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HI556Chemical-resistant gloves

HI556: Chemical-resistant glove, natural rubber, two-tone

Two-tone flock-lined natural rubber glove.

Performance levels to EN 388

Chemical protection to EN ISO 374-1

Type A AKLMNPSTVIRUS

  • Anti-slip pattern for good grip in wet and dry conditions
  • Non-chlorinated, flock-lined
  • Straight cuff
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144 pairs per carton. PPE category III. Orders are placed in the DS SafetyWear B2B shop.

What is HI556 suitable for?

The HI556 is a two-tone (blue/yellow) flock-lined natural rubber glove, non-chlorinated, material thickness 0.60 mm, with an anti-slip pattern. Type A with AKLMNPST and VIRUS, EN 388 1010X, sizes 8 to 11. Listed for the food industry, laboratories, the printing industry and building maintenance.

Limits and notes

Contains natural rubber (latex): not for people with a latex allergy. Mechanical protection levels are low (1010X); no cut resistance.

HI556Technical data

Technical data

Product numberHI556
Product rangeHi5 X Chem
MaterialNatural rubber, non-chlorinated, flock-lined
Colourblue/yellow
Sizes8–11
EN 3881010X
EN ISO 374-1Type A, AKLMNPST
EN ISO 374-5VIRUS
PPE categoryIII
Material thickness0.60 mm (+/- 0.06 mm)
Pack size144 pairs

Source: product data sheet HI556. Specifications are subject to change.

EN 388Performance levels

What 1010X means

EN 388:2016+A1:2018, test result according to the product data sheet. X = not tested.
TestLevelMeaning
A · Abrasion resistance1at least 100 cycles
B · Cut resistance (Coup test)0—
C · Tear resistance1at least 10 newtons
D · Puncture resistance0—
E · Cut resistance to ISO 13997 (TDM)Xnot tested
EN 388 explained in detail
EN ISO 374-1Test chemicals

Tested against 8 chemicals

  • AMethanol
  • KSodium hydroxide 40%
  • LSulphuric acid 96%
  • MNitric acid 65%
  • NAcetic acid 99%
  • PHydrogen peroxide 30%
  • SHydrofluoric acid 40%
  • TFormaldehyde 37%
EN ISO 374-1 explained

Notes on use

  • Testing to EN ISO 374-1 takes place under laboratory conditions with pure substances. Temperature, concentration, mixtures and abrasion in the workplace change the breakthrough time. Check suitability for the specific substance before use.
  • Contains natural latex. Do not use if you have a latex allergy.
  • Check for damage before every use. Follow the instructions for use (available on request).

Differences from similar products

HI556HI551HI552HI553
EN 3881010X4121A4X42D2020X
EN ISO 374-1Type A AKLMNPSTType A AJKLOPTType A AJKLOPTType A AKLMNPST
Coating–Sandy nitrile, palmSandy nitrile, palm–
MaterialNatural rubber, non-chlorinated, flock-lined––Natural rubber, chlorinated, cotton flock lining
Knit gauge––––
Sizes8–117–117–117–11
Touchscreen––––
OEKO-TEX Standard 100––––

Source: product data sheets. – = not stated in the data sheet. The left column is the current product.

Frequently asked questions about HI556

What does 1010X mean for HI556?

According to the product data sheet: Abrasion: level 1 (at least 100 cycles); Cut: level 0; Tear: level 1 (at least 10 newtons); Puncture: level 0; Cut TDM: not tested. An X means: not tested. The guide EN 388 explained shows how the code is built.

Which chemicals is HI556 tested against?

Type A to EN ISO 374-1, tested against: A Methanol, K Sodium hydroxide 40%, L Sulphuric acid 96%, M Nitric acid 65%, N Acetic acid 99%, P Hydrogen peroxide 30%, S Hydrofluoric acid 40%, T Formaldehyde 37%. Also tested to EN ISO 374-5 for bacteria, fungi and viruses (VIRUS). The test values apply to pure substances under laboratory conditions; the safety data sheet of your substance is authoritative. More: EN ISO 374-1 explained.

Is HI556 touchscreen compatible?

The data sheet does not state touchscreen compatibility. All touchscreen-compatible models: Touchscreen gloves.

Does HI556 contain latex?

Yes. The data sheet lists latex or natural rubber. Do not use if you have a latex allergy: Latex allergy and gloves.

What sizes and pack size does HI556 come in?

Sizes 8–11, supplied in cartons of 144 pairs. How to find your size: Glove size guide.

What is HI556 used for?

The data sheet lists these applications: Food industry, Laboratories, Printing industry, Building maintenance. The selection does not replace a risk assessment.

Where can I buy HI556?

In the DS SafetyWear B2B shop: view the product in the shop. For samples and quotes, use the enquiry form.

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Samples or a quote for HI556

We send samples for a wear trial and a quote for your requirements. Instructions for use and the declaration of conformity are available on request.

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