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.
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.
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.
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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 AlphaTec™ 87-118 Extra Heavyweight Latex Gloves with Flocked Lining
Latex gloves are flexible and provide resistance to water-based chemicals. The extended cuff length prevents droplets from traveling beyond the glove and onto the skin.
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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™ 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.
Honeywell Safety Products™ Nitrile Gloves
Chemically resistant nitrile gloves with a patterned finish to provide grip. Honeywell Safety Products™ Powercoat™ Nitraf Gloves have a flocked cotton interior and a protective cuff.
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.
Honeywell KCL™ Dermatril™ L 741
Honeywell KCL™ Dermatril™ L 741 is a disposable, chemically resistant, long form nitrile glove that provides hand and lower arm protection.
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™ 890 Unlined Viton™ Chemical Resistant Butyl Gloves
Extra-thick 14 in. chemical resistant gloves 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 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.