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
Soft nitrile disposable gloves provide high levels of comfort and splash resistance against hazardous chemicals.
Ansell MICROFLEX™ 93-260 Polychloroprene Gloves
Polychloroprene disposable gloves offer tactility, dexterity, comfort, and tough chemical resistance. Ideal for aerospace, automotive, life science, and chemical industries.
PIP™ Heavy Duty 48-L302 Flock Lined Latex Gloves
Unsupported, heavy duty 28 mil thick latex gloves provide resistance to acids, alkalis, alcohols, salts, ketones and animal fats.
Fisherbrand™ Safety Choice™ Natural Rubber Latex Gloves
Chlorinated gloves feature rolled, beaded cuffs to prevent tears
Fisherbrand™ Heavyweight Flock Lined Latex Gloves
Ideal for use in hospitals, municipalities, laboratories, and the electronics industry
Fisherbrand™ Green 15 mil Flock-Lined Chemical Resistant Nitrile Gloves
Excellent grip with wet and dry applications
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™ 08-352 Neoprene Gloves, Knit Liner
Neoprene work gloves provide chemical resistance and offer a rough finish dip that makes handling wet, slippery materials easier and safer.
Ansell AlphaTec™ 29-865 Neoprene Chemical Resistant Gloves
Medium-duty unsupported neoprene gloves provide flexibility and ease of use.
Ansell AlphaTec™ SOLVEX™ 37-175 Nitrile Chemical Resistant Gloves
Durable, comfortable chemical resistant gloves offer versatile hand protection.
Ansell AlphaTec™ 88-356 Blue Natural Rubber Latex Gloves
Unlined, blue natural rubber gloves feature sensitivity, tensile strength and elasticity.
SW Sustainability Solutions PowerChem™ PC-F22B Chemical-Resistant Latex Gloves, Flock-Lined
Hand specific, natural rubber latex chemical resistance gloves are case-hardened for protection in a variety of applications.
Ansell AlphaTec™ 02-100 Chemical Resistant, 5 Layer Laminated Gloves
Laminated gloves provide extreme resistance against a wide range of chemicals, including biological hazards.