Chemical Resistant Gloves
Chemical Resistant Gloves
Gloves designed to resist a wide range of chemicals; available in butyl, neoprene, nitrile, PVC, natural rubber, fluoroelastomer, and specialty formulations, lined/unlined, smooth/textured finish; ambidextrous, available in variety of sizes and thicknesses. Regulatory compliance details can be obtained at the individual product level.
The U.S. Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) standards for personal protective equipment (PPE) address the need for chemical protective safety gloves. PPE is required when hands are exposed to possible skin absorption of harmful substances or chemical or thermal burns.
The OSHA standard also mandates an assessment of chemical exposure and the choice of appropriate gloves based on:
- Dexterity demands
- Length of exposure
- Chemical concentration, temperature, and combinations
- Simultaneous hazards
What Are Chemical Resistant Gloves Used for?
Use chemical resistant gloves for work in chemical plants, transportation, chemical processing, petrochemical and oil refining, de-greasing, solvents, hazardous liquids, and janitorial and maintenance work.
Chemical resistant glove materials and possible applications include:
- Butyl ‒ high-permeation resistance to gas and water vapors; use with esters and ketones
- Neoprene ‒ excellent tensile strength and heat resistance; compatible with some acids and caustics; moderate abrasion resistance
- Nitrile ‒ chemical and abrasion resistance; for general-duty gloves; protects against oils, greases, petroleum products, some acids, and caustics
- PVC (polyvinyl chloride) ‒ resists most acids, fats, petroleum hydrocarbons; abrasion resistant
- PVA™ material (polyvinyl alcohol) ‒ water-soluble; gas-impermeable; resists aromatic and chlorinated solvents
- Viton™ material ‒ resists chlorinated and aromatic solvents; flexible; minimally resists cuts or abrasions
What Are the Best Chemical Resistant Gloves?
No single glove meets the PPE needs for all chemical exposures. Use the manufacturer’s test results to help select the right gloves and check ratings.
Some chemical resistant gloves come lined with cotton for comfort and have other special features. In addition to hand protection, eye protection is important as well. Make sure your facility is equipped with chemical splash goggles, faceshields, eye protection safety signage, and other PPE.
DuPont™ Tychem™ NP570
Ideal protection where tasks present the dual risk of chemical exposure and cut. Provides level E cut protection and first-class defence against acids, caustics, solvents, grease and oil.
Uvex™ Profabutyl B-05R Chemical Protection Gloves
Constructed of 100% butyl rubber with 0.50 mm bromobutyl coating for chemical protection when working with polar compounds such as esters and ketones.
Ansell AlphaTec™ 53-001 Nitrile Chemical Resistant Gloves
Black gloves feature an innovative multi-layer polymer design to offer multi-barrier chemical protection.
Ansell™ ChemTek™ 38-520 Series Butyl Polymer Immersion Gloves
Provides the best resistance to the most aggressive chemicals without compromising dexterity or comfort. ChemTekTM gloves are surprisingly flexible and provide excellent dexterity.
Honeywell KCL™ Dermatril™ P 743 Gloves
Honeywell KCL™ Dermatril™ P 743 Gloves feature chemical and mechanical resistance and are approved for food processing.
Honeywell Safety Products™ Gloves
Double-dipped neoprene latex gloves provide superior mechanical and chemical resistance. Honeywell Safety Products™ Powercoat™ 950-10 Mix-Color Gloves are made with a flocked cotton interior for comfort and a diamond-patterned finish for improved gripping.
Honeywell Safety Products™ Powercoat™ 950-020 Neofit Glove
Chemically resistant, flexible and comfortable neoprene-dipped, polypropylene gloves. Honeywell Safety Products™ Powercoat™ 950-020 Neofit Glove have a flocked cotton interior, a large cuff, and a diamond-patterned exterior finish for improved grip.
Uvex™ Rubiflex S NB80S Chemical Protection Gloves
Cotton interlock supporting material, along with NBR exterior, makes these gloves suitable for applications that require protection against chemicals and mechanical hazards.
SHOWA™ 892 Unlined Viton™ Chemical Resistant Butyl Gloves
Chemical and acid resistant gloves are 12 in. long and provide resistance to highly corrosive acids. Butyl rubber coating is designed for handling aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons, such as Benzene, Toulene, and Xylene.
Uvex™ Rubiflex S NB80SZ Chemical Protection Gloves
Cotton interlock supporting material, along with NBR exterior, makes these gloves suitable for applications that require protection against chemicals and mechanical hazards. Elastic band at the end of the gauntlet cuff helps ensure a secure fit.
Ekastu Safety™ Chemical Protection Gloves
Protect against mechanical risks and chemicals such as fats and oils, as well as most acids and bases. EKASTU Safety&Trade; Chemical Protection Gloves are PVC copated and provide maximum abrasion resistance according to DIN EN 388.
Coverguard™ EUROCHEM Acrylonitrile Gloves
These green acrylonitrile gloves have a cotton flocked interior, with a diamond external finish and a long, straight cuff. The hypo-allergenic COVERPERF SKINCARE protection protects against skin irritation with extended use, dermatologically tested over 48 hours with no irritation observed.
Uvex™ Rubiflex S NB35S Chemical Protection Gloves
Cotton interlock supporting material, along with NBR exterior, makes these gloves suitable for applications that require protection against chemicals and mechanical hazards.
Honeywell Safety Products™ Finedex™ Latex Gloves
Flexible latex, comfortable cotton flock, and a diamond-pattern finish make this glove a useful and practical choice for a variety of needs. Honeywell Safety Products™ Finedex™ Latex Gloves are manufactured via a process that minimizes latex protein.
Uvex™ Rubiflex S NB60S Chemical Protection Gloves
Long, NBR-coated chemical protection gloves feature reinforced cotton interlock supporting material for applications that require protection against chemicals and mechanical hazards.