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Article describing which glove materials, like nitrile and natural rubber latex, provide protection from hazardous chemicals.

What type of gloves protects your hands from hazardous chemicals?

Summary


Nitrile

Along with good protection against bases, oils, many solvents, greases and animal fats, our nitrile gloves also offer excellent resistance to snags and punctures, abrasions, and cuts for a thin polymer glove.

Natural Rubber Latex

With great flexibility and good resistance to many acids and alcohols, Ansell’s natural rubber latex gloves have long been the preferred choice for chemical and liquid protection.

PVC

PVC offers reliable resistance to many acids, caustics, bases, and alcohols, while also delivering solid abrasion resistance. PVC gloves additionally provide a suitable alternative for workers with latex allergies, offering a level of comfort comparable to natural rubber latex without the risk of allergic reactions.

Neoprene

Neoprene offers broad chemical resistance to oils, acids, caustics, and many solvents, and also provides excellent thermal stability, maintaining performance in both hot and cold conditions. It is additionally highly resistant to ozone, making it suitable for a wide range of environments when paired with an appropriate liner.

Natural Rubber Latex Neoprene Blend

Natural rubber latex is often combined with neoprene to make up one of the most versatile composite blends in glove manufacturing. This formula brings the best of both worlds to deliver a more flexible material with a higher level of protection against hazardous chemicals.

Butyl

Butyl gloves deliver superior resistance against aldehydes, ketones, esters, and concentrated mineral acids. It has the added benefit of excellent dexterity and flexibility, making it easier to grasp and manipulate small parts.

Polyvinylalcohol

Ansell’s PVA gloves deliver high resistance to aliphatics, aromatics, chlorinated solvents, esters, and most ketones. They are also resistant to snags, punctures, abrasions, and cuts, making it an ideal choice in rugged work environments. Because they are water-soluble, these gloves are not suitable for environments where they may be exposed to water or light alcohols.

How Ansell can help?

Ansell offers many different products and services that help protect workers from hazardous chemicals. Our AlphaTec® product range offers industry-leading chemical protection for many industries and applications, and our AnsellGuardian® assessments lead to injury reduction and reduced costs in your facility.

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