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.
SHOWA™ 700 Series Chemical Resistant Rubber Latex Gloves, Flock Lining
Unsupported, natural rubber latex gloves offer tactile sensitivity, tensile strength and a secure grip in wet or dry environments.
PIP™ Assurance™ 47-L171 Unlined Latex Canner Gloves
Unlined, 18 mil thick latex canner gloves are ideal for the food processing industry or any application where shedding of flock lining is to be avoided.
PIP™ Assurance™ 48-L300K Heavy Duty Flock Lined Latex Gloves
Heavy duty latex gloves provide extended wear and greater chemical resistance to acids, alkalis, alcohols, salts, ketones and animal fats.
SHOWA™ NSK24™ Blue Chemical Resistant Nitrile Coated Gloves
Watertight, knit-lined nitrile glove provides protection from a wide array of solvents, oils and acids.
MAPA™ Chem-Ply™ N-440 Chemical Protection Polychloroprene Gloves
Medium-weight protection from a broad range of chemicals. Red inner layer ensures that any wear is clearly visible. Ideal for chemical and mechanical industries.
SHOWA™ Unlined 13 in. Chemical Resistance Nitrile Gloves, 15 mil
Unlined, 15 mil nitrile gloves protect against abrasion, puncture and snags. Ideal for resistance to a broad range of solvents, animal fats and other chemicals.
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.
Honeywell™ NitriGuard Plus™ With Sanitized Interior, Green
Green nitrile gloves feature a sanitized interior and are mechanical and chemical resistant to a large range of products.
Honeywell™ Nitri-Knit™ Nitrile Gloves With Interlocked Liner
High performance supported nitrile gloves offer resistance to cuts, snags, abrasions and punctures.
Honeywell™ North™ 14 mil Butyl Chemical Resistant Gloves
Unsupported butyl gloves are 14 in. in length with a curved finger and hand design to promote dexterity.
SHOWA™ 878 Series Chemical and Acid Resistant Butyl Gloves
Extra-thick 28 mil chemical and acid resistant gloves offer protection against highly corrosive acids, ketones and esters.
Honeywell™ Flextril™ 101 Nitrile Chemical Gloves, Flock Lined
Ergonomically designed flock-lined gloves are ideal for a variety of industries including food processing, automotive, chemical and machinery.
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.
SHOWA™ 660 PVC Chemical Protection Gloves, Cotton Lining
Triple-dipped, heavyweight PVC chemical protection gloves are strong, extremely soft and flexible.
Honeywell™ Nitri-Knit™ Nitrile Gloves With Insulated Liner, Attached Sleeve
Supported 12 in. insulated nitrile gloves feature an attached 15 in. sleeve for full arm protection.