The Resistance to Chemicals of Common Gloves Material Chart will allow you to select a glove before using the solvent. In most labs disposable gloves are available and heavier rubber gloves can be obtained from the stockroom or lab instructor if an strong corrosive will be used. It is worth noting that aromatic and halogenated hydrocarbons will attack all types of natural and synthetic glove material. Should swelling occur, the user should change to fresh gloves and allow the swollen gloves to dry and return to normal. If using one of these solvents, then whenever you leave the lab, remove the gloves to allow any absorbed solvent to escape.
All gloves wear out after a period of time.
Dispose of questionable gloves rather than risk injury. Before using the gloves, check for rips, pinholes and defects by air inflation. However, do not blow into the gloves with your mouth. Use the air lines available in the lab. After working with toxic materials, rinse the gloves before taking them off.