Certification tests Protective Clothing
Tests for the certification of protective clothing and gloves
Centexbel is recognized by the Belgian Federal Public Service Employment, Labour and Social Dialogue and notified by the European Commission as notified body #0493 for the certification of protective clothing and gloves.
various tests
| Description | Standard | |
| 3269 | protective clothing against chain saws: cut resistance | EN 381-5 6.3.2 |
| 3270 | electrical resistance surface resistance induction decay test |
EN 1149-3 |
| 3317 | electrical resistance parallel electrodes |
Centexbel method |
| 3345 | test method for limited flame spread edge ignition |
EN ISO 12025 |
| 3346 | test method for limited flame spread surface ignation |
EN ISO 12025 |
| 3560 | knee protectors 3 testees |
EN 14404 |
| 3561 | knee protectors 5 testees |
EN 14404 |
EN 340: 2003 - protective equipment - general requirements
| Description | Standard | |
| 3609 | dimensional stability after 5 industrial washes with interim drying |
ISO 15797 |
| 3610 | nickel content of metal accessories |
EN 1811 |
| 3374 | nickel wear preparation |
EN 12472 |
| 3373 | chromium VI content | EN 420-4.4.3 |
| 3375 | pH leather | ISO 4045 |
| 3376 | pH | EN 1413 |
| 3377 | colour fastness to perspiration multifibre |
ISO 105-E04 |
| 3378 | arylamines content HPLC | LMBG $ 35 B 82.02 |
| 3379 | dimensional stability after 5 washing cycles with interim drying |
ISO 5077 |
| 3334 | evaluation of dye on the risk of carcinogenic arylamines |
Centexbel method |
| 3599 | arylamines content HPLC PES-method |
EN 14362-2 |
EN 342: 2004 - protective clothing against cold
| Description | Standard | |
| 3356 | dimensional stability after 5 washing cycles with interim drying |
ISO 5077 |
| 1671 | dimensional stability after 5 dry cleaning cycles only if washing is not allowed according to cleaning instructions |
ISO 3175 |
| 1399 | thermal insulation (mannequin) | EN ISO 11079 |
| 3671 | thermal insulation (mannequin) | EN ISO 15831 |
| 1400 | air permeability | ISO 9237 |
| 1401 | water vapour resistance Ret | EN 31092 |
| 1402 | thermal resistance only if liner is part of the thermal lining |
ISO 5085-1 |
| 3371 | tear strength | ISO 4674 |
| 3446 | pretreatment 5 washing cycles | ISO 5077 |
EN 374/1: 2003 - protective gloves against chemicals
| Description | Standard | |
| 3351 | water and air tightness | EN 347-2 |
| 1404 | permeation < class 4 120 min.) |
EN 374 |
| 1405 | permeation class 4 (>120 - 240 min.) |
EN 374 |
| 1406 | permeation class 5 (>240 - 480 min.) |
EN 374 |
| 1407 | permeation class 6 (>480 min.) |
EN 374 |
| 1408 | puncture | EN 388-6.4 |
| 1409 | cutting resistance | EN 388-6.2 |
| 1410 | abrasion resistance | EN 388-6.1 |
| 1411 | tear resistance | EN 388-6.3 |
EN 388: 2003 - protective gloves against mechanical risks
| Description | Standard | |
| 1416 | abrasion resistance | EN 388-6.1 |
| 1417 | cutting resistance | EN 388-6.2 |
| 1418 | tear resistance | EN 388-6.3 |
| 1419 | puncture | EN 388-6.4 |
EN 407: 2004 - protective gloves against thermal risks
| Description | Standard | |
| 1424 | abrasion resistance | EN 388-6.1 |
| 1425 | tear resistance | EN 388-6.3 |
| 1426 | ignitability | EN 407 |
| 1427 | contact heat | EN 407 |
| 1428 | convective heat | EN 407 |
| 1429 | radiant heat | EN 407 |
| 1430 | small metal splashes | EN 407 |
| 1431 | molten metal | EN 407 |
EN 465 - protective clothing against chemicals type 4
