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Oil-Repellent Palm
ANSI Cut A1
EN 388 4121A
13-Gauge Nylon
Nitrile Palm Coating
HyFlex 11-900: understanding oil-repellent handling, abrasion resistance, and the limits of A1 cut protection
The Ansell HyFlex® 11-900 is designed around
light mechanical work in dry and moderately oily environments.
Its nylon liner supplies the flexible knitted structure, while
the nitrile-coated palm provides the oil-repellent contact surface.
This guide separates manufacturer specifications from practical
selection considerations. The central decision is not simply
whether a glove is called cut resistant: it is whether the
documented protection, coating coverage, and handling behavior
match the actual task.
Operations takeaway:
Treat 11-900 as an oil-repellent, abrasion-focused handling
glove with an A1 cut rating. Oil repellency is not chemical
certification, and the manufacturer's antistatic designation
is not electrical insulation or automatic approval for
every static-sensitive application.
Construction and product identification
- Manufacturer / model: Ansell HyFlex® 11-900
- Construction: Knitted, 13-gauge
- Liner material: Nylon
- Liner color: Blue and white
- Coating: Blue nitrile, palm coated
- Cuff: Knitwrist
- Length: 200–255 mm / 7.87–10.04 inches
- Numeric sizes: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
- Antistatic: Yes, as listed by Ansell
- Silicone-free designation: No
- Washing temperature: 40°C / 104°F
- Packaging: 12 pairs per bag; 12 bags per carton; 144 pairs total
Material scope:
The reviewed manufacturer specification identifies nitrile
coating and nylon lining. It does not identify the coating as
foam nitrile or assign INTERCEPT™, FORTIX™, or
RIPEL™ technology to this model. Those claims should
not be transferred from other HyFlex products.
Manufacturer performance standards and compliance
| Standard or designation |
Published result |
| ANSI/ISEA 105-2024 cut |
A1 |
| ANSI/ISEA 105-2024 abrasion |
Level 4 |
| ANSI/ISEA 105-2024 puncture |
Level 2 |
| EN 388:2016+A1:2018 |
4121A |
| EN ISO 13997 cut classification |
A |
| General glove requirements |
EN ISO 21420:2020 |
| CE PPE category |
Category II |
| REACH |
Compliant, as listed by Ansell |
Declaration scope:
The reviewed EU declaration identifies EN 388:2016+A1:2018
and EN ISO 21420:2020 for products manufactured from
January 31, 2022. It also contains earlier declarations.
Match documentation to the supplied product and do not assume
that a standards amendment used by another glove applies here.
Reading the EN 388 marking: 4121A
| Position |
Rating |
Performance area |
| First digit |
4 |
Abrasion resistance |
| Second digit |
1 |
Circular-blade cut resistance |
| Third digit |
2 |
Tear resistance |
| Fourth digit |
1 |
Mechanical puncture resistance |
| Letter |
A |
ISO 13997 cut resistance |
These are separate mechanical results, not one overall score.
The marking does not include an impact-protection P.
Ansell's instructions state that mechanical ratings are based
on palm testing; they should not be extended automatically
to differently constructed backs or cuffs.
What A1 cut resistance means for selection
A1 is the lowest classification on the ANSI A1–A9 cut scale.
Ansell's cut-standards guide associates A1 with a standardized
cutting-load range of 200–499 grams.
Its EN guide identifies level A with a
2-newton threshold. These are laboratory
classification references, not permissible workpiece weights,
safe handling forces, or guarantees against cuts.
Selection consequence:
Do not approve the 11-900 for sharp sheet edges, exposed
tooling, or glass simply because it carries a cut rating.
Assess the actual contact risk and choose the required
protection level. Abrasion performance and oil repellency
do not increase its cut classification.
Read Ansell's guide to cut classifications
— General classification guidance; use the current
11-900 data sheet for the product's declared ratings.
Oil repellency, grip, and chemical protection are different
The supplied product description and Ansell's current literature
support dry and moderately oily handling. Three separate
questions should still be answered before deployment:
- Repellency: Is the coated area suitable for the anticipated incidental oil contact?
- Grip: Can the worker control the actual component under its normal surface conditions?
- Chemical protection: Does the fluid require a tested chemical barrier to prevent harmful skin exposure?
Palm coating is not complete hand encapsulation. The liner and
cuff remain potential exposure routes, and coating damage changes
the contact surface. An oil-repellent label does not provide
chemical-specific breakthrough times.
Practical qualification:
Record the fluid identity, expected exposure, component shape,
and required handling method. When a lubricant contains
hazardous additives or the task involves cleaners, solvents,
or immersion, review the safety data and select chemically
protective PPE as required.
Antistatic designation: what is and is not established
Ansell lists Antistatic: Yes for HyFlex 11-900.
