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.
Cayman Chemical SynthetIc MCI-186 500g
A free radical scavenger with diverse protective effects in vivo; reduces damage due to ischemia-reperfusion injury in lung, liver, and brain in animal models of transplant, infection, traumatic brain injury, and stroke
MSC Ansell TouchNTuff® 69-318 Latex Gloves, Powder-Free, Textured Fingers, XS, 100/Pk.
These powder-free, disposable natural rubber latex gloves are designed for comfort and tactile sensitivity. With a 0.14 mm palm thickness, they offer a thin, lightweight profile that provides enhanced dexterity for handling small objects or delicate instruments in life science and food processing applications. The gloves feature a beaded cuff for easy donning and textured fingers for a secure grip.
- Soft, elastic latex material provides an exceptionally comfortable fit
- Textured fingers ensure reliable handling of tools and instruments
- Food-handling compliant and suitable for diverse food processing applications
- Beaded cuff design for enhanced glove integrity
- Thin, lightweight construction for superior tactile sensitivity
MSC SOLVEX-II NITRILE GLOVES
Series 37-676 Chemical Resistant Gloves: Size X-Large, 15.00 Thick, Nitrile, Nitrile, Supported,
MSC SOLVEX-II NITRILE GLOVES
Series 37-676 Chemical Resistant Gloves: Size Small, 15.00 Thick, Nitrile, Nitrile, Supported,
MSC BARRIER FLAT-FILM GLOVE
Series 02-100 Chemical Resistant Gloves: Size Medium, 2.50 Thick, Laminated Film, Supported,
MSC THERMAPRENE NEOPRENE GLV
Series 19-024 Chemical Resistant Gloves: Size Medium, 85.00 Thick, Neoprene, Neoprene, Supported,
MSC NEOPRN SPPRT CHEM RES GLV
Chemical Resistant Gloves; Glove Type: General Purpose Chemical-Resistant ; Material: Neoprene ; Size: Large ; Numeric Size: 9 ; Coating Material: Neoprene ; Lining Material: Nylon