| Description | Standard | |
| 3606 | flexing schiltknecht < 0°C |
ISO 7854-B |
| 3447 | pretreatment 5 washing cycles | ISO 5077 |
| 3357 | dimensional stability after 5 washing cycles with interim drying |
ISO 5077 |
| 1666 | dimensional stability after 5 dry cleaning cycles only if washing is not allowed according to cleaning instructions |
ISO 3175 |
| 1436 | abrasion resistance | EN 530-method 1 |
| 1437 | blocking | ISO 5978 |
| 1438 | flexing schiltknecht |
ISO 7854-B |
| 1439 | puncture | EN 863 |
| 1440 | tear resistance | ISO 4674 |
| 1441 | adhesion coating | ISO 2411 |
| 1442 | permeation < class 4 (≤ 120 min.) | EN 374 |
| 1443 | permeation class 4 (> 120 -240 min.) | EN 374 |
| 1444 | permeation class 5 (> 240 - 480 min.) | EN 374 |
| 1445 | permeation class 6 (> 480 min.) | EN 374 |
| 1446 | seam strength - grab method existing seam |
ISO 5082 |
| 1447 | spray test | EN 468 |
EN 466 - protective clothing against chemicals type 3
| Description | Standard | |
| 3449 | pretreatment 5 washing cycles |
ISO 5077 |
| 3358 | dimensional stability after 5 washing cycles with interim drying |
ISO 5077 |
| 1554 | dimensional stability after 5 dry cleaning cycles only if washing is not allowed according to washing instructions |
ISO 3175 |
| 1449 | abrasion resistance | EN 530-meth. 1 |
| 1450 | blocking | ISO 5978 |
| 1451 | flexing - schiltknecht | ISO 7854-B |
| 3605 | flexing - schiltknecht <0°C | ISO 7854-B |
| 1452 | puncture | EN 863 |
| 1453 | tear resistance | ISO 4674 |
| 1454 | adhesion coating | ISO 2411 |
| 1455 | permeation < class 4 (≤ 120 min.) | EN 374 |
| 1456 | permeation class 4 (> 120 - 240 min.) | EN 374 |
| 1457 | permeation class 5 (> 240 - 480 min.) | EN 374 |
| 1458 | permeation class 6 (> 480 min.) | EN 374 |
| 1459 | seam resistance - existing seam | ISO 5082 |
| 1460 | spray test | EN 468 |
| 1461 | jet test | EN 463 |
EN 467 - protective clothing against chemicals
| Description | Standard | |
| 3448 | pretreatment 5 washing cycles | ISO 5077 |
| 3359 | dimensional stability after 5 washing cycles with interim drying |
ISO 5077 |
| 1670 | dimensional stability after 5 dry cleaning cycles only if washing is not allowed according to cleaning instructions |
ISO 3175 |
| 1463 | abrasion resistance | EN 530-meth. 1 |
| 1464 | blocking | ISO 5978 |
| 1465 | flexing- schiltknecht | ISO 7854-B |
| 3604 | flexing- schiltknecht <0°C | ISO 7854-B |
| 1466 | puncture | EN 863 |
| 1467 | tear resistance | ISO 4674 |
| 1468 | adhesion coating | ISO 2411 |
| 1469 | permeation < class 4 (≤ 120 min.) | EN 374 |
| 1470 | permeation class 4 (> 120 - 240 min.) | EN 374 |
| 1471 | permeation class 5 (> 240 - 480 min.) | EN 374 |
| 1472 | permeation class 6 (> 480 min.) | EN 374 |
| 1473 | seam strength grab method existing seam |
ISO 5082 |
EN 469 : 2005 - fire fighters' suits
| Description | Standard | |
| 3637 | water vapour resistance Ret | EN 31092 |
| 3638 | water tightness on liner, seams included |
EN 20811 |
| 3360 | dimensional stability after 5 washing cycles per layer - with interim drying |
ISO 5077 |
| 1475 | dimensional stability after 5 dry cleaning cycles per layer - only if washing is not allowed according to cleaning instructions |
ISO 3175 |
| 3393 | pretreatment 5 washing cycles without interim drying |
ISO 5077 |
| 1476 | flame spread after cleaning, on the combination flame on the outer side |
EN 532 |
