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.
West Chester Series 2312 Premium Flocked Yellow Latex Gloves
Premium flock lined latex gloves are 18 mil thick and resist a wide range of chemicals and detergents.
SHOWA™ 707D Chemical-Protection Nitrile Gloves
The 707D chemical-protection gloves combine the best of disposable and chemical-resistant technology. This hybrid results in the ideal solution for jobs requiring contact with chemical hazards, optimum comfort, and tactility.
SHOWA™ Nitri-Dex™ Flock-Lined Nitrile Gloves
Unsupported, flock-lined nitrile coated gloves feature a lasting grip and provide protection from oils, hydrocarbons, grease and abrasion.
PIP™ Assurance™ 48-L2125Y Unsupported Latex Gloves, Flock Lined
Industrial 20 mil flock lined latex gloves feature a super diamond grip and are resistant to acids, alkalis, alcohols, salts, ketones and animal fats.
PIP™ Assurance™ 18 in. Chemical Resistance Nitrile Gloves, Sandpatch Grip
Unsupported, unlined 22 mil nitrile gloves are resistant to physical and chemical hazards such as cut, puncture, solvents and oil based chemicals.
PIP™ Assurance™ 48-L185Y Heavyweight Flock Lined Latex Gloves
Unsupported flock lined latex gloves feature a honeycomb pattern for an enhanced grip.
PIP™ Assurance™ 48-L185 Unsupported Latex Gloves, Flock Lined
Unsupported, medium weight flock lined latex gloves with honeycomb pattern provide a secure grip when handling wet or slippery objects. Available in three colors blue, orange or pink.
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.
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.
SHOWA™ CS720 Chemical Resistant Nitrile Gloves
Chemical resistant nitrile, fully coated, blue, seamless knitted liner, wicks away moisture, 12 in. length, rough finish, small.
MAPA™ TriLites 983 Tripolymer Grippy Finish Gloves, 11.5 in.
Tripolymer formula offers enhanced comfort and protection against chemical splashes. Non-slip grip provides secure handling with wet applications.
MAPA™ Butoflex 651 Short Wear Chemical Resistant Butyl Gloves
Unlined butyl gloves feature an embossed exterior finish for a secure grip on slippery objects. Ideal for chemical, mechanical and pharmaceutical applications.
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.
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™ Green 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.