ANSI/ISEA 105-2016 addresses the classification and testing of hand protection for specific performance properties related to chemical and industrial applications Hand protection includes gloves, mittens, partial gloves, or other items covering the hand or a portion of the hand that are intended to provide protection against or resistance to a specific hazard. This standard provides performance ranges for related to mechanical protection (cut-resistance, puncture resistance and abrasion resistance), chemical protection (permeation resistance, degradation) and other performance characteristics such as ignition resistance and vibration reductions based on standardized test methods. Descriptions of the test methods used in this standard are provided. Different levels of performance are specified for each property with zero (0) representing the minimal protection or none at all.

Table of Contents

1. Scope 
2 Purpose 
3. Definitions 
     3.1 Definitions of Glove Responses to Stress 
     3.2 Definitions Related to Chemical Effects 
     3.3 Definitions Related to Sampling Procedures 
4. Normative References 
5. Hand Protection Classification 
     5.1 Mechanical Protection 
          5.1.1 Cut Resistance 
          5.1.2 Puncture Resistance (other than Hypodermic Needle) 
          5.1.3 Hypodermic Needle Puncture Resistance 
          5.1.4 Abrasion Resistance 
     5.2 Chemical Protection 
          5.2.1 Chemical Permeation Resistance 
          5.2.2 Chemical Degradation Resistance 
     5.3 Heat and Flame Protection 
          5.3.1 Ignition Resistance and Burning Behavior (or After-Flame Time) 
          5.3.2 Heat Degradation Resistance 
          5.3.3 Conductive Heat Resistance 
     5.4 Vibration Reduction 
     5.5 Dexterity 
6. Report of Test Data 
7. Marking and Labeling 
Appendices
     Appendix A: Data Collection Procedures for ASTM F2992-15 A-1
     Appendix B: Test Method for Chemical Degradation Resistance A-2
     Appendix C: Descriptions of Test Methods Used in This Standard (informative) A-5
     Appendix D: Recommended Hand Protection Selection Procedure (informative) A-8
     Appendix E: Other Factors for Consideration (informative) A-10
     Appendix F: Resources (informative) A-16

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