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™ 13 in. Solvex™ 37-155 Nitrile Gloves
Tactile and durable 15 mil nitrile gloves provide chemical resistance and comfort in wet or dry work environments across a diverse range of applications.
Ansell AlphaTec™ 15 in. Solvex™ 37-165 Nitrile Gloves
Heavy-duty 22 mil nitrile gloves offer versatile chemical protection that performs across a diverse range of applications.
Ansell AlphaTec™ 87-208 Orange Heavyweight Latex Gloves
Thick natural rubber latex gloves provide extra protection with heavy duty applications.
Ansell AlphaTec™ 58-435 Heavy Duty Nitrile Gloves
Heavy-duty nitrile gloves with ANSELL GRIP™ technology features a 16 mil shell effective against hydrocarbon derivatives, alcohol bases, many solvents and esters.
Ansell AlphaTec™ SOLVEX™ 37-175 Nitrile Chemical Resistant Gloves
Durable, comfortable chemical resistant gloves offer versatile hand protection.
Ansell AlphaTec™ 18 in. Solvex™ 37-185 Nitrile Gloves
Heavy-duty, elbow length nitrile chemical resistant gloves suitable for a wide range of applications.
Ansell AlphaTec™ 39-122 Series Nitrile Heavy Duty Gloves
Provides heavy-duty mechanical and chemical protection for wide variety of work environments. Sol-Knit™ Nitrile Heavy Duty Gloves have better mechanical performance and chemical protection.
SW Sustainability Solutions NewTrile Chemical Resistant Nitrile Gloves, Unlined 11 mil Thickness
Nitrile gloves feature EcoTek™ sustainable technology and provide ISO Type A chemical resistance with a recessed diamond grip for ANSI 6 abrasion resistance.
SW Sustainability Solutions PowerChem™ PC-F22B Chemical-Resistant Latex Gloves, Flock-Lined
Hand specific, natural rubber latex chemical resistance gloves are case-hardened for protection in a variety of applications.
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.
PIP™ Assurance™ Blue 15 mil Unlined Chemical Resistant Nitrile Gloves
Unsupported nitrile gloves provide protection from chemical and physical hazards. Commonly used in light chemical applications, printing and meat processing.
SHOWA™ Unlined 19 in. Chemical Resistant Nitrile Gloves, 22 mil
Unlined, 22 mil nitrile gauntlet is comfortable to wear and resistant to a range of solvents, animal fats and other chemicals.
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.
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.
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.