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New Literature Details Ansell CHEMTEK® Butyl and Viton® Gloves For Protection Against Hazardous Chemicals
REDBANK, New Jersey (March 28, 2006) - New literature from Ansell describes ChemTek® gloves, which provide the highest level of protection for handling hazardous chemicals in manufacturing and chemical processing facilities. The new gloves are offered in two styles for superior chemical protection for first responders and others working with potentially hazardous or unknown substances.
ChemTek Butyl gloves deliver the ketone resistance of natural rubber combined with better hydrocarbon resistance. ChemTek Viton® gloves are dual polymer, providing a less costly solution compared to Viton by itself for applications where workers face aggressive chemical exposure.
"Ansell's ChemTek gloves provide aggressive chemical protection, yet are designed for comfort with a natural, curved ergonomic shape and soft polymer feel," said Bill Bennett, Business Development Manager for Chemical Resistant Products.
ChemTek Butyl gloves offer excellent dexterity and the highest permeation resistance to gases and chemical vapors of any glove material currently on the market. They are appropriate for aggressive environments in which workers require protection against esters, ketones, strong oxidizing agents and a wide range of chemicals considered particularly harsh.
For even heavier duty applications, flexible ChemTek Viton gloves feature Viton/Butyl construction to assure the highest chemical-resistance against aromatic hydrocarbons such as benzene, toluene or xylene. The gloves provide superior barrier protection from most chlorinated solvents and aliphatic hydrocarbons and assure workers an added level of protection when facing exposure to hazardous chemicals and unknown contaminants.
ChemTek Butyl gloves are available in 14 mil, 20 mil and 28 mil versions with either a rough or smooth finish; ChemTek Viton gloves offered in thicknesses of 12 mil, 20 mil or 28 mil with a smooth finish. Both the ChemTek Butyl and Viton gloves may be ordered in 12- and 14-inch lengths for easy donning and added wrist protection.
For a copy of the new ChemTek gloves literature or for more information about ChemTek gloves or any of Ansell's line of protective gloves and apparel, visit the Ansell Web site at www.ansellpro.com or contact Customer Service at 800.800.0444.
Viton® is a registered trademark of DuPont.
ChemTek® is a trademark owned by Ansell Limited, or one of its affiliates. ©2006 Ansell Limited All Rights Reserved.
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About Ansell
Headquartered in Red Bank, NJ, Ansell Healthcare Inc. is the leading provider of hand and clothing apparel, along with productivity solutions that enable companies to achieve and surpass their cost and productivity objectives. Working directly with plant personnel, Ansell uses its experience, knowledge and proven products to develop programs that guarantee results in the areas of safety and efficiency. For more information, visit www.ansellpro.com.
For more information, contact:
Lara Kretler
Fahlgren Mortine Public Relations for Ansell Healthcare
614-383-1618
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