Choosing Gloves

Glove Ranking

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Generic Glove Type

PVC

Product / Materials

ProColor Sanded Grout

Chemicals

Portland Cement (hexavalent chromium compounds)

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Glove Examples Model Price Range* Description Sizes Breakthrough Times
Ansell Petroflex 12-214 Low Excellent choice for applications where gloves become excessively contaminated or where glove controls are difficult to administer, Rough finish optimizes cut/abrasion protection and provides excellent wet grip, Jersey-knit lined, 14 inches long 10 Not Available
Showa Best Item #7710R (Black Knight) Low Rough-textured grip, cotton-lined, 10 inches long Large (10) Not Available
Ansell #70-747 ArmorKnit & Armor Knit Pulp N Paper High Knitted Kevlar with blue PVC palm coating, extended 10 inch cuff 8-10 Palm-coated gloves may be preferable for workers who frequently handle abrasive materials, such as when handling brick, stone, or tile, and engage in tasks that will not involve splashing or submerging hands in a wet, chemical-containing substance. Chemical-containing substances must not come in contact with any part of the glove that is not coated.
North by Honeywell North by Honeywell PVC Palm Coated Gloves Low Three Quarter Palm, Nylon lining, cuff knit wrist, exceptional wet grip 2XL Palm-coated gloves may be preferable for workers who frequently handle abrasive materials, such as when handling brick, stone, or tile, and engage in tasks that will not involve splashing or submerging hands in a wet, chemical-containing substance. Chemical-containing substances must not come in contact with any part of the glove that is not coated.
Glove Ranking

2

Generic Glove Type

Natural Rubber/Latex

Product / Materials

ProColor Sanded Grout

Chemicals

Portland Cement (hexavalent chromium compounds)

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Glove Examples Model Price Range* Description Sizes Breakthrough Times
Ansell Orange Heavyweight 87-208 Low 29 mil palm is 50% thicker than most standard flock-lined gloves, increased cut resistance, cotton flock liner for comfort, Recessed diamond design provides grip on wet or dry objects 7-10 Not Available
Atlas S-15571 Atlas Fit Latex Coated Gloves Low Durable poly/cotton liner Small through x-large Palm-coated gloves may be preferable for workers who frequently handle abrasive materials, such as when handling brick, stone, or tile, and engage in tasks that will not involve splashing or submerging hands in a wet, chemical-containing substance. Chemical-containing substances must not come in contact with any part of the glove that is not coated.
Atlas KV300 Atlas Kevlar Fit Low Kevlar shell, blue latex/natural rubber-dipped palm Small through x-large Palm-coated gloves may be preferable for workers who frequently handle abrasive materials, such as when handling brick, stone, or tile, and engage in tasks that will not involve splashing or submerging hands in a wet, chemical-containing substance. Chemical-containing substances must not come in contact with any part of the glove that is not coated.
Glove Ranking

3

Generic Glove Type

Butyl

Product / Materials

ProColor Sanded Grout

Chemicals

Portland Cement (hexavalent chromium compounds)

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Glove Examples Model Price Range* Description Sizes Breakthrough Times
North by Honeywell B161R North Butyl Low Grip safe palm - thickness 16 mil (0.41mm) - length 11 7S,8M,9L,10XL,11XXL Not Available
Showa Best Item #874 or 874R (Best Butyl II) Medium Available in smooth or rough texture, unlined, highly resistant to acids, amines, ketones, and esters Small (07), medium (08), large (09), extra large (10), extra extra large (11) Not Available
Glove Ranking

4

Generic Glove Type

Nitrile

Product / Materials

ProColor Sanded Grout

Chemicals

Portland Cement (hexavalent chromium compounds)

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Glove Examples Model Price Range* Description Sizes Breakthrough Times
North by Honeywell LA258G Nitri-Guard Low Green - 25 mil (0.63mm) - 18 (45.7cm) - unflocked 7S,8M,9L,10XL,11XXL Not Available
Ansell AlphaTec style 58-535b Low Consistent polymer coating significantly reduces the likelihood of chemical leakage, Superior tactility and dexterity for greater control, knit-lined, 14 inches long 8-11 Not Available
Showa Best Item #727 (Nitri-Solve) Low Excellent protection against abrasion, puncture, cut and snag and resistance to a broad range of solvents, animal fats and other chemicals, excellent dexterity, 13 inches long Extra Small (06), Small (07), Medium (08), Large (09), Extra Large (10), Extra Extra Large (11) Not Available
Showa Atlas Atlas Nitrile 350 Gloves Low Cotton knit wrist, nitrile palm and fingertip coating Small through x-large Palm-coated gloves may be preferable for workers who frequently handle abrasive materials, such as when handling brick, stone, or tile, and engage in tasks that will not involve splashing or submerging hands in a wet, chemical-containing substance. Chemical-containing substances must not come in contact with any part of the glove that is not coated.
North by Honeywell 52/6647 Grip N Kevlar Medium Nitrile coated kevlar gloves, no seams to prevent chafing, machine washable. Small through 2XL Palm-coated gloves may be preferable for workers who frequently handle abrasive materials, such as when handling brick, stone, or tile, and engage in tasks that will not involve splashing or submerging hands in a wet, chemical-containing substance. Chemical-containing substances must not come in contact with any part of the glove that is not coated.

* Price key (accessed online and as of July 2013):
LOW COST = less than or equal to $15.99 per pair
MEDIUM COST = $16 to $39.99 per pair
HIGH COST = $40 or more per pair