Chemical-Resistant Gloves
Chemical-Resistant Gloves protect the hands against solvents, acids, bases, and organic compounds that can cause burns or absorb through the skin. They differ fundamentally from ordinary gloves because resistance is specific to each chemical. Available in nitrile, neoprene, Viton, butyl, or PVC, in multiple cuff lengths (short to elbow-length).
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Selecting chemical gloves is not a matter of buying a generic 'chemical glove'; it depends on the specific chemical, concentration, temperature, and contact time. Each polymer has its own resistance profile: nitrile resists oils, greases, and mild solvents but performs poorly against ketones such as acetone and many chlorinated solvents. Neoprene is versatile and resists mild acids and bases. Viton is expensive but the top choice for aromatic solvents and chlorinated hydrocarbons. Butyl is ideal for ketones and esters. PVC is economical for weak acids and bases. Glove performance is assessed under the EN ISO 374 series by breakthrough time (how long before the chemical permeates the glove, levels 1-6), penetration, and degradation, and gloves are typed A, B, or C by the number of chemicals tested. The manufacturer's chemical compatibility chart is used to select the right glove for each substance. Cuff length varies: standard (27-30 cm) for general work, long (33-38 cm) for arm protection, and full (45+ cm) for tank work or immersion. Applications: chemical laboratories, paint and solvent manufacture, pharmaceuticals, industrial cleaning, and acid and base preparation. Specifications follow EN ISO 374 and ANSI/ISEA 105.
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Selecting chemical gloves is not a matter of buying a generic 'chemical glove'; it depends on the specific chemical, concentration, temperature, and contact time. Each polymer has its own resistance profile: nitrile resists oils, greases, and mild solvents but performs poorly against ketones such as acetone and many chlorinated solvents. Neoprene is versatile and resists mild acids and bases. Viton is expensive but the top choice for aromatic solvents and chlorinated hydrocarbons. Butyl is ideal for ketones and esters. PVC is economical for weak acids and bases. Glove performance is assessed under the EN ISO 374 series by breakthrough time (how long before the chemical permeates the glove, levels 1-6), penetration, and degradation, and gloves are typed A, B, or C by the number of chemicals tested. The manufacturer's chemical compatibility chart is used to select the right glove for each substance. Cuff length varies: standard (27-30 cm) for general work, long (33-38 cm) for arm protection, and full (45+ cm) for tank work or immersion. Applications: chemical laboratories, paint and solvent manufacture, pharmaceuticals, industrial cleaning, and acid and base preparation. Specifications follow EN ISO 374 and ANSI/ISEA 105.
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