| 1477 | flame spread after cleaning, on the combination flame on the inner side |
EN 532 |
| 1478 | convective heat after cleaning, combination (EN367) |
EN 469 |
| 1479 | radiant heat after cleaning, combination (EN 366/B) |
EN 469 |
| 3318 | radiant heat, method B | EN ISO 6942-B |
| 1480 | radiant heat, combination (EN 366/A) | EN 469 |
| 3329 | radiant heat, method A | EN ISO 6942-A |
| 1481 | loss of tensile strength only outer layer, after EN 366/A on combination |
ISO 5081 |
| 1482 | heat resistance temperature stability 190°C - per layer |
EN 469-Am. A |
| 3263 | heat resistance oven 190°C 5 min. |
ISO/DIS 17493 |
| 1483 | tensile strength - outer layer only | ISO 5081 |
| 1484 | tear resistance - outer layer only | ISO 4674 |
| 1485 | spray test - outer layer only | ISO 4920 |
| 1486 | gutter - NaHOH 40%, H2SO4 30% HCL 36%, white spirit normally on combination |
EN 368 |
EN 470/1: 1995 - protective clothing for welders (leather)
| Description | Standard | |
| 1487 | tensile strength - outer layer | ISO 3376 |
| 1488 | tear resistance - outer layer | ISO 3377 |
| 1489 | dimensional stability - leather | IUP 35 |
| 1490 | fat content | IUC 4 |
| 1491 | thickness | ISO 2589 |
| 1492 | flame spread - outer layer | EN 532 |
| 1493 | small metal splashes all layers together (EN 348) |
EN 470-1 |
| 1495 | electrical resistance vertical resistance |
EN 1149-2 |
EN 470/1: 1995 - protective clothing for welders (textile material)
| Description | Standard | |
| 1497 | tensile strength - outer layer | ISO 5081 |
| 1498 | tear resistance - outer layer | ISO 4674 |
| 3361 | dimensional stability after 5 washing cycles outer layer - with interim drying |
ISO 5077 |
| 1500 | dimensional stability after 5 dry cleaning cycles outer layer - only if washing is not allowed according to cleaning instructions |
ISO 3175 |
| 3390 | pretreatment 5 washing cycles without interim drying |
ISO 5077 |
| 1501 | flame spread outer layer, after cleaning |
EN 532 |
| 1502 | small metal splashes all layers together after cleaning (EN 348) |
EN 470-1 |
EN 471: 2003 - high visibility warning clothing
| Description | Standard | |
| 3619 | reflection measurements reflecting strips | ISO 5081 |
| 1509 | colour - before and after exposure to xenon light | EN 471-5.2 |
| 1510 | exposure to xenon light | |
| 1511 | colour fastness to rubbing | ISO 105-X12 |
| 1512 | colour fastness to perspiration monofibre |
ISO 105-E04 |
| 3612 | colour fastness to perspiration op contrasting fabric - mulitfibre |
ISO 105-E04 |
| 1513 | colour fastness to washing monofibre |
ISO 105-C06 |
| 3613 | colour fastness to washing on contrasting fabric - multifibre |
ISO 105-C06 |
| 1514 | colour fastness to bleaching hypochlorite |
ISO 105-N01 |
| 1515 | colour fastness to ironing 1 temperature - monofibre |
ISO 105-X11 |
| 1516 | colour fastness to dry cleaning | ISO 105-D01 |
| 3362 | dimensional stability after 5 washing cycles with interim drying |
ISO 5077 |
| 1668 | dimensional stability after 5 dry cleaning cycles only if washing is not allowed according to cleaning instructions |
ISO 3175 |
| 1518 | tensile strenght for woven fabrics |
ISO 5081 |
| 1519 | bursting resistance for knitted fabrics |
ISO 2960 |
| 3686 | bursting resistance for knitted fabrics - 50cm² or 100cm² |
ISO 2960 |
| 1520 | tensile strength for coated and laminated fabrics |
ISO 1421 |
| 1521 | tear resistance for coated and laminated fabrics |
ISO 4674 |
