GLOVES
Latex “surgeons” or “exam” gloves – a general use lab glove provides
minimal chemical resistance.
Nytek – a white nitrile glove that is solvent resistant.
resistance as well as tactile sensitivity.
It provides chemical
Butyl – provides protection against ketones, esters, and other hydrocarbon
solvents.
N-DEX nitrile – chemical resistant primarily for acids, bases, aldehydes and
alcohols and provides better puncture and abrasion resistance that PVC/vinyl or
polyethylene gloves.
Zetex – silica fabric withstands temperatures from -100ºF to 1100ºF (-148ºC to
2012ºC). These gloves resist abrasion, most acids (except hydrofluoric acid),
alkalis and solvents.
Neoprene/Latex – blue neoprene over yellow latex offers superior chemical
resistance in heavy-duty applications. Resistant to acids, detergents, salts,
caustics, animal fats and alcohols. Also offers excellent grip on wet or dry
surfaces.
The gloves listed above shoe poor resistance to the following chemicals:
benzene
carbon tetrachloride
methylene chloride
toluene
trichloroethylene
carbon disulfide
chloroform
n-pentane
1,1,1-trichloroethane
xylene
For these chemicals, a glove material such as VITON shows excellent
resistance.