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™ 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.
Honeywell™ PowerCoat™ 660 Blue PVC Gloves
PVC dipped coated gloves protect in applications where hands are immersed or splashed with hazardous liquids and chemicals.
Honeywell™ North™ 16 mil Butyl Chemical Resistant Gloves
Unsupported 16 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.
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.
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.
MAPA™ Butoflex 650 Chemical Resistant Butyl Gloves, Fabric Inner Lining
Butyl gloves with fabric inner lining feature an embossed exterior finish for a secure grip on slippery objects. Ideal for chemical, mechanical and pharmaceutical applications.
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.
Honeywell™ North™ 32 mil Butyl Chemical Resistant Gloves
Unsupported 32 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™ CS720 Chemical Resistant Nitrile Gloves
Chemical resistant nitrile, fully coated, blue, seamless knitted liner, wicks away moisture, 12 in. length, rough finish, small.
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.
MAPA™ StanSolv™ A-10 Unlined Nitrile Gloves
Nitrile gloves are 13 in. in length and feature a unique Z-pattern grip for a secure grip, even on hard-to-grasp materials.
MAPA™ StanSolv™ AF-18 Flock-Lined Nitrile Gloves
Green, lightweight nitrile glove features a z-pattern grip and is commonly used for handling and transporting chemicals.
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.
MAPA™ StanSolv™ A-14 Unlined Nitrile Gloves
Heavy-weight, unlined chemical protection nitrile gloves feature a z-pattern grip for a secure handling of hard-to-grasp items.
Honeywell™ North™ 17 mil Butyl Chemical Resistant Gloves
Unsupported 17 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.