EN 511: 2005- protective gloves against cold
| Description | Standard | |
| 1523 | abrasion resistance - per layer | EN 388-6.1 |
| 1524 | tear resistance - per layer | EN 388-6.3 |
| 1525 | flexing - De Mattia 1000t not applicable if outer layer is not coated |
ISO 7854-A |
| 3620 | flexing -20°C - De Mattia | EN 511-5.5 |
| 1526 | watertightness | EN 344 |
| 1527 | behaviour at low temperature only for coated fabrics |
ISO 4675 |
| 1528 | convective cold | EN 511-5.5 |
| 1529 | thermal resistance - contact cold | ISO 5085-1 |
EN 531: 1995 - protective clothing against thermal risks
| Dascription | Standard | |
| 3363 | dimensional stability after 5 washing cycles with interim drying |
ISO 5077 |
| 1533 | dimensional stability after 5 dry cleaning cycles only if washing is not allowed according to cleaning instructions |
ISO 3175 |
| 3391 | pretreatment 5 washing cycles without interim drying |
ISO 5077 |
| 1534 | flame spread after washing, outer layer(s) |
EN 532 |
| 1535 | convective heat optional, all layers together (EN 367) |
EN 531 |
| 1536 | flexing gelboflex pretreatment metalised material |
EN 531-Ann. 2 |
| 1537 | radiant heat metalised material after flexing all layers together (EN 366/B) |
EN 531 |
| 1538 | molten metal optional, EN 373; Fe - per test specimen |
EN 373 |
EN 659: 2003 - fire fighters's gloves
| Description | Standard | |
| 3630 | seam strength | EN ISO 13935-2 |
| 3633 | watertightness complete glove | ISO 15383 |
| 3634 | chemical resistance NaOH 40%, H2SO4 30%, HCl 36%, o-xylene |
EN 368 |
| 3632 | watertightness | EN 20811 |
| 3608 | contact heat wet | EN 702 |
| 3631 | watertightness | EN 344-§ 5.12 |
| 1541 | abrasion resistance per layer |
EN 388-6.1 |
| 1542 | cutting resistance | EN 388-6.2 |
| 1543 | tear resistance per layer |
EN 388-6.3 |
| 1544 | puncture | EN 388-6.4 |
| 1545 | ignitability on ready-made glove (EN 407 § 5.1) |
EN 659 |
| 1546 | convective heat (EN 367) | EN 659 |
| 1547 | radiant heat (EN 366B) | EN 659 |
| 1548 | contact heat (EN 702) | EN 659 |
| 1549 | heat resistance temperature stability 190°C to be tested on all layers |
EN 6659-Ann |
EN 13911: 2004 - fire fighters' hoods
| Description | Standard | |
| 3641 | radiant heat | EN ISO 6942-B |
| 3642 | pretreatment bursting resistance | EN ISO 6942-A |
| 3643 | bursting resistance | EN 13938-1 |
| 3644 | heat resistance 206°C | ISO 17493 |
| 3645 | bursting resistance seam | EN 13938-4 |
| 3639 | limited flame spread | EN ISO 15025 |
| 3640 | convective heat | EN 367 |
| 3477 | fire fighters' hood - "fail" | EN 13911-Ann. A |
| 3478 | fire fighters' hood - "pass" | EN 13911-Ann. B |
| 3567 | heat resistance temperature stability 260°C |
EN 13911-§ 6.1.6 |
EN 343: 2003 - protective clothing against foul weather
| Description | Standard | |
| 1552 | watertightness | ISO 811 |
| 1553 | watertightness seams warp and weft (2x) |
ISO 811 |
| 1669 | dimensional stability after 5 dry cleaning cycles only if washing is not allowed according to cleaning instructions |
ISO 3175 |
| 3541 | pretreatment 5 washing cycles | ISO 5077 |
| 3364 | dimensional stability after 5 washing cycles with interim drying |
ISO 5077 |
| 1556 | watertightness after washing / dry cleaning |
ISO 811 |
| 1557 | reversed martindale not applicable if outside is coated |
EN 530-2 |
| 3628 | reversed martindale coating on outside layer woolen abrasive |
EN 343-5.1.3.3 |
| 1558 | watertightness after abrasion |
