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.
Ansell AlphaTec™ 39-124 Interlock Cotton Lined Nitrile Gloves
Cotton lined, reinforced nitrile gloves provide heavy-duty mechanical and chemical protection for wide variety of work environments.
Ansell AlphaTec™ 37-200 Nitrile Gloves With UltraGrip™ Technology
Lightweight, 8 mil thick reusable nitrile gloves are designed specifically for food processing and handling. UltraGrip™ technology provides unmatched grip in wet and oily conditions.
Ansell TouchNTuff™ 83-300 Ultra-Soft Polyisoprene Gloves
Ultra-soft polyisoprene gloves offer a comfortable second skin feel for longer wear time and reduced hand fatigue.
Ansell™ AlphaTec™ 58-530B Series Nitrile Immersion Gloves
Enables users to handle wet or oily objects with less grip force and more control. The patented Ansell Grip TechnologyTM ensures that the coating polymer does not penetrate the liner during manufacture significantly reducing the likelihood of chemical leakage onto the skin.
Ansell AlphaTec™ 87-155 Lightweight Natural Rubber Gloves With Flock Lining
Rubber Gloves are made from 100% latex and are ideal for light duty tasks including food processing, chemical, agricultural, janitorial and sanitation.
Ansell AlphaTec™ 04-414 Comfort PVC Gloves
PVC gloves offer chemical protection and secure grip performance
Ansell 26-665 Tan Rubber Gloves
Made from natural latex chemically toughened for added chemical and abrasion resistance
Ansell AlphaTec™ 04-414 Comfort PVC Gloves
PVC gloves offer chemical protection and secure grip performance
DuPont™ Tychem™ NT430 12 in. Nitrile Gloves
Nitrile blue unlined 12 in. gloves provide chemical splash and oil protection and are designed for jobs requiring barrier protection, while keeping tactile discrimination.
DuPont™ Tychem™ NT470 Unlined Nitrile Gloves
Green, unlined nitrile gloves are resistant to a range of solvents, oils, hydrocarbons, animal fats, greases and other chemicals.
Ansell AlphaTec™ 19-024 Neoprene Coated Gloves
Robust neoprene work gloves feature a double-insulating liner resistant to extreme temperatures.
SW Sustainability Solutions PowerChem PC-115GR 7.5 mil Extended-Cuff Neoprene Exam Gloves
This heavy-duty latex-free neoprene glove provides resistance to chemicals, punctures and abrasions with excellent grip, optimum tactility and an extended cuff for splash protection.
SHOWA™ 7710 Series PVC Coated General Purpose Gloves, Cotton Lining
Multi-purpose gloves with cotton lining provides defensive protection from chemicals, oil and grease.