GB24541-2022
Hand protection—Protective gloves against mechanical risks
手部防护 机械危害防护手套
GB 24541-2022 is a current mandatory Chinese national standard for Hand protection—Protective gloves against mechanical risks. It appears in the Medical compliance cluster with a product safety focus and has an implementation date of Jan 1, 2024.
Applicability depends on product scope, certification route, competent authority notices and transition rules. Requst for the translation or verify source before using this record in a compliance decision.
Compliance overview
Scope and applicability
This standard applies to protective gloves designed to safeguard against mechanical hazards, including abrasion, cutting, tearing, puncture, or impact. It is mandatory for all manufacturers producing mechanical risk protective gloves for the Chinese market. The standard does not apply to gloves intended solely for protection against sharp objects like syringe needles, as noted in the document. It replaces the previous version, GB 24541-2009.
Technical requirements
The standard specifies the minimum performance levels for mechanical hazard protection. Gloves must meet the general requirements of GB 42298-2022 and achieve at least Level 1 for abrasion, tear, and puncture resistance. For cut resistance, gloves must meet at least Level 1 using the circular blade method or Level A using the straight knife method. For impact protection, gloves claiming this feature must withstand a 5J impact energy. The transmitted force must not exceed 9.0 kN for a single impact and 7.0 kN on average. Marking requirements dictate the use of a specific pictogram displaying five performance levels. If the glove passes the impact protection test, the code "P" must be added. Manufacturers must also provide detailed user instructions, including warnings for multi-layer gloves and entanglement risks.
Testing methods
The standard outlines several key testing procedures to evaluate glove performance: - Abrasion resistance: Tested using the Martindale method with specific abrasives and double-sided tape. - Cut resistance (Circular blade): Uses a rotating circular blade against the sample, calculating a cut index. - Cut resistance (Straight knife): Measures the cutting force required to cut through the sample, used for high-cut-resistant materials. - Tear resistance: Evaluated using a tensile testing apparatus to measure the force required to tear the material. - Puncture resistance: Measures the maximum force required for a standard steel nail to penetrate the glove. - Impact protection: Assesses the glove's ability to absorb a 5J impact using a drop hammer and force sensor.
FAQs
What products are regulated under GB 24541-2022?
It regulates protective gloves designed to protect against mechanical risks such as abrasion, cutting, tearing, puncture, and impact.
What are the main updates from GB 24541-2009?
The 2022 version introduces the straight knife test method for cut resistance, adds impact protection requirements, and updates marking and manufacturer information guidelines.
How is impact protection tested and marked?
Gloves must withstand a 5J impact with transmitted force limits. If compliant, they are marked with the letter 'P' alongside the mechanical performance pictogram.
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Applicability hints
- Type
- Product
- CCS
- C73
- ICS
- 13.340.40
- Competent department
- Ministry of Emergency Management
- Technical committee
- National Technical Committee on Personal Protective Equipment of Standardization Administration of China
Relationships
Replaces:GB 24541-2009