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.
MAPA™ ChemPly™ N-740 Chemical Protection Polychloroprene Gloves
Gloves feature two superimposed neoprene layers to increase the mechanical and chemical resistance. Red inner layer ensures that any wear is clearly visible.
MAPA™ StanSolv™ A-14 Unlined Nitrile Gloves
Heavy-weight, unlined chemical protection nitrile gloves feature a z-pattern grip for a secure handling of hard-to-grasp items.
MAPA™ Chem-Ply™ N-360 Chemical Protection Polychloroprene Gloves
Ultra-high performance protection from a broad range of chemicals. Red inner layer ensures that any wear is clearly visible.
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.
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.
MAPA™ Chem-Ply™ N-440 Chemical Protection Polychloroprene Gloves
Medium-weight protection from a broad range of chemicals. Red inner layer ensures that any wear is clearly visible. Ideal for chemical and mechanical industries.
MAPA™ TriLites 994 Smooth Finish Tripolymer Gloves, 10 in.
Powder free tripolymer blend of neoprene, nitrile and natural rubber gloves protect from chemical splashes in laboratory environments. Available in bag or dispenser box.
MAPA™ UltraNeo™ 420 Polychloroprene and Natural Rubber Chemical Protection Gloves, Flock Lining
Gloves constructed of polychloroprene and natural rubber offer freedom of movement for standard chemical protection.
MAPA™ TriLites 984 Extended Length Tripolymer Gloves
Extra long, 11.5 in. length offers extended protection for the wrist and upper forearm when working with chemicals.
MAPA™ Technic™ NS-450 Heavyweight Neoprene/Natural Rubber Gloves, Flock Lining
Gloves provide multiple layer protection with natural rubber inner layer for flexibility and tear strength, and neoprene outer layer for mechanical and chemical protection.
MAPA™ Stanflex™ Vinyl Bisque Grip Gloves
Combining chemical/mechanical protection with dexterity
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.
MAPA™ StanSolv™ A-18 Unlined Nitrile Gloves
Ultra-long 18 in. heavyweight nitrile gloves feature a unique Z-pattern grip for a secure grip, and are double dipped for a leak-proof barrier against chemical permeation.
MAPA™ TriLites 993 Tripolymer Grippy Finish Gloves, 10 in.
Tripolymer formula offers enhanced comfort and protection against chemical splashes. Non-slip grip provides secure handling with wet applications.
MAPA™ StanZoil™ NL-52/337 Chemical Resistance Polychloroprene Gloves, Interlock Knit Cotton Liner
Knit lined, multi-layer supported polychloroprene gloves feature liquid-proof hand protection and chemical resistance to most oils, grease, acids, caustics, alcohols and solvents.