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Choosing
the Right Material For a Glove (Perfect Fit® Chart)
One
of the essential elements of a protective glove is obviously the
material from which it is made. Natural rubber, neoprene, nitrile,
butyl and vinyl are the five basic Perfect Fit materials. Far from
competing with each other, they are complementary and offer a range
of chemical and physical resistance capable of responding to a multitude
of workplace environments. The table below is a reference guide to facilitate glove selection for an application. The chemical resistance guide should be used to confirm the most appropriate material for specific chemicals. Other features of the glove such as presence of a liner, thickness, grip pattern and length also significantly affect protective performance and functionality. They need to be considered in making the final selection. LEGEND: E : EXCELLENT G : GOOD F : FAIR P : POOR |
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NATURAL
RUBBER |
NEOPRENE |
NITRILE |
BUTYL |
VINYL |
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| Advantage | Excellent
elasticity and resistance to cut and tear. Good resistance to ketones
and mild acids. |
Broad
range chemical resistance: acids, petroleum solvents, oils. Flame
retardant, good resistance to sunlight and ozone. |
Superior
resistance to snags, puncture, abrasion and cut. Good resistance
to petroleum, aromatic and chlorinated solvents, acids. |
Tough
protection for extreme chemical. Resistance to petroleum aromatic
and chlorinated solvents, acids. |
Good
resistance to acids and alkalies. |
| Avoid
Contact With |
Oils,
greases and petroleum distillates. |
Ketones,
chlorinated solvents. |
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Natural
Rubber |
Neoprene |
Nitrile |
Butyl |
Vinyl |
|
| Elasticity
(elongation) |
E |
G |
F |
G |
P |
| Abrasion
Resistance |
F |
F |
E |
G |
F |
| Puncture
Resistance |
G |
F |
E |
G |
F |
| Tear
Resistance |
G |
F |
P |
G |
P |
| Acids | G |
E |
F |
G |
G |
| Alcalies-detergents |
E |
E |
G |
G |
E |
| Petroleum
solvents Oil – grease |
P |
G |
E |
G |
F |
| Aromatic,
Chlorinated solvents |
P |
F |
G |
F |
F |
| Ketonic solvents | G |
F |
P |
F |
P |
Copyright
© 1999 Perfect Fit. All rights reserved. This information is
provided “as is”, in the form of an informational guide,
and is not to be considered a warranty of product performance. Due
to the diverse field conditions and other variables which can affect
a product’s performance, Calolympic Safety disclaims all warranties
(expressed and implied) as to any product’s performance or
any information provided.
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