Chemical resistant gloves

Chemical-Resistant Latex Gloves: Effective Protection for High-Risk Environments
Latex gloves provide reliable protection against chemical and biological agents, although they are less effective against certain strong organic solvents and hydrocarbons. For these specific substances, nitrile or neoprene gloves are often more suitable. However, latex remains a popular material for manufacturing chemical-resistant gloves across a wide range of industries.

Flexibility and Comfort
Latex gloves are thin, elastic, and allow for excellent freedom of movement—an essential feature when handling tools or delicate materials.
Their lightweight and flexible design makes them ideal for precision work, such as medical procedures or detailed assembly tasks.

Grip and Surface Texture
Many latex gloves come with textured surfaces on the fingers and palms to enhance grip on slippery objects.
This reduces the risk of accidents in humid or chemically exposed environments, where firm handling is crucial.

Types of Latex Gloves
Depending on the use case, latex gloves can be either:

• Powdered: for easier donning and removal.
• Powder-free: preferred in sterile environments to reduce the risk of contamination and sweating.

Short-use latex gloves should be chosen based on frequency of replacement and hygiene requirements.

Standards and Certifications
Chemical-resistant latex gloves sold by Rubix comply with the EN 374 standard, which defines levels of protection depending on the chemicals tested:
EN 374-1, EN 374-2, EN 374-3

Rubix only offers gloves that have passed tests against corrosive and hazardous substances, giving you confidence in their performance for industrial use.

Key Applications
Latex chemical-resistant gloves are used in sectors where hygiene and chemical protection are critical, including:

• Chemical industry: for handling acids, solvents, and similar agents
• Laboratories: protection against biological contamination
• Healthcare and medical: ensuring hygiene and sterility
• Industrial cleaning: protection from aggressive detergents and chemicals
• Food processing: where strict hygiene standards are enforced

These gloves offer high levels of dexterity and chemical resistance, and cuff length may vary to provide extended protection depending on the task.

Leading Brands Available at Rubix
Rubix supplies latex gloves from leading manufacturers, available in packs or boxes of up to 100 pairs:

Tegera: offers a selection of disposable chemical-resistant gloves, designed for professionals working in demanding environments. The range includes various thicknesses to suit different protection needs.

Ansell: known for its expertise in latex gloves for laboratories and healthcare. Their sterile gloves offer top-tier protection against both chemical and biological hazards.

How to Choose the Right Chemical-Resistant Latex Glove
When selecting gloves, consider the following factors:

• Compatibility with the specific chemicals you’re handling
• Required dexterity, based on the tasks and objects involved
• Glove thickness, depending on duration of exposure to chemicals
• Sterile vs. non-sterile environment, as defined by hygiene standards

Rubix: Reliable Hand Protection Solutions
Rubix offers a comprehensive selection of high-quality latex gloves designed for industrial safety. All our products are compliant with European regulations and adapted to high-risk work environments involving hazardous substances.

Choose the combination of comfort, protection, and dexterity that best suits your operations.