Chemical protection Assessment

Chemical & Liquid Protection

The Assessment Process

1 Exposure Type

Confirm the degree of exposure the glove must resist.

Immersion
Glove provides protection against full chemical immersion.
Splash
Glove provides protection to minor chemical exposure, but is not suitable for full immersion.
 

2 Decision Support Tools

Ansell leads the industry in consolidating chemical risk analyses and polymer performance information concerning hand protection. Utilize the detailed chemical chart and the permeation breakthrough times table by products according to EN374 for high and low chemical resistance. (page 64-67 of this catalogue).

 

3 Ideal Polymer

Identify the ideal polymer for resisting that chemical type and select the hand protection that fits your needs.

Polymers
  • Nitrile
  • Neoprene
  • Natural Rubber
  • Polyvinyl Alcohol
  • PVC
 
  • Butyl
  • Viton/Butyl
  • Laminated Film (Polyethylene Nylon)
  • Vinyl