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™ Cannonball™ PVC-Coated Gauntlets
Offer outstanding chemical resistance, wear, and flexibility
PIP™ Assurance™ 47-L210T Extra Long Heavyweight Latex Gloves
Unlined latex gloves feature rough sandblast grip and provide resistance to acids, alkalis, alcohols, salts, ketones and animal fats.
West Chester PosiGrip™ 2343 Amber Latex Chemical Resistant Gloves
Premium grade, unlined latex gloves feature a honeycomb pattern on the palm and fingers for an enhanced grip.
West Chester Unsupported 52L100 Blue Latex Chemical Resistant Gloves
Premium, 18 mil unlined latex gloves feature a textured grip and pinked cuff for resistance to a wide range of chemicals and detergents.
PIP™ MaxiChem™ 12 in. Nitrile Coated Chemical Resistant Gloves
MaxiChem™ gloves are designed for those working with chemicals requiring longer and higher levels of protection. Nitrile synthetic coating combined with a light seamless knit liner provides comfort, sensitivity, fit and dexterity.
MAPA™ FluoTech 344 Fluoroelastomer Gloves, Cotton Knit Liner
Fluoroelastomer gloves with cotton knit liner are comfortable and flexible for extended wear.
SHOWA™ Chemical Resistant Neoprene Coated Gloves, Cotton Lining
Ultra-durable 32 in. chemical resistant gloves provide comfort and flexibility. Strong neoprene coating of the hand and nitrile laminated sleeve offer complete protection from chemicals, acids, caustics and oils.
MAPA™ Classics™ L-200 Gloves
Prevents greasy solids build-up
PIP™ Marigold Unsupported Latex Gloves, Unlined
Premium unlined, medium-weight natural rubber latex provides excellent wear protection and flexibility
West Chester Chemical Resistant 3312 Latex Gloves, Flock Lining
Economy yellow latex gloves are chemical, puncture and tear resistant.