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 TouchNTuff™ 92-600 Disposable Chemical Resistant Nitrile Gloves PROMO
Soft nitrile disposable gloves provide high levels of comfort and splash resistance against hazardous chemicals.
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.
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™ 04-414 Comfort PVC Gloves
PVC gloves offer chemical protection and secure grip performance
DuPont™ Tychem™ NP570 CT Gloves, Engineered Yarn Liner
Neoprene gloves provide chemical resistance against acids, caustics, solvents, greases and oils. Flexible and comfortable, these gloves also feature cut protection for a variety of applications.
DuPont™ Tychem™ NT420 Nitrile Gloves
Unlined, nitrile gloves provide chemical splash and oil protection for jobs requiring barrier protection, while keeping tactile discrimination.
Ansell AlphaTec™ 62-400 Durable Natural Rubber Glove
A flexible and durable natural rubber glove for wide range of applications requiring chemical protection.
KleenGuard™ G29 Chemical Gloves
KleenGuard™ G29 Neoprene Chemical Gloves with Dual-Dex™ Technology provide the dexterity and tactile sensitivity of thin mil gloves with greater durability and reduced exposure.
DuPont™ Tychem™ NT480 Flock Lined Nitrile Gloves
Green, flock-lined nitrile gloves are resistant to a range of solvents, animal fats and other chemicals.
Ansell AlphaTec™ 88-343 Medium Weight Unlined Natural Rubber Latex Gloves
Medium-duty latex gloves provide chemical, snag, puncture, abrasion and cut resistance. Ideal for use in the food processing industry, and previously known as canners and handlers gloves.
Ansell AlphaTec™ 37-646 Nitrile Gloves With UltraGrip™ Technology
High performance, 11 mil nitrile reusable industrial gloves are made specifically for the food processing industry. UltraGrip™ Technology offers unmatched grip in wet and fatty conditions.
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.
