against ionising radiation and radioactive contamination

Scope of application

This standard applies to gloves intended for protection against ionizing radiation and radioactive contamination.

Classification and requirements

The type of protection is indicated by a pictogram in conjunction with the specific protective properties.

For protection against radioactive contamination, the glove must be fliquid-tight and pass the specified penetration tests.

Gloves used in contaminated areas must have high permeation resistance to water vapour.

RADIOACTIVE-PIKTOGRAM

For protection against an ionising radiation, the glove must contain a certain amount of lead, which is specified as an equivalent amount of lead. Each glove must be labelled with this "equivalent lead amount"

Materials exposed to ionising radiation can be tested for their behaviour towards ozone cracking. This test is optional and may be used to assist in the selection of gloves that require resistance to ionising radiation.