Chemical-resistant gloves are an important aspect of protection against hazardous materials. The performance of gloves depends on their thickness, conditions of manufacture, and material of construction. If you have questions regarding glove selection for a particular substance, read the Material Safety Data Sheet or contact the Chemical Hygiene Officer.
S - Superior E - Excellent G - Good F - Fair NR - Not Recommended
Chemical Family | Butyl Rubber | Neoprene | PVC (Vinyl) | Nitrile | Natural Latex |
Acetates | G | NR | NR | NR | NR |
Acids, inorganic | G | E | E | E | E |
Acids, organic | E | E | E | E | E |
Acetonitrile, Acrylonitrile | G | E | G | S | E |
Alcohols | E | E | NR | E | E |
Aldehydes | E | G | NR | S* | NR |
Amines | S | NR | NR | F | NR |
Bases, inorganic | E | E | E | E | E |
Ethers | G | F | NR | E | NR |
Halogens (liquid) | G | NR | F | E | NR |
Inks | G | E | E | S | F |
Ketones | E | G | NR | NR | G |
Nitro compounds (Nitrobenzene, Nitromethane) | G | NR | NR | NR | NR |
Oleic Acid | E | E | F | E | NR |
Phenols | E | E | NR | NR | G |
Quinones | NR | E | G | E | E |
Solvents, Aliphatic | NR | NR | F | G | NR |
Solvents, Aliphanic | NR | NR | F | F | NR |