Protection against chemicals

Selecting the right chemical protection is crucial for safety.

Working with chemicals – whether in production, maintenance, cleaning, or other tasks – comes with serious risks.

Without adequate protection, chemical exposure can lead to health problems, including allergies, chronic illnesses, and neurological effects. To reduce these risks, it’s essential to choose chemical-resistant gloves tailored to your specific tasks.

Our range includes a variety of chemical-resistant gloves, each designed with unique properties to protect against different types of chemicals. Explore our full selection in our chemical catalog.

 

What is Breakthrough Time?
Breakthrough time is the duration it takes for a chemical to penetrate the glove material and reach the skin. Choosing gloves with the correct breakthrough time ensures that protection lasts throughout the workday.

• Differences Between Materials – Different materials, such as nitrile, latex, and PVC, have varying breakthrough times for the same chemicals. Choose the material best suited to the specific chemicals you handle.
• Strong Chemicals – Some chemicals, especially those that are corrosive or highly concentrated, can quickly degrade materials and penetrate gloves. To handle such substances, you need a material with high resistance and a long breakthrough time, allowing the glove to effectively withstand the chemical throughout the work shift.
• Long Exposure Time – If your tasks require you to handle chemicals for extended periods without changing gloves, choose gloves with a long breakthrough time.
• Repeated Exposure – If you reuse gloves with the same chemical, choose gloves with a high breakthrough time that can withstand repeated exposures.
• Degradation of Material – When glove material breaks down over time, it’s called degradation. Exposure to chemicals, temperature, humidity, or UV light can accelerate this process, reducing the glove’s breakthrough time. Therefore, regularly check the condition of your gloves, whether new or used.

 

We Know Chemicals – So You Can Focus on Your Work!
We have documented the breakthrough times of our chemical-resistant gloves for a wide range of chemicals. Curious to find out which glove best suits your specific needs?

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Other Factors That Affect Your Choice of Chemical Protection
In addition to breakthrough time and degradation, there are other factors to consider when choosing chemical-resistant gloves:

• Mobility and Dexterity – Thicker gloves provide better protection against strong chemicals and extended exposure, but they can limit dexterity. For tasks that require precision, thinner, more flexible gloves may be preferable.
• Glove Fit and Size – A good fit is important for both safety and efficiency. Gloves that are too large may limit dexterity, while gloves that are too small may reduce comfort and risk tearing.
• Work Environment – The temperature and humidity in your work environment can affect glove performance. In high temperatures or humid conditions, certain materials may degrade faster, impacting the glove’s protective ability.

By considering these factors, you can ensure that you have the right protection for your specific needs, creating a safe and efficient work environment.

 

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