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Which gloves are recommended for optimal chemical protection?

chemical glove Solvents, acids, paints, resins: some tradespeople - particularly in the building trade - handle chemicals on a daily basis, without necessarily being aware that these substances can have harmful effects on their health.  At Rostaing, we make it a point of honour to draw our customers' attention to the dangers of chemicals and the best ways to protect yourself.  What is chemical risk? What are its effects on health? Which glove models do we recommend? 

What is chemical risk?

This is the result of exposure to a hazardous chemical agent at work or in the home. Thus, the chemicals in question, in a work setting, can present themselves in two ways:
  1. In pure form or in mixtures for industrial synthesis, laboratory analysis, production, surface treatment, cleaning, etc.
  2. In the form of dust, fumes, gases or vaporsFollowing a combustion or degradation process.
Chemical agents - whatever their form - can come into contact with the human body via the respiratory, oral or cutaneous tracts, causing occasional or chronic poisoning and affecting vital organs (lungs, nerves, brain, kidneys...).  When it comes to hand protection, there are three main risks: the risk of abrasion, the risk of burns and the risks associated with cold liquids. 

How to prevent chemical risks?

If the prevention of chemical risks is based on general principles of prevention, it is established by the development of a single assessment document in the workplace. As a result, the handling of hazardous chemicals is governed by strict regulations. strict collective protection measures :
  • Information and training for all employees
  • Application of individual and collective hygiene measures (washing hands, carefully washing reusable gloves, not sharing gloves, etc.)
  • Definition and dissemination of emergency procedures
  • Monitoring employee health
These measures can be supplemented by wearing PPE to protect against chemical hazards: 
  • Combinations
  • Respiratory protection devices
  • Protective goggles or masks
  • Gloves

What gloves do you recommend for handling chemical agents? 

Wearing protective gloves to protect against skin hazards such as abrasions, allergies, dermatitis, burns and more indirectly intoxications.  Which models should you recommend for which uses? Here's a little chart to help you. 

SNITRILE

In the Pronatur range, the SNITRILE model is particularly suited to handling solvent-based products (paints, varnishes) and treatment products. Specially designed to resist abrasion, SNITRILE gloves comply with the following standards EN 314-1and EN 374-5. A real plus: this model protects right up to the wrist thanks to its length! 

GASPRO

The GASPRO model provides excellent protection against hydrocarbons, acids, oils and solvents. Like the SNITRILE, it is abrasion resistant and has a very good grip, even in oily environments. 

NEO400PRO

This black neoprene model from our BATIPRO range provides high protection against acids, solvents, paints, as well as washing and stripping products. 100% waterproof as required by the EN374-2 and EN374-3 standards.

LIQUIDO

Designed for handling chemical products, especially masonry work, LIQUIDO gloves protect hands and wrists from abrasion. This remonte model is suitable for users with a latex allergy.  For every type of work, every environment, every risk, there is at least one Rostaing model designed for protect the worker's hands.