Liquid-Resistant Gloves

Gloves made of rubber (latex, nitrile, or butyl), plastic, or synthetic rubber-like material (such as Neoprene) protect workers from bums, irritation, and dermatitis caused by contact with oils, greases, solvents, and other chemicals. The use of rubber gloves also reduces the risk of exposure to blood and other potentially infectious substances. 

Butyl rubber gloves protect against nitric acid, sulfuric acid, hydrofluoric acid, red fuming nitric acid, rocket fuels, and peroxide. Highly impermeable to gases, chemicals, and water vapor, butyl rubber gloves also resist oxidation and ozone corrosion. In addition, they resist abrasion and remain flexible at low temperatures. 

Neoprene gloves have good pliability, finger dexterity, high density, and tear resistance, which protect against hydraulic fluids, gasoline, alcohols, organic acids, and alkalis. 

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. 

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Health Hazards Information - Recommended Personal Protective Equipment Chemical goggles face shield oil-resistant gloves Symptoms Following Exposure Contact with eyes causes mild inflammation. Contact with skin may produce allergic response General Treatment for Exposure EYES or SKIN remove excess oil with cloth or absorbent paper then wash with soapy water and flush with clear water consult a physician Toxicity by Inhalation (Threshold Limit Value) Data not available Short-Term Inhalation Limits Data not available Toxicity by Ingestion Grade 0 LDjj > 15 g/kg Late Toxicity Data not available Vapor (Gas) Irritant Characteristics Data not available Liquid or Solid Irritant Characteristics Data not available Odor Threshold Data not available. 

Liquid splash-protective suit (meets NFPA 1992) pressure-demand, full-face-piece SCBA inner chemical-resistant gloves chemical-resistant safety boots two-way radio communication... 

Protective clothing as recommended by the material supplier must be worn when handling molten curatives. The gloves must be impervious to the liquid curative. There is often a conflict at this point, as heat-resistant gloves are also needed for handling of the mold. Curative entrapped in cotton-style gloves can be absorbed into the skin. 

PERSONAL PROTECTION Wear full protective clothing wear chemical resistant gloves and chemical safety goggles employ self-contained breathing apparatus avoid inhalation of vapors, contact of liquid on skin, and ingestion. 

PERSONAL PROTECTION wear appropriate personal protective clothing, including boots, chemical-resistant gloves, lab coat, apron or coveralls wear splash-proof safety goggles when working with liquids a closed system of local exhaust ventilation should be provided at the site of release appropriate respirators are needed in areas where the potential exists for exposure over 5.6 ppm if the possibility of exposure above 250 ppm exists, use self-eontained breathing apparatus maintain eyewash baths and safety showers in work area. 

Where chemical hazards exist, employers should read the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for each chemical and determine if employees will have incidental or extended contact with the hazardous materials. Disposable gloves are often selected for incidental contact whereas unsupported and supported chemical- or liquid-resistant styles are used for extended contact or where immersion is required. Unsupported gloves provide enhanced dexterity and tactile sensitivity. Supported styles are constructed of base fabrics for added physical strength. 

Appropriate protective clothing and equipment should be worn to minimize exposure to methacrylate liquids and vapors. Chemically resistant clothes and gloves and splash-proof safety goggles ate recommended. The working area should be adequately ventilated to limit vapors. Should chemical exposure occur, contaminated clothing should be removed and the affected area washed with copious amounts of water. Medical attention should be sought if symptoms appear. Eurther information about methyl methacrylate and other methacrylates is available (141). 

Health Hazards Information - Recommended Personal Protective Equipment Self-contained or airline breathing apparatus solvent-resistant rubber gloves chemical splash goggles Symptoms Following Exposure Inhalation causes impairment of coordination, headache. Contact with liquid causes mild irritation of eyes and skin. Ingestion causes irritation of mouth and stomach General Treatment for Exposure INHALATION remove victim from contaminated area administer artificial respiration if necessary call physician. SKIN wipe off liquid wash well with soap and water. INGESTION induce... 

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