Chemical Resistant Gloves
No glove may be used as protection from all chemicals.  A glove may protect against a specific chemical, but it may not protect the wearer from another.  If a glove protects the wearer, it will not protect the wearer forever, as the glove material will deteriorate.  Therefore, the following must be considered when choosing which gloves to be worn to protect against chemical exposures.

Factors to consider when choosing gloves:
• Chemical to be used:  Consult compatibility charts to ensure that the gloves will protect you.
• Dexterity needed:  The thicker the glove, typically the better the chemical protection, as the glove will be more resistant to physical damage, like tears and cracks, but it will harder be to handle and feel the work.
• Extent of the protection required:  Determine if a wrist length glove provides adequate protection, or will a glove that extends further up the arm be required.
• Type of work to be done:  gloves are specific to the task.  Ensure the correct glove is chosen to avoid injuries.

Compatibility Charts
The following are links to various gloves companies providing gloves that may be used with particular chemicals.  Available on each site are the glove compatibility or chemical resistance charts for those gloves supplied by those companies.  Please use these charts to ensure the gloves being used to handle chemicals are providing adequate protection to the wearer.  It is important to note that all chemicals will not be listed on these charts.  It is also essential to note that two similar gloves supplied by two separate manufacturers may not provide the same level of protection to a specific chemical.  Therefore, it will necessary to consult the manufacturer’s specific compatibility chart for the brand of gloves being used.

ShowaBest Glove Online Chemical Chart