ISEA 105-2016 PDF Download

The American National Standard for Hand Protection Classification, known as ANSI/ISEA 105-2016, is a standard that focuses on the classification and testing of hand protection equipment. This standard specifically applies to gloves, mittens, partial gloves, or any similar items that are designed to provide protection against specific hazards in chemical and industrial applications.

The standard outlines various performance properties that are essential for hand protection. These include mechanical protection such as cut-resistance, puncture resistance, and abrasion resistance. The standard also covers properties related to chemical protection, such as permeation resistance and resistance to degradation. Additionally, it addresses other performance characteristics like ignition resistance and vibration reduction.

ANSI/ISEA 105-2016 provides performance ranges for each property, with different levels of protection specified. The standard also includes standardized test methods that are used to evaluate the hand protection equipment. It is important to note that a protection level of zero (0) represents minimal or no protection at all.