When the job calls for chemical protection, Ansell has the right glove for your application. Our broad
range of gloves includes products that offer splash protection for minimal chemical exposure and
products that provide protection for applications involving full chemical immersion. By utilizing
numerous polymer types, our gloves protect against a wide variety of chemicals and liquids along
with offering varying levels of cut, tear, abrasion, puncture and thermal resistance.♦
Choose from nitrile, polyvinyl chloride (PVC), neoprene, polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), natural rubber
latex, laminated film, butyl or viton/butyl gloves that meet your chemical protection needs. Each
one is designed using the latest technology with comfort and dexterity in mind. A wide variety of
single use and reusable options are available, making it easy to find gloves that offer
protection and affordability.
Primary Industries:
Construction
Critical Environment
Energy
First Responder/Defense
Food
Manufacturing
Other Occupations
Performance Series:
Using the latest technology, these performance gloves are designed
for today's toughest and most demanding applications. These innovative gloves blend the highest
levels of worker safety and comfort to provide the most versatile solutions.
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Sol-Vex® Gloves
With a versatile, high performance polymer, Sol-Vex® provides the ideal balance of mechanical
and chemical protection and performance for use in wet or dry environments. Sol-Vex® remains
an industry benchmark in chemical resistant gloves.
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AlphaTec® Gloves
Experience improved dexterity and comfort for applications that require chemical protection and certain levels of mechanical performance. AlphaTec® gloves integrate advanced Ansell technologies
for applications that demand greater performance.
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Touch N Tuff® Gloves
Thin enough to allow superior dexterity and maximum flexibility, yet tough enough to resist
punctures and tears. Touch N Tuff® single use polymer gloves protect workers and products in wet
and dry environments.
Classic Products:
Time tested and proven across a wide range of industries and applications,
these are the gloves that are trusted worldwide. For performance and reliability, look no further than these
classics from Ansell.
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Immersion
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Splash
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Nitrile
- Excellent puncture, abrasion and snag resistance for a thin polymer glove
- Protects from bases, oils, many solvents and esters, greases and animal fats
- Excellent wet and dry grip
- Not recommended for ketones or heavy organic solvents
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PVC
- Provides good resistance against many acids, caustics, bases and alcohols
- Excellent abrasion resistance
- Not recommended for ketones and many solvents
- Punctures and tears more easily than equivalent nitrile or neoprene styles
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Neoprene
- Resists a broad range of oils, acids, caustics and solvents
- Excellent mobility and flexibility
even at low temperatures
- Less resistant to snags, punctures, abrasions and cuts than nitrile
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PVA
- High resistance to aliphatics, aromatics, chlorinated solvents, esters and most ketones
- Resists snags, punctures, abrasions and cuts
- Water soluble: will degrade if
exposed to water-based solutions
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Natural Rubber Latex
- Provides resistance to many
acids and alcohols
- Highly flexible material
- Good cut protection
- May cause allergic reactions
- Should not be used with lubricants and/or oils
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Laminated Film
- Broadest spectrum of chemical
resistance in Ansell glove range (250 chemicals)
- Lightweight and flexible
- Often used in spill and response kits
- Limited protection against mechanical hazards
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Butyl
- Provides resistance against aldehydes, ketones, esters and
concentrated mineral acids
- Excellent dexterity and flexibility
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Viton/Butyl
- Provides resistance against aliphatics, halogenated and aromatic hydrocarbons, and
concentrated mineral acids
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