Vinyl gives you economical flexibility as a natural rubber alternative. Natural rubber latex offers inherent elasticity and resiliency, plus the dexterity needed in food processing or pharmaceutical manufacturing. Because a materials suitability may be affected by either degradation or permeation, both factors must also be considered when selecting appropriate gloves. Degradation is the reduction in one or more of the physical properties of the material due to chemical contact. Exposed gloves may swell, get harder or softer, stiffen or weaken or become brittle.
Permeation can occur even if there is no visible damage to the gloves being worn.
Since there is usually no indication that a glove has been permeated, the person wearing gloves to handle hazardous chemicals can get a false sense of security. The following list will help you understand the various glove related terms used in the guides. Natural rubber gloves are suited for food processing, electronics assembly, and laboratory chemical handling. A synthetic rubber developed as an oil-resistant substitute for natural rubber. It also resists a broad range of chemicals.