ISO 811 |
| 1559 | flexing crumple flex | ISO 8096-ann. F |
| 1560 | watertightness after flexing crumple flex warp and weft |
ISO 811 |
| 1561 | pretreatment with oil and fuel | EN 343-5.1.3.5 |
| 1562 | watertightness after pretreatment with oil and fuel |
ISO 811 |
| 1563 | water vapour resistance Ret | EN 31092 |
| 1564 | thermal resistance liner | ISO 5085-1 |
| 1565 | tensile strength | ISO 5081 |
| 1566 | tear resistance | ISO 4674 |
| 1567 | seam strength grab method - existing seam |
ISO 5082 |
EN 12477: 2001 + A1: 2005 - protective gloves for welders
| Description | Standard | |
| 3636 | electrical resistance vertical resistance |
EN 1149-2 |
| 1570 | abrasion resistance per layer |
EN 388-6.1 |
| 1571 | cutting resistance | EN 388-6.2 |
| 1572 | tear resistance per layer |
EN 388-6.3 |
| 1573 | puncture | EN 388-6.4 |
| 1574 | ignitability only on ready-made glove |
EN 407 |
| 1575 | contact heat | EN 407 |
| 1576 | convective heat | |
| 1577 | small metal splashes | EN 407 |
| 1578 | dexterity optional |
EN 420-6.3 |
EN 13034: 2005 - protective clothing against chemicals type 6
| Description | Standard | |
| 3624 | puncture | EN 863 |
| 3623 | tensile strength | EN ISO 13934-1 |
| 3626 | industrial washing | ISO 15797 |
| 3627 | water repellent treatment | Centexbel method |
| 3365 | dimensional stability after 5 washing cycles with interim drying |
ISO 5077 |
| 1667 | dimensional stability after 5 dry cleaning cycles only if washing is not allowed according to cleaning instructions |
ISO 3175 |
| 3392 | pretreatment 5 washing cycles without interim drying |
ISO 5077 |
| 1581 | abrasion resistance abrasive 00 |
EN 530-meth. 1 |
| 1582 | tear resistance trapezoidal | ISO 9073-41 |
| 1583 | bursting resistance | ISO 2960 |
| 3687 | bursting resistance 50cm² or 100cm² |
ISO 2960 |
| 1584 | gutter H2SO4 30%, NaoH 10%, n-heptane & isopropanol |
EN 368 |
| 1585 | flame resistance | EN 13274 |
| 1586 | seam strength grab method - existing seam |
ISO 5082 |
| 1587 | spray test | EN 468 |
EN 13982-1: 2004 - protective clothing against chemicals type 5
| Description | Standard | |
| 3183 | abrasion resistance abrasive 00 |
EN 530-meth. 1 |
| 3366 | dimensional stability after 5 washing cycles with interim drying |
ISO 5077 |
| 3167 | flexing- schiltknecht | ISO 7854-B |
| 3603 | flexing- schiltknecht <0°C | ISO 7854-B |
| 3184 | tear resistance trapezoidal | ISO 9073-41 |
| 3185 | puncture | EN 863 |
| 3186 | flame resistance | EN 13274 |
| 3165 | resistance to penetration of solid particles by direct contact |
prEN 13982-1 |
| 3164 | resistance to penetration of solid particles by aerosol |
prEN 13982-1 |
| 3187 | seam strength grab method - existing seam |
ISO 5082 |
| 3166 | inward leakage of solid particles by aerosol |
prEN 13982-2 |
EN 14058: 2004 - protective clothing against moderate cold
| Description | Standard | |
| 3367 | dimensional stability after 5 washing cycles with interim drying |
ISO 5077 |
| 3201 | dimensional stability after 5 dry cleaning cycles only if washing is not allowed according to cleaning instructions |
ISO 3175 |
| 3199 | thermal resistance | ISO 5085-1 |
| 3197 | airtightness | ISO 9237 |
| 3200 | watertightness | ISO 811 |
| 3198 | water vapour resistance Ret | EN 31092 |
| 3196 | thermal insulation (mannequin) | ISO 11079 |
EN 420: 2003 - protective gloves: general requirements
| Description | Standard | |
| 3618 | arylamines HPLC PES method | LMBG $35 B |
