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.
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™ 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.
Honeywell™ SilverShield™ SSG Ink-Free Gloves
Unique five-layer fabric is resistant to over 280 different chemicals including alcohols, aliphatics, aromatice, chlorines, ketones and esters. Ink-free version is offered without any logo or printed information on the glove.
Protective Industrial Products Assurance™ 12 Mil Butyl Rubber Glove with Rough Grip - 14 in.
Designed to handle extreme exposure to polar hydrocarbons such as ketones, acids, esters, and amine derivatives.
Honeywell™ PowerCoat™ 660 Blue PVC Gloves
PVC dipped coated gloves protect in applications where hands are immersed or splashed with hazardous liquids and chemicals.
Protective Industrial Products Assurance™ 12 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.
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.
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™ StanZoil™ NL-52/337 Chemical Resistance Polychloroprene Gloves, Interlock Knit Cotton Liner
Knit lined, multi-layer supported polychloroprene gloves feature liquid-proof hand protection and chemical resistance to most oils, grease, acids, caustics, alcohols and solvents.
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.
MAPA™ Sure-Grip LF-128 Natural Rubber Latex Gloves, Flock Lining
Rubber gloves with flocked interior provides added comfort for extended wear. Ideal for food industry applications.
MAPA™ UltraNeo™ 450 Chemical Protection Neoprene/Natural Rubber Gloves
Extra long 16 in. cuff provides added protection for forearm. Ideally used for loading, unloading and handling chemicals, and also used in other various types of industries.
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.
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.
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.