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GET BIS CERTIFICATION FOR TEXTILES - PROTECTIVE GLOVES FOR FIREFIGHTERS IS 16874


GET BIS CERTIFICATION FOR TEXTILES - PROTECTIVE GLOVES FOR FIREFIGHTERS IS 16874:2018

 

Protective textiles are a part of technical textiles that are defined as comprising all those textile-based products which are used principally for their performance or functional characteristics rather than their aesthetic or decorative characteristics.

 

The purpose of fire-protective clothing is to reduce the rate of heating of human skin in order to provide the wearer enough time to react and escape Using inherently flame-retardant materials such as Kevlar and Nomex, applying a flame-retardant finish or a combination of these methods are commonly used to make clothing and textiles flame retardant.

 

BIS is a statutory institution established under the Bureau of Indian Standards Act,1986  to promote harmonious development of the activities of standardization, marking and quality certification of goods and attending to connected matters in the country.

Textiles - Protective gloves for firefighters product has been specified in IS 16874:2018 by Bureau of Indian Standards.

SCOPE :

This standard specifies test methods and minimum requirements for protective gloves to be worn during fire fighting and associated activities where there is a risk of heat and/or flame.

This standard includes the general glove design, thermal, mechanical, barrier, ergonomic and optional visibility requirements for protective gloves designed to protect against injury in fire fighting operations.

This standard does not cover protection for the head, torso, arms, legs and feet or protection of the hands against other hazards, for example chemical, biological, radiation and electrical hazards, except for limited, accidental exposure to fire ground chemicals and contaminated blood or body fluids. These aspects may be dealt with in other standards.

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The standards listed in Annex A contain provisions which through reference in this text, constitute provisions of this standard. At the time of publication, the editions indicated were valid. All standards are subject to revision and parties to agreements based on this standard are encouraged to investigate the possibility of applying the most recent editions of the standards indicated in Annex A.

 

 

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It is always better to consult with experience team such as ERCS Pvt. Ltd. for smooth certification process.

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