When anticipating prolonged contact, large volumes or submersion exposures it is best to opt for a thicker glove material. Different manufacturing processses, material layering techniques, thickness and componenet properties impart each brand and model of glove with different chemical protective abilities. Always consult the permeation and degradation data provided by the glove manufacturer before making a final selection. One large glove manufacturer, the Best Company, has a glove selection guide that can be downloaded onto your desktop. Other manufactureres will readily mail their glove selection guides upon request.
Chemical mixtures can present difficult challenges in glove choice.
Oftentimes adequate protection can only be achieved by layering gloves. When the choice is not clear, call on Julie Kniesly, the Laboratory Safety Specialist, for assistance. For help in selecting the right glove for the job, go to the Best Glove Selection Guide website to download a Glove Selection Guide . For questions or comments about our site, contact the webmaster .