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™ 58-128 Ergonomically Certified Chemical Glove
Nitrile gloves feature enhanced dexterity with light duty chemical protection and ANSELL GRIP™ Technology
Ansell AlphaTec™ 87-224 Bi-Color Natural Rubber/Neoprene Gloves, Flocked Lining
Unique dipping process combines neoprene over natural rubber latex for increased protection against a wide range of chemicals.
Ansell AlphaTec™ 87-297 Medium Weight Natural Rubber Glove With Flock Lining
Natural rubber latex gloves provide a high degree of tensile strength, while cotton flock lining helps maintain sensitivity.
Ansell AlphaTec™ 88-356 Blue Natural Rubber Latex Gloves
Unlined, blue natural rubber gloves feature sensitivity, tensile strength and elasticity.
Ansell Neox™ Supported Neoprene Gloves
Reinforced neoprene coating provides exceptional resistance to abrasion, cutting, and chemicals
Ansell AlphaTec™ 87-208 Orange Heavyweight Latex Gloves
Thick natural rubber latex gloves provide extra protection with heavy duty applications.
Ansell AlphaTec™ 62-401 Heavyweight Natural Rubber Supported Gloves
Heavy duty 13 in. gloves provide maximum comfort, with a natural rubber coating on a 100% cotton liner.
Ansell AlphaTec™ 62-401 Latex Gloves, Cotton Lining
Ansell AlphaTec™ Glove with Liquid-Proof Coating is comfortable for intensive use.
Ansell AlphaTec™ 58-335 Nitrile Gloves With AQUADRI™ Technology
Chemical gloves with new AQUADRI™ moisture management technology keeps hands dryer for significantly longer periods of time.
MAPA Professional Jeresette 301 FSC Certified Latex Gloves
Offers sustainable hand protection made from FSC™ certified latex, designed for long-term use in tough work environments.
MAPA™ Stanflex™ Vinyl Bisque Grip Gloves
Combining chemical/mechanical protection with dexterity
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.
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™ 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.