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.
Skytec Teal Disposable Latex-Free Nitrile Gloves
Teal Disposable Latex-Free Nitrile Gloves are premium performance, powder-free, nitrile single use disposable glove. Extremely strong and offers greater chemical and puncture resistance than regular nitrile disposables.
Skytec™ Single Use Glove AQL 0.65 TX565
Premium performance, powder-free, extended cuff with 100% Nitrile
Honeywell Safety Products™ Nitrile Gloves
Chemically resistant nitrile gloves with a patterned finish to provide grip. Honeywell Safety Products™ Powercoat™ Nitraf Gloves have a flocked cotton interior and a protective cuff.
Ansell AlphaTec™ 04-005 Certified Heavy Duty PVC Chemical Protection Gloves - Extended Cuff
A specialty blended formulation of nitrile and PVC provides durability, flexibility, and protection. Gloves are EN ISO 374:2016 Type A Certified to protect against a variety of chemicals.
Skytec™ CH402 Safety Gloves
SKYTEC CH402 features a flexible Chloroprene chemical resistant glove featuring high chemical protection against a wide range of chemicals.
Ansell AlphaTec™ 87-063 Heavy Duty Chemical-Resistant Latex Gloves with Raised Diamond Grip
Gloves feature a 100% cotton flock lining for comfort, and an extended cuff for additional protection. Raised diamond grip pattern enhances grip capabilities in wet or dry conditions.
Ansell AlphaTec™ 04005
AlphaTec™ 04005 is a heavyweight PVC supported glove with better comfort.
Skytec™ CH101 Safety Gloves
SKYTEC CH101 features a soft comfortable cotton lining and a rough textured PVC coating that ensures grip in contact with oils and chemicals.
Ansell™ Extra™ 87-955 Series Orange Natural Rubber Latex Immersion Gloves
Provides for heavy duty handling where sensitivity is also required. Ansell Extra™ 87-955 Series Orange Natural Rubber Latex Immersion Gloves offer extremely high resistance to many ketones, salts, detergents, alcohols, alkalies and fats.
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.
Honeywell™ FINEDEX™ 953-20 Nitrasoft Gloves
Honeywell™ FINEDEX™ 953-20 Nitrasoft Gloves designed for use in the agrifood industry (production of oils and fats, boning, packing of meat and fatty fish).
Ansell Edmont™ Microflex™ 93-856 Series Single Use Nitrile Gloves
Allows hands to be visible in low light situations and at greater distances. Ansell Edmont™ Microflex™ 93-856 Series Single Use Nitrile Gloves are high visibility nitrile exam gloves.
Honeywell Safety Products™ Gloves
Double-dipped neoprene latex gloves provide superior mechanical and chemical resistance. Honeywell Safety Products™ Powercoat™ 950-10 Mix-Color Gloves are made with a flocked cotton interior for comfort and a diamond-patterned finish for improved gripping.
