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™ Solvex™ 37-900 Series Red Nitrile Immersion Gloves
Offers greater strength and superior chemical resistance. Ansell SolvexTM 37-900 Series Red Nitrile Immersion Gloves set new standards for mechanical performance, with unrivalled abrasion and puncture resistance - almost twice that of the current leading nitrile.
Ansell™ Neotop™ 29-500 Series Neoprene Immersion Gloves
Ideal for use in cold conditions - neoprene maintains its superb elasticity even at low temperatures. Ansell Neotop™ 29-500 Series Neoprene Immersion Gloves protect against a wide range of acids, caustics, alcohols and many solvents.
Ansell™ ALPHATEC™ 53-003
Revolutionary hybrid technology delivering a breakthrough in chemical performance.
Ansell™ AlphaTec™ 58-735
Don’t choose between chemical or cut protection, have both!
Ansell AlphaTec™ 58-430 Chemical Safety Gloves
Flock-lined chemical safety gloves offer the dexterity of an unlined style with wet and oily grip performance. Ideal for incidental exposure to lubricants and cleaning agents in industrial settings.
Honeywell™ FINEDEX™ 953-20 Nitrasoft Gloves
Honeywell™ FINEDEX™ 953-20 Nitrasoft Gloves designed for use in the agrifood industry (production of oils and fats, boning, packing of meat and fatty fish).
Ansell AlphaTec™ 04-005 Certified Heavy Duty PVC Chemical Protection Gloves - Extended Cuff
A specialty blended formulation of nitrile and PVC provides durability, flexibility, and protection. Gloves are EN ISO 374:2016 Type A Certified to protect against a variety of chemicals.
uvex Rubiflex NB60SZ Chemical Protection Gloves
Full NBR-coating reinforced with cotton interlock supporting material for applications that require protection against chemicals and mechanical risks. Elastic on the glove cuff provides additional protection by preventing hazards from entering the glove.
Ansell™ proFood™ 87-305 Series Blue Natural Rubber Latex Gloves
Made from 100% pure latex. Chlorinated inside to minimize the risk of allergy
uvex Rubiflex S NB80S Chemical Protection Gloves
Cotton interlock supporting material, along with NBR exterior, makes these gloves suitable for applications that require protection against chemicals and mechanical hazards.
SHOWA™ Green Nitrile Chemical Resistant Gloves, Model 731
Chemical-resistant gloves, like the SHOWA 731, are ideal for working with harmful substances such as acids and solvents.
uvex Rubiflex S NB60S Chemical Protection Gloves
Long, NBR-coated chemical protection gloves feature reinforced cotton interlock supporting material for applications that require protection against chemicals and mechanical hazards.
Ansell™ AlphaTec™ 57-435 Series Nitrile Immersion Gloves
Provides confident grip performance with enhanced flexibility. Ansell Alphatec™ 58-435 Series Nitrile Immersion Gloves has optimal control when handling oily or wet items.
SHOWA™ NSK24™ Blue Chemical Resistant Nitrile Coated Gloves
Watertight, knit-lined nitrile glove provides protection from a wide array of solvents, oils and acids.
Ansell AlphaTec™ 87-137 Super Thin Unlined Latex Gloves
Gloves are super thin, highly flexible, and enhance grip capabilities in wet or dry conditions.