Chemical protection for hands
Mapa Spontex has launched TopChem 345 - the only glove on the market that provides chemical resistance to the 12 chemicals in the EN-374-3 annex and the 3 gases listed in the EN 943-2 standards.
It is made of black PVA (polyvinylalcohol) over neoprene (polychloroprene) rubber with an internal cotton liner and natural latex rubber layer between the liner and the neoprene layer.
Although the new glove is made of a water-soluble polymer, TopChem has a unique outer layer of PVA. This PVA coating negates the effects of water for prolonged periods, allowing the glove to be immersed in aqueous solutions.
The glove's specific advantages are superior chemical resistance against most solvents, including petroleum, aromatic and chlorinated solvents, ketones, esters, ethers and mixtures of solvents, the company says.
A cotton lining with curved fingers, contoured palm and smooth external surface also provide good dexterity and excellent comfort for long duration jobs.
The gloves are suitable for handling and transporting chemicals as well as dealing with hazardous chemical emergencies and site decontamination. Other main fields of use include the printing industry, metal degreasing and stripping, manufacturing paints and varnishes, metal surface preparation (solvents), and resin and adhesive manufacturing.
As well as offering protection against chemicals, the gloves also guard against micro-organisms, mechanical risks and heat.
“The TopChem 345 gloves were developed by our technical experts in direct response to a demand from the chemical industry for a glove that would give all round protection,” said Mapa sales director Chris Gordon.