SAFESKIN's Nitrile, Natural Rubber Latex and Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) gloves are thin gauge disposable products designed to provide barrier protection and tactile sensitivity to the wearer. Our gloves are not designed for applications involving prolonged, direct exposure to chemicals. Our intent in providing this chemical compatibility information is to provide a guideline for use of our gloves in applications where incidental splash exposure to various chemicals may occur.

Harsh Chemicals
Caution
Although good quality nitrile and latex gloves provide an excellent biological barrier, they are not intended for applications involving prolonged direct exposure to harsh chemicals where heavy-duty industrial gloves are required. Variability in material thickness and glove integrity, chemical concentration, temperature and length of exposure to chemicals will affect specific performance.

The chemical compatibility information in this application is intended to provide general information about the reaction of Nitrile, Natural Rubber Latex and Polyvinyl Chloride glove films to the commonly used chemicals listed.

1. the ability of the chemical to permeate (pass through) the glove film;
2. the ability of the chemical to degrade (break down) the physical structure of the glove film;
3. the risk that contact exposure to the chemical poses to the glove wearer.

• Verify that your gloves are compatible with your specific applications, processes and materials before using.
• When performing processes where gloves will receive prolonged, direct exposure to chemicals, use a glove specifically designed for chemical handling.
• Avoid the risk of exposing your workers, products and facilities to chemical cross-contamination: immediately dispose of gloves after contact with chemicals.
• Double gloving provides additional barrier protection and allows the outer glove to be disposed of after contact with chemicals without exposing the hand.
• Do not use powdered gloves with substances known to pose inhalant hazards.
• If you have any questions about using SAFESKIN gloves or the information provided by this application, please contact our Product Applications Department at 877-SAFESKIN.