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.
Ansell AlphaTec™ 04-004 Certified Heavy Duty PVC Chemical Protection Gloves
A specialty blended formulation of nitrile and PVC provides durability, flexibility, and protection. Gloves are EN ISO 374:2016 Type A Certified to protect against a variety of chemicals.
Ansell AlphaTec™ 58-005 Green Nitrile Chemical Protection Gloves, Nylon Lining
Optimized fit that integrates the liner into nitrile shell for better dexterity and tactility versus double gloving. Cuff can be folded to act as a gutter to prevent chemicals running down the arm.
Ansell AlphaTec™ 04-005 Certified Heavy Duty PVC Chemical Protection Gloves - Extended Cuff
A specialty blended formulation of nitrile and PVC provides durability, flexibility, and protection. Gloves are EN ISO 374:2016 Type A Certified to protect against a variety of chemicals.
SHOWA™ 707D Chemical-Protection Nitrile Gloves
The 707D chemical-protection gloves combine the best of disposable and chemical-resistant technology. This hybrid results in the ideal solution for jobs requiring contact with chemical hazards, optimum comfort, and tactility.
Mapa Professional TempTec 332 Thermal Protection Glove
Effective thermal insulation and resistance to a wide range of chemicals.
MAPA Professional Ultranitril 358 Chemical Protection Glove
Glove designed with an embedded optimal grip to safely handle tasks in dry and greasy environment
Ansell AlphaTec™ 87-029 Protective Gloves
Anatomically designed natural rubber gloves, with curved fingers and a seamless nylon liner.
SHOWA™ Blue Chemical Protection Gloves, Model CS700
With anti-slip technology, the CS700 food-safe gloves offer ice-grip and increased tactility.
Ansell AlphaTec™ 87-108 Heavy Duty Chemical Protection Glove
AlphaTec™ 87-108 Heavy Duty Chemical Protection Gloves feature good mechanical and chemical protection in heavy duty environments
Buerkle™ Rubiflex Protective Gloves
Rubiflex protective gloves – with short or long gauntlet. Safe working with fats, mineral oils, solvents and many acids and alkalis.
uvex Profastrong NF33 Chemical Protection Gloves
Sensitive NBR chemical protection gloves feature a flocked cotton lining for comfort and provide a high degree of mechanical abrasion resistance.
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.
Ekastu Safety™ M2-PLUS Chemical Protection Gloves
Resistant to acids, bases and organic oils and fats as well as bacteriological contamination. EKASTU Safety™ M2-PLUS Chemical Protection Gloves are made of polychloroprene (PVC)
MAPA Professional UltraNeo 450 Chemical Protection Glove
Chemical protection glove that is extremely supple, offering freedom of movement for standard chemical protection.
Ekastu Safety™ M3-PLUS Chemical Protection Gloves
Resistant to many chemical substances such as oils and fats, pesticides, solvents and fuels as well as bacteriological contamination. EKASTU Safety™ M3-PLUS Chemical Protection Gloves are made of nitrile perbunan (NBR).