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.
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™ 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.
Protective Industrial Products Assurance™ 20 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™ 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.
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™ 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.
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.
SHOWA™ CS720 Chemical Resistant Nitrile Gloves
Chemical resistant nitrile, fully coated, blue, seamless knitted liner, wicks away moisture, 12 in. length, rough finish, small.
Honeywell™ NitriGuard Plus™ With Flocked Lining, Green
Green 15 mil nitrile gloves resist punctures and abrasions, while flock lining gives extra comfort working with oils, petroleum solvents or greases.
MAPA™ TriLites 984 Extended Length Tripolymer Gloves
Extra long, 11.5 in. length offers extended protection for the wrist and upper forearm when working with chemicals.
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.
MAPA™ Chem-Ply™ N-360 Chemical Protection Polychloroprene Gloves
Ultra-high performance protection from a broad range of chemicals. Red inner layer ensures that any wear is clearly visible.
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™ 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.
PIP™ Assurance™ Green 15 mil Flock-Lined Chemical Resistant Nitrile Gloves
Unsupported lined gloves provide protection from chemical and physical hazards. Commonly used in light chemical applications, printing and meat processing.