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.
Fisherbrand™ Heavyweight Flock Lined Latex Gloves
Ideal for use in hospitals, municipalities, laboratories, and the electronics industry
Fisherbrand™ Double-Dipped PVC Gloves, Gauntlet Style
Provides enhanced cut resistance and excellent wet or slippery grip
Fisherbrand™ Safety Choice™ Natural Rubber Latex Gloves
Chlorinated gloves feature rolled, beaded cuffs to prevent tears
Ansell Neox™ Supported Neoprene Gloves
Reinforced neoprene coating provides exceptional resistance to abrasion, cutting, and chemicals
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.
Ansell RINGERS™ R075 Red Dipped Gloves
Waterproof PVC-coated long gauntlet-style impact gloves, for advanced chemical protection
Ansell AlphaTec™ 58-128 Nitrile Gloves
Nitrile gloves feature enhanced dexterity with light duty chemical protection and ANSELL GRIP™ Technology
Fisherbrand™ Green 15 mil Flock-Lined Chemical Resistant Nitrile Gloves
Excellent grip with wet and dry applications
SHOWA 707HVO Orange Nitrile Gloves
The 707HVO gloves are highly tactile and fit like a second skin, all whilst protecting against grease, chemicals, and abrasion.
Honeywell™ SilverShield™ SSG Gloves
Unique five-layer fabric is resistant to over 280 different chemicals including alcohols, aliphatics, aromatice, chlorines, ketones and esters.
Ansell AlphaTec™ 15-554 Chemical Resistant Gloves
PVA (polyvinyl alcohol) liquid- and chemical-resistant gloves are suitable for handling strong organic chemicals. Soft liner cushions the hand and absorbs perspiration.
Ansell AlphaTec™ 19-026 Neoprene Dipped Gloves
Neoprene gloves are designed to protect in applications where thermal and chemical risks are present.