However, the reviewed model-specific product page, data sheet,
and EU declaration do not list EN 16350 certification or a
numerical electrical-resistance specification.
- Do not interpret antistatic as electrically insulating.
- Request application-specific evidence before approving the glove for an electronics ESD program.
- Do not infer approval for flammable or explosive atmospheres from the Yes entry alone.
- Keep personnel grounding and other site controls separate from glove selection.
Documentation distinction:
Ansell's general instructions discuss standards applicable
across many glove models. A standard appearing in that general
document is not proof that the 11-900 carries that certification.
Sizing, fit, and receiving checks
The manufacturer and SOSCleanroom list numeric sizes
6, 7, 8, 9, and 10. Select the required size
for the 144-pair case; the case is not an
assortment of sizes.
Open the printable Ansell glove sizing chart
Use the chart at its intended print scale and follow its
hand-placement directions. Confirm the result in the actual
glove by checking fingertip position, comfortable flexion,
palm fit, and cuff security.
Size-range warning:
The general Ansell chart includes sizes beyond those offered
for the 11-900. It does not establish availability of sizes
11 or 12 for this model. Receiving checks should confirm
model, numeric size, quantity, package condition, and markings.
Matching the glove to the workstation
| Manufacturer-listed task |
Site assessment question |
| Picking and fastening components |
Are edges, oil contamination, grip, and fine-handling requirements compatible with the glove? |
| Changing tools and dies |
Do exposed cutting edges require higher cut protection, and are equipment isolation and handling procedures in place? |
| Equipment assembly and disassembly |
Are there chemical, pinch, crush, hot-surface, or moving-part hazards not addressed by this glove? |
Selection basis:
Evaluate the conditions, exposure duration, and identified
hazards, not just the job title. The review questions above
are practical selection guidance rather than additional
manufacturer performance claims.
Inspection, washing, storage, and replacement
- Check the palm and fingertips for coating cuts, peeling, worn-through areas, and reduced grip.
- Inspect the liner and cuff for holes, damaged yarns, contamination, and poor fit.
- Do not confuse the intentionally uncoated back with coating damage.
- Use the supplied care markings for laundering instructions and permitted cycles.
- Store in original packaging, dry and at room temperature, protected from sunlight and ozone.
- Remove unsuitable gloves from service and follow site procedures for contaminated waste.
Reuse limitation:
Ansell lists a 40°C washing temperature, but that alone
does not establish a complete cleaning process or unlimited
reuse. Visual inspection cannot certify remaining cut
resistance. No fixed service life or model-specific shelf-life
period is assigned in this guide.
Process restrictions and unsupported claims
- Silicone control: Ansell lists silicone-free as No. Obtain approval before sensitive surface-finishing processes.
- Controlled environments: The reviewed documentation does not establish sterile packaging, cleanroom processing, or particle and extractables limits.
- Touchscreen performance: Not established in the reviewed model-specific documents.
- Environmental claims: No model-specific Ansell Earth percentages or packaging-reduction claims are assigned here without supporting 11-900 documentation.
These documentation gaps should not be filled using claims
from other HyFlex models. Obtain additional manufacturer
evidence when any of these attributes is a purchasing
or process requirement.
Technical FAQs
Is the 11-900 a high-cut-protection glove?
No. Its A1 / EN ISO A classifications are at the low end of
the cut scales. Its primary positioning is oil-repellent,
abrasion-resistant light mechanical handling.
Does oil-repellent mean waterproof or chemical-resistant?
No. The palm coating is not full encapsulation, and the
reviewed product documents do not provide a chemical
permeation certification for this glove.
Is the nitrile coating identified as foam?
The manufacturer specifies nitrile, palm coated.
A foam-nitrile designation is not established for the
11-900 in the reviewed documents.
Can the antistatic entry be used as ESD certification?
Not by itself. Request the evidence required by the site's
electrostatic-control specification before approval.
Does the mechanical puncture rating cover needles?
Do not use the published mechanical ratings as evidence
of hypodermic-needle protection.
What is included in a case?
144 pairs of the selected size, listed as 12 bags containing
12 pairs each. Available sizes are 6 through 10.
Manufacturer documentation and technical references
Source basis:
Product attributes and ratings come from Ansell's model-specific
documentation; the case configuration comes from the SOSCleanroom
listing. Workstation questions and qualification checkpoints are
application guidance, not additional product certifications.
If you have any questions please email us at Sales@SOSsupply.com
or give us a call at (214) 340-8574.
For product selection and manufacturer documentation assistance,
contact the SOSCleanroom team.
Technical guidance:
Published ratings describe standardized testing. They do not
replace current manufacturer instructions, equipment safety
procedures, or the employer's task-specific PPE assessment.
Last updated: October 16, 2026
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