Glove selection charts

Appendix F provides an example of a glove selection chart. Most manufacturers of gloves have developed their own glove selection chart that shonld be used when purchasing their brands of gloves. 

Glove material of constmction and size should also be considered when designing an isolator. There is a variety of gloves available for isolator use. Be sure to install gloves that are compatible with the materials handled in the isolator. Glove manufacturers (e.g., North Safety Products, Cranston, RI Renco Corp., Manchester, MA) can provide chemical compatibility charts to help in glove selection. A popular glove on the market for analytical use is the 15 mil Hypalon (DuPont Performance... 

Many gloves are rated as being safe for use with certain kinds of chemicals. If you are allowed to select your own PPE, read the glove manufactru er s chemical resistance charts. They rate each glove material and how it withstands specific chemicals. 

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