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-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.
MAPA™ Sure-Grip LF-128 Natural Rubber Latex Gloves, Flock Lining
Rubber gloves with flocked interior provides added comfort for extended wear. Ideal for food industry 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™ PowerCoat™ 660 Blue PVC Gloves
PVC dipped coated gloves protect in applications where hands are immersed or splashed with hazardous liquids and chemicals.
Honeywell™ SilverShield™ SSG Ink-Free Gloves
Unique five-layer fabric is resistant to over 280 different chemicals including alcohols, aliphatics, aromatice, chlorines, ketones and esters. Ink-free version is offered without any logo or printed information on the glove.
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.
Honeywell™ North™ Nitri-Knit™ Gloves
Supported 12 in. nitrile gloves with interlocked knit liner feature an attached 15 in. sleeve for full arm protection.
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™ UltraNeo™ 450 Chemical Protection Neoprene/Natural Rubber Gloves
Extra long 16 in. cuff provides added protection for forearm. Ideally used for loading, unloading and handling chemicals, and also used in other various types of industries.
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.
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.
MAPA™ TriLites 994 Smooth Finish Tripolymer Gloves, 10 in.
Powder free tripolymer blend of neoprene, nitrile and natural rubber gloves protect from chemical splashes in laboratory environments. Available in bag or dispenser box.
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-Solve™ 730 Flock-Lined Chemical Resistant Nitrile Gloves
Made from a nitrile compound, the SHOWA™ 730 unsupported gauntlets are lightweight, flock-lined and resistant to a range of solvents, animal fats and other chemicals.