EN 16778:2016

Protective gloves - The determination of Dimethylformamide in gloves EN 16778:2016

Publication date:   Sep 19, 2016

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90.93   Standard confirmed   Oct 10, 2025

CEN

CEN/TC 162 Protective clothing including hand and arm protection and lifejackets

European Norm

13.340.40   Hand and arm protection

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This document specifies a test method for the determination of Dimethylformamide (DMFa – CAS N° 68-12-2) in glove materials.
NOTE For Dimethylformamide the following abbreviations can be used: DMF, DMFa DMFo.
The test method is applicable for the following materials:
- polyurethane (PU) materials (except elastane), PU Coated material (textile, leather), PU foam, PU blended materials;
- adhesives;
- all materials manufactured with a dipping process using DMFa.

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EN 16778:2016
90.93 Standard confirmed
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