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™ UltraNeo™ 382 Chemical Resistant Polychloroprene Gloves, Cotton Knit Lining
Polychloroprene chemical resistant gloves are flexible and feature embossed texture for better grip on wet objects.
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™ 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™ Unlined 19 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™ ChemZoil™ NL339 Chemical Resistant Neoprene Gloves
Neoprene multi-layer gloves provide chemical resistance against acids and alkalis, such as concentrated hydrofluoric acid, oils, and greases.
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.
Fisherbrand™ Double-Dipped PVC Gloves, Gauntlet Style
Provides enhanced cut resistance and excellent wet or slippery grip
Fisherbrand™ Green 15 mil Flock-Lined Chemical Resistant Nitrile Gloves
Excellent grip with wet and dry applications
Fisherbrand™ Safety Choice™ Natural Rubber Latex Gloves
Chlorinated gloves feature rolled, beaded cuffs to prevent tears
Fisherbrand™ Heavyweight Flock Lined Latex Gloves
Ideal for use in hospitals, municipalities, laboratories, and the electronics industry
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.
Ansell AlphaTec™ 62-401 Latex Gloves, Cotton Lining
Ansell AlphaTec™ Glove with Liquid-Proof Coating is comfortable for intensive use.
Ansell AlphaTec™ 87-108 Heavyweight Chemical Protection Natural Rubber Gloves
Black rubber latex gloves, formerly known as Emperor ME108, are 24 inches long and have a high resistance to water-based chemicals. Ideal for heavy duty environments.
Ansell AlphaTec™ 39-124 Interlock Cotton Lined Nitrile Gloves
Cotton lined, reinforced nitrile gloves provide heavy-duty mechanical and chemical protection for wide variety of work environments.
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.