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, Green 17 mil
Green nitrile gloves resist punctures and abrasions, while flock lining gives extra comfort working with oils, petroleum solvents or greases.
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.
PIP™ Assurance™ 48-L300K Heavy Duty Flock Lined Latex Gloves
Heavy duty latex gloves provide extended wear and greater chemical resistance to acids, alkalis, alcohols, salts, ketones and animal fats.
SHOWA™ 719B Chemical Resistant Unsupported Nitrile Gloves
Chemical-resistant unsupported nitrile, 13 in., 11-mil, blue, raised diamond palm.
Honeywell™ Flextril™ 211 Nitrile Chemical Gloves
Ergonomically designed gloves with a nitrile barrier provide both chemical and ANSI Level A1 cut protection.
PIP™ Assurance™ Green 11 mil Nitrile Chemical Resistant Gloves, Unlined
Unsupported, unlined nitrile gloves with raised diamond grip are ideal for light chemical applications, printing, meat and poultry processing.
PIP™ Assurance™ Lightweight Chemical Resistant Nitrile Gloves
Blue, 8 mil thick unsupported nitrile gloves are used in light chemical applications, printing, meat and poultry processing.
SHOWA™ NSK24™ Blue Chemical Resistant Nitrile Coated Gloves
Watertight, knit-lined nitrile glove provides protection from a wide array of solvents, oils and acids.
SHOWA™ 7712 Series PVC Coated Gloves
PVC coated, multi-purpose gloves with soft cotton liner are designed for all industrial applications and protect against a range of hazards including chemicals, oils and abrasion.
PIP™ Assurance™ 28mil Unsupported Neoprene Gloves, Flock Lined
Neoprene gloves provide protection from a wide range of chemicals such as acids, caustics, solvents and oils. Ideal for use in petrochemical, janitorial, general maintenance and photo finishing applications.
SHOWA™ 6780 Chemical Resistant Neoprene Gloves, Cotton Liner
Smooth surface chemical resistant neoprene glove with soft cotton liner protects against acids, chemicals and caustics.
PIP™ Assurance™ 48-L160Y Flock Lined Latex Gloves
Unsupported 16 mil thick flock lined latex gloves are resistant to acids, alkalis, alcohols, salts, ketones and animal fats.
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.
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™ 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.