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.
Ansell AlphaTec™ 58-735 Nitrile Chemical/Cut Resistant Gloves
Nitrile gloves offer both chemical and cut protection and can be used in a wide variety of industries. ANSELL GRIP™ Technology provides enhanced dexterity, grip and comfort while INTERCEPT™ Cut Resistant Technology provides protection against lacerations.
MAPA™ Two-Tone NS-53 Polychloroprene/Natural Latex Gloves, Flock Lining
Chemical resistant gloves feature embossed texture for a non-slip grip. Ideal for automotive, mechanical and aeronautics industries.
PIP™ Assurance™ Blue 15 mil Unlined Chemical Resistant Nitrile Gloves
Unsupported nitrile gloves provide protection from chemical and physical hazards. Commonly used in light chemical applications, printing and meat processing.
MAPA™ StanSolv™ A-15 Unlined Nitrile Gloves
Nitrile gloves feature a unique Z-pattern grip to channel liquids away from glove surface providing an enhanced grip in wet applications.
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.
Honeywell™ North™ 13 mil Butyl Chemical Resistant Gloves
Unsupported 13 mil thick butyl gloves with rolled beaded cuffs offer permeation resistance to gas and water vapor. Available in smooth finish or Grip-Saf™ palm for enhanced grip.
SHOWA™ NSK24™ Blue Chemical Resistant Nitrile Coated Gloves
Watertight, knit-lined nitrile glove provides protection from a wide array of solvents, oils and acids.
MAPA™ StanSolv™ AK-22 381 Chemical Resistant Nitrile Gloves
Green, nitrile gloves feature a cotton-knit lining for added comfort and thermal insulation.
Fisherbrand™ Green 15 mil Flock-Lined Chemical Resistant Nitrile Gloves
Excellent grip with wet and dry applications
Fisherbrand™ Double-Dipped PVC Gloves, Gauntlet Style
Provides enhanced cut resistance and excellent wet or slippery grip
PIP™ Heavy Duty 48-L302 Flock Lined Latex Gloves
Unsupported, heavy duty 28 mil thick latex gloves provide resistance to acids, alkalis, alcohols, salts, ketones and animal fats.
Fisherbrand™ Heavyweight Flock Lined Latex Gloves
Ideal for use in hospitals, municipalities, laboratories, and the electronics industry
Fisherbrand™ Safety Choice™ Natural Rubber Latex Gloves
Chlorinated gloves feature rolled, beaded cuffs to prevent tears
Ansell AlphaTec™ 58-302 Chemical and Cut Protection Gloves
Nitrile barrier gloves provide cut protection and resistance against common chemicals.
Ansell Latex-Nitrile Utility Gloves 57-890
Powder free, reusable general purpose gloves protect from chemicals and harsh materials including acids, oils, disinfectants, detergents and abrasives. Ideal for cleaning.