![]() Please contact EH&S if you have questions or would like assistance in finding a suitable glove. Not all gloves are made equally, it may be possible to use the same glove material from an alternate manufacturer. If you develop skin irritation or other concerns when wearing gloves immediately remove gloves, wash hands, and investigate alternatives. Individuals may be allergic to the proteins in Latex gloves or sensitive to the processing chemicals used in any glove material. Lab workers may be allergic or sensitive to different glove materials. Resistance Chart (Ansell disposable gloves - nitrile, latex, and NeoPro) Additional Information Glove Allergies Nomex "pilot" gloves should be worn under a chemical glove for designated procedures involving pyrophoric liquids.Leather (Nomex and thick knit cotton) gloves provide protection against hot surfaces."Cryo" gloves are insulated to provide protection against cryogenic liquids and extreme cold.The Ansell ChemTek viton/butyl glove (aka "UCSF glove") provides protection against both chloroform and phenol.Trionic® gloves, a blend of latex, nitrile and chloroprene, provide protection against strong acids and some solvents/other chemicals.These include materials such as DMSO and ethidium bromide solutions, but may be less resistant to some solvents. Chloroprene gloves provide protection against specific chemicals that some other disposable gloves do not. ![]() Nitrile gloves provide protection against a wide range of solvents.Gloves provide an important protective barrier, improper removal can compromise this protection. ![]() When removing gloves, minimize the potential for contamination by pulling the cuff over the hand. If transitioning between two lab spaces, it is acceptable to wear one glove to handle lab material while using an ungloved hand to operate doors and buttons. Disposable gloves do not need to be washed.Īlways remove gloves before leaving the lab area to prevent contamination of door knobs, light switches, telephones, etc. After removal, the gloves should be thoroughly dried and then properly stored. Reusable gloves should be thoroughly washed, either with tap water or soap and water, before removal. Before some processes, it may be advisable to rinse gloves with a compatible solvent, soap and water prior to handling. Use the glove that will provide the best protection for a given task in some cases this may require multiple gloves. Gloves may be checked by inflating with air and submersing them in water to check for air bubbles. Issues to look for include: elasticity, discoloration, punctures, and tears. Glove integrity should be inspected before each use. Asbestos-containing gloves should no longer be used. Special insulated gloves should be worn when handling very cold objects such as liquid N 2 or solid CO 2 (dry ice). A hot object should never be picked up with rubber or plastic gloves. For handling hot objects, gloves made of heat-resistant materials (leather or Nomex) should be available and kept nearby. Follow these steps as part of normal glove use in laboratory operations.įor concentrated acids and alkalis, and organic solvents, natural rubber, neoprene or nitrile gloves are recommended. Contact EH&S if you need assistance locating the chemical resistance information for a specific glove. Note that the same type of glove (e.g., nitrile) produced by different manufacturers will have different chemical resistance properties.Īlways check the chemical resistance of the specific glove that you intend to use. Consult glove manufacturer data sheets for chemical compatibilities of their gloves. The Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for the process will indicate what type of glove(s) should be used. ![]() The Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for the material should be referenced when determining the type of glove to be used. The gloves must be appropriate for the material or process being used. Protective gloves must be worn while using any hazardous material: chemicals, hot/cold liquids or objects that pose a risk of thermal burns, cryogenics, physical hazards, or equipment that may cause hand injury. No glove can protect you from all chemicals!
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