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Glove Categories

Chemical- and Liquid-Resistant Gloves

Chemical-resistant gloves are made with:

  • different kinds of rubber: natural, butyl, neoprene, nitrile and fluorocarbon (viton); or
  • various kinds of plastic: polyvinyl chloride (PVC), polyvinyl alcohol and polyethylene.

These materials can be blended or laminated for better performance. As a general rule, the thicker the glove material, the greater the chemical resistance. However, thick gloves may impair grip and dexterity, having a negative impact on safety.

Insulating Rubber Gloves

Insulating rubber gloves protect against certain chemicals and physical hazards. When chemical or physical hazards are present, check with the clothing manufacturer to ensure that the material selected will provide protection against the specific hazard.

Knowledge Check Choose the best answer for the question.

10-11. In general, as chemical resistant gloves get thicker, what are they more capable of?