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.
MAPA™ StanSolv™ A-14 Unlined Nitrile Gloves
Heavy-weight, unlined chemical protection nitrile gloves feature a z-pattern grip for a secure handling of hard-to-grasp items.
MAPA™ StanSolv™ AF-18 Flock-Lined Nitrile Gloves
Green, lightweight nitrile glove features a z-pattern grip and is commonly used for handling and transporting chemicals.
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.
MAPA™ UltraNeo™ 401 Polychloroprene and Natural Rubber Chemical Protection Gloves, Flock Lining
Gloves constructed of polychloroprene and natural rubber offer tactile sensitivity for light chemical protection.
MAPA™ StanSolv™ AF-493 Heavy-Weight Nitrile Gloves
Green, ultra-long chemical protection gloves with embossed texture enables the wearer to have a secure grip on slippery objects.
MAPA Professional Jeresette 301 FSC Certified Latex Gloves
Offers sustainable hand protection made from FSC™ certified latex, designed for long-term use in tough work environments.
MAPA™ StanSolv™ A-18 Unlined Nitrile Gloves
Ultra-long 18 in. heavyweight nitrile gloves feature a unique Z-pattern grip for a secure grip, and are double dipped for a leak-proof barrier against chemical permeation.
Honeywell™ North™ 17 mil Butyl Gloves
Butyl gloves with Grip-Saf™ palm feature high permeation resistance to gas and water vapor, and is also highly resistant to ketones and esters.
PIP™ Assurance™ Unsupported Neoprene Gloves
Ideal for use in the petrochemical industry, janitorial, general maintenance and photo finishing.
SHOWA™ Unlined 13 in. Chemical Resistance Nitrile Gloves, 15 mil
Unlined, 15 mil nitrile gloves protect against abrasion, puncture and snags. Ideal for resistance to a broad range of solvents, animal fats and other chemicals.
MAPA™ AdvanTech™ StanSolv™ A-10CR Nitrile Gloves
Z-pattern grip nitrile gloves are used for semiconductor wet processes using solvent-based strippers, etchants, and cleaners. Also used for handling cleanroom and clean process acids, caustics and solvents in ISO 4/Class 100 environment.
PIP™ Assurance™ 48-L185 Unsupported Latex Gloves, Flock Lined
Unsupported, medium weight flock lined latex gloves with honeycomb pattern provide a secure grip when handling wet or slippery objects. Available in three colors blue, orange or pink.
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-L442 Heavy Duty Unlined Latex Gloves
Unsupported latex gloves feature a smooth finish and are anatomically shaped to provide a comfortable fit. Ideal for chemical, agriculture, sanitation and a variety of other applications.
MAPA™ Chem-Ply™ N-440 Chemical Protection Polychloroprene Gloves
Medium-weight protection from a broad range of chemicals. Red inner layer ensures that any wear is clearly visible. Ideal for chemical and mechanical industries.