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.
Skytec™ CH101 Safety Gloves
SKYTEC CH101 features a soft comfortable cotton lining and a rough textured PVC coating that ensures grip in contact with oils and chemicals.
Skytec™ CH102 Safety Gloves
SKYTEC CH102 features a soft comfortable cotton lining and a rough textured PVC coating that ensures grip in contact with oils and chemicals.
Skytec™ CH402 Safety Gloves
SKYTEC CH402 features a flexible Chloroprene chemical resistant glove featuring high chemical protection against a wide range of chemicals.
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.
Ansell EDGE™ 14-662 Certified PVC-Coated Chemical Resistant Gloves - Safety Cuff
High quality gloves provide reliable protection to workers who are exposed to oil, grease, caustics, and alcohols. Textured finish protects against abrasions while also enhancing grip capabilities in wet and oily conditions.
Skytec™ CH301 Safety Gloves
SKYTEC CH301 features a multi layer chloroprene over natural rubber latex chemical resistant glove offering long lasting grip, comfort and chemical protection against various chemicals.
Uvex Safety Gloves U-Fit 60167
The Uvex U-Fit series of high-quality disposable safety gloves are made of NBR and ensure a high level of safety and functionality.
Uvex Safety Gloves U-Fit 60168
The Uvex U-Fit series of high-quality disposable safety gloves are made of NBR and ensure a high level of safety and functionality.
uvex Rubiflex NB 3501 Safety Gloves
Lightweight NBR-coated gloves are highly flexible, and feature breathable RUBIPOR impregnation with a cotton interlock liner.
Ansell AlphaTec™ 02-100 Laminated Safety Gloves
Highly chemical-resistant gloves, ideal for use in spill response kits.
Honeywell Safety Products™ Finedex™ Latex Gloves
Flexible latex, comfortable cotton flock, and a diamond-pattern finish make this glove a useful and practical choice for a variety of needs. Honeywell Safety Products™ Finedex™ Latex Gloves are manufactured via a process that minimizes latex protein.
Honeywell Safety Products™ Gloves
Double-dipped neoprene latex gloves provide superior mechanical and chemical resistance. Honeywell Safety Products™ Powercoat™ 950-10 Mix-Color Gloves are made with a flocked cotton interior for comfort and a diamond-patterned finish for improved gripping.
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.
Coverguard™ EUROCHEM Latex Gloves
EUROCHEM gloves are the ideal choice when handling heavy objects in slippery and difficult environments, and provide medium chemical protection. They have a blue natural latex coating with a smooth finish and cotton inner to provide comfort for extended use.
Coverguard™ EUROWELD Gloves
Ideal for welding applications and heavy duty use such as construction, energy production and distribution, maintenance, and services and distribution industries. They feature a vein patch protector and short split cuff that can be worn long or folded down for comfort.