This Chemical Resistance Chart is intended to provide general information about the reactions of different glove materials to the chemicals listed. This information is based upon published research data. Hands-On Gloves have not been individually tested against these chemicals. Variability in glove thickness, chemical concentration, temperature and length of exposure to chemicals will affect the performance.
This information should be used for reference purpose only. User must proceed with caution when handling these chemicals.
Chemicals | Latex | Nitrile |
---|---|---|
Acetic Acid | Very Good | Very Good |
Ammonium Hydroxide | Very Good | Very Good |
Aniline | Fair | Not Recommended |
Acetonitrile | Fair | Good |
Butyl Acetate | Fair | Not Recommended |
Butyl Alcohol | Very Good | Very Good |
Carbon Disulfide | Fair | Fair |
Castor Oil | Not Recommended | Very Good |
Chloronaphthalene | Not Recommended | Fair |
Chromic Acid ( 50% ) | Not Recommended | Fair |
Citric Acid ( 10% ) | Very Good | Very Good |
Cyclohexanol | Fair | Very Good |
Diesel Fuel | Not Recommended | Very Good |
Diisobutyl Ketone ( DIBK ) | Fair | Not Recommended |
Dimethylfomamide | Fair | Good |
Dioctyl Phtalate | Not Recommended | Very Good |
Dioxane | Good | Good |
Epoxy Resins | Very Good | Very Good |
Dry Ethanol | Very Good | Very Good |
Ethyl Ether | Good | Good |
Ethylene Glycol | Very Good | Very Good |
Formaldehyde | Very Good | Very Good |
Formic Acid | Very Good | Very Good |
Freon 11 | Not Recommended | Good |
Freon 12 | Not Recommended | Good |
Freon 21 | Not Recommended | Good |
Freon 22 | Not Recommended | Good |
Gasoline, Unleaded | Not Recommended | Very Good |
Gasoline, Leaded | Not Recommended | Very Good |
Glycerine | Very Good | Very Good |
Hexane | Not Recommended | Good |