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™ Microflex™ 93-260 Chemical-Resistant Disposable Glove
Provides thin yet tough chemical protection with unparalleled comfort. Microflex™ 93-260 Disposable Gloves have a solvent resistant exterior, an acid and base resistant middle layer and an easy donning interior layer.
Ansell TouchNTuff™ 92-600 Disposable Chemical Resistant Nitrile Gloves
Soft nitrile disposable gloves provide high levels of comfort and splash resistance against hazardous chemicals.
Microflex™ High Risk Disposable Nitrile Gloves
Offer up to 3 times the puncture resistance of latex or vinyl disposable gloves. Microflex™ High Risk Disposable Nitrile Gloves also provide chemical and liquid protection.
Ansell™ NeoTouch™ 25-101 Series Bright Green Neoprene Gloves
With a latex-free formulation, NeoTouch™ gloves are appropriate for the prevention of Type I allergies. Because they’re powder-free, they also limit the risk of dermatitis for the wearer. They provide excellent resistance to acids, bases and alcohols.
Ansell MICROFLEX™ NeoTouch™ 25-201 Neoprene Gloves, Extended Cuff
Neoprene gloves with an extended cuff offers expanded chemical splash protection over the wrist and forearm.
Ansell Edmont™ Microflex™ Extended Cuff Disposable Nitrile Gloves
Provide additional protection to the upper arm and extra security against cross contamination. Made with soft nitrile formulation for comfortable fit and feel while improved cuff design helps prevent gloves from rolling down.
Ansell AlphaTec™ 02-100 Chemical Resistant, 5 Layer Laminated Gloves
Laminated gloves provide extreme resistance against a wide range of chemicals, including biological hazards.
Ansell AlphaTec™ 38-514 Chemical Resistant Butyl Gloves
Thin butyl glove provides resistance to aggressive chemicals including solvents and strong acids.
SHOWA™ 892 Unlined Viton™ Chemical Resistant Butyl Gloves
Chemical and acid resistant gloves are 12 in. long and provide resistance to highly corrosive acids. Butyl rubber coating is designed for handling aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons, such as Benzene, Toulene, and Xylene.
SHOWA™ 874 Series Chemical Resistant Butyl Gloves
Unsupported butyl chemical resistant gloves offer protection against highly corrosive acids, ketones, and esters.
Semperit™ Semperguard™ Style Nitrile Gloves
The Black Nitrile Glove. Semperit™ Semperguard™ Style Nitrile Gloves are non-sterile, unpowdered, latex-free black nitrile gloves with excellent stretchability, a rolled cuff for easy donning and textured fingers for improved grip.
Honeywell Safety Products™ Powercoat™ 950-020 Neofit Glove
Chemically resistant, flexible and comfortable neoprene-dipped, polypropylene gloves. Honeywell Safety Products™ Powercoat™ 950-020 Neofit Glove have a flocked cotton interior, a large cuff, and a diamond-patterned exterior finish for improved grip.
Ansell AlphaTec™ 38-628 Butyl/Viton Immersion Gloves
AlphaTec™ Gloves 38-628 offer a combination of butyl and viton layer of 0.7 mm for a maximum protection against hazardous chemicals. Provide the best resistance to the most aggressive chemicals without compromising dexterity or comfort. Offer superior protection against aliphatic, halogenated and aromatic hydrocarbons (benzene, toluene, xylene), as well as concentrated mineral acids.
Ansell Edmont™ Microflex™ Ergonomic Neoprene Disposable Gloves
Soft and pliable neoprene formulation provides a more comfortable wear for longer periods, while allowing workers greater tactile sensitivity. Microflex 73-847 gloves are proven to reduce muscle effort and hand fatigue while enhancing gripping abilities in wet conditions.
Ansell™ ChemTek™ 38-520 Series Butyl Polymer Immersion Gloves
Provides the best resistance to the most aggressive chemicals without compromising dexterity or comfort. ChemTekTM gloves are surprisingly flexible and provide excellent dexterity.