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™ NitriGuard Plus™ With Flocked Lining, Blue
Blue nitrile gloves resist punctures and abrasions, while flock lining gives extra comfort working with oils, petroleum solvents or greases.
MAPA™ TriLites 993 Tripolymer Grippy Finish Gloves, 10 in.
Tripolymer formula offers enhanced comfort and protection against chemical splashes. Non-slip grip provides secure handling with wet applications.
PIP™ Assurance™ Green 15 mil Flock-Lined Chemical Resistant Nitrile Gloves
Unsupported lined gloves provide protection from chemical and physical hazards. Commonly used in light chemical applications, printing and meat processing.
MAPA™ TriLites 994 Smooth Finish Tripolymer Gloves, 10 in.
Powder free tripolymer blend of neoprene, nitrile and natural rubber gloves protect from chemical splashes in laboratory environments. Available in bag or dispenser box.
Protective Industrial Products Assurance™ 20 Mil Butyl Rubber Glove with Smooth Grip - 14 in.
Designed to handle extreme exposure to polar hydrocarbons such as ketones, acids, esters, and amine derivatives.
MAPA™ StanSolv™ A-10 Unlined Nitrile Gloves
Nitrile gloves are 13 in. in length and feature a unique Z-pattern grip for a secure grip, even on hard-to-grasp materials.
SHOWA™ 6797R Chemical Resistant Neoprene Gloves, Extended Sleeve
Neoprene glove with cotton liner provides arm-length comfort in hot or cold environments while protecting against acids and caustics.
SHOWA™ 6797 Chemical Resistant Neoprene Gloves, Extended Sleeve
Smooth surface neoprene glove with cotton liner provides arm-length comfort in hot or cold environments, while protecting against acids and caustics.
SHOWA™ 6784R Chemical Resistant Neoprene Gloves, Cotton Liner
Chemical resistant neoprene glove with soft cotton liner features a rough coating to protect against acids, chemicals and caustics.
SHOWA™ Unlined 15 in. Chemical Resistant Nitrile Gloves, 22 mil
Unlined, 22 mil nitrile gauntlet is comfortable to wear and resistant to a range of solvents, animal fats and other chemicals.
SHOWA™ 6780R Chemical Resistant Neoprene Gloves, Cotton Liner
Chemical resistant neoprene glove with soft cotton liner features a rough coating to protect against acids, chemicals and caustics.
PIP™ Assurance™ 48-L2125Y Unsupported Latex Gloves, Flock Lined
Industrial 20 mil flock lined latex gloves feature a super diamond grip and are resistant to acids, alkalis, alcohols, salts, ketones and animal fats.
PIP™ Assurance™ 47-L70Y Unlined Latex Canner Gloves
Unlined 18 mil latex canner gloves feature a rolled cuff for additional strength and liquid run-off prevention. Ideal for food processing or applications where shedding of flock lining is to be avoided.
PIP™ Assurance™ 47-L171 Unlined Latex Canner Gloves
Unlined, 18 mil thick latex canner gloves are ideal for the food processing industry or any application where shedding of flock lining is to be avoided.
West Chester Series 2312 Premium Flocked Yellow Latex Gloves
Premium flock lined latex gloves are 18 mil thick and resist a wide range of chemicals and detergents.