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.
DuPont™ Tychem™ NT450
Flexible impermeable knit-lined dual nitrile glove. Ideal for heavy duty work or longer exposure to hazardous chemicals and solvents.
DuPont™ Tychem™ NT470
Designed to last and reduce fatigue. Ideal for working safely in damp or greasy environments. Unlined, with an ergonomic design to maximize comfort.
DuPont™ Tychem™ NP530
Double-dipped Neoprene over natural rubber. Ideal for accurate handling in environments where solvents are present. Neoprene over natural rubber is a real plus for dexterity and reduces hand- fatigue.
DuPont™ Tychem™ NP570
Ideal protection where tasks present the dual risk of chemical exposure and cut. Provides level E cut protection and first-class defence against acids, caustics, solvents, grease and oil.
DuPont™ Tychem™ NT480
Designed to last and reduce fatigue. Ideal for working safely in damp or greasy environments. Flock-lined with an ergonomic design for enhanced comfort.
Honeywell KCL™ Dermatril™ P 743 Gloves
Honeywell KCL™ Dermatril™ P 743 Gloves feature chemical and mechanical resistance and are approved for food processing.
Ansell™ Microflex™ 93-243
Extra Long Cuff for Superior Forearm and Product Protection
Ansell™ Bi-Colour™ 87-900 Series Natural Rubber Latex Immersion Gloves
With a latex/neoprene blend for reliable protection against a very wide range of chemicals. Ansell Bi-Colour™ 87-900 Series Natural Rubber Latex Immersion Gloves are double dipped for double protection.
Mapa Professional Trilites 994 Disposable Glove
Disposable gloves with tripolymer formula for protection against chemical splashes
Ansell™ Scorpio™ 19-024 Series Black Neoprene Immersion Gloves
Combine the flexibility and chemical resistance of neoprene with the comfort and heat resistance of a soft thermal liner. Provides protection from intermittent contact with hot surfaces up to 180°C.
Ansell™ VersaTouch™ 37-501 Series Blue Nitrile Immersion Gloves
Resists many solvents and oil based chemicals. Ansell™ VersaTouch™ 37-501 Series Blue Nitrile Immersion Gloves have good abrasion resistance.
Honeywell KCL™ Dermatril™ L 741
Honeywell KCL™ Dermatril™ L 741 is a disposable, chemically resistant, long form nitrile glove that provides hand and lower arm protection.
Ansell Alphatec Solvex 37-155 Chemical-Resistant Gloves
No inner flocking and no risk of lint contamination. 15 mil thickness for tactility, comfort, and dexterity. Nitrile compound composition. EN 374 Type A chemical protection ensured.
uvex Profastrong NF33 Chemical Protection Gloves
Sensitive NBR chemical protection gloves feature a flocked cotton lining for comfort and provide a high degree of mechanical abrasion resistance.
Ekastu Safety™ M2-PLUS Chemical Protection Gloves
Resistant to acids, bases and organic oils and fats as well as bacteriological contamination. EKASTU Safety™ M2-PLUS Chemical Protection Gloves are made of polychloroprene (PVC)