University of St. Andrews

Protective Gloves for Work with Chemicals.

Type of Chemical

Natural
Rubber

Nitrile
Rubber

Neoprene
(TM)

PVC

Butyl

Viton
(TM)

Water miscible substances
weak acids/alkalis

X

X

X

X

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Oils

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X

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Chlorinated Hydrocarbons

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X

Aromatic Solvents

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X

Aliphatic Solvents

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X

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X

Strong Acids

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X

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Strong Alkalis

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X

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PCBs

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X