| 1413 | chromium VI per leather type |
EN 420-4.4.3 |
| 3452 | pH leather | ISO 4045 |
| 3453 | pH | EN 1413 |
| 3417 | water vapour transmission | EN 420-6.3 |
| 1414 | dexterity | EN 420-6.3 |
| 1415 | glove length | EN 420-5.1 |
EN 14126: protective clothing - performance requirements and test methods for protective clothing against infective agents
| Description | Standard | |
| 3502 | resistance to penetration by synthetic blood | ISO 16603 |
| 3503 | resistance to penetration by contaminated liquids virus (bacteriophage Phi-X714) |
ISO 16604 |
| 3504 | resistance to penetration by contaminated solids | ISO 22612 |
| 3505 | resistance to penetration through humid contact | ISO/DIS 22610 |
| 3506 | resistance to penetration by microorganisms by aerosol | ISO/DIS 22611 |
EN 13795: chirurgical drapes, gowns and clean-air suits, used as medical devices for patients, clinical staff and equipment
| Description | Standard | |
| 3507 | microbiological cleanliness | EN 1174-2.5.2.4.2 |
| 3508 | cleanliness - particulate matter | ISO 9073-10 |
| 3509 | linting 3µm | ISO 9073-10 |
| 3510 | tear strength dry state nonwoven |
EN 29073-3 |
| 3511 | tear strength humid state nonwoven |
EN 29073-3 |
| 3524 | tear strength dry state textiles |
EN 29073-3 |
| 3525 | tear strength humid state textiles |
EN 29073-3 |
| 3512 | bursting resistance dry state |
EN ISO 13938-1 |
| 3513 | bursting resistance humid state |
EN ISO 13938-1 |
| 3688 | bursting resistance humid state - 50cm² or 100cm² |
EN ISO 13938-1 |
| 3514 | resistance to penetration by fluids | EN 20811 |
| 3516 | resistance to penetration by bacteria dry conditions |
ISO 22612 |
| 3517 | resistance to penetration by bacteria humid conditions |
ISO 22610 |
EN 1644-1: test methods for nonwoven compresses for medical use - part 1: nonwovens used in the manufacturing of compresses
| Description | Standard | |
| 3526 | absorption time for liquids | EN 1644-1 ann B |
| 3527 | absorption capacity for liquids | EN 1644-1 ann C |
| 3528 | water soluble substances | EN 1644-1 ann D |
| 3529 | fluorescence | EN 1644-1 ann E |
| 3530 | acidity and aclalinity of aqueous extracts | EN 1644-1 ann F |
| 3531 | substances soluble in apolar solvents | EN 1644-1 ann G |
| 3532 | tensio-active substances | EN 1644-1 ann H |
EN 1644-2: test methods for nonwoven compresses for medical use - part 2: comresses
| Description | Standard | |
| 3533 | absorbent capacity | EN 1644-2 ann A |
| 3534 | rate of absorption | EN 1644-2 ann B |
| 3536 | burst strength dry/wet | EN 1644-2 ann D |
| 3537 | conformity | EN 1644-2 ann E |
| 3538 | wet linting | EN 1644-2 ann F |
| 3539 | dry linting | EN 1644-2 ann G |
IEC 61482: electric arc
| Description | Standard | |
| 3593 | electric arc ATPV-test | IEC 61482-1-1 |
| 3594 | electric arc box-test fabric excl. washing, no outliers in subresults |
IEC 61482-1-2 |
| 3595 | electric arc box-test fabric excl. washing, outlier in subresults |
IEC 61482-1-2 |
| 3596 | electric arc box-test garment excl. washing |
IEC 61482-1-2 |
EN 1149-5: protective equipment for use in explosive atmospheres
| Description | Standard | |
| 3646 | electrical resistance surface resistance - induction decay test |
EN 1149-3 |
EN 14404: knee protection
| Description | Standard | |
| 3597 | knee protection force distribution Kandy test |
EN 14404 § 5.2.6 |
| 3598 | knee protection force at impact |
EN 14404 § 5.2.7 |
