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If the gloves are not contaminated, discard them in the domestic waste bin of the lab. Otherwise, follow the [chemical and biological waste concept](https://howto.lcsb.uni.lu/?lab:waste).
EN374-1 type B or C: Permeation resistance of at least 30/10 minutes with at least Three/one test chemical(s). We always have B, resistance to 3 products for 30min.
EN 374-5: micro-organisme risistance (bacteria, fungi, viruses)
EN 420: general requirements (identification, size, norms, composition,...)
EN 455 1-4: physical properties
For activities with hazardous biological agents and harmful chemicals it is strongly recommended to use category III PPE gloves, and not medical exam gloves.
Quality level and norms are often summarized with the mention Cat III and AQL (acceptance level quality) on the gloves packaging or on the technical datasheet.
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Wear the glove above your lab coat.
EN 374-1 type B (J, K, T): permeation resistance of at least 30 minutes with at least three test chemicals
EN 374-5: micro-organisme resistance (bacteria, fungi, viruses)
EN 420: general requirementse (identification, size, norms, composition,...)
EN 455 1-4: physical properties
-**Safety goggles** (highly recommended)
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-**Chemical Gloves**: ANSELL: ChemTek 38-520
EN 374-1 Type A (A, B, C, I, K, L, N, P, S, T): permeation resistance of at least 30 minutes with at least six test chemical
EN 388 2010X: resistance to abrasion (0-4), resistance to cut (0-5), resistance to tear (0-4), resistance to perforation (0-4)
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-**Cryo-gloves**
EN 420: general requirements (identification, size, norms, composition,...)
EN 511:2006 321: protects against convective cold (0-4), protects against contact cold (0-4), no water penetration after 30 minutes (0-1)
EN 388:2003 1323: resistance to abrasion (0-4), resistance to cut (0-5), resistance to tear (0-4), resistance to perforation (0-4)
Those gloves are not disposable gloves.
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-**Cryo-gloves**
EN 420: general requirements (identification, size, norms, composition,...)
EN 511:2006 321: protects against convective cold (0-4), protects against contact cold (0-4), no water penetration after 30 minutes (0-1)
EN 388:2003 1323: resistance to abrasion (0-4), resistance to cut (0-5), resistance to tear (0-4), resistance to perforation (0-4)
Those gloves are not disposable gloves.
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-**Cryo-gloves**
EN 420: general requirements (identification, size, norms, composition,...)
EN 511:2006 321: protects against convective cold (0-4), protects against contact cold (0-4), no water penetration after 30 minutes (0-1)
EN 388:2003 1323: resistance to abrasion (0-4), resistance to cut (0-5), resistance to tear (0-4), resistance to perforation (0-4)
Those gloves are not disposable gloves.
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To protect the skin against two type of risks: the chemicals and the glass/plasticware debris. Those gloves are disposable.
ANSI A5 ABR: heavy resistance to abrasion (10,000 - 19,999 cycles)
ANSI A3 CUT: light-medium resistance to cut (weight (grams) needed to cut through material ≥ 2,200)
EN 388 4X32C: resistance to abrasion (0-4), resistance to cut (0-5), resistance to tear (0-4), resistance to perforation (0-4); resistance to cut ≥ 10 Newtons
EN 407 X1XXXX: resistance to contact heat of 100°C for 15 seconds or more
EN 374-1 Type A (A, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, T): permeation resistance of at least 30 minutes with at least six test chemical
EN 374-5: micro-organisme resistance (bacteria, fungi, viruses)
-**FFP2 mask with charcoal coating**
Ensure protection against particles and limited protection against chemical vapors due to the charcoal coating. A valve helps the breathing.
EN 149:2001 + A1:2009: filtrationof at least 94% of the particules.
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Ensure protection against particles and limited protection against chemical vapors due to the charcoal coating. A valve helps the breathing.
EN 149:2001 + A1:2009: filtrationof at least 94% of the particules.
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Ensure protection against particles and limited protection against chemical vapors due to the charcoal coating. A valve helps the breathing.
EN 149:2001 + A1:2009: filtrationof at least 94% of the particules.
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### Work with UV's light.
### Work with UV's light
**PROTECT EYES AND SKIN FROM EXPOSURE TO UV LIGHT**
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Hands must be protected with long purple nitrile gloves to ensure protection of the wrist.
EN 374-1 type C (K, L, T): permeation resistance of at least 10 minutes with at least one test chemical
EN 374-5: micro-organisme risistance (bacteria, fungi, viruses)
EN 420: general requirements (identification, size, norms, composition,...)
EN 455 1-4: physical properties
-**Faceshield**
As soon as UV light is switched on, face shield is mandatory (if the protective glass of the equipment can not be closed completely). All the eye protection available in the lab will not fit for this purpose. Attention need to be paid to the specification of the PPE, in accordance with the safety officer.
EN170 2002 (2 or 3) (protection